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How you digging the 125?

It is way cool.

I've only got it down to the ranch for two rides but I have no complaints other than my riding skills.

Now I'm working on a bike for my 11-year-old son. Wife is not too keen on the idea but I am. I have a line on a ttr125 and a drz125. Thought about two strokes for him but he is a new rider and the four strokes will be much more forgiving!

thumbs up to the ttr. the drz is a little less power but handles better, according to the conventional wisdom from the BTT (Backyard Time Trials)

expand on the yz experience so far, if you will.

The first time I took it out the suspension was awfully rough. I could feel the rear wheel skipping over small stuff on the gravel roads. Off road it was a "little" harsh. Before the next ride I softened everything two clicks, turned the high speed adjustment on the rear shock to full soft and set the rear spring sag. Next ride was MUCH MO better. I cannot imagine if I had bought a 250. I would probably be stuck to some tree I'm sure.

It was entertaining having my wife help me set the sag... Fortunately my son came home and was much more patient and helpful.

I had heard much what you said about the TTR125 and DRZ125. Others say just pick the color. In this case the DRZ125 is blue so I think it will come down to who will give me the best price. They will be a little tall for him as a beginner but I haven't seen any used small wheel models.

the suspension ought to limber up as you get more time on it. how is the engine compared to the KDX? can you tell the weight difference?

Oh good lord yes you can tell the weight difference, it's amazing. The engine is easily as powerful as the KDX - it RIPS! Probably less torque down low but the flywheel weight helps. I haven't stalled it yet.

Only crashed once and that was on the slick mossy slime covered concrete ramp covered with flowing water from one of the strip pits. I was going around my daughter on her four-wheeler and goosed it a little as I came around her. Since the bike was not directy straight up it flew right out from under me leaving me standing there. My son yelled at my daughter saying it was all her fault. I assured him it was all my fault. He wouldn't have any of that though. "If she hadn't stopped it wouldn't have happened!"

Kids can never lose an arguement...

cool. that is a really tempting idea.... not a good Colorado mount but everywhere else

Miss the smell of two-stroke already Tim.

Ian

no - i fired up the KTM just yesterday and a took a couple of healthy (?) snorts.

it doesnt do as good of a job on the grass as the Lawnboy, but it edges like a mofo...