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2003 KX 500 beginner.
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[QUOTE="rmc_olderthandirt, post: 1359533, member: 68872"] Your friend understated it. This is definitely not a good bike for a beginner. When you went trail riding that one time, what did you ride? As for your need for speed, unless you are riding on a lake bed or sand dunes you don't need anywhere near that much power to achieve a speed that your skill won't be able to handle for quite some time. For most types of riding the overall speed comes from your ability to handle the bike, not from your ability to hold the throttle open. When you get to a technical section of a trail your ability to apply just the right amount of power is critical. A 125cc two stroke usually has enough power but you have to really work it to keep it in the power band. A 250cc generally has enough power that you have to be careful not to loop the bike when climbing a steep hill. I just can't imagine handling a 500cc two stroke in its power band when finesse is key. What I can imagine is how difficult starting that beast will be. I can kick my 125cc all day and not have a problem. My 250cc is easy to start when I am fresh but after a few hours of hard riding my legs just don't have the kick any more. One time I rode a 400cc two stroke and I just can't see myself starting that thing when I am tired and stuck on the side of a hill. If I was you I would focus on those 250s and forget the 500. Rod [/QUOTE]
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