Help me find a 125!!

8/18/2016 11:37am
So I currently ride a 13 CRF450 but I'm out in Utah for college now and I didn't bring my bike with me. Looking for a 125 but a cheaper one like under 2k. Located in Orem, Utah and I have my truck so I can drive.
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8/18/2016 11:55am Edited Date/Time 8/18/2016 11:56am
I just bought a 2000 to rebuild. It was in excellent shape to begin with but my goal was to rebuild one from the ground up before it was all said and done. I bought it on craigslist from someone I knew already but I didnt know that they had it. I paid $1200 for it. I hear stories all the time about guys picking up CR's and CRF's from $200-$700 but I think they are full of BS. You cant get them for that, not on the east coast anyhow.

For $2k, you should be able to buy an 03-06 125 easy that is in nice shape. Or if you want to stay 4 stroke, you can get an 05 for $1800-2000. Ill have $3000 maybe even $3500 in my $1200 bike but Im not building it to sell. They are out there, check CL daily.
8/18/2016 12:18pm
I just bought a 2000 to rebuild. It was in excellent shape to begin with but my goal was to rebuild one from the ground up...
I just bought a 2000 to rebuild. It was in excellent shape to begin with but my goal was to rebuild one from the ground up before it was all said and done. I bought it on craigslist from someone I knew already but I didnt know that they had it. I paid $1200 for it. I hear stories all the time about guys picking up CR's and CRF's from $200-$700 but I think they are full of BS. You cant get them for that, not on the east coast anyhow.

For $2k, you should be able to buy an 03-06 125 easy that is in nice shape. Or if you want to stay 4 stroke, you can get an 05 for $1800-2000. Ill have $3000 maybe even $3500 in my $1200 bike but Im not building it to sell. They are out there, check CL daily.
What should I go with? What's the most reliable? RM, CR, KX, YZ?
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8/18/2016 1:25pm
What should I go with? What's the most reliable? RM, CR, KX, YZ?
All good choices. I'd say RM and YZ are the most popular. The CR is slow and I'd personally go for the KX just because you don't see many around anymore.
8/18/2016 1:29pm
What should I go with? What's the most reliable? RM, CR, KX, YZ?
mx836 wrote:
All good choices. I'd say RM and YZ are the most popular. The CR is slow and I'd personally go for the KX just because you...
All good choices. I'd say RM and YZ are the most popular. The CR is slow and I'd personally go for the KX just because you don't see many around anymore.
Okay thanks. I'll look around and keep you guys updated

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8/18/2016 2:03pm
06+ YZ!!
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8/18/2016 4:14pm
There is a nice KTM 150 in Gaylord, Michigan......
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8/18/2016 4:38pm
They are out there...

My crew all roll CR125's. We are old and fat, easily riding beyond our usefulness. I just got back into it a few months ago. Bla-Bla YZ. You CAN loop a CR125. Easily.

Fuck it. We agreed to always have a spare or two on hand... I scored 2007 "Little Sister" just last Sunday. Princely sum of $2400 from an honest to a fault lad on CL... The great part is a semi-common platform amongst us. My Red Bone® still hold sway. Nasty little fucker. I did a lot of work.

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8/18/2016 4:40pm
YamahaJT1 wrote:
They are out there... My crew all roll CR125's. We are old and fat, easily riding beyond our usefulness. I just got back into it a...
They are out there...

My crew all roll CR125's. We are old and fat, easily riding beyond our usefulness. I just got back into it a few months ago. Bla-Bla YZ. You CAN loop a CR125. Easily.

Fuck it. We agreed to always have a spare or two on hand... I scored 2007 "Little Sister" just last Sunday. Princely sum of $2400 from an honest to a fault lad on CL... The great part is a semi-common platform amongst us. My Red Bone® still hold sway. Nasty little fucker. I did a lot of work.

