Are older 2strokes bad?

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Markus422 7/27/2018 9:39am
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2 strokes can for sure keep up with most 4 strokes on a local level, I just feel like they take a lot more mental and physical effort to ride. I got a 03 KX500 and a 14 300SX and while the 450s are definitely not pulling me out of corners or down straights, I find it more difficult to gauge jumps than on a 450. Always overshooting or undershooting until I get really used to the track.
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fox1nz 7/27/2018 9:42am
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I couldn't ride this bad boy to it's full potential in 2003 and still can't in 2018.

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jamesdry 7/27/2018 4:16pm
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TJMX947 wrote:
That is a clean ass 14 year old bike my friend! To be completely honest if this was my bike I would make sure my bearings/suspension...
That is a clean ass 14 year old bike my friend!

To be completely honest if this was my bike I would make sure my bearings/suspension is fresh. Set your sag (seek a competent tuner if you can't get the numbers, not sure how that PDS stuff works). Make sure the wheels turn true. Ride the wheels off it.

If you had money burning a hole in your pocket:

1) Wheel rebuild/cerokote hubs - $600
2) FMF Factory fatty/silencer - $350
3) Find someone to make a replica of those factory Red Bull KTM graphics from this era.
Thanks for the advice, I’m definitely gonna get my suspension set for my needs which is not really done yet. And it already has a fatty and shorty on it from when I bought it! I would definitely like to do some cosmetic things to it’s thats the plan.
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I hope they are not bad...traded for this one a few weeks ago, gonna ride it for the first time tomorrow.

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I hope they are not bad...traded for this one a few weeks ago, gonna ride it for the first time tomorrow. [URL=http://s71.photobucket.com/user/stevekramer/media/suzuki_1.jpg.html][IMG]http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i156/stevekramer/suzuki_1.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
I hope they are not bad...traded for this one a few weeks ago, gonna ride it for the first time tomorrow.

Please tell me you'll be removing those hideous spoke skins and sandblasting that pipe?
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I hope they are not bad...traded for this one a few weeks ago, gonna ride it for the first time tomorrow. [URL=http://s71.photobucket.com/user/stevekramer/media/suzuki_1.jpg.html][IMG]http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i156/stevekramer/suzuki_1.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
I hope they are not bad...traded for this one a few weeks ago, gonna ride it for the first time tomorrow.

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Please tell me you'll be removing those hideous spoke skins and sandblasting that pipe?
the spoke skins are gone, this is an original picture. the pipe requires more work, won't be too long. I don't know a lot about this bike, any info/ appreciated. 2001 RM250
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Smoke 'em if you got 'em !


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motomojo 7/28/2018 9:36pm
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How about old old ass two strokes.? This one's been getting it done for 44 years.





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motomojo wrote:
How about old old ass two strokes.? This one's been getting it done for 44 years. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/07/28/277522/s1200_01_1974_Honda_Elsinore_125_ConvertImage.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/07/28/277523/s1200_02_1974_Honda_Elsinore_125_ConvertImage.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/07/28/277524/s1200_03_1974_Honda_Elsinore_125_ConvertImage_1.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/07/28/277525/s1200_GONE.jpg[/img]
How about old old ass two strokes.? This one's been getting it done for 44 years.





Nice! Looks pretty good for being that old!
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TJMX947 7/30/2018 5:27am
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motomojo wrote:
How about old old ass two strokes.? This one's been getting it done for 44 years. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/07/28/277522/s1200_01_1974_Honda_Elsinore_125_ConvertImage.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/07/28/277523/s1200_02_1974_Honda_Elsinore_125_ConvertImage.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/07/28/277524/s1200_03_1974_Honda_Elsinore_125_ConvertImage_1.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/07/28/277525/s1200_GONE.jpg[/img]
How about old old ass two strokes.? This one's been getting it done for 44 years.





