[raiders_best]

I have a crf230 and i found after getting this bike i would much rather have a MX type bike instead of trail

i was woundering what bike would be good for me i am 140 and 5'10"

[nedirtbikr]

I have a crf230 and i found after getting this bike i would much rather have a MX type bike instead of trail. i was woundering what bike would be good for me i am 140 and 5'10"

If you're sticking with Honda, you have three MX choices:

150R
250R
450R

I know nothing about the 150R, but if you were on a 230, the 150R sounds like it as handle-able, but has better rip and suspension. Probably, you'll outgrow (ability-wise) the 150 pretty quick. Depending on your abilities, the 250R and 450R are about the same as far as seat heighth. I am 6'1" and ride the 450R and find myself on my tip-toes when holding the bike up with my feet on the ground. I know the 250R has a lowering link, but not sure about the 450R.

Generally (and this is a broad statement,) because the 250R and 450R are MX bikes, they are going to "handle" similarly (with some differences attributed to weight, balance, etc.) The biggest difference between the two is that when you screw up on the 250R, it'll toss your butt about 50'. When you screw up on the 450R, it'll toss your butt about 100'.

It's up to your wallet and sense of adventure!

[raiders_best]

i was thinking about the 250r is there a good preformance increace between the 230 and that i have done the uncorking and the baffle and rejetted, lowerd the to a 12 tooth front sprocket i also just the right highth on my 230 is the 250 much taller with the lowering link?

[nedirtbikr]

i was thinking about the 250r is there a good preformance increace between the 230 and that i have done the uncorking and the baffle and rejetted, lowerd the to a 12 tooth front sprocket i also just the right highth on my 230 is the 250 much taller with the lowering link?

Absolutely no comparison between the two. A stock 250R (or X) will brutalize the 230 (even with the 230 power up mods.) The 230 is a great play/fun bike (I started out with one myself.) Even though I have the 450R (and wouldn't trade it for the world...well, maybe for the world, but not much else ) the 230 is a great low speed, low impact bike...I miss it at times.

Anyway, in simple terms, the 250R will be three times the bike of the 230 when it comes to power, suspension, fun factor. Keep in mind, the R's are built for racing:

- Kick start ONLY (the electronic start can be nice at times)
- Small gas tanks
- Stiffer suspension
- High strung (kinda like a thoroughbred racehorse)

If you expect to be riding track "most" of the time and woods "some" of the time...get the 250R. If you expect to be riding woods "most" of the time and track "some" of the time...get the 250X. I have heard of some folks on this site setting up there X's for the track and it sounds like they don't do too bad. If you plan on becoming a hardcore track racer, get the 250R for sure.

[DarthBEWD]

Check this out, AS put a step by step instruction on how to install the lowering link.

http://crfsonly.com/forum/viewtopic.php ... ight=kouba

Read it over and ask Agent if you have any further questions.

[raiders_best]

im going to get the 250r i think thanks for the help and the link for the lowering link
im going to get a used on because of the price

[DarthBEWD]

You are more than welcome and I hope that you enjoy your new bike when you get it. Where do you live? I am sure that you will find more than enough people to go out riding with you to test it!

[nedirtbikr]

im going to get the 250r i think thanks for the help and the link for the lowering link
im going to get a used on because of the price

Used is fine! It'll be a great bike. Do your best to buy from someone reputable!

[raiders_best]

the closest place i live next to is carnegie near tracy