Damn! That is one sweet looking little CR right there!
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This is "Little Sister"... Clean as hell 2007 CR125RA

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8/18/2016 5:08pm Edited Date/Time 8/18/2016 5:23pm
So I currently ride a 13 CRF450 but I'm out in Utah for college now and I didn't bring my bike with me. Looking for a...
So I currently ride a 13 CRF450 but I'm out in Utah for college now and I didn't bring my bike with me. Looking for a 125 but a cheaper one like under 2k. Located in Orem, Utah and I have my truck so I can drive.
Keep looking, and prepare to spend some time finding honest folks...

Going prices in VA are $1600-2400 for 05-07 CR's... The last one I paid $2400 but he had a veritable "Hit List" of receipts and once on it, I knew it was a winner.

I don't know Utah market, but around 2K seems sound anywhere for a runner. $2300 for a YZ of the same era.

Damn, the "My Little Pony" bikes are pricey.

EDIT: You are far better off buying from an experienced rider who uses/maintains the bike rather than a "Barn Find", especially with 125's.
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8/18/2016 5:40pm
YZs are completely bombproof and have great suspension 06+. I'd start there personally.
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8/18/2016 5:47pm
tons for sale on KSL Classifieds
This is what I was going to say. I look on here all the time and I know there are quite a few 125s on there right now and they would be close to you.
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8/18/2016 6:43pm
I would highly suggest a yz. 2004 was a great year.

Totally unrelated, but I just so happen to have one for sale in Missouri
8/18/2016 7:12pm Edited Date/Time 8/18/2016 7:13pm
Buy the cleanest summbitch you run across on the craigslist. Spend $2500 and you'll be a happy college kid. Drive up to 8 hour radius for it. She will love you long time.
8/18/2016 7:41pm
Buy the cleanest summbitch you run across on the craigslist. Spend $2500 and you'll be a happy college kid. Drive up to 8 hour radius for...
Buy the cleanest summbitch you run across on the craigslist. Spend $2500 and you'll be a happy college kid. Drive up to 8 hour radius for it. She will love you long time.
I just did the opposite of that. I paid 550 for a yz125 with a leaky carb and compression. I have a lot of money to spend on upgrades though.
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8/18/2016 7:44pm Edited Date/Time 8/19/2016 4:16am
OP, Good Luck!

Why not go home over " Whatever Break" and get your 450? Is it in another Galaxy?

Based upon my experience as a College "Stoogent", messing around with/on a 125 will interfere with PU**Y and your GPA. J/K!

EDIT: Rethinking the above, you are smart to not risk your 450 at a kegger

Remember parts availability and prices too... Honda and Yamaha are the most affordable.
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8/18/2016 11:49pm
I paid $100 bucks for this 01 with a locked up motor. a couple hundred in parts and it rips.

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8/19/2016 10:02am
Now that ain't bad. Let's see the after pics lost.
The frame is being painted black as we speak and here are a few of the parts that will be going on it.











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8/19/2016 4:14pm Edited Date/Time 8/19/2016 4:18pm
Now that ain't bad. Let's see the after pics lost.
lostboy819 wrote:
The frame is being painted black as we speak and here are a few of the parts that will be going on it. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/08/19/147736/s1200_20160726_140746.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/08/19/147737/s1200_20160819_105129.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/08/19/147738/s1200_20160819_105205.jpg[/img]...
The frame is being painted black as we speak and here are a few of the parts that will be going on it.











Throw in the spare parts and I'll give you TWICE what you paid for the bike, right now.

CASH, Bro... think about it.
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8/19/2016 4:24pm
LOL cool thing is that trick parts for a 01 YZ all over Ebay and dirt cheap. I am getting a Hurricane retro graphics kit from Fusion and I have a complete set of new Blue plastic and stock tank so I dont mess up the hard to find yellow plastic.
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8/19/2016 5:01pm
You need an 06 or newer YZ or any Ktm and ur good.

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