poll question 4 stroke

moto282 wrote:

Just look at the Vital Survey results from last year... will save some time: http://www.vitalmedianet.com/pdfs/Vital_MX_user_survey_2011.pdf IS YOUR PRIMARY BIKE   A 2‐STROKE OR 4‐STROKE? 2-Stroke ..................................... 35.4%...

Just look at the Vital Survey results from last year... will save some time:

http://www.vitalmedianet.com/pdfs/Vital_MX_user_survey_2011.pdf

IS YOUR PRIMARY BIKE  
A 2‐STROKE OR 4‐STROKE?
2-Stroke ..................................... 35.4%
4-Stroke ..................................... 64.6%

DO YOU PLAN TO BUY  
A 2‐STROKE OR 4‐STROKE?
2-Stroke ..................................... 32.5%
4-Stroke ..................................... 67.5%

mxer613 wrote:

Hit the quote button if you like 4 strokes, let's see the numbers!

mxer613 wrote:

Hit the quote button if you like 4 strokes, let's see the numbers!

newmann wrote:

Gotta admit, that Honda GX390 on my pressure washer and generator is a good engine. That's where all the mystery gas goes and they never fail...

Gotta admit, that Honda GX390 on my pressure washer and generator is a good engine. That's where all the mystery gas goes and they never fail to start.

Also, my wife went to the Honda dealer looking for a Metropolitan the other day.

But about that Vital survey up above.....when you consider the number of available 2 strokes against what people currently have and intend to purchase, those percentages are highly favorable for the 2 stroke crowd. Damn shame the Japanese OEM's can't see the demand.

mxer613 wrote:

Hit the quote button if you like 4 strokes, let's see the numbers!

mxer613 wrote:

Hit the quote button if you like 4 strokes, let's see the numbers!

StevieTimes wrote:

I was out of control on just about every two-stroke I ever rode; which led to more crashes. Nose-high in the air, sometimes nose-low, I just...

I was out of control on just about every two-stroke I ever rode; which led to more crashes. Nose-high in the air, sometimes nose-low, I just didn't have the skill needed to jump the same way every time on a two-stroke.

I am way more in control of my 250F; it is very predictable over jumps, it seems very easy to hold the proper attitude... and in control for me = going faster than I could before = having FUN!!!!

So the fun factor increased ten-fold for me when I got my YZ250F dialed in the way I like it. It goes where I want it to go and is easy to ride; what part should I not like?

Plus I have yet to have one of mine catastrophically blow up; switched to 250Fs back in '03. Started with two-strokes back in 1994. Had a KX 250 and a YZ125. Working on my four-strokes isn't very hard, an extra five minutes to pull the cams, seriously. I'm no profressional mechanic; I worked on my two-strokes, and when it came time to switch to four-strokes, just got out the manual and I knew what to do.

Yes I am one of those old crappy vet riders who doesn't have the skill to ride a two-stroke the right way; sue me. Should I just quit the sport? I love to go out and ride, I'm having fun, and Skeeter; "I ain't hurtin' nobody!" Why the hate on people like me? At least I'm not just sitting on the couch.

R-acer wrote:

Most 4 stroke riders are out actually riding and wont even see this thread, Also, the 4 stroke riders don't feel insecure and feel the need...

Most 4 stroke riders are out actually riding and wont even see this thread, Also, the 4 stroke riders don't feel insecure and feel the need to try and convince everyone else to ride one.

mxer613 wrote:

Come on guys, where's the sound of thunder?

mxer613 wrote:

Hit the quote button if you like 4 strokes, let's see the numbers!

StevieTimes wrote:

I was out of control on just about every two-stroke I ever rode; which led to more crashes. Nose-high in the air, sometimes nose-low, I just...

I was out of control on just about every two-stroke I ever rode; which led to more crashes. Nose-high in the air, sometimes nose-low, I just didn't have the skill needed to jump the same way every time on a two-stroke.

I am way more in control of my 250F; it is very predictable over jumps, it seems very easy to hold the proper attitude... and in control for me = going faster than I could before = having FUN!!!!

So the fun factor increased ten-fold for me when I got my YZ250F dialed in the way I like it. It goes where I want it to go and is easy to ride; what part should I not like?

Plus I have yet to have one of mine catastrophically blow up; switched to 250Fs back in '03. Started with two-strokes back in 1994. Had a KX 250 and a YZ125. Working on my four-strokes isn't very hard, an extra five minutes to pull the cams, seriously. I'm no profressional mechanic; I worked on my two-strokes, and when it came time to switch to four-strokes, just got out the manual and I knew what to do.

Yes I am one of those old crappy vet riders who doesn't have the skill to ride a two-stroke the right way; sue me. Should I just quit the sport? I love to go out and ride, I'm having fun, and Skeeter; "I ain't hurtin' nobody!" Why the hate on people like me? At least I'm not just sitting on the couch.