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3/17/2015
Location
VA
US
Edited Date/Time
7/12/2016 4:08am
Big fan of MX for over 40 years... Been to Budds every year since 2007. Villopoto day. Saw Magoo at High Point. When I lived in Italy in the 70's, went to a few GP's. Saw Robert and "The MAN" race. I raced a Yamaha JT1 as a kid - MX version, no lights! Red and White beauty my dad modded to hell and back.
I finally own a MX bike for the first time since my 80's Maico Spider 250.
I have lately been putting around on a friend's 04 KTM 525SX. WAY too much bike. Terrifying.
I am in my 50's and can still grind vert on my Alva skate, so I figured "Why not"?
I picked up a solid 2005 CR125R for $ 1600 yesterday. Has a slight ding on one under engine frame spars, nothing major. Runs well! I don't need a blaster.
Gonna "fix her up". I ordered tons o' stuff from RM ATV/MC... Pipe, plastics, V force. Wiseco top end, grips, etc. I'll post a pic when I am finished. I figure $2300 in the critter overall isn't too bad. Money well spent!
So if you are an old bastard like me... Never surrender!
I finally own a MX bike for the first time since my 80's Maico Spider 250.
I have lately been putting around on a friend's 04 KTM 525SX. WAY too much bike. Terrifying.
I am in my 50's and can still grind vert on my Alva skate, so I figured "Why not"?
I picked up a solid 2005 CR125R for $ 1600 yesterday. Has a slight ding on one under engine frame spars, nothing major. Runs well! I don't need a blaster.
Gonna "fix her up". I ordered tons o' stuff from RM ATV/MC... Pipe, plastics, V force. Wiseco top end, grips, etc. I'll post a pic when I am finished. I figure $2300 in the critter overall isn't too bad. Money well spent!
So if you are an old bastard like me... Never surrender!
And awesome choice on the 125!
The funnest bikes to ride IMO.
The Shop
Congrats on the new scoot! Your face is going to hurt.
Time to make a donation to Preston Petty. We used his plastics as kids. Good Karma.
EDIT: Made the donation... Please help Preston out with any amount you can!
Put on silencer, air filter, and drive sprocket guard last night. Will adjust chain/suspension tonight. Perhaps some minor graphics additions...
Time for some joy juice and a few stationary break-in cycles. Hope to get it out this weekend or next.
It isn't "all that and a bag of chips", but I am pleased with my work and now have a reliable steed!
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