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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Show us your ride.
« on: May 02, 2010, 07:14:59 PM »
My 02 125. Still breaking in new top-end. Don't mind the mighty thumper in the back:)
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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: which year onward CR125 is worth getting?
« on: May 01, 2010, 08:57:56 PM »
Oh no you didn't!
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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: which year onward CR125 is worth getting?
« on: April 30, 2010, 09:11:59 PM »
mmmmmmm Hemi......GOT ONE! Whoo Hooo!
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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: which year onward CR125 is worth getting?
« on: April 28, 2010, 08:08:29 PM »
You have to remember.....it's a 125. It's not going to bark like a 250 or a 4t and it's not going to climb hills without clutching it. But what it's great for is its handleing and lightness. you can do anything with one, they are an awsome feeling underneat you. I have an 02 CR and love it. It's not as powerfull as my 98 YZ125 was, but it's so much better handling. It feels lighter and I believe is more narrow. I miss the power the YZ had, but power is a prb that can be solved.
Go with what bike you like better. If you like how the Honda looks, then get it and make it faster. If you don't like how the bike looks and feels under then you will never like it no matter how much power it has. But keep in mind, you're still talking about a little 125!
Go with what bike you like better. If you like how the Honda looks, then get it and make it faster. If you don't like how the bike looks and feels under then you will never like it no matter how much power it has. But keep in mind, you're still talking about a little 125!
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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 2010 2 stroke predictions coming true
« on: April 09, 2010, 10:25:56 PM »
"Of course they also have a rule called homologation,"
good points above but I do believe in this rule....it's the same in all motorsports. It gave us the Ford Thunderbolt (my fa'v car) and the Daytona! Thank God for that rule! lol. Sucks for the little guy....but that rule has been around longer then some of the little guys. It would be cool to see ATK and Maico compete, and all the others, but it'll never happen. It would however make people like the riders more then their bikes...There would be so many bike choices to pick that fans would focus more on how well the rider does. Atleast that's what I thnk.
good points above but I do believe in this rule....it's the same in all motorsports. It gave us the Ford Thunderbolt (my fa'v car) and the Daytona! Thank God for that rule! lol. Sucks for the little guy....but that rule has been around longer then some of the little guys. It would be cool to see ATK and Maico compete, and all the others, but it'll never happen. It would however make people like the riders more then their bikes...There would be so many bike choices to pick that fans would focus more on how well the rider does. Atleast that's what I thnk.
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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 2010 2 stroke predictions coming true
« on: April 08, 2010, 09:55:42 PM »Wexy21 - I hear you... hopefully I have not coma across as hating the four-strokes, because that is not true. They are fine machines and have many uses.
My beef comes from the fact that the manufacturers and AMA have created lopsided rules which have all but eliminated two-strokes from Pro racing.
Not for nothing but giving any type of machine and almost double displacement advantage and then calling it fair, well that just rubs me the wrong way. If these bikes are so great, why can't they race using equal displacement??
As for California, I was not ragging on them so much as stating why so many magazines are based there. For all the reasons that you stated, California is great for motocross.
No, not at all...I like this thread, and you're right about the AMA. I took a break from moto-x and didn't know anything about what they are trying to do until last year. It's crazy that someone can make obsurd rules. But you can't put a 125 two stroke against a 125 four stroke. It would be more unfair that way vs the way it is now. A 250 two stroke can hang and beat out 450's, it really just comes down to the rider and he handles the bike. Comparing the two is no different then comparing a....well normally I'd say a two stroke vs a four stroke! LOL....you just can't. that is how different they are. If you think about it this way....a 450 would be more equal to a 250 because it fires every other stroke, so it would need the extra displacement because the smaller bike is already at the advantage. I see it as the 450's are at the disadvantage because of this. they are the ones who need to keep up. they are also heavier. So war two-stokes!
Saying all that.....I never had a grin on my face as big as I did the first time I rode a 450! I went from racing 125's and riding a few 250's to taking a long break, to jumping on a 450. So yeah, it was crazy powerfull to me. I still can't believe how much power they produce, and at such low rpm's.
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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 2010 2 stroke predictions coming true
« on: April 05, 2010, 10:14:11 PM »
I grew up in IL, started riding at 8, raced in central IL on two strokes. I've had both and love both (2-4 t's). I have also lived in SC and rode there as well. Now I live in CA and have to say that I miss riding in the black topsoil of IL! Although I get to ride a ton more and in more places, riding in the dirt is easier, more forgiving, and more fun then in sand and rocks. I always dreamed of riding out here in the dunes and got jealouse when I would see those videos and here that people could actually go into Chapparal vs ordering from their catalog! lol.
Saying all of that, I have to defend Cali a lil. I'm in SoCal and so I haven't been able to make a trip to northern, or even central to ride yet. They have it all here! If you want dirt, then go north. If you want hills and rough terrain, go anywhere. If you want sand and great GP racing, then stay south. It's just a matter of driving to what you want to ride. I miss home because my type of riding was in my back yard. My backyard here is desert and it's not as fun. It's harder for me because falling in the dirt or grass is nothing, but dumping it on rock filled desert terrain is kinda harsh (yeah I'm older and worry about that now). It's also harder to pull some good long wheelies when you have to dodge rocks and ride into sand patches. Still though, Cali has it all, you just gotta drive for what you want! you can even ride in the snow almost all year:)
Now for my thoughts on the 2t thing....I love them, have both, want both, and just love all motorcycles period. I'm not against any bike, ever! I have a Buell (guys either love or hate them), have a CRF450 (same thng), and a CR125. I like them all for certain reasons. You see more CRF's here then anywhere else because of the desert, that's a fact. They seem like they were built for it out here in the desert. I feel out of place on a GP track on my 2t. But I also feel out of place on a motox track on my 450. I hope to god that I can get the chance to buy a new CR 250 one day and go to a race and only hear a 2t start! It's that buzzing in your ears long after the races are over that kept me wanting more as a kid and teen. I miss that sound and know all of you do too!
