First of all, thanks KTMsmith and Jeremy W. for all your advice. A little history. I campained my 99 200exc for 2 1/2 seasons in two different hare scramble series, with some success. It took me a few races and some trailrides, but I got the thing working quite well for me, and really never rode anything that felt any better for my style of riding. I was reluctant to change to anything new, as I had what in my mind was the perfect bike for me. Well, I finally put 3 hours on my 03 200exc yesterday at my local practice area, and man am I STOKED! This new bike works so well and steers like nothing I've ever ridden! The front just won't deflect at all, something I could'nt say about the 99. If the suspention takes 15 hours to break in, then I'm in for a treat, because it soaks up everything thrown at it right now. I wish I'd had this bike at the begining of the season, cause I know its allowing me to ride faster, with more confidence than ever. How do they just keep making these things better? Again, thanks for all the help, I am really, really happy with this bike!!!