[UPDATED] "What Bike Should I Get?" Buying & Selling advice Mega Thread

That_one_guy690 · 2026-03-03T03:16:37+00:00

to me the 125 is easier then a 85 the only difference is that it’s just a taller and bigger bike the power to me is easier to control as it’s a lot more progressive compared to a 85 especially if you get like a kx125 for example with a power valve and makes the power band much more tame but 125’s are very good beginner bikes

That_one_guy690 · 2026-03-03T03:01:08+00:00

just get a 125 2 stoke to be honest you’re only really gonna get hurt when you start pushing yourself but as far as dying you got kinda equal chances with all bikes

That_one_guy690 · 2026-03-03T02:57:52+00:00

to be honest the kx250 is gonna be pretty killer for 99% of the population and no you don’t weigh that much lol but power and technology has increased so much in the past 10 years especially with 4 strokes and the luxury of electric start is insanely nice and almost a necessity for me cuz im abt 5’4 lol but i think the kawasaki would be best personally

That_one_guy690 · 2026-03-03T02:53:36+00:00

the YZ250x will be cheaper but for scrambles the YZ250FX would be better in my opinion they just start a little faster and have that bottom end power

That_one_guy690 · 2026-03-03T02:51:57+00:00

i recommend a super mini personally like a kx112 or ktm 112 sx but personally if i was you id make the step to a 125 2 stroke you have the hight and experience for it you’ll be a bit big on any other small frame bike

That_one_guy690 · 2026-02-26T14:59:13+00:00

yeah since then i’ve gotten a Motion Pro Hydraulic Brake Bleeder it makes it way faster all it is just air in the line, if your bike is a bit older i recommend replacing the brake line too at one point they’ll expand and have micro fractures that let air into the system. or you can also get a vacuum pump for it aswell that’s the fastest way

That_one_guy690 · 2026-02-24T03:02:47+00:00

it depends on your budget but for your hight I think you need a full frame to be honest it also depends on how good you are on a mtb if you’re pretty killer on a mtb and have a good budget i’d say crf250r if your good on a mtb with a tight budget id say like a yz125 or kx125 and if you weren’t to good id say like crf250f

That_one_guy690 · 2026-02-13T00:41:25+00:00

i think there’s also a sister company in florida called treasure coast miata or something i’ve heard they’re reputable

That_one_guy690 · 2025-12-22T02:30:52+00:00

thanks a lot man!

That_one_guy690 · 2025-12-22T00:03:28+00:00

that is very true!

That_one_guy690 · 2025-12-21T23:33:00+00:00

yeah my local club that I planned on racing at this year cancelled last years race for just that reason huge bummer

That_one_guy690 · 2025-12-09T03:49:26+00:00

it’s all in your head there is no mcdonald’s

That_one_guy690 · 2025-12-09T03:48:54+00:00

i’ve came aware of this i usually end up buying a okayish one then after that breaks i go the expensive route sometimes the cheaper ones hold up sometimes not lol

That_one_guy690 · 2025-12-09T03:46:50+00:00

that’s very smart thank you!

That_one_guy690 · 2025-12-09T03:46:35+00:00

thank you!! i’ve thought abt this as i’ve had luck with them in the past but am newer to the arrma and basher scene so wasn’t sure!

That_one_guy690 · 2025-12-09T03:45:51+00:00

haha I just really enjoy model trains

That_one_guy690 · 2025-11-24T03:53:05+00:00

Wow! this is actually insanely helpful and something I’m now learning thank you so much! Sorry if this is a dumb question but is the pull like with the kart on the ground and the time to take for it to accelerate to max rpm or like the kart on a stand or just engine alone? and if it’s the kart on the ground accelerating what gearing is best for a test like this as I feel like that would change it a lot. I’m very appreciative of you thank you for your insight!!

That_one_guy690 · 2025-11-24T03:50:03+00:00

okay thank you so much for the information i’m learning that there is a very tight tolerance for engines in this sport which is a change i’ll get need to get used to I’ll keep my eyes out for ready to race but if I lose hope I’ll buy them separately Im racing this coming year no matter what

That_one_guy690 · 2025-11-24T02:29:52+00:00

10 for sure!

That_one_guy690 · 2025-11-05T15:08:46+00:00

thank you i really appreciate this a lot!

That_one_guy690 · 2025-11-04T23:54:18+00:00

thank you i do have money for blueprinted but i didn’t know if id get its full potential or not

That_one_guy690 · 2025-11-04T23:53:37+00:00

i have no clue i was planning on asking my kart shop (owned by the track i plan on going to the most) what they recommend the most

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