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'05 YZ 125 right for me?This is a discussion on '05 YZ 125 right for me? within the 2-Stroke Motorcycles - Yamaha forum, part of the 2-Stroke Motorcycle Forums category; Hey guys
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11-02-2004, 04:35 PM
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 '05 YZ 125 right for me? Hey guys Hopefully next spring my parents will have one of our houses sold and enough money to help me afford a new bike. I've been attracted to the YZ 125 for the past 2 years, but more-so this year! I think that with such great technology put into this years model, it would be the best bang for the buck. I just came off a Suzuki DS 80 (WAY too small) and a Suzuki TS 185 dual purpose bike (Too old and not race worthy). I bent the DS 80's footpeg mount and busted a fork seal clearing a 25' table top and I messed up the front end a little on a no hander gone wrong. I'm 15, 5'8" and 175lbs so I'm obviously way too big for my current bikes. Next year I want to try my hand at racing. The new breed of 4 stroke 250s have gotten me scared with their weight, initial price, and repairs prices not to mention the fact that I dont like the way 4 strokes ride. I know I'm ready for a 125 class machine, but my question is which one? I am leaning more to the YZ and the KTM. I am kinda heavy compared to other guys (15 y/o and 175lbs...) and I like big jumps. Will the YZ's aluminum frame hold up as good as a steel frame and do you think I will feel ore at home on a YZ or KTM. Thanks guys!   |
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11-02-2004, 07:15 PM
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 Re: '05 YZ 125 right for me? The YZ is a solid bike, sounds good for you. Make sure you run at LEAST 93 octane, if not higher. The 05 yz is prone to detonation. The KTM is a sick ride too, but a bit more expensive allaround. One sick motor though. |
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11-02-2004, 08:27 PM
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| Re: '05 YZ 125 right for me? This bike is going to work out VERY well against the F's especially for the lighter 125 riders. it is already like 17lb lighter then a YZ 250F. Take the difference you have in initial price, put it into motor modifications(porting etc) and it will run with those 4 strokes in my opinion. The advantage the 4 strokes have is torque. Torque often translates to accelleration so those 4 strokes can be tough to beat, especially on hardpack. But a 05 YZ 125 with a "built" motor, even for a 175lb rider is going to be a worthy competitor to the 4 strokes. It's cheaper, easier to maintain, parts are cheaper and cheaper to modify. I am one who has not jumped on the 4 stroke wagon and I never will, so my opinion may be biased. Oh, and no worries at all with the new frame....it's good! |
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11-03-2004, 02:01 PM
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| Re: '05 YZ 125 right for me? Quote:
 Nah, I own a 4 stroke and after wrenching on them for a few years, the thought of a fresh top end in less than an hour sounds pretty tempting. Especially with a little head work. I've heard nothing but good things out of most of the new 125's including the YZ. Selling one of their homes? Tell them to throw in a truck while they're at it. I too weighted in at about that when I was 15. 180 seems to be the limit I have seen people throw out there. However, some of the owners of the newer 125's say that it's not a problem. The newer bikes are more powerful and lighter. |
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11-04-2004, 08:10 PM
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| sweet! Hey, thanks for all the input. I guess the YZ 125 it will be. I will definitly keep it above 92 octane; only the best for my bike! I'm losing weight anyway I can't wait until the house is sold and winter is over. I really want to be able to enter some races next summer. Thaks guys! Wait, one more question If I ever get it ported, will I need to run race gas?Thanks guys |
