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Message: [QUOTE="hellbertos, post: 1129462, member: 51447"] One of the few times I could agree w/ XRpred... Absolutely. Just the same as Bubba did on his KX125 against the 250F onslaught when he was still in the class. The thing is, to me anyways, that an exceptional talent like Johnny O or Bubba is competitive on a 125 against 250f (or 500 2Ts for that matter). but most guys, even top 10 factory talent, can't over come the 250F displacement advantage. Look at Brett Metcalf on the YZ125; struggled to get to the top 10. Put him on a 250F and he has a break out year getting podiums and earning a ride at Pro Circuit. I'd guess that if most any of the guys in the field right now were put on 125's against 250Fs, they would not be able to compete for the top spot. Personally I think it is a shame what has happened and I believe the AMA brain trust has damaged the sport forever... and that isn't a knock on 4Ts. It is more of a knock on the idea that the machines were equal in power... not to mention cost for the vast array of amatures and their budgets... and would be a legitimate replacement for the 125. Brings up a question I have for any of you guys who know about the AMA: What are the technical capabilities of the AMA Board members? And, do they actually seek out independent advice from the Eric Gorrs, Mitch Paytons and Donnie Elmers of the MX world?? (not to mention the many, many technical minds out there in the Off Road world whom I wouldn't know how to refer to) Many thanks to everyone posting here (I've learned a ton); particularly Eric Gorr and his extremely informative posts. Of particular interest to me was the idea that the factory bikes are pumping out that much more power w/ lighter engine components as well as the F1 technology which is begining to trickle into the 4T motors. I believe we are only now begining to see what the modern 4T MX motors are capable of and merely scratching the surface of what these things will cost to buy and operate in the not distant future. I'll keep my 2T, thanks... [/QUOTE]

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