r/Dirtbikes Nov 20 '25

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

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The Mega thread for buying and selling advice is back, and will be updated biweekly!

There are far too many posts of people asking for personalized bike buying and selling advice. Per previous Mod actions, any posts about bike buying/selling advice that are not in this thread will be removed.

Here, those interested in giving feedback about your purchase or listing can offer it without every subreddit member being subjected to the same post dozens of times per day.

Topics to keep in the mega thread:

  • What bike should I get?
  • Is this a good deal?
  • Is this a fair price to sell my bike for?
  • What can I get for $xx?

r/Dirtbikes Mar 13 '25

r/dirtbikes Discord Server

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What's up guys? It's still a work in progress - and I'm new-ish to managing a discord server, so if you have experience/want to help out shoot me a message!

To be clear: This is NOT a replacement for the sub. It's totally optional. If there's interest, I'd be open to streaming the SX races in the server. The Discord server will also be great for asking questions that would violate our rules in here such as asking what bikes are worth and what not.

Just click the link and join! https://discord.gg/Xz3bJEhPRw


r/Dirtbikes 14h ago

First dirt bike at 62 - '17 300 XC

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237 Upvotes

I've had street bike since '82. First dirt bike though...definitely have some new skills to learn.


r/Dirtbikes 2h ago

My 8 year old got a dirt bike for his birthday. Never ridden before. Here's where he's at 4 days later

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27 Upvotes

Day one — stalling, a couple of clutch bite falls, 45 minutes of pure determination. By the end of day one he was riding on his own.

Day four — already comfortable in 2nd gear and asking to go every single day.

Couldn't be more proud. Filmed day one if anyone wants to check it out.

link in comments. Any advice for keeping a keen young rider progressing safely would be appreciated too!


r/Dirtbikes 10h ago

Community Question Anyone know much about the Honda CRE250R? Or XR650R?

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The CRE250 just seems like such a cool bike to own. And they look pretty damn good. 2t, 6 gears, honda enduro. I want one so bad. Either that or a XR650R. Anyone know where I can find them? I don't think they made a lot of them since the CRE was custom and the XR650R is just not really that common. No luck on marketplace. Honestly I just want a honda that has this type of styling. Those fat circular fenders and boxy headlights and fat radiator shrouds typa styling.


r/Dirtbikes 5h ago

Went on an evening ride 🤠

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21 Upvotes

2007 CRF 230F

I'm using a 20 watt 2400 lumens LED bar from Geniland (Amazon)


r/Dirtbikes 10h ago

yall ever put your yz back together in your apartment?

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31 Upvotes

i took out 1st and 5th dogs years ago from rippin wheelies in milwaukee then finally came about some money to rebuild it. needed a shift fork, countershaft assembly, had a crack in the case where the countershaft and main shaft bearings are so i got one off ebay i gotta weld up. hoping to have it together in the next few weeks. it won’t be mxrevival nice but i want it clean as it can be for what i have.


r/Dirtbikes 11h ago

Thinking about getting a dirt bike, but I have nobody to ride with

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I’m really thinking about getting a dirt bike, but I don’t have any friends to ride with. I’m a teen and I live in a rural area and there’s a sand pit nearby where a lot of people go riding. There are always people there with dirt bikes, but I don’t really know any of them personally, and I probably won’t.

I’d love to get one and I think I’d be super fun, but I also feel embarrassed about getting into it when I’d be riding alone.
Another one of my concerns is spending all that money on a dirt bike and then barely riding it because I don’t have anyone to go with.

Has anyone else started riding without having friends who ride? Was getting a dirt bike still worth it?


r/Dirtbikes 13h ago

Is this a good price?

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I posted this 2005 CRF 230f for 2,600 and I’m getting a bunch of offers. Is that too low of a price? I wasn’t expecting it to blow up. I know it’s a great bike but damn. No title


r/Dirtbikes 18h ago

03 ktm 525 exc

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57 Upvotes

This is my first big bike I just picked her up the other day, lmk what you guys think of it, id also appreciate some tips and tricks for a beginner biker Edit: I really appreciate all the great feedback and in such a short amount of time too, you guys are all awesome and I hope to learn more from yall (minus the select few chronic redditors)


r/Dirtbikes 59m ago

Anyone know what bike this is?

