Perfect Bike

[Patchy_125]

Ok I am doing this thread to see which bike you recommend me because i don't know what to buy anymore!!!

Try to include the following info in your first post
1) your physical size (both height and weight are important)
About 150lbs 5'10 1/2
2) How physical / aggressive are you ?
Really agressive on tracks
3) what do you plan to ride- MX/SX tracks, woods, fields with friends or ?????
Mx,Sx tracks, bit of woods and freestyle
4) Do you have any riding experience?
more than eight years and 2 years on tracks
5) Do you think you will race ?
for sure
6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work?
I do all my work I know a bike from a to z !!!
7) Do YOU have a preferance to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke)?
Love kawasaki!! 2 stroke !!!!
8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry?
yes All yamaha,ktm,kawasaki,honda,and suzuki
9) How much ($) do you plan to spend on a bike?
Sell my kx 125 and about 2500-3000 with the bike = to about 4500-5000
10) Do you live in California?
No
11) Your age?
17

12) I plan on doing mx tracks probably supercross also But most mx.. I like freestyle too !!! I Have for know a kx 125 But i don't know what to buy now !!! i need more power... I saw the new 144sx took my attention but i am not sure to be able to pay the price and ktm ... i don't really like it !!! so i would maby go with an 250 But Which would be the better one for mx ????

 

[Sahinoz]

You can get CR250, KX250, YZ250, RM250. But you said that you love Kawasaki, then buy a KX250, there is not bare differences between these bikes. As people always say, get the newest bike you can..

 

[J-man]

I agree get a 250 2 stroke you might have to just putt it for a while thogh.

 

[Patchy_125]

ok thanks !!! Just spotted a kx 250 2005 ??? is it to old Or i should try to find a 2006-2007?? the 2005 and 2006 are they the same???

 

[sick 96 250]

Just because a bike is newer doesnt mean its better, you will need to set whatever bike up you get to your standards. I see guys racing late 90's early 2k's locally and just flat out haul. I guess its a piece of mind though to have the newest possible.

 

[_JOE_]

Condition of the bike is more imprtant than age. Are you ready to step up to the 250 class? Can you race a 144 in the 125 class? If so why not do a 144 kit on the bike you have now? Put your money into the suspension, engine, and getting it all freshened up and set up for you. You may end up with a bike that fits you and your ability better. Just a suggestion.

 

[Patchy_125]

yea but my kx is an 2002.. 5 years already. I have a pro-tech suspention. I would like to race in 125 because i feel more secure. I would also like to transplant an 144 on my bike but i think that is would be a wast since it is old and may change it in a few years anyways!! What do you think?

 

[2 strokes for life]

Patchy_125, i think you have a soild ride to start with. Try a big bore kit form Eric Gorr (he is cheap and good) to bump it up to 144 and mabe folwed buy some head shaving and porting for racing. Then a pipe that suits your style best and some new bushings and bearings should freshen up the bike for racing. As for the rules it sounds like they would rahter keep it the way it is to make it fair.

 

[Patchy_125]

I've found a good solution to me. Since My bike isn't worth much now ill put a 144 bore with few mods and keep it. till then ill save money to but either an brand new kx 125 or 250f. Thanks For your sugestion guys you've help me out a lot !!!

 

[2 strokes for life]

Patchy_125, the 2006 KX125 was its last year in Canada. Kawasaki Did not think there was enough sales in Canada. Also, make sure you buy a 2 stroke befor 2010 because of then no 2 stroke engines (chain saws, dirt bikes, boat engines) will not be alowed in Canada unless it is under 100CCs. Yamaha and KTM are making the best 125s right now and seem to be holdign on to them the longest and putting money into updatting them.

 

[Patchy_125]

ok thanks 2stroke for life. What kind of bike you have ??? I think i will sell my kx and buy a yz like you said it is one of the best. End of topic This is the best thing to do since i <3 2 strokes. I will try to find a yz or sx that suits me !!! thanks a lot