Why ride a 125....?

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bonseff 3/2/2024 8:04am
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Couple of projects I have been busy with. Wanted to get back into riding in my late 40s, so I found a 96 125 to rebuild. Then a couple months later I found a 96 250 and I couldn't pass it up. Currently working on that project. First time designing out my own graphics. I think these two will look good together once finished. The 125 is honesty fast enough for my old ass but why not have the 250 too, right?
Puro 1996!IMG 1707 0IMG 2048

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Hammer 663s 3/2/2024 8:11am
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crusher773 wrote:
Kind of piggy backing on my previous.  We have a 125 because my boy is 17 now got it just before he turned 16.  I'm a...

Kind of piggy backing on my previous.  We have a 125 because my boy is 17 now got it just before he turned 16.  I'm a strong believer that the jump from an 85 to a 250 is way too much.  He was not ready for that and I've seen friends kids all get hurt doing that.  I'm big on technique before speed and we have been to the hospital 1 time with this kid from riding because of it.  He isn't blazing fast but he is no slouch, way faster than I was at that age.  Like some of the others said it makes you carry corner speed and you have to work to make it go fast.  It pisses him off to no end to get beat by 250s that he feels like he is a better rider than.  I keep telling him this is by design get beat a couple years here, get faster, get stronger and be able to hang with the 250s.  Then when we put him on a 250 his skills will be way more advanced.  Everyone should ride a 125 at least a year and learn how to ride a big bike.  

My son and I have had this exact same discussion many times, and he's been totally on board with it. He's been on the 125 for 2+ years and he can beat good riders on 250s now. I am looking forward to seeing him get on the FC250 and riding it like he does the 125. 

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Elliot 3/2/2024 8:32am
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This is every 125 fan's dream ride.

 

 

 

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spinyard 3/2/2024 9:34am
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Elliot wrote:
This is every 125 fan's dream ride.      

This is every 125 fan's dream ride.

 

 

 

You have to watch this video, awesome footage and that husky power is unreal!

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spinyard 3/2/2024 9:37am
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bonseff wrote:
Couple of projects I have been busy with. Wanted to get back into riding in my late 40s, so I found a 96 125 to rebuild...

Couple of projects I have been busy with. Wanted to get back into riding in my late 40s, so I found a 96 125 to rebuild. Then a couple months later I found a 96 250 and I couldn't pass it up. Currently working on that project. First time designing out my own graphics. I think these two will look good together once finished. The 125 is honesty fast enough for my old ass but why not have the 250 too, right?
Puro 1996!IMG 1707 0IMG 2048

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1996 CR125 and 250 were my first real bikes, well besides the 1991 rm125. The power the 1996 cr 125 made when it was on the pipe was better than the 250 it just kept revving. It had this FMF pipe they don't make anymore called a fat boy I believe (not fatty). The middle of the expansion chamber was huge and it ran so good!

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Nairb#70 3/2/2024 11:14am
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Why not?

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Heavyhitter 3/2/2024 12:19pm
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Rickyisms wrote:
Never going to get rid of this workhorse, things had the snot ridden out of it since I was in high school and it keeps asking...

16673BA1-00AC-4D97-9E4F-424007531DB8Never going to get rid of this workhorse, things had the snot ridden out of it since I was in high school and it keeps asking for more. With some PC porting and headwork the thing’s a hot rod. 

I am not a ktm guy, but those black and orange kits are so so so good on them!

 

Also viewing crew knows what's good!

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burn1986 3/3/2024 11:46am
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And they’re easy to modify:

 

 

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1.  45 minute moto's, no problem. 2.  When you get to the pits, you can throw it up on the stand like a boss. 3.  If...

1.  45 minute moto's, no problem.

2.  When you get to the pits, you can throw it up on the stand like a boss.

3.  If it doesn't start on the second kick, you can still kick it for 20 minutes and not break a sweat.

4.  New top end:  piston and ring.  $100.  

5.  At 14,000 rpm, they sound soooo sweet....

6.  35 pounds lighter than a 450.

7.  Flexing on your friend is fun when you pass him on his new $13,000 Works Edition.

8.  Chicks dig them.

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10. It's the most fun you can have... on 2 wheels.

10. It's the most fun you can have... on 2 wheels.Cool

Thanks.  I forgot to add that on my list.   Cool

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b8res 3/3/2024 3:50pm
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20240303 152919Is there anything else.....ride what puts a smile on that mug🤟🤟and at 61 this works for me. 

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Village Idiot 3/3/2024 4:02pm
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b8res wrote:
Is there anything else.....ride what puts a smile on that mug🤟🤟and at 61 this works for me. 

20240303 152919Is there anything else.....ride what puts a smile on that mug🤟🤟and at 61 this works for me. 

They're like ice cream sammiches - always good and you never get too old to enjoy them. Cool

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burn1986 3/3/2024 6:25pm
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We’ve all seen the ‘96 Des Nations, but in the first 125/500 moto you had three 125s in the top four - Lamson, Tortelli, and Everts.

 

 

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KHNC 3/5/2024 6:47am
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2009KTM150SX

 

Temptation got to me. Bought this 2009 KTM 150SX after work last friday. Brand new full top end with no hours. Have to put new brake pads , clutch master cylinder and probably stiffer springs before i can rip the hell out of it. Overall , its in good shape. 

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