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Which bike should I KEEP?
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[QUOTE="NM_KDX200, post: 1112726, member: 38052"] Here's a variaton on the "which bike should I get" topic- I have 2 MX'ers. I don't need two MX'ers. Which one should I keep? Here's me: 1) your physical size (both height and weight are important) 5' 6", 175 lb street clothers, 44 yrs old. 2) How physical / aggressive are you ? Let's say I'm "cautiously agressive". That is, I'm not foolish, but when I need to turn the throttle, I turn it. I'm one of the faster/better riders on our little local track. 3) what do you plan to ride- MX/SX tracks, woods, fields with I play-race on MX tracks on these bikes. I ride 1-3x a week 4) Do you have any riding experience? Only about 30 years worth.... 5) Do you think you will race ? Unlikely. Maybe once a year in a western-type Hare Scramble (.ie much more open an MX-like that an eastern woods). 6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work? Absolutely. Always have. Here are the candidates: 2001 KX125- purchased new in crate in '03. Ridden by a local AX'er for 1 year, then purchased by me. Bike has PR2 suspension, ProCircuit pipe/silencer, V-Force reeds, new chain/sprocket, new tires, new bars, 2.5 hrs on new piston/rings. It needs nothing and has been a very reliable scoot for me. I love the size and fit. I know the bike inside and out. I've learned a LOT from riding this bike. 2004 KTM200sx- I'm the 4th owner, but owner #3 only had it for a month and never rode it. #1 or #2 rode this bike hard- deep scratches in plastic, bent up brake cable, infamous KTM crankcase countershaft leak (but not bad), other signs of less-than-perfect maintenance. I don't know the status of the piston/rings yet, but plan to pop new stuff in ASAP. Will need new piston/rings, chain/sprockets, bars, and CS crack welded. Has typical (so I hear) KTM problems of not holding pressure in front brake between rides, leaky fork seals (not bad), and the already mentioned CS crack. In spite of these things, I love the great power, good handling, and overall feel of the bike. I'm very comfortable with the bike and I think I ride it safer because the extra power helps me on jumps and I just don't to push as hard as I do with the KX125. I don't really need to sell either one, but I also really don't want to maintain 2 MX'ers. The KX is almost worthless in today's market and I think I'd be lucky to get $1200. The KTM should bring around $2000, esp. with fresh plastic. I like to ride them both about the same, but like I said, I think I'm safer on the KTM. The KTM will require more $$$ to get into shape, the KX is good to go for the next 6 months. I don't want a new bike and I don't want a 4-stroke. What would you do? [/QUOTE]
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