So after a few threads have gone on about the benefits of riding motocross to improve DH technique, I finally took up my friends offer of going riding with him on some backcountry, techie type ride. Needless to say, after having never been on a motorcycle before, the learning curve is really steep, but once you get the hang of it its soooo much fun. The best part is that I can see how it would totally help with riding DH.
Long story short, I am hooked and am interested in buying a bike. What do the moto-monkies out there recommend for a low Cat 1/high Cat 2 downhill racer who has only ridden a moto once before (no experience really). In my area we have everything from dense, steep woods to wide open flatland with huge tables available for motorcycle use. Also, I am 5'8", 150lbs.
Long story short, I am hooked and am interested in buying a bike. What do the moto-monkies out there recommend for a low Cat 1/high Cat 2 downhill racer who has only ridden a moto once before (no experience really). In my area we have everything from dense, steep woods to wide open flatland with huge tables available for motorcycle use. Also, I am 5'8", 150lbs.