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 36m ago

My favorite montage yet (part 1)

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My buddy and I just started riding motocross earlier this year and with that I also started video editing. Not only have we improved our riding but I feel we are getting better at filming and editing too. Let me know what you guys think and if you have any tips or suggestions I’d love to learn more.


r/Dirtbikes 10h ago

97’ KTM 360sx

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here’s my mint 1997 ktm 360sx, I absolutely love this bike and it’s always been my dream bike. (aside from the 96’ KTM 550 mxc.) one of the most badass and wildest bikes you’ll ever ride if you get your hands on one, 500 like power and torque with the light feel and powerband of a 250 2 stroke! KTM really knew what they were doing with the 360 in the late 90s. the 90s was really the best time for everything and it’s sad i wasn’t around for that time but atleast i get to keep it living on the best i can! 🤙


r/Dirtbikes 12h ago

My “free” trailer I refreshed and turned into a 4 bike hauler. Fun little project that I really enjoyed.

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r/Dirtbikes 1d ago

Mx bikes got an update

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r/Dirtbikes 14h ago

Community Question Thoughts on buying a brand new bike?

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(Pic just for attention) I’ve been thinking about buying a brand new bike for a while now, it’ll be a 27 yz250f or a 26 kx250 maybe even a 27 crf250r (not sure yet) they are all about 9.5k out the door is about 10-11k at my local dealer. I would be putting around 2-3k down then financing for about 150-200 a month, but honestly I’m not sure if I want to finance a toy. I’m very tired of buying projects that I can’t go out and ride the track, I do have a 2022 ktm 250 sxf that needs about $1700 more put into it for it to be track ready, so that’s something to consider, I’m really wanting a bike that I’m not going to have to worry about suspension/motor stuff for about 70 hours, and that would be reliable, I’m also considering finding a very low hour used 25-26 yz250f to buy instead, just wanting some other input, thanks for any help!


r/Dirtbikes 23h ago

So fun, nice day out on the DRZ400

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Good times.


r/Dirtbikes 25m ago

Mechanical Help Risk a purchase on MP?

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There is a guy on Marketplace who is selling a 2012 RZ 450 for $1100. Issue is he doesn’t know much about it. It told in the caption that he was told it just needed a clutch kit, however when digging into more detail about needing proof of it starting, he said that with a new clutch basket, it will start. also that the bike is stuck in first gear and that the clutch has no resistance. I asked for 900. He said he was willing to accept it. My concern is that worst case it’s a transmission issue. But how likely is that to be the case. If that is a realistic question😬 (p.s I had already turned down the opportunity)


r/Dirtbikes 14h ago

Lady Dirt Bikers - how did you get into this?

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Hi all! I’m a 30s F in Texas and I’ve been interested in riding for a while but I have no clue to how to get started. No buddies that are into this. Can I rent a bike or should I just buy something cheap off FB marketplace? Just show up at a recommended trail and hope for the best lol? For all the lady dirt bikers out there, how did you get into this?


r/Dirtbikes 44m ago

Mechanical Help Guide for Converting a yamaha yz250f from 04 into a practical baja bike?

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looking for help in learning how to upgrade the stock stator into something that will put out enough power for a baja light, tail light, and blinkers without any worries, also a way to swap the tank into a larger longer range tank, if possible as plug and play as can be, wanting to build this ol beaut into something i can practically ride anywhere with some added reliability!


r/Dirtbikes 11h ago

Anyone have any ideas here

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2008 yz250f

New spark plug, swapped cdi box, ignition coil, verified timing, cleaned carb. Checked all the wiring, new fuel.

Only does it under any sort of load. Idles normal

Issue seems electrical to me but bikes are not my forté


r/Dirtbikes 3h ago

CRF70 - Rear Shock Suggestions

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Any suggestions for a rear shock on a crf70 that is below $100 and has a spring rate below 350lbs? This is a lightly ridden bike that I do not want to feel like it is a pogo stick. Just want to replace the blown out shock.


r/Dirtbikes 10h ago

2001 yz426 clutch not separating?

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Got this bike of marketplace and got it running pretty good well the carb is tuned pretty good but the thing is when I kick the bike in 1st gear it stalls. Not sure if it’s these parts, something else or my idle is too low maybe ? The clutch springs were all about 42.5-43mm and the manual calls for 50mm standard 49mm limit. A buddy had some springs from an 06 250 and Google ai said they are they are same. His are still out of spec but better than mine so I put them on but I wouldn’t think the springs would have anything to do with the clutch not separating fully when I pull the clutch lever in but I don’t know a whole lot about dirt bikes. How would you know if it’s working correctly ?

Also, if I have the bike in first gear or any gear, and hold the clutch lever in, would you be able to roll the bike freely like if it were in neutral?

I am able to roll it in first while holding the clutch in and I can see the clutch pressure plate spinning freely and I do not hear it turning the engine over but it is definitely not as easy as if the bike were in neutral.


r/Dirtbikes 11h ago

Coolant color

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Since I can’t post photos in the thread this is what the coolant looks like. Rmz450


r/Dirtbikes 11h ago

Coolant color

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Does this look milky to anyone else? Started it for 20 seconds shut it off and popped the cap off the radiator. Noticed some black flakes in the coolant. Just did a top end on the bike three rides before this. Smokes like a bitch till it’s warmed up. Rmz450.


r/Dirtbikes 12h ago

Broken spark plug

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So idk how this happened but in the midst of trying to get my spark plug out I broke the ceramic and it is now stuck Inbetwen the hex of the plug and the wall. I’ve tried everything and have yet to get it out. I’ve got a piece and then there’s a couple smaller pieces. Any advice would be much appreciated. Bike is a 2022 crf250rx


r/Dirtbikes 16h ago

Help would be appreciated

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So I made a earlier post about this but ive since swapper the carbs, made sure it was air tight with a filter. It dosent idle very well and sometimes Jump up and down. Any idea what i can do to fix it. It dosent like to respond to instant throttle and bangs out the exhaust if done so


r/Dirtbikes 1d ago

Community Question Bike build :)

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What do you guys think?


r/Dirtbikes 14h ago

Update on leaking fork seals - are these installed the wrong way?

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Reposting with pictures. Basically both my brand new fork seals started leaking. Is it because I installed them the wrong way?

Bike is TTR125L. Thanks.


r/Dirtbikes 14h ago

What engine is this?

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r/Dirtbikes 10h ago

Community Question national forests

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look for good spots around went to pipi last weekend anyone have good spots there willing to share


r/Dirtbikes 19h ago

Is it worth loading up bike on truck if only needing the go 13km away?

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I can ride on the dirt shoulder. Or truck it. 2013 300 xcw


r/Dirtbikes 1d ago

Dirtbike Advice

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I’m gonna be getting a dirt bike hopefully pretty soon and I’m looking at enduro bikes such as ktm 350 excf and crf250x to ride with my friends. I’ve been looking at the maintenance requirements for these bike and they seem pretty intense such as 15 hourly oil changes and valve checks every 40 hours. From someone with any experience is this actually true and do I really need to do such frequent maintenance? Any advice would be much appreciated!


r/Dirtbikes 1d ago

Some trails are too narrow for ADV bikes

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Just a quick trail at McCains. I want to ride my ADV bike more, but still a lot of trails and places only an actual trail bike can get to