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6/1/2017 2:48pm
6/1/2017 2:48pm
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6/2/2017 8:58am
So I completely blew out my knee wakeboarding in December. I got surgery in March to repair an ACL, MCL, and meniscus but now I can't ride until March 2018. I have a 2011 KX 250f with 4 hours on the new piston, valves and a few more stuff that I just spent $800 before my accident. Now the bike is sitting in a garage catching rust (I live in South Florida next to the ocean). The question is, should I sell and get like 3k for it and upgrade to a Husky 2017 TC 125 in March 2018? or wait and ride the KX in March and enjoy that fresh new piston with the goodies I just put on it?
I hate to sell the KX now that it was my first bike after being on a hiatus from riding for 7 years, BUT I really like those new Huskies and the affordable pricing of 2 strokes is really attractive to me and my wallet.
So sell it before it depreciates even more or try to wear the kx out now that I poured money into that damn new piston and I have it looking exactly how I want it?
This is her Sad I cant enjoy her.
I hate to sell the KX now that it was my first bike after being on a hiatus from riding for 7 years, BUT I really like those new Huskies and the affordable pricing of 2 strokes is really attractive to me and my wallet.
So sell it before it depreciates even more or try to wear the kx out now that I poured money into that damn new piston and I have it looking exactly how I want it?
This is her Sad I cant enjoy her.
A year off seems extreme my son has had 2 major knee surgeries and longest off was 6 months
Also, ride a 125 for a day before you buy one. I like riding my wife's yz125 every now and then but couldn't ride it all the time, especially if racing
The Shop
The only reason I'd sell it now is if you are making payments on it; selling it now would be the smarter thing to do in that situation.
As far as the bike goes, I say get the TC125 when you can. I am absolutely in love with mine, and I have a Husky 250f as well but am always drawn to the 125.
then when i got better i didnt have the money for another bike
now when i get hurt i figure i got time to get another bike and work on it so i can ride it when im able to
ive got fifteen bikes now
ummmmm i get hurt a lot
Instead go the other way. Figure out how much you were spending per week or per month on riding. Entry fees, gas to the track, gas for the bike, NEW PISTONS, etc.... And every week or month, put that much in a jar. You'll be halfway to that 125 by time you get back or have enough to turn that KX into a rocket ship.
Pit Row
125's are fun to jump on every now and then and cut up on. But I wouldn't want it to be my only bike. Depends how much you weigh and stuff also and the kind of tracks you ride. Def go ride one for a while before you go balls deep into a new one.....
I just got off a shoulder surgery and 3 months into the 5 month recovery I bought a used 2016 KTM 125, cleaned it up, rebuilt everything and it was really motivating for me to keep getting better. Also gave me something to do while I was still out.
P.s lots of second hand parts for the YZ are available for cheap so you will love your shopping while off. I.e. rinaldi, messico, ohlins, bud, etc
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