Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 25

Thread: Thinking of a dirt bike

  1. #1
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Posts
    5,416
    I'm thinking of picking up a cheap, small dirt bike for the wife and I to screw around on. Might get two. I found a Baja 150 with a broken kick start spring. I know many think Baja is a POS but I can't afford a great bike right now, and I know a guy with one and it's actually not too bad, and he hasn't had issues getting some parts. I'm new to dirt bikes, not sure what's involved in replacing a kick start spring. Any ideas on how involved it is? I googled it and some people say complete tear down of the engine...

  2. #2
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Posts
    3,562


    ****... i have a baja 50 and it is the best 100$ ive spent in a LONG time. Also is super easy to fix and work on since its so small.

    Any of my friends who see how ugly it is and rides it, wants to buy one or buy mine cause they love it so much.

  3. #3
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Posts
    801
    I have an '83 Honda CR480R...big single bore 2stroke! Hawls ASS! LOL I probably have $600 total invested. I aslo rebuilt the top end with a new wiseco piston. I dunno how much you are looking to spend, but craigslist is full of bikes for very reasonable. IMO look for a yamaha, suzuki, honda, kawasaki 125cc or 250cc 2 stoke. Super simple to work on and parts are cheap. A few months ago I was lookin and found a mid 90's Suzuki RM250 was super clean for like $1000.

  4. #4
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Posts
    5,416
    I'm looking at $500ish, maybe more depending on what it is. I know that's not a lot but looking to maybe get something that needs a little work.

    My father in law has a Baja 50cc kids bike and it is a blast and seems to run great. Bought it used and has had it like 2 years starts right up every time.

  5. #5
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Posts
    5,416
    Anyone know if it's easy or hard to replace the kick start mechanism? I've never worked on one. If it's easy I'll prob buy that Baja 150 for $400(or less if possible). Seems like a good deal the bike almost looks new.

  6. #6
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Posts
    5,416
    My wife on her dad's Baja:



    After riding it she wants one, that's what started all of this lol.

  7. #7
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Posts
    1,302
    In the last two years I've prob. put about 2-3 hrs. on my Rmz250 and prob. 100 hours on this...


  8. #8
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Posts
    5,416
    ^hehe awesome!

  9. #9
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Posts
    1,726
    If you are spending about $500 and want a little pit bike my best advice would be an xr 70. Throw some high bars on it and ride it forever. Other options would be xr100 kx 65 stuff like that. Small bikes that have balls but are comfortable enough for adults to ride.

  10. #10
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Posts
    523
    I just sold this for 600 .. really needed the money cuz I'm only starting to work again next week



    92 CR125 with a fresh top end and fresh plastics. Plus a few other goodies. Be patient, these deals do come up.



Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. rear dirt bike fender. Whaaat?? on a xb
    By wifarmboy in forum General Motorcycle Chat
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 08-11-2012, 02:13 AM
  2. vintage dirt bike thread!
    By mowgoli84 in forum General Motorcycle Chat
    Replies: 22
    Last Post: 07-30-2012, 07:47 PM
  3. thinking about another bike
    By droolmonkey in forum General Motorcycle Chat
    Replies: 21
    Last Post: 10-16-2010, 11:29 AM
  4. Buell Dirt bike???
    By buelltech in forum General Motorcycle Chat
    Replies: 21
    Last Post: 02-06-2010, 08:30 PM
  5. Check out the carnage / dirt bike
    By nitto12ss in forum General Motorcycle Chat
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 02-03-2010, 01:56 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •