I'm actually going to get into it soon. I was going to get a street bike, but I don't want to cheat death every time I drive it on these dangerous streets. A dirt bike seems like the way to go since I can hit up some trails, and take it up to chrome (sp?) or whatever one weekends.

I just wonder about maintenance, and how expansive it's going to be in the long run. I've been doing some research, it seems harder to buy a dirt bike that's been taken care. Another thing is which model to get. I'm thinking of more dirt bike, but something like an enduro, 250cc-450cc, and I want to stay name brand. I don't know how reliable the Chinese brands are.