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[QUOTE="scootiescoot, post: 1476502, member: 145949"]
Getting back into riding! Want to mainly ride tails, woods, etc near Reading, PA.  Grew up learning to ride on a small KDX100 during family summer vacations, mainly flying around a grass field.  Had a FZR for a few years in my 20's. No 50 years old, 5'11" and 190lbs.
Shops hear me are telling me to buy a KTM 350 or 400. My budget is, let's say $4k.  Good with a wrench - so if I get a bike that needs to be modified, I am comfortable doing the work.
QUESTION 1: 125 or 250 Have been leaning towards a 2-stroke due ease of maintenance and fun factor. Would a 125 be enough? Would a 250 with mods (i.e. flywheel weight, throttle tamer) be too much?
QUESTION 2a: Assuming a 125, I have been leaning towards a Yamaha YZ125 - that would be modified for the woods (flywheel weight, 18" rear, etc.) or do I get a 2015 KTM 125 TC or the KTM 125 TE - i have seen all available for sale used locally.
QUESTION 2b: Assuming a 250, also looking at a YZ 250 modified like the 125, but add a throttle tamer.  
Please help! Need advice from this experienced group!
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