01 125's

[bully_23]

hey everyone this is my very first post I have been at thumpertalk abit when I was thinking about getting a new 4-stroke mxer but ive decided 2 go with a 2stroke prob 01-02 models what brand of the big 5 has the best 01 or 02 125 mxer. thanks alot
Bully

 

[kawamaha]

5 brands - at least 5 different opinions :)
my personal fav would be the YZ (i don't like KTM though they have a very strong motor)

 

[Detonator]

Yamaha. Don't let anyone tell you that the oversized carb makes it a "...top end only machine." I owned one and raced woods with it. Jet it right and enjoy.

Responds really well to Boyesen power reeds and 9 oz Steahly flywheel weight.
Doesn't shift well with Yamalube...loves Spectro Clutch Saver SX.
Runs better with a plug one hotter than stock (I think stock is a BR9...go with BR8).

 

[minifig-phil]

I bought a '02 CR125 and had my first race on it and I love it.

 

[bully_23]

Ive read a lot of good things about the 02 rm125 and the 02 yz 125 which would be easier to ride and has the most top end longetivity

 

[bully_23]

Anyone

 

[viking20]

Well , they all have their weak and strong points , so you will get different opinions ....
Some people find KTM suspension from these years unrideable in stock condition , some people think the CR´s have too little power , and so on...
I think its a matter of looking closely at what you are being offered , local dealer support for parts and so...
The Suzuki guys will probably flame me for this , but the yellow bikes have been the ones with the most expensive repairs here , gearboxes clutches and so...
We had a Honda from 01 and liked it very much , good build quality etc...

 

[Deputy25]

My son rides a 01 CR 125. It has been an excellent bike. He moved up from an XR 80 and has never looked back. It gets some track time, but is mostly used as a woods bike. We do "most" of the required maintenance in the Honda manual and have never had a problem with the bike.

 

[lithium]

yz 125. i am considering getting one myself..as i need a lil upgrading...but im stoked