Youth dirt bike

Been thinking of getting the little guys dirt bike. Smaller 7 year old. I know nothing about them, but the woods in. The back would be a great spot for some trails and he could ride at the in-laws house and cabin. Any experts on here for what size to buy, brand, new vs used. Not looking to spend a fortune but don’t want to have it broke or being fixed all the time. From what I’ve heard and read they’re safer somewhat than four wheelers which I could see not having the false sense of security.

My son has been on a bike since he turned 3. If I were you I would start him off on a used yamaha pw 50. They can start with training wheels and has a govenor screw for throttle, tone it done to barely nothing and then once experienced back the drew out.
To bad I just sold my sons pw 50 I bored to a 65. He is graduating to a ktm 65. You can find them all over craigslist. If you ever have questions on bikes I can help out.
If you buy a pw50 I have a full FMF pipe and many other parts. They are awesome bikes. Parts are easily found and they are very reliable.

I would not recommend any bike with a shifter to start like a xr 50. Get them on the auto so he can focus on his balance, riding and stopping skills.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/mcy/d/andover-yamaha-pw50/6925492408.html

You could probably pick this up for close to 300 bucks.

Awesome. Thanks for the advice.

The trailing wheels are all over Ebay for cheap if needed.
Once on the bike I was very strict on teaching him breaking. We set up a bunch of cones and made him do all sorts of things then abrupt stops before he graduated to a bigger bike.
The only bad accident he ever had besides hitting the neighbors house was full front brakes on a gravel road and he tucked and rolled pretty good.
Depending on your sons size I have a bunch of gear my son grew out of. ( chest protector, jerseys, riding pants, all sorts of stuff.)
And ps dads can RIP the pw50s as well

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At 7, i dont think shifting would be an issue aslong as it has a centrifugal clutch, not a hand clutch. My son is 6 and had a yammi ttr50e. Electric start is great because you dont need to chase him all over when he dumps it. He can tip it up and start it on his own. The new price for such bikes is about 1500 both yammi and honda, unsure of used price. However used pw50 can be had for about 500.
I totally agree with 4 bike over 4 wheeler. Weve got both and will be selling his 4whlr.
As stated above, set up skills courses. I took my son out the other day on the trails for the first time and could not believe how well he rode the terrain, except for sand…

PW50 is a great starter bike. You can also find them for a great price.
DT

I would also recommend buying a pair of dirt bike boots and chest protector as well. The boots can save his ankles when he dumps it. Which he will a lot. Haha.
DT

Do you ride your self? It makes for a fun time when we go riding together.
But be ready for a few battle wounds.

This one he hit the neighbors house taking the corner to hot. Pretty sure goggles bit him lol.

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Another vote for the PW50. I think it’s great you’re willing to introduce him to something he could potentially love. Not too many parents are willing to give it a shot now days.

Bearcat gave some great advice.

I haven’t rode myself ever. Just never tried it. Main thought was he’d really get use out of it at home. Safety wise figure like anything there’s a risk. He’s a smaller guy playing football so it probably won’t be any more dangerous than that. With sports becoming a non stop year round thing would like to have something else for him to put attention to versus burning out on sports in elementary school.

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I haven’t rode myself ever. Just never tried it. Main thought was he’d really get use out of it at home. Safety wise figure like anything there’s a risk. He’s a smaller guy playing football so it probably won’t be any more dangerous than that. With sports becoming a non stop year round thing would like to have something else for him to put attention to versus burning out on sports in elementary school.

Yes I agree. Mason plays football baseball and is in wrestling. Plus soccer. The dirt bike is a really nice get away. I grew up riding and I still do as often as possible. I have a yz 250 I ride around on when he rides. If it’s in the check book I suggest looking for a bike for your self as well to putt around with him. And for a guy who hasn’t ever ridden the yamaha ttr line up is a great bike for dad. It’s great bonding time. There is 4 dirt bike tracks close by to north branch if he ever wants to come try out a bike. Buddies kids have all sorts of bikes from pw 50s to 80s to the new klx 110s.

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I haven’t rode myself ever. Just never tried it. Main thought was he’d really get use out of it at home. Safety wise figure like anything there’s a risk. He’s a smaller guy playing football so it probably won’t be any more dangerous than that. With sports becoming a non stop year round thing would like to have something else for him to put attention to versus burning out on sports in elementary school.

Yes I agree. Mason plays football baseball and is in wrestling. Plus soccer. The dirt bike is a really nice get away. I grew up riding and I still do as often as possible. I have a yz 250 I ride around on when he rides. If it’s in the check book I suggest looking for a bike for your self as well to putt around with him. And for a guy who hasn’t ever ridden the yamaha ttr line up is a great bike for dad. It’s great bonding time. There is 4 dirt bike tracks close by to north branch if he ever wants to come try out a bike. Buddies kids have all sorts of bikes from pw 50s to 80s to the new klx 110s.

This is the motocross family for you, slipbob…always being courteous to help out another one who’s getting started.

I rode 125’s when I was young (18-19) and noticed that pretty much anyone and everyone at the track was willing to help out if there was trouble or questions. Owned a CRF 450R last year and have to say I truly miss it. There’s something about a natural adrenaline rush that you just can’t explain.

Are you out at the isanti county fair tonight ? A bunch of our kids are racing tonight. If you are ever interested in coming out with the kids we have plenty of gear and bikes they can try.

Did you ever buy one ?

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We had youth football camp last night. Haven’t pulled the trigger yet. Have to make sure with the crazy amount of hobbies our families currently into we could squeeze it in, along with last week I agreed to go back to a job I was at for almost twelve years that I left for another job 7 months ago. It’s been an interesting year so far.