Looking to buy a bike again

[Andy Mack]

Hello, im interested in getting a bike again. been a pedestrian for a while now and starting to hate it. dont fancy a car cause of the fuel prices.

Im kind of a big guy 6'2" and about 15 stone, but i was thinking about getting a small trial/dirt bike kind of thing. Something tall and thin. Ive never really been that into that style when i was into bikes bofore, more into superbikes and thinks like Ducati monsters etc. Anyone got any advice or any websites or forums i could check out to get a bit more knowledge on them before i start looking to buy?

Cheers for your help and hello

Andy

[uriel]

The advrider.com forums would probably be a good place to check for advice on trial and dirt bikes. If that's the sort of thing you're after though, I'd recommend checking out the new BMW F800GS. I'm 6'6" and closer to 18 or 19 stone and find them very suited for tall riders.

[AndyDRZ]

Thumpertalk (Google it for the proper url) is good for most dirt bikes...

DRZ is good to get back into the swing of things... 2nd gear wheelies are easy, cheap to run (Except I seem to eat rear tyres) cheap insurance and you can get a new one on 0% finance.

[Andy Mack]

http://www.bikebros.co.jp/images/wallpaper/daytona...

you meaning 1 of those? Thats pretty much what im looking for.

[AndyDRZ]

Yeah, pretty much... You can get them brand new for £4k

[Andy Mack]

the black ones do look cool. dont think im in the budget of buying new tho.

What are the other equivelant bikes? KTM? Honda? Kawasaki?

[AndyDRZ]

Well, I might be selling mine soon - never been wheelied (Cough Cough)

KTM - loads of great bikes

Did you want one with road tyres or dirt tyres?

[Andy Mack]

road tyres. just really want something small and quick for commuting.