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PS: Blockhead17 is also on point - Every time I toss my 125 off the stand, that JS259 magic glimmers just a bit. Doesn't matter if I'm 2, 4, 10 seconds a lap slower than an identical me on a 450, it's still a blast!
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For anyone who surfs, a great explanation is that a 125 is similar to having a quiver of boards, there’s certain boards that work well depending on the swell. Some tracks the 125 is the sickest bike you’ve ever ridden, other days(hard, dry) is like taking the wrong board out to the beach.
Every one of us think differently on what a fun bike is , what a boring bike feels like. Some people hate 125's , some hate the 450's. To each their own , but for me I'll never NOT have one in my stable.
If a guy actually gets interested in the 125's , you have to go into it with an open mind and a will to learn / change your way of thought and technique. I've Re-learned so much on my 125 that it bugs me I didn't get one sooner. Most fun bike I've ever owned.
Where'd you ride?
I woke up feeling optimistic and drove down to Washougal Saturday. I did a few laps on my 250 in the mud.
I'm fine with the mud, but I couldn't deal with the "All big bikes" practice. It was way too sketchy with multiple people down in almost every corner.
I packed up my bikes in the van and drove up to Riverdale, then put 2.2 hours on the YZ250 in perfect conditions.
I wish Kaw and Suzuki would make them again. They're a great stepping stone for kids coming off 85's.
Pit Row
Anyways Wade ( Wade221 ) on here sent me a text a couple days before and said Woodland was going to have practice on Easter. They even started at 9:00 am which was weird. Track was a little dry and fluffy , but the way they had it laid out was pretty fun. Not many people there and they ran three classes , so we all got a lot of riding in. I almost was thinking about Riverdale too until Wade sent me that text , which I'm glad he did. I'd rather ride Woodland any day of the week!
I would definitely ride a 125 in the vet class and did for a season or two, but obviously I was at a big power disadvantage.
Later on, the 250t worked out better for me and at my speed (Intermediate or "b" class,) I am being 100% honest when I say a 450 would not be any better. In fact I'm sure I can charge harder and turn faster laps on the two stroke.
I prefer a 250F vs a 125, but i prefer a 150 over a 250F .
Yes, 125s are fun. The sound, the smell, light and easy to throw around, if you like riding dirt bikes then you like riding 125s.
If you can't carry some speed in the corners, you won't get over a lot of jumps on a 125.
I'd say most average riders could benefit huge from having a 125 in their lineup and learning how to ride it properly.
All I know is that after getting my YZ250, I can ride my 450 a lot better!
I plan on adding a 125 to my garage in the near future. The wife wants to have a project to do together
Edit: Now, with that said, 125's are a lot of fun if you know how to ride them or have the patience to learn how to ride them. Guys that don't know how to ride them properly will tell you they suck and are never fun to ride.
Itza niiice.
Bike without numbers is a stock 125. I love 125s.....
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