Chase Sexton KTM125

ButteryWaffles wrote:

The sound is the only good thing about 2t's from a spectator's side. Man, that thing is slow. 

Landonious217 wrote:

How do you find this boring? 

 

CR92 wrote:

I may get some dislikes on this one, but man i think James was hands down the best two stroke rider of all time. No one here...

I may get some dislikes on this one, but man i think James was hands down the best two stroke rider of all time. 

No one here has to agree with me on that. James on a 2 stroke specifically is just so fun to watch. 

Landonious217 wrote:

How do you find this boring? 

 

TerryB wrote:

I see the participation trophy generation has weighed in. Only praise is allowed.My first reaction to seeing the video, was: Cool, but Chase was struggling to...

I see the participation trophy generation has weighed in. Only praise is allowed.

My first reaction to seeing the video, was: Cool, but Chase was struggling to come to grips with it, I'm sure he'd smooth out with some laps, but it was obvious, and I would expect that from a guy that hasn't touched one in years... but God forbid anyone should verbalize those thoughts...

You guys complaining about a simple observation are a bunch of fragile fucking pussies.  Nobody said "Chase sucks". 

Johnny Ringo wrote:

And I doubt James’ 04 KX had the HP a new KTM does…maybe I’m wrong

Tumic wrote:

James 125 would be about the same as a stock ktm125 is today. And he opted for a package with less HP than the PC bikes...

James 125 would be about the same as a stock ktm125 is today. And he opted for a package with less HP than the PC bikes to gain some bottom end instead. 

profeshenal125 wrote:

His bike put out 36 or a tiny bit more like 36.4.  A stock Ktm is 38 but has no bottom. A 04 cr125  LL national...

His bike put out 36 or a tiny bit more like 36.4.  A stock Ktm is 38 but has no bottom. A 04 cr125  LL national engine put out 38 . With a stronger & quicker hit than a cr500 built to hill climb. . And has a Super Long and strong mid range. It eats Ktm,s up quite easily. . Larry Ward at 32 yrs old beat Stew on a yz250f stock with a pipe. 

ButteryWaffles wrote:

How is a video from 20 years ago of the best 125 rider of all time relevant to Chase riding a 125? 125's were still competitive...

How is a video from 20 years ago of the best 125 rider of all time relevant to Chase riding a 125? 125's were still competitive back then. They are dogs against 250f's in this era of moto. 

Sr_Vet_Rider wrote:

Unfortunately I’m feeling the same way ! There’s a whole new vibe here and lots of new members that have brought their negativity to the forum. There’s...

Unfortunately I’m feeling the same way ! There’s a whole new vibe here and lots of new members that have brought their negativity to the forum. 
There’s a few that feel the need to continue to make an ass out of themselves with their posting, it’s a bummer to see 

BobPA wrote:

My bad bro, I'm just a simple Moran.

Landonious217 wrote:

Ummmmm because you said "two strokes, other than the sound are boring to watch as a spectator." I gave you an example of a clip from what...

Ummmmm because you said "two strokes, other than the sound are boring to watch as a spectator." 

I gave you an example of a clip from what a two stroke can be ridden like when it has a factory rider and setup on it. There hasn't been a Factory two stroke effort since (correct me if I'm wrong) Jeremy McGrath 2006. I can post numerous clips of phenomenal racing done on two strokes, a bike which arguably rewards a more creative and aggressive rider. 

Not sure how you can watch these and say "It just sounds good, he's actually going slow." Nah they're hauling ass. No, not as fast as his factory bike that is 200cc's more displacement. But faster than 99.9% of everyone else on the planet, yes. 

Jimmy Decotis on a 125 last place start against 250F's top 10 finish. Top 5 finish in moto 1

Landonious217 wrote:

Ummmmm because you said "two strokes, other than the sound are boring to watch as a spectator." I gave you an example of a clip from what...

Ummmmm because you said "two strokes, other than the sound are boring to watch as a spectator." 

I gave you an example of a clip from what a two stroke can be ridden like when it has a factory rider and setup on it. There hasn't been a Factory two stroke effort since (correct me if I'm wrong) Jeremy McGrath 2006. I can post numerous clips of phenomenal racing done on two strokes, a bike which arguably rewards a more creative and aggressive rider. 

Not sure how you can watch these and say "It just sounds good, he's actually going slow." Nah they're hauling ass. No, not as fast as his factory bike that is 200cc's more displacement. But faster than 99.9% of everyone else on the planet, yes. 

Jimmy Decotis on a 125 last place start against 250F's top 10 finish. Top 5 finish in moto 1

avidchimp wrote:

Truth. At least you'll always have Bean Cyn.

Johnny Ringo wrote:

And I doubt James’ 04 KX had the HP a new KTM does…maybe I’m wrong

Tumic wrote:

James 125 would be about the same as a stock ktm125 is today. And he opted for a package with less HP than the PC bikes...

James 125 would be about the same as a stock ktm125 is today. And he opted for a package with less HP than the PC bikes to gain some bottom end instead. 

profeshenal125 wrote:

His bike put out 36 or a tiny bit more like 36.4.  A stock Ktm is 38 but has no bottom. A 04 cr125  LL national...

His bike put out 36 or a tiny bit more like 36.4.  A stock Ktm is 38 but has no bottom. A 04 cr125  LL national engine put out 38 . With a stronger & quicker hit than a cr500 built to hill climb. . And has a Super Long and strong mid range. It eats Ktm,s up quite easily. . Larry Ward at 32 yrs old beat Stew on a yz250f stock with a pipe. 

Johnny Ringo wrote:

Amazing Bubba was able to beat 250fs on those things! 

wreckitrandy wrote:

250 fart wagons weren't making 50 horsepower back then. Still impressive though.