Yes its me again...still looking. Trying to get that right local deal as I am scared to drive somewhere to find a turd.

I have a few local options i can get for between 800 to 900...just seeing what you guys though of them...

http://charlottesville.craigslist.or...173124854.html

http://charlottesville.craigslist.or...162408822.html

 

this section doesnt get a lot of attention lol

 

I understand wanting a good deal, but it's been like 3 months, just get the kid a bike. It's not going to cost a mint, it's not like he is going to be on it for the rest of his life, he will outgrow it and move on. . .hell, if you got it on the month this thread was started, he might be bored with it by now lol

 

lol....well its for the inlaws...so it kinda has to be a good bike. I was going to get the RM but it got stolen before I could pick it up. Which out of those 2 bikes tat do you think is the better bike for him both fro starting and for lasting.

 

Well, he is 13 now, right? Get him involved in the decision making process. If it is something he is into/wants to get into, go over the pros/cons, and let him get involved. He will take better care of it, have more respect for it, and won't be so quick to loose interest if he has a vested interest. He's a "young adult", treat him as such.

 

No he is 11 about to be 12...He lives about 45 mins from me. He sends me link to bikes everyday. He def wants one. But he doesnt understand how craigslist works so I get links from Florida haha. Im leaning towards the kx85

 

Ahhh, Ok, I misunderstood the original Post. My bad.

I would go for the 85, or a hundred. . .he will outgrow it, but it's a good trial period to see how he takes to the machine. If he has a good head on his shoulders, something a little bigger will have a longer shelf life, and teach how to respect a machine, not just get on it, open it up and pop the clutch(like he will get to on an 85/100). Again, a LOT of personal variables involved.

 

Two completely different bikes my man.

That KX85 is a 2 stroke rocket that he could potentially get himself into some trouble on.

The TTR125 on the other hand is a 4 stroke woods bike, probably MUCH better to learn on and he could ride it for a bit before he gets the bug to just go fast all the time.

Even though one's an 85 and one's a 125, believe me that 85 is a ton quicker than the TTR. Different kind of torque as well.

I'd go for the TTR125 just because he's a beginner, and it looks to be in great shape. Offer him $900 cash he'll prob bite.

 

I didn't even realize the 2-stroke, good point too. A LOT more responsive, and "peppy", than a 4. Also, i think a 4 is easier to maintain, and you don't have to mix oil/gas, iirc.

 

Absolutely. 2 very big advantages for the 4 stroke.