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...and I like it.

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Great! The 125's will return!
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I undestand what's being done. But, for the kid who is 12, weighs 190+, is 6', has been riding big bikes for a while now, it just doesnt 'fit' him. But, I understand what they are trying to do. It really comes down to size mostly, then experience too. Some kids at 16 are still not ready for a big bike, size wise.
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loftyair wrote:
I undestand what's being done. But, for the kid who is 12, weighs 190+, is 6', has been riding big bikes for a while now, it...
I undestand what's being done. But, for the kid who is 12, weighs 190+, is 6', has been riding big bikes for a while now, it just doesnt 'fit' him. But, I understand what they are trying to do. It really comes down to size mostly, then experience too. Some kids at 16 are still not ready for a big bike, size wise.
When was the last time you saw a 6' 190 lb 12 year old? Shit, when was the last time you saw a fully grown top level mxer weigh more than 175?
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BobPA 12/11/2015 4:42pm
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loftyair wrote:
I undestand what's being done. But, for the kid who is 12, weighs 190+, is 6', has been riding big bikes for a while now, it...
I undestand what's being done. But, for the kid who is 12, weighs 190+, is 6', has been riding big bikes for a while now, it just doesnt 'fit' him. But, I understand what they are trying to do. It really comes down to size mostly, then experience too. Some kids at 16 are still not ready for a big bike, size wise.
how many 12 year olds are 6' 190?? Maybe 10 in the country...and then how may of them ride?

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SocalMXer 12/11/2015 4:43pm
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davis224 wrote:
When was the last time you saw a 6' 190 lb 12 year old? Shit, when was the last time you saw a fully grown top...
When was the last time you saw a 6' 190 lb 12 year old? Shit, when was the last time you saw a fully grown top level mxer weigh more than 175?
Shit get that kid off dirt bikes and in to football with those stats!
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Mini Elsinore 12/11/2015 4:46pm
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loftyair wrote:
I undestand what's being done. But, for the kid who is 12, weighs 190+, is 6', has been riding big bikes for a while now, it...
I undestand what's being done. But, for the kid who is 12, weighs 190+, is 6', has been riding big bikes for a while now, it just doesnt 'fit' him. But, I understand what they are trying to do. It really comes down to size mostly, then experience too. Some kids at 16 are still not ready for a big bike, size wise.
davis224 wrote:
When was the last time you saw a 6' 190 lb 12 year old? Shit, when was the last time you saw a fully grown top...
When was the last time you saw a 6' 190 lb 12 year old? Shit, when was the last time you saw a fully grown top level mxer weigh more than 175?
Tyler Bowers.....at 11 yoa.
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loftyair wrote:
I undestand what's being done. But, for the kid who is 12, weighs 190+, is 6', has been riding big bikes for a while now, it...
I undestand what's being done. But, for the kid who is 12, weighs 190+, is 6', has been riding big bikes for a while now, it just doesnt 'fit' him. But, I understand what they are trying to do. It really comes down to size mostly, then experience too. Some kids at 16 are still not ready for a big bike, size wise.
BobPA wrote:
how many 12 year olds are 6' 190?? Maybe 10 in the country...and then how may of them ride?
Jo jo Keller. Just kidding
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Titan1 12/11/2015 4:52pm
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loftyair wrote:
I undestand what's being done. But, for the kid who is 12, weighs 190+, is 6', has been riding big bikes for a while now, it...
I undestand what's being done. But, for the kid who is 12, weighs 190+, is 6', has been riding big bikes for a while now, it just doesnt 'fit' him. But, I understand what they are trying to do. It really comes down to size mostly, then experience too. Some kids at 16 are still not ready for a big bike, size wise.
Good grief...if someone is 12 and 6 foot and 190...dirt bikes aren't for him, he has much more money to be made on the football field or basketball court.
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loftyair wrote:
I undestand what's being done. But, for the kid who is 12, weighs 190+, is 6', has been riding big bikes for a while now, it...
I undestand what's being done. But, for the kid who is 12, weighs 190+, is 6', has been riding big bikes for a while now, it just doesnt 'fit' him. But, I understand what they are trying to do. It really comes down to size mostly, then experience too. Some kids at 16 are still not ready for a big bike, size wise.
davis224 wrote:
When was the last time you saw a 6' 190 lb 12 year old? Shit, when was the last time you saw a fully grown top...
When was the last time you saw a 6' 190 lb 12 year old? Shit, when was the last time you saw a fully grown top level mxer weigh more than 175?
Mini Elsinore wrote:
Tyler Bowers.....at 11 yoa.
I remember him being big at a young age, but 190?
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Falcon 12/11/2015 5:15pm
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loftyair wrote:
I undestand what's being done. But, for the kid who is 12, weighs 190+, is 6', has been riding big bikes for a while now, it...
I undestand what's being done. But, for the kid who is 12, weighs 190+, is 6', has been riding big bikes for a while now, it just doesnt 'fit' him. But, I understand what they are trying to do. It really comes down to size mostly, then experience too. Some kids at 16 are still not ready for a big bike, size wise.
Titan1 wrote:
Good grief...if someone is 12 and 6 foot and 190...dirt bikes aren't for him, he has much more money to be made on the football field...
Good grief...if someone is 12 and 6 foot and 190...dirt bikes aren't for him, he has much more money to be made on the football field or basketball court.
What if he just wants to race? He can't?

