Some GoPro footage on my KX250

[bochnak]

I've got a 1986 z50 special! My first bike, all chrome except for the seat and number plates. Also an 85 xr80. Those little bikes are a blast to ride, but you gotta be careful, they always seem to bite harder than a big bike.lol

The chrome special is sweet. I remember a kid in town had one.

[bochnak]

I don't have kids but I do have a:
1971 mini trail 50 (aka z50)
2 YT60 trizingers
crf80f
crf100f

Brother has 2 kids with:
1 yt60 trizinger
1 atc 70 (1972)
a raxr 170
crf50


Point is, with or without kids, they are still fun as hell to play around on. It iced here last Thanksgiving really bad and I got my trizingers out with the neighbors and we did some old school ice racing... cut the bars hand and the would go into a flat spin while cruzing down the ice... real life Mario cart.

Haha, don't worry, I plan on riding this thing also. I used to ride wheelies pretty good on them. Haven't practiced in years.

[paco_06]

I've got a 1986 z50 special! My first bike, all chrome except for the seat and number plates. Also an 85 xr80. Those little bikes are a blast to ride, but you gotta be careful, they always seem to bite harder than a big bike.lol

[TayMC197]

I scored a Z50 for the kids. No need for toys when you can have a real bike LOL. Too bad the motor is in a million pieces.

I don't have kids but I do have a:
1971 mini trail 50 (aka z50)
2 YT60 trizingers
crf80f
crf100f

Brother has 2 kids with:
1 yt60 trizinger
1 atc 70 (1972)
a raxr 170
crf50


Point is, with or without kids, they are still fun as hell to play around on. It iced here last Thanksgiving really bad and I got my trizingers out with the neighbors and we did some old school ice racing... cut the bars hand and the would go into a flat spin while cruzing down the ice... real life Mario cart.

[paco_06]

Yup, and I bought my KX250 for 1100. Sure I put a few hundred into it, but it is cheap fun.

Dang! You got a steal!

[GoneBoatN]

Still got 12 yrs before you make it into the "golden senior class" yep, you got it, 65+.... still a lot of fast guys in their fifties out there. By far the cheapest way to get an adrenaline rush! Over 50 hp, two wheels, 200lbs of fun!!! Dang, I just talked myself into getting mine out

It's winter time here in NorCal so that appears to mean that it is big time dirt bike season. This time of year, every time I'm headed to the boat to do some wakeboarding I see a bunch of those going the other way.

[bochnak]

The new ray's bikes are pretty cool, I bought them for my nephew, he has the complete set, won't know it till xmas though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NewRay-KAWAS...item58aed192e6

I scored a Z50 for the kids. No need for toys when you can have a real bike LOL. Too bad the motor is in a million pieces.

[TayMC197]

Here's a stocking stuffer for kids of KX 250 riders

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ertl-Sportsm...item487331a6c2

The new ray's bikes are pretty cool, I bought them for my nephew, he has the complete set, won't know it till xmas though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NewRay-KAWASAKI-KX450F-1-12-SCALE-DIECAST-MODEL-dirtbike-450-250-motorcycle-kx-/380890092262?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item58aed192e6

[bochnak]

Still got 12 yrs before you make it into the "golden senior class" yep, you got it, 65+.... still a lot of fast guys in their fifties out there. By far the cheapest way to get an adrenaline rush! Over 50 hp, two wheels, 200lbs of fun!!! Dang, I just talked myself into getting mine out

Yup, and I bought my KX250 for 1100. Sure I put a few hundred into it, but it is cheap fun.

[paco_06]

I'm 53 and want one. Not sure how bright of an idea that is...

Still got 12 yrs before you make it into the "golden senior class" yep, you got it, 65+.... still a lot of fast guys in their fifties out there. By far the cheapest way to get an adrenaline rush! Over 50 hp, two wheels, 200lbs of fun!!! Dang, I just talked myself into getting mine out

[GoneBoatN]

cool vid, my 12 yr old wants a dirt bike. Not sure where to start

I'm 53 and want one. Not sure how bright of an idea that is...

[Ryan]

Here's a stocking stuffer for kids of KX 250 riders

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ertl-Sportsm...item487331a6c2

[bochnak]

Looks like a fun track! Even for a woods guy like myself.... big thing that will help you that I had trouble with myself is get off your butt. You should be standing about 75% of the time. This way you control the bike instead of just along for the ride.. love the two strokes! Nothing like em!!!! Great work.

Yes, I was also trying to stand more until my legs gave out! I'm not in shape. Still having fun though!

[paco_06]

Looks like a fun track! Even for a woods guy like myself.... big thing that will help you that I had trouble with myself is get off your butt. You should be standing about 75% of the time. This way you control the bike instead of just along for the ride.. love the two strokes! Nothing like em!!!! Great work.

[bochnak]

hold the throttle longer into the corners, (Don't Coast, it slows you down and it rougher on the body because it load your weight to the front tire) use your rear break to slow down and slide your rear end into position (feather front break). Then drop the throttle out of the turn. By doing this you won't tire as fast and you'll have the speed to carry you over most of the jumps. By actually hitting the jumps it won't wear you out as fast either.

Nice Video... Keep practicing

Thanks for the tip. I know exactly what you are talking about. I was watching some of Gary Semics videos the other day explaining exactly what you described.

I need to get out there more often, once a year won't cut it!