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[QUOTE="stormi, post: 745430, member: 52107"] Hi Everyone! After doing some research into the KTM, and on paper it sure looks like it might be what I've been looking for. I will have to see if I can grab a ride on one somewhere and see if it's in the running. Of course herein lies the problem ,... How smart is it for me to spend upwards of $8500 on a brand new bike that I might not like. We don't often see a lot of KTMs used, unless they're the mini bikes ( couple of 50s this week,...) Oh wait! Just found a brand new 2002 for $6000.... have to drive 350Kms each way for it though.... The biggest thing with bikes < 125cc is that they are so loud. I think we've decided to stay above that threshold, but otherwise the KX100 seemed a good choice. Kokanee - We'd love to come, we'll have to see if the BF can get the time off. He usually works 6 days a week, so it's difficult to make a trip like that (almost 1900kms round trip), but we'll see. I'm my own boss, so I usually get the go ahead if I want to do something. :) I can't get to the word doc that you posted though, it said that I don't have sufficient permissions, so if you had any info you wanted to forward, I'd be interested. The BF was pretty interested when I mentioned it to him. bbbom - do you have any suggestions of how to try these bikes out?? I can sit on them in most cases, but dealers won't let you ride them, used or not, and you have to drive a LOT to find ones worth riding from private sellers. Then of course there's the snow issue. That's actually been a source of unending frustration to me. I don't want to make a purchase like this based on "sitting" on a bike. I got to "drive" my Ranger before I bought it. Of course I understand the liability, new bike what if she crashes, etc,... Then of course there are the dealers that I walk in saying for instance, I want a Yz125, and they say, wouldn't you prefer... such and such? and I never get within 20ft of the bike I want to see. srellis - If I wait 8 months, I won't have a bike this season! :) I know what you're saying. I'm sort of leaning toward picking up a reasonably priced 2stroke bike (used) and riding it for the year, so I have a basis for comparison, then making the 'final" decision next year, when I have more experience to do it. Even my BF who's ridden for years hasn't been able to figure my riding style and preferences out yet. (I think it's mostly the sand dunes, because they challenge me the most, of course they frustrate me the most too, because the ttr was never meant for that sort of abuse.) I did ask him though what my bad habits are. (He seems to spend a lot of time behind me watching for some reason.) He said the only one I really have is sticking my feet out (off the pegs) when the bike starts to swap about. firecracker22 - So what do you really think of KTMs? :) Your post had some great advice. I tend to stand on the TTR anyway, because, I don't know if it's true or not, but it sure feels like I have more time to recover her when she decided to swap on me, plus the whoops and various other surprises don't hurt the butt as much. Last year I set the bar really high for myself for learning to ride the TTR, I'm sure I can do the same for the next bike. Thanks for the encouragement. How did you blow up the engine? I'm not sure where I'm going to be able to ride one, but I will definately keep looking around. You know, as for gear, I'd like a chance to break in the gear before I decide to get new stuff. :) It's only a few months old! [/QUOTE]
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