Bought my first ever dirtbike last week, brand new 2026 yz450fx,

Now I know many are already saying the classic "dont get a 450 for a first bike" i didnt want to spend all that money on a 250 then have to upgrade in 2 -3 years to a 450

So first ever bike, never rode one, brand new 450,

Now im not an idiot, so I said to everyone imma take it really really slow, so I dont loose control and loop out (believe thats the term for going over the back)

Went for a little 30 min ride 2 days ago, real easy, learnt the bike, didnt go above 2nd, loved it, but then it got dark so called it a day

So today (about 10 hours ago) decided to go for my first proper ride, went to the local offroad area with the boys and all was going well for 3 hours, still getting very used to riding

Then I rode back to the car away from the boys and was just cruising, real slow, 1st gear,

Went over this little bump and as I got to the top noticed a giant tire rut/track on the other side, so I hit my front break, then asoon as I did relised if I kept my speed id just go straight over it as it was only 1 car tire wide, so took my hand off the brake, but as I did, slipped and went full throttle,straight up, of the back,

Boys found me 30 mins later, in the ground (pic attached) , broken clutch leaver (bloody pissed but apparently this is common)

Got to hospital , leg broken, knee broken as tried to catch myself when going down

SO WHY I NEED HELP

So when I went for my 1st 30 mins ride, and then the bug ride before I crashed today, I noticed alot of the time I would slip or the vibration from just the suspension and bumps would cause my hand to pull down as I am gripping tight, and give it full gas,

If I didnt hit the tiny bump the second I was trying to take my finger of the front brake, I would have had control, but hand slipped and full throttle happend

So..... thoughts?

(Photo taken after boys new i was alive)

First bike don’t really know what I’m doing, but enjoying learning how to fix and change parts. The whole thing is rusty af, what parts should I change if it’s even worth it, or should I just ride it till it dies. Runs and rides great haven’t noticed anything wrong.

Hey sonny I see you got "an enduro" there I used to have "an enduro" myself

Is that an old-timey unc way to refer to a dirt bike?

Just something I've noticed, its a dead giveaway for an unc

Hi, I have recently bought a 2015 Yamaha Wr250f with 6000km (I’m not sure about the hours but everything inside the engine is original).

Camchain was a little streched (marks were off) but I installed a new chain together with a new tensioner.
Also shimmed the valves, intake valves were a little too tight but now they have 0.19mm and 0.18mm clearance. (Despite going only one size smaller, the clearance increased by 0.07mm. I have used ProX shims. Still in limits.)

I still hear a chain rattle and a metalical sound but bike runs ok (at least this is what I think). Is this sound normal on these bikes?

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?

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

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.

2007 CRF 230F

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

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)

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.

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!!!

I need help if this is fixable it look like the previous owner tried to fix it somehow but its leaking and I want to change the oil but I’m afraid if I take the bolt out it will fall apart.

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

Cylinder off my 2002 cr250r, is it toast?

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!

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

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.

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

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?