That is one badass bike! In 1995 I had a 1980 CR80 that was completely restored. I was embarrassed by it and longed for a newer bike, boy what I wouldn't give to have that old bike now. It was absolutely beautiful.
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GeorgiePorgie 7/30/2018 6:04am
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motomojo wrote:
How about old old ass two strokes.? This one's been getting it done for 44 years. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/07/28/277522/s1200_01_1974_Honda_Elsinore_125_ConvertImage.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/07/28/277523/s1200_02_1974_Honda_Elsinore_125_ConvertImage.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/07/28/277524/s1200_03_1974_Honda_Elsinore_125_ConvertImage_1.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/07/28/277525/s1200_GONE.jpg[/img]
How about old old ass two strokes.? This one's been getting it done for 44 years.





How much you want for those sinisalo pants ?
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jamesdry wrote:
I feel like in the mx community these days everyone has the newest and best bike, making me feel like I myself need a newer bike...
I feel like in the mx community these days everyone has the newest and best bike, making me feel like I myself need a newer bike. Realistically are older bikes (early 2000’s) specifically 2strokes bad compared to new bikes. I have a 04 KTM 125SX and I kinda feel like the odd one out at the mx track as my bike is older however I had a strict budget when buying so I could not get the best and the most fancy bike. Just wondering what everyone else thinks about this.
I would ride a 2000 CR250 right now. I loved that bike. A 2001 as well.
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fox1nz wrote:
I couldn't ride this bad boy to it's full potential in 2003 and still can't in 2018. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/07/27/277204/s1200_20180224_201629.jpg[/img]
I couldn't ride this bad boy to it's full potential in 2003 and still can't in 2018.

Mc Grath couldn't either.
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JAFO92 7/30/2018 8:53am
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GODZILLA wrote:
Mc Grath couldn't either.
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2005 RM125 and RM250 owner here. Rode many new KTM 125s and 150s, 250SX and I am not seeing a big improvement.
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jamesdry 7/30/2018 3:24pm
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VetMX.com wrote:
2005 RM125 and RM250 owner here. Rode many new KTM 125s and 150s, 250SX and I am not seeing a big improvement.
So are you saying my bike is basically the same just looks different compared to the new ones?
Old2stroker08 7/30/2018 3:54pm
7/30/2018 3:54pm Edited Date/Time 7/30/2018 3:56pm
I have a 03 rm 250 an i love the thing. Needs work from time to time. but overall very happy with it. first post here been lurking for months. I tell you guys man i love bikes i had my first time at the track expierence here in Ontario Canada this past weekend. Jesus did i ever suck but had my wife and daughter cheering me on, Never had so much fun in my life was so pumped. Love this forum keep it going guys!

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I have a 03 rm 250 an i love the thing. Needs work from time to time. but overall very happy with it. first post here...
I have a 03 rm 250 an i love the thing. Needs work from time to time. but overall very happy with it. first post here been lurking for months. I tell you guys man i love bikes i had my first time at the track expierence here in Ontario Canada this past weekend. Jesus did i ever suck but had my wife and daughter cheering me on, Never had so much fun in my life was so pumped. Love this forum keep it going guys!

First time at a track or first time experiencing dirt bikes altogether?

Where about in Ontario?

And welcome to the forum.
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I don't know your bike. I can only compare my RMs to what I have rode and all of them are better than me so why spend the money? Mine are paid for and dialed in and you can't go buy a new one.

>>>"04 KTM 125SX and I kinda feel like the odd one out at the mx track as my bike is older"
Old2stroker08 7/30/2018 4:08pm
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Old2stroker08 wrote:
I have a 03 rm 250 an i love the thing. Needs work from time to time. but overall very happy with it. first post here...
I have a 03 rm 250 an i love the thing. Needs work from time to time. but overall very happy with it. first post here been lurking for months. I tell you guys man i love bikes i had my first time at the track expierence here in Ontario Canada this past weekend. Jesus did i ever suck but had my wife and daughter cheering me on, Never had so much fun in my life was so pumped. Love this forum keep it going guys!

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First time at a track or first time experiencing dirt bikes altogether?

Where about in Ontario?

