r/HondaDax

Just like the title says. I'm in the market for my first bike and I would love for it to be a Dax. I was quoted this and it seems reasonable to me, especially given that the MSRP of a 2026 is $4,199 before dealer fees. Does this seem like a good price for anyone who has bought a 2025 model recently?

My dad has a Honda Gorilla Z50J Silver Edition built around the year 2000. He has never ridden it, so it has only 1km on the meter.

I've been wanting to fill it up and drive it around my town. Would this be a bad idea because it's so old?

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I bought my Dax yesterday and got to ride it for the first time today. I had a blast, and took it to a parking lot to try to get used to everything as this is my first real two wheel experience aside from bicycles when i was a kid.

My only hesitation right now, is i feel like i’m shifting incorrectly, and i’m worried i’ll damage the transmission on my bike somehow, which honestly feels me with dread as this is the most fun i’ve had in a long time. I feel like sometimes i shift too early/too late, and other times i completely miss the lever, especially when trying to upshift using the heel portion of the shift lever which i feel like is the easiest way for me to do it as i have trouble fitting my toes under the toe portion.

I also feel like when i downshift, the bike lurches a lot and it sounds like i’ve got crazy high rpm’s for a second or two after. i’ve tried “blipping” the throttle as i downshift but i don’t think i’m doing it right.

Finally, when going up hills, i feel like i creep to a halt as i crest them- do i just need to continually apply the throttle the whole time? is there a specific gear i should be in she going uphill? the area which i live (WV, US) is very hilly so before i take it on the road proper i want to make sure i have the right idea

Anyone have any tips or tricks? is this just new rider jitters?

TL;DR i am new and have no idea what i’m doing when it comes to shifting or hills, please help

EDIT: I figured it out, just took some practice and i listened to the advice here. I’m having a great time now!