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r/Dirtbikes 3h ago

Burnt bronze Cerakote on OEM hubs

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r/Dirtbikes 23h ago

Omg…I think I found the bike I’m looking for

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Guy is asking $2500. It’s a 2003 and it runs. This is my dream project bike, I’ll keep it stock, but just try to get it showroom museum quality.


r/Dirtbikes 8h ago

Plastics for 2017 YZ250FX

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My 2027 YZ250FX needs new plastics. I have Acerbis on it right now but I’m not too happy with them. They didn’t really fit too well. I see UFO and Decal.
Does anyone have any experience with those, or have another suggestion?


r/Dirtbikes 16h ago

Advice on dirtbikes.

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What’s good everyone? I’ll try making this short and sweet. It’s been many years since I’ve owned a bike. Young teenager to be honest. Got into music and haven’t ridden in years. That being said, wanting to get back into it and not really sure what’s best out there. I’m a Yamaha and 2 stroke guy so leaning on the YZ250. Without being biased what’s everyone’s opinion out there on brands? Does 2/4 stroke have more problems? Etc. just trying to get some knowledge one these newer bikes before I go out and buy one. Thanks guys!!!


r/Dirtbikes 2h ago

2018 RMZ 450 - Why do they leave gasket sticking out??

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r/Dirtbikes 9h ago

2015 ktm 300xcw

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Should I be running 60:1 or 50:1 mix


r/Dirtbikes 9h ago

Would y’all say this plug is lean? Came out of my dr 250

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r/Dirtbikes 1d ago

Found this for only 2500€

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I was searching for some bikes and i found this Husqvarna Te125 for only 2500€. The bike had a normal number of hours and it seemed to be in a very food condition.The ad is no longer available, i assume that someone already bought it, but I am curious is this was a good deal or no, cause the bike looks very clean, and this kind of bike goes for way more money theese days…


r/Dirtbikes 10h ago

2006 CRF450R carburetor help

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Pictures are before and after messing with the air/fuel screw. Believed it to be running to rich so I leaned it out, second picture was after a full 6 hour day at the track. I have the screw currently set at 1.5 turns out as per the manual states for my elevation and temp but it seems I can’t get it right. My carb doesn’t have stock jets so I ordered a shindy rebuild kit which will have all stock jets for my bike so I’m excited to try that out, bike also backfires a lot during kicking and on deceleration. What do you guys think. Thanks in advance


r/Dirtbikes 5h ago

Stuck on tubes, tubliss, or maybe mouse

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r/Dirtbikes 21h ago

Free foot pegs lasted a few rides

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17 Upvotes

My buddy bought these wide foot pegs for his KTM but the year was off and they didn't fit. He gave them to me. The chinesium lasted until one slight impact. I like the wide fit feeling.


r/Dirtbikes 1d ago

Made my son help me change the oil on his 2 50’s, then as a reward he got to pressure wash all the bikes.

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144 Upvotes

When my son got into dirt bikes, I made a rule with him that I’m not working on his bikes unless he is helping or hanging out with me while I work. I know how to wrench, but I’m not the hired help. Plus, I want him to know how to do these things when he’s older. Today he got to change oil for the first time on his two 50’s. After that, he was very happy to use the pressure washer on all the bikes. Not a bad day of work for a 4 year old. After the servicing, I had them all lined up drying off and thought “nice, life rules”, so I took a picture.

Hope everyone’s day was rad. Buy your kids dirtbikes and teach them to wrench, you won’t regret it.


r/Dirtbikes 18h ago

How does the idle sound?

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Yz250x 2023. First bike so no clue really just here for some advice Thanks


r/Dirtbikes 12h ago

Red Bull Erzbergrodeo 2026 Preview: Can Anyone Stop Lettenbichler on the Iron Mountain

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