My friend's son is 12, 6'0" and weighs 205. Yeah, he plays football, but he likes to ride too.
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mx510 12/11/2015 5:54pm
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Falcon wrote:
What if he just wants to race? He can't? My friend's son is 12, 6'0" and weighs 205. Yeah, he plays football, but he likes to...
What if he just wants to race? He can't?

My friend's son is 12, 6'0" and weighs 205. Yeah, he plays football, but he likes to ride too.
This is going to sound harsh, but oh well. The kid can loose some weight! You change the rules for the masses not the exceptions.
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Mini Elsinore 12/11/2015 6:49pm
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davis224 wrote:
When was the last time you saw a 6' 190 lb 12 year old? Shit, when was the last time you saw a fully grown top...
When was the last time you saw a 6' 190 lb 12 year old? Shit, when was the last time you saw a fully grown top level mxer weigh more than 175?
Mini Elsinore wrote:
Tyler Bowers.....at 11 yoa.
davis224 wrote:
I remember him being big at a young age, but 190?
Well, I tend to exagerate a bit for dramatic effect, from time to time.... Laughing

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Falcon wrote:
What if he just wants to race? He can't? My friend's son is 12, 6'0" and weighs 205. Yeah, he plays football, but he likes to...
What if he just wants to race? He can't?

My friend's son is 12, 6'0" and weighs 205. Yeah, he plays football, but he likes to ride too.
Pics or it didn't happen
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Falcon wrote:
What if he just wants to race? He can't? My friend's son is 12, 6'0" and weighs 205. Yeah, he plays football, but he likes to...
What if he just wants to race? He can't?

My friend's son is 12, 6'0" and weighs 205. Yeah, he plays football, but he likes to ride too.


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loftyair wrote:
I undestand what's being done. But, for the kid who is 12, weighs 190+, is 6', has been riding big bikes for a while now, it...
I undestand what's being done. But, for the kid who is 12, weighs 190+, is 6', has been riding big bikes for a while now, it just doesnt 'fit' him. But, I understand what they are trying to do. It really comes down to size mostly, then experience too. Some kids at 16 are still not ready for a big bike, size wise.
Travis Pastrana

Ronny Lechien

Travis Preston

All 125cc champs and bigger than you described.

Now they just need to go a step further and make amateur racing all two strokes and the entry pro class as well, then make the premier class 250cc four strokes... then we can watch the best racing, not to mention the most industry-wide financially sensible and easily marketed model.
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Steadman 12/11/2015 7:14pm
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VET176 wrote:
Great! The 125's will return!
This ^^^ Smile Motocross could use some more affordable racing, and this new rule *should* help with that.

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GeorgiePorgie 12/11/2015 7:16pm
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Falcon wrote:
What if he just wants to race? He can't? My friend's son is 12, 6'0" and weighs 205. Yeah, he plays football, but he likes to...
What if he just wants to race? He can't?

