Hey Legenboy, I have a question for you and any other reader who might be able to give some insight on the matter... I'm looking to upgrade and I have it pretty much narrowed down to a 96' or newer xr250, 2000 kdx200, or a 1999 kx125 and do some trail riding mods (fly wheel weight and larger rear sprocket - maybe a few others). I will be riding in the woods 95% of the time. Right now I've got an old xr play bike and want something I can hone my skills on but still have enough juice to keep me interested in the future. So, in regards to riding a kx125 in the woods, how does it handle on the trails compared to a kdx or xr?
2001 Cr-kdx200
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KX125 in the woods? Hum, I would prefer the KDX. A KX250 in the woods sounds better. How old are you & whats your weight??
Yeah, the KX125 is a bit of a handfull in the woods. I had one for a while and liked it well enough but could not really relax and cruise around like on any of the XR's or the KDX.
The motor was good but had quite a hit. The suspension was great at speed but harsh when going slow.
The KDX really has no downside in the woods
The motor was good but had quite a hit. The suspension was great at speed but harsh when going slow.
The KDX really has no downside in the woods
I'm 5'8" 185. The only reason I am considering the kx125 is because I have found one that I trust has been maintained well and at what I consider a pretty darn good price. I like the xr250 but I am starting to think I can get a bit more bang for my buck with a kdx200. I also like feel like enginer repairs and maintenance would be easier on a 2 stroke... Is this a good assumption?
There is nothing wrong with an XR250 for what it sounds like you want to do. It doesn't sound like you have found one, though. The XR's are pretty tough and should require little to no engine repair with decent maintenance.
Engine repair and maintenance is easier on either of those two strokes than the XR, but not by much.
I think there is more potential for improvement in the KDX200 than the KX125. I could never relax riding my 125.
Engine repair and maintenance is easier on either of those two strokes than the XR, but not by much.
I think there is more potential for improvement in the KDX200 than the KX125. I could never relax riding my 125.
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Their is a 14yr. old girl, who rides with our group, her father included. She is an EXCELLENT RIDER, but BIG HILLS seem to be alot for the KX125. She had the suspension lowered also.
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back to Legendboy's initial plan:
why not go for some green plastic?
why not go for some green plastic?
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What about BLACK PLASTICS??
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heh thanks. It turned out to be a pretty cool bike.
I have around 1800 canadian into it. Pretty thrifty build. If i were selling it locally i would be asking $3500obo.
To give a compairison, i will sell my 93 KDX for more then 1800.
The stock CR up here would sell for around 3200.
Used bike prices in canada are WAY higher then in the USA
I have around 1800 canadian into it. Pretty thrifty build. If i were selling it locally i would be asking $3500obo.
To give a compairison, i will sell my 93 KDX for more then 1800.
The stock CR up here would sell for around 3200.
Used bike prices in canada are WAY higher then in the USA
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because black is the new pink.Green Hornet said:
and pink is gay.
as gay as white boots.
and for green, check with Maier. Not as high quality, but any color you could want.
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XRpredator said:
OHHHHHHH...That Hurt!!!!!!
I guess I'll put the Rainbow Flag on my (A$$ Jockey)White Boots.......... ;)
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The color of Mud & Dirt may work.....
different pipes
Great build Legendboy!nice fabrication skills too.Just as a matter of interest for future projects,EVERY 2 stroke motor has a DIFFERENT exhaust.The exhausts are matched to things like port duration,stroke,porting dimesions etc etc.
But we learn every day and no hurt in trying new things.
Great build Legendboy!nice fabrication skills too.Just as a matter of interest for future projects,EVERY 2 stroke motor has a DIFFERENT exhaust.The exhausts are matched to things like port duration,stroke,porting dimesions etc etc.
But we learn every day and no hurt in trying new things.
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yeah, still gay.KDX200Kev said:
not that there's anything wrong with that.
