My trusty YZ 125 woods conversion got stolen, and I'm in the hunt for a new ride. I race Vet class, and am monstrously huge (5'5" and just shy of 120 lbs...and no, I don't race in the Kentucky Derby).
My last bike was great, but it took some doing to get it there (revalve, guards, O-ring chain, flywheel weight, waterproofing), and although I could turn good lap times when alone, it just didn't have enough oomph to make clean passes during harescrambles and it required a lot of shifting.
Due to personal preference and the previously enjoyed bike market, I'm down to a choice between a YZ 250 ('00 to'04) or a KTM 200 EXC ('98 to '04). The YZ will definitely require a revalve, but the '04 200 EXC I rode seemed to be in the ballpark. YZ will need a flywheel weight.
For you woods-riding types, am I better off doing another woods conversion MX, or going Orange? Any model years that aren't good candidates for a woods bike? Please don't recommend a KDX...YZ 250 or 200 EXC only. Many thanks!
My last bike was great, but it took some doing to get it there (revalve, guards, O-ring chain, flywheel weight, waterproofing), and although I could turn good lap times when alone, it just didn't have enough oomph to make clean passes during harescrambles and it required a lot of shifting.
Due to personal preference and the previously enjoyed bike market, I'm down to a choice between a YZ 250 ('00 to'04) or a KTM 200 EXC ('98 to '04). The YZ will definitely require a revalve, but the '04 200 EXC I rode seemed to be in the ballpark. YZ will need a flywheel weight.
For you woods-riding types, am I better off doing another woods conversion MX, or going Orange? Any model years that aren't good candidates for a woods bike? Please don't recommend a KDX...YZ 250 or 200 EXC only. Many thanks!