And welcome to the forum.
Well first time at a track and first time on a bike in 10+ years im 30 now and wow what a differnce im serious. LMAO. actually sore as fuck and i workout 2 hours day for the past 10 years. went to Swiona MX in dutton ontario. was fun but man was i scared man. got a family and work to worry about these days so i went the best i could but man tough track for me. thanks for the warm welcome buddy. ps rode the track all alone for 2 hours got brave and cased a jump in 4th gear bent my bars down and called it a day. back is sore now lmao my 8 year old says im slow hahahqahaha
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Old2stroker08 wrote:
I have a 03 rm 250 an i love the thing. Needs work from time to time. but overall very happy with it. first post here...
I have a 03 rm 250 an i love the thing. Needs work from time to time. but overall very happy with it. first post here been lurking for months. I tell you guys man i love bikes i had my first time at the track expierence here in Ontario Canada this past weekend. Jesus did i ever suck but had my wife and daughter cheering me on, Never had so much fun in my life was so pumped. Love this forum keep it going guys!

-MAVERICK- wrote:
First time at a track or first time experiencing dirt bikes altogether?

Where about in Ontario?

And welcome to the forum.
Old2stroker08 wrote:
Well first time at a track and first time on a bike in 10+ years im 30 now and wow what a differnce im serious. LMAO...
Well first time at a track and first time on a bike in 10+ years im 30 now and wow what a differnce im serious. LMAO. actually sore as fuck and i workout 2 hours day for the past 10 years. went to Swiona MX in dutton ontario. was fun but man was i scared man. got a family and work to worry about these days so i went the best i could but man tough track for me. thanks for the warm welcome buddy. ps rode the track all alone for 2 hours got brave and cased a jump in 4th gear bent my bars down and called it a day. back is sore now lmao my 8 year old says im slow hahahqahaha
Being sore everywhere after a 10+ year layoff is completely normal. In fact you'll probably be sore for the next couple of days.

As for your daughter telling you that you're slow, well that could very well be lol. The important part is that you're back out there and having fun. Time to get your daughter a bike of her own if she doesn't already and start making memories as a family.

MX is the best sport out there.
Old2stroker08 7/30/2018 4:25pm
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First time at a track or first time experiencing dirt bikes altogether?

Where about in Ontario?

And welcome to the forum.
Old2stroker08 wrote:
Well first time at a track and first time on a bike in 10+ years im 30 now and wow what a differnce im serious. LMAO...
Well first time at a track and first time on a bike in 10+ years im 30 now and wow what a differnce im serious. LMAO. actually sore as fuck and i workout 2 hours day for the past 10 years. went to Swiona MX in dutton ontario. was fun but man was i scared man. got a family and work to worry about these days so i went the best i could but man tough track for me. thanks for the warm welcome buddy. ps rode the track all alone for 2 hours got brave and cased a jump in 4th gear bent my bars down and called it a day. back is sore now lmao my 8 year old says im slow hahahqahaha
-MAVERICK- wrote:
Being sore everywhere after a 10+ year layoff is completely normal. In fact you'll probably be sore for the next couple of days. As for your...
Being sore everywhere after a 10+ year layoff is completely normal. In fact you'll probably be sore for the next couple of days.

As for your daughter telling you that you're slow, well that could very well be lol. The important part is that you're back out there and having fun. Time to get your daughter a bike of her own if she doesn't already and start making memories as a family.

MX is the best sport out there.
MAN YOU GOT IT. talked momma into getting her going she is dying to get out on the trails with me. we double ride every weekend lol safe well dont tell her mom :0 kid just loves it. ya at this point in life being fast is irrelevant im just so happy to be riding and having fun.
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GeorgiePorgie wrote:
How much you want for those sinisalo pants ?
Not for sale at any price. Sinisalo is the best fitting most comfortable gear made and you can't buy it in the US anymore or even have it shipped by them from Finland...already tried.
http://www.sinisalo.com/mxl-fashion/sinisalowww.nsf/pages/products-cate…

However If you know someone in Europe they can buy and ship it to you i just don't know anyone and don't plan on making the trip anytime soon.

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