220 lb rider on a 2-stroke 125

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I am getting back into motocross and want to make sure I don't kill myself. I have test ridden a few 250 4-strokes but feel that a 125 2-stroke would be a better "re-entry" level bike until I regain my mx legs, so to speak.

My question is "How would I need to alter the suspension on a 125 for my weight?'

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Tiki 6/3/2009 10:22am
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Springs. Estimate $100 for the front, $80 for the rear. Easy peasy. You could do the rear yourself and the front with a little help from a manual and a friend.
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rallendude 6/3/2009 1:44pm
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"How do I need to alter the suspension on a 125 for my weight?"


Make it WAY stiffer.
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Craze 6/3/2009 6:31pm
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Tiki wrote:
Springs. Estimate $100 for the front, $80 for the rear. Easy peasy. You could do the rear yourself and the front with a little help from...
Springs. Estimate $100 for the front, $80 for the rear. Easy peasy. You could do the rear yourself and the front with a little help from a manual and a friend.
Get a 250 2 stroke (You'll be Happier) and do the mentioned above also
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txmxer 6/4/2009 7:40am
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Tiki wrote:
Springs. Estimate $100 for the front, $80 for the rear. Easy peasy. You could do the rear yourself and the front with a little help from...
Springs. Estimate $100 for the front, $80 for the rear. Easy peasy. You could do the rear yourself and the front with a little help from a manual and a friend.
Craze wrote:
Get a 250 2 stroke (You'll be Happier) and do the mentioned above also
agreed. I remember this exact scenario years ago. Guy bought a 125 at plus 200#s...rode it one day and decided to go back to the dealer the next. Just not enough scoot for a big person.

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zer0signal 6/4/2009 3:46pm
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Expect to go a lot of clutches too. My last year on a 125 I weighed about 180 or so and daddy dearest had to put about 7 or 8 clutches in through one summer. I would get a 250 2 stroke that way you could lug around. On a 125 you got to keep revved up to have any power and I think it would actually take more effort to ride but thats just my opinion.
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Tiki 6/4/2009 4:44pm
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I am a big guy and I love pingers. I will agree with the others, it may not be soon but it will happen you will want a larger bike to just get over the basic jumps and feel comfortable about making it.
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Jabjr222 6/5/2009 12:54am
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I love 125's but I put on a little weight from my racing days and my bike could barely drag me around the track. I was working WAY too hard to get over everything...

Get the 250 2 stroke... They are so much easier too ride and you will have more fun.

Buy a used one. They won't be nearly as ringed out as a used 125 2 stoke. Get the suspension done and leave the motor bone stock.
blankplate 6/5/2009 6:27am
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I quit racing 125s once I got past 185 lbs. Go get a 250. It will pull your fat butt around easier and you wont have to replace a top end and clutches every few weeks.
CBailey306 6/18/2013 6:00pm
6/18/2013 6:00pm Edited Date/Time 5/21/2015 12:16pm
zer0signal wrote:
Expect to go a lot of clutches too. My last year on a 125 I weighed about 180 or so and daddy dearest had to put...
Expect to go a lot of clutches too. My last year on a 125 I weighed about 180 or so and daddy dearest had to put about 7 or 8 clutches in through one summer. I would get a 250 2 stroke that way you could lug around. On a 125 you got to keep revved up to have any power and I think it would actually take more effort to ride but thats just my opinion.
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slipdog 6/18/2013 6:58pm
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^^^ Good thing you showed up when you did, old galaxychild has been waiting 4 years for the right advice about his suspension dilemma.
CBailey306 6/18/2013 7:31pm
6/18/2013 7:31pm Edited Date/Time 5/21/2015 12:16pm
slipdog wrote:
^^^ Good thing you showed up when you did, old galaxychild has been waiting 4 years for the right advice about his suspension dilemma.
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mynewcr250 6/18/2013 7:40pm
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slipdog wrote:
^^^ Good thing you showed up when you did, old galaxychild has been waiting 4 years for the right advice about his suspension dilemma.
LOOOOL
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slipdog 6/18/2013 7:56pm
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Ahahaha! I was just busting your balls, lol
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galaxychild 6/19/2013 4:56am
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Yes, four years is a long time to wait for such sage advice. I upgraded to stiffer springs and rode the trusty YZ125 for about a year until I got comfortable back on a bike chasing my friends around the track. I just couldn't stand being so far behind after a few laps and not being able to clear the the longer jumps or doubles. Just not enough power for 220 lbs. Instead of going to the 250 2-stroke, I am now on an RMZ-250 4-stroke and really enjoying it. It's a gradual move up for this nearly 50 year old dude. Tracks are beating me up though, I need to get out into the open on longer tracks and deserts.

Thanks for the words and humor.
GeorgiePorgie 6/19/2013 6:12pm
6/19/2013 6:12pm
Get a 250 2 stroke and slap a steahly flywheel weight on it. 125s need rebuilt quite a bit more than the 250! (Atleast mine do anyway, and i'm only 160lbs)

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