My friend's son is 12, 6'0" and weighs 205. Yeah, he plays football, but he likes to ride too.
mx510 wrote:
This is going to sound harsh, but oh well. The kid can loose some weight! You change the rules for the masses not the exceptions.
Yea I mean the wrestling coach would tell him the same thing.
One Last Comeback 12/11/2015 7:48pm
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Color me dumb, but I didn't even know 12 year olds were riding 250s. That's just ridiculously young to be on a bike that powerful.
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tempura 12/11/2015 7:57pm
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A step in the right direction...at last...hoping for more to follow.
I agree with the "for the masses, not exceptions" comment.
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newmann 12/11/2015 7:58pm
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15 years later the AMA decides to pay attention to what Mitch Payton said in MXA in 2001. Fuggin genius! But is this the AMA or The AMA?Laughing
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One Last Comeback wrote:
Color me dumb, but I didn't even know 12 year olds were riding 250s. That's just ridiculously young to be on a bike that powerful.
Yeah it's more frequent then you'd ever imagine.

I don't like what they did to the stock class, but I'm definitely down with this.
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brocsdad 12/11/2015 9:19pm
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loftyair wrote:
I undestand what's being done. But, for the kid who is 12, weighs 190+, is 6', has been riding big bikes for a while now, it...
I undestand what's being done. But, for the kid who is 12, weighs 190+, is 6', has been riding big bikes for a while now, it just doesnt 'fit' him. But, I understand what they are trying to do. It really comes down to size mostly, then experience too. Some kids at 16 are still not ready for a big bike, size wise.
Titan1 wrote:
Good grief...if someone is 12 and 6 foot and 190...dirt bikes aren't for him, he has much more money to be made on the football field...
Good grief...if someone is 12 and 6 foot and 190...dirt bikes aren't for him, he has much more money to be made on the football field or basketball court.
Falcon wrote:
What if he just wants to race? He can't? My friend's son is 12, 6'0" and weighs 205. Yeah, he plays football, but he likes to...
What if he just wants to race? He can't?

My friend's son is 12, 6'0" and weighs 205. Yeah, he plays football, but he likes to ride too.
He is the exception and not the normal mx sized kid. The ama is looking out for the safety of the riders. The injuries and deaths are way up with kids moving from 85s to 250fs. Looks like the rumor I heard from kawi insider about the new kx 125 is true.
SlowOldGuy 12/11/2015 10:04pm
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Gringoe wrote:
Yeah it's more frequent then you'd ever imagine.

I don't like what they did to the stock class, but I'm definitely down with this.
What changed in the stock class?
fullysicmate 12/11/2015 11:19pm
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loftyair wrote:
I undestand what's being done. But, for the kid who is 12, weighs 190+, is 6', has been riding big bikes for a while now, it...
I undestand what's being done. But, for the kid who is 12, weighs 190+, is 6', has been riding big bikes for a while now, it just doesnt 'fit' him. But, I understand what they are trying to do. It really comes down to size mostly, then experience too. Some kids at 16 are still not ready for a big bike, size wise.
BobPA wrote:
how many 12 year olds are 6' 190?? Maybe 10 in the country...and then how may of them ride?
I know a former Australian 80cc #2 who was 6'3 and 200lb at 12, he had to take a year off because he was too young for 125's and when he cane back he wasn't the same. He was an exception though, and he's pretty much the same size now, at 33yo.
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bsharkey 12/11/2015 11:34pm
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One Last Comeback wrote:
Color me dumb, but I didn't even know 12 year olds were riding 250s. That's just ridiculously young to be on a bike that powerful.
I know a few. they get too big on 85s, a few kids who around 130-140lbs
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RG1 12/12/2015 2:34am
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I think this is definitely a good move, 12 is far too young to be riding a 250, and when you can't turn pro till you're 18 anyway, is there any need to move onto a 250 at such a young age? Also I've never really understood amateurs of 14 or 15 riding 450's anyway
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kkawboy14 12/12/2015 3:37am
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This isn't going to change them riding and practicing on them, it will only change them racing them.
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Gringoe 12/12/2015 5:37am
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Gringoe wrote:
Yeah it's more frequent then you'd ever imagine.

I don't like what they did to the stock class, but I'm definitely down with this.
SlowOldGuy wrote:
What changed in the stock class?
The fact that there isn't a stock class anymore..

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