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KX 500 for beginners?

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fishes:
Hi,
I'm considering buying a 2003 KX 500 mainly because it's a great deal.  I have essentially no experience as a trail rider and would only use this bike for that purpose.  A friend advised me that this bike is likely not a good candidate for amateur riders.  I was just hoping that I could get a few other opinions on the matter.  I'm 24 years old, 6'4" and 200 lbs. and am just wondering if anyone could shed some light on whether or not I'd be able to handle the bike.

Thanks a lot for any suggestions.

KX500freak:
welcome !
i,d say get the 03k5 ,since its a good deal ,these bikes become rare ,
if you have it ,and if its a joy to ride you can still prep it esp for trailriding.

yes its no beginners bike ,but you are 200 lbs ,6.4 ,so i figure your posture is good for k5
and its all in the wrist to begin with .

and for 200 % the kx500 is never going to be boring.
succes

AV8:
I am a newbie to big bore bikes, have not been on a bike since the 70's, 53 years old and 230 lbs, read, old inexperienced and over weight.  I am having a blast but I a able to hold back and not get too excited and over twist the jesus I am coming grip. I say go for it as I did and grow into it as I am. The best part is trying to get my friends who consider themselves good riders to go for a ride. Most in my group will not even try the 5.

KX5:
When I was 14 years old my first bike was a 1984 IT 490...no lie, my dad told me it would teach me how to respect the throttle.  Looking back I dont know what the hell he was thinking because he wouldn't let me play football because he said I would get hurt...go figure.  Anyway I worked on that beast more then I rode it and I did get hurt on it too, when I was 20 or so I destroyed my left knee.  Now I'm 25 and I have an 03' KX 500 and I couldn't be more happy with it.  So it's up to you really I would say go for it but just don't get too comfortable on it and forget what it is.  Good Luck 8-)

Good:
It very could stunt your riding growth.  You don't have to worry about your physical growth though!!! :-D

For beginners, I would say a buck and a quarter (125) just until you can man-handle it and give it the spanking it deserves.  Once you're bored on the 125 which should be a year or so, then jump straight to the mighty K5.

I only say that because you will have constant arm pump if you're afraid of it and riding won't be fun- it could stunt your riding growth and make learning slower.  You will not get good as quickly.  However, if you stick with it with determination or dilligence, you will be able to handle it eventually, just be careful. :wink:

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