New Bike

[AnneBrooks]

Last year I really wanted to buy this bike, however, I knew that I was not ready to ride a 2 stroke then. So, instead, a friend of ours bought it and let me ride it a few times during the year. The last time I rode it, I fell in love--that was in November. It was a cold (35-40 degrees) day and the ground was mostly frozen, but snotty in places. I actually did very well on it that day and surprised myself. After that our friend has insisted that I buy it from him (so he can get another new one, of course). Anyhow, we carved out the deal and sealed it last night.

I am now going to be the proud new owner of a 1999 KTM 200 MXC. I guess it has all this trick stuff on it (like I would know what that stuff is for), and looks and rides very cool. Maybe Bob will jump on and give you all the details, as he is much more knowledgeable than I about this. The only thing I will have to buy is bark busters and a clutch guard. I am sooooooo excited, I can hardly contain myself!! Next month we are going to Oklahoma/Texas to do some riding and I cannot wait!!

WooHoo!!

 

[Bob Brooks]

As far as the "trick" stuff on the bike, it does have a Pro Circuit pipe and silencer, Applied racing 18mm offset triple clamps for quicker turning, revalved suspension, and beautiful gold excell rims, gold talon hubs and bulldog spokes (very cool wheels). We'll pick it up this weekend and I'll get a better look at it, but it's clean and very trick looking. She should enjoy it. It feels tight and in good shape.

 

[LoriKTM]

Anne, excellent choice! You'll be amazed at what a difference "suspension" can make! ;)

Hmm. Another female KTM rider. I think we'll have to start our own club!

 

[LWilson250]

What were you riding before you got the nice new KTM?

Lee W.

 

[AnneBrooks]

Lee,

I was previously riding a 1994 XR 250R.........

Lori---I cant wait to test out the suspension---I might actually be able to go over a log without going on my head!! :scream:

 

[CJ Rider]

Bike Psych = That happy feeling when you get a new ride. Sometimes accompanied by a little dance. :)

 

[LWilson250]

Ohh I know how those pre '96 XR's are, I just sold my 95 XR today. I am jumping up to a 98 KX250 and I think the best part is the weight! The KX feels like it weighs nothing and has more power then I will ever need. Enjoy your new ride!

Lee W.

 

[Michelle]

Way to go Anne :) (btw belated greetings for your birthday and congrats on selling the ol' girl).

I think I'm going to have to find a KTM200 to test ride to see what the heck you gals are so interested in them for, but they're definitely flavour of the day ;)

As I was waiting for this thread to open, I was trying to guess what bike you'd gotten - SX, MXC or EXC - I lost, I guessed EXC. Congratulations though & pictures when you've got a chance (plus of course the obligatory first ride report ;))

 

[LoriKTM]

Originally posted by AnneBrooks
Lee,

I was previously riding a 1994 XR 250R.........

Lori---I cant wait to test out the suspension---I might actually be able to go over a log without going on my head!! :scream:

Yep, and you'll have lots more fun in that deep sand pit down at Buffalo Range, too!

 

[AnneBrooks]

Thanks, Michelle----on both counts! Yes, you definitely need to ride the KTM 200---it is a fun bike and not heavy at all!

Lori---I can't wait for that! I will actually be able to stay on top of the sand instead of sinking into it and struggle to stay on the bike!!

 

[BunduBasher]

Where in TX will you be riding ?, any chance of going through Amarillo, we could take a ride at the Canadian river.

Congrats on the new bike, you will be very happy.

If you get on down this way, you may ride the Pamapera 280 :debil:

 

[bbbom]

Congratulations on the new bike Anne! (Even if it's orange and not pink, at least it's close!!!!) ;)

Happy Birthday too!

 

[nikki]

Congrats Anne - very exciting and very cool! Have fun on your riding trip!! :confused:

 

[gospeedracer]

Wow, congratulations on the new bike Anne! Have a good time in Texas. Make sure to give us a ride report. :)

Happy Belated B-day too. :)

 

[AnneBrooks]

Thanks, everyone! I will definitely do a ride report when we get back from Oklahoma/Texas. We pick the bike up on Saturday and I can't wait.

BBBOM---dont think I could handle the pink bike just yet.....;) but I am getting there.........:confused:

Aimee---thanks---hey are you going the the Indy Supercross this year again?

Bundu---thanks for the offer---we are going to meet a friend in Lawton, OK and riding at Rush Springs there. Then headed to Lake Murray in Ardmore, OK (cabins on a lake) and riding there 1 day, then Muenster TX riding, then on the way home at Draper in Oklahoma city. I dont know where Amarillo is, but you are welcomed to join us!

Nikki--thanks and did you get a new bike yet?

 

[E-Ticket]

Congrats on the new scoot! The Katoom 200 is considered one of the great "all-rounder" bikes. You'll have a ball! - E--T

 

[Yamaholley]

yeah....another pumkin head!!! congrats on the new bike! I love my 200 E/XC...I can't imagine any other bike...
Cheers,
Holley

 

[BunduBasher]

Yamaholley

I can't imagine any other bike...

Imagine a Gas Gas 300 EC, scale it down 1/3 add a 280 trials engine, a 34" seat height, a first time kick start, the handling of a GG 200EC, and the fun factor of a TTR125/150, and you get ........a very :cool: bike.

Also the blue and black color scheme - way :cool:

 

[LoriKTM]

You getting kick-backs from GasGas, Bundu-man??!! If not, maybe you should be, with all the selling you do!

 

[gospeedracer]

Originally posted by AnneBrooks
Aimee---thanks---hey are you going the the Indy Supercross this year again?

Unfortunately not. :( Too many things going on with an impending move and all, but it looks like we'll be out there for the one in St. Louis. I'd also like to try and get to the one in New Orleans. You have any plans to attend either one of those?

I've ridden once at Draper Lake. Prepare to be scraping red clay-like mud/dirt off your bike for months to come! ;)

I can't wait to find out how you like your new bike. Too bad you and Lori can't come out to Reno with your bikes. We would have quite the group of women on KTMs! :)