I just thnk it's kinda silly to hate a bike for what it is. I get that a lot from harley guys when I go into their bike shop to get parts of help. I also get it a lil on other boards that cater towards rice rockets saying that my bike can't go 160+. Who F'n cares about one bike being a roach and another being hot!?? people ride what they like because, well, they like it right? I wouldn't pull up next to a guy who was riding a beat up 1975 whatever it is and laugh while I pulled a wheely on him. Same for the dirt....I woulnd't give a guy a hard time if he took a 1982 RM 250 off of his truck and asked if he could ride with me against my 125 or 450. I seen a nice a@@ 02 CR 250 at the gas station before Ocotillo Wells yesterday and we commented on each others bikes! It was cool to see it since they are so rare here.
This site is great because most of the racers and younger riders have only ridden 4t's and don't really know what they are missing. They come into here after riding a 2t finally and want to learn more and then they are hooked. It's a great starting place. If I were to race again, I'd be on a 250. My 450 is too tiring for me on a track. But I'd also keep it for desert racing for sure! You just can't compare when you are out going 60+ over endless woops the wind made in the sand. But back to what I originally said...it's not the bikes fault. You can't hate a 4t....or a 2t. Look back through time, we are just in a transition. it will change and when it finally does.....all the tables will be turned.
to be continued......
Saying all of that, I have to defend Cali a lil. I'm in SoCal and so I haven't been able to make a trip to northern, or even central to ride yet. They have it all here! If you want dirt, then go north. If you want hills and rough terrain, go anywhere. If you want sand and great GP racing, then stay south. It's just a matter of driving to what you want to ride. I miss home because my type of riding was in my back yard. My backyard here is desert and it's not as fun. It's harder for me because falling in the dirt or grass is nothing, but dumping it on rock filled desert terrain is kinda harsh (yeah I'm older and worry about that now). It's also harder to pull some good long wheelies when you have to dodge rocks and ride into sand patches. Still though, Cali has it all, you just gotta drive for what you want! you can even ride in the snow almost all year:)
Now for my thoughts on the 2t thing....I love them, have both, want both, and just love all motorcycles period. I'm not against any bike, ever! I have a Buell (guys either love or hate them), have a CRF450 (same thng), and a CR125. I like them all for certain reasons. You see more CRF's here then anywhere else because of the desert, that's a fact. They seem like they were built for it out here in the desert. I feel out of place on a GP track on my 2t. But I also feel out of place on a motox track on my 450. I hope to god that I can get the chance to buy a new CR 250 one day and go to a race and only hear a 2t start! It's that buzzing in your ears long after the races are over that kept me wanting more as a kid and teen. I miss that sound and know all of you do too!
I just thnk it's kinda silly to hate a bike for what it is. I get that a lot from harley guys when I go into their bike shop to get parts of help. I also get it a lil on other boards that cater towards rice rockets saying that my bike can't go 160+. Who F'n cares about one bike being a roach and another being hot!?? people ride what they like because, well, they like it right? I wouldn't pull up next to a guy who was riding a beat up 1975 whatever it is and laugh while I pulled a wheely on him. Same for the dirt....I woulnd't give a guy a hard time if he took a 1982 RM 250 off of his truck and asked if he could ride with me against my 125 or 450. I seen a nice a@@ 02 CR 250 at the gas station before Ocotillo Wells yesterday and we commented on each others bikes! It was cool to see it since they are so rare here.
This site is great because most of the racers and younger riders have only ridden 4t's and don't really know what they are missing. They come into here after riding a 2t finally and want to learn more and then they are hooked. It's a great starting place. If I were to race again, I'd be on a 250. My 450 is too tiring for me on a track. But I'd also keep it for desert racing for sure! You just can't compare when you are out going 60+ over endless woops the wind made in the sand. But back to what I originally said...it's not the bikes fault. You can't hate a 4t....or a 2t. Look back through time, we are just in a transition. it will change and when it finally does.....all the tables will be turned.
to be continued......
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Vintage Two Strokes / Re: Would an 89 be vintage?:) with pics
« on: March 19, 2010, 09:54:41 PM »
Does that mean it's still under warranty? 
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Photos & Videos / Re: learning stoppies!!!
« on: March 18, 2010, 07:01:55 PM »
Haha yeah I knew that was going to be said. I do and never really ride without it...But we were loading up and had a few minutes left of battery time so while we were waiting around I took these.
Since then I've gotten a lot better...I got on my 450 and even though it's a lot heavier, I've been able to ride away from some that are higher then the video.
Who here is good a stoppies? if you are, do you think a heavy or light bike is easiest?
Since then I've gotten a lot better...I got on my 450 and even though it's a lot heavier, I've been able to ride away from some that are higher then the video.
Who here is good a stoppies? if you are, do you think a heavy or light bike is easiest?
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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: What do you guys think about Steel vs Aluminum frames?
« on: March 16, 2010, 09:04:24 PM »
Well I took a pretty long vacation from moto-x and my two bikes I have now are both 02's and hondas. Both bikes actually have cracks in the frames! my 450 has one on the left at the biggest part where the side goes down (right by the carb) It's a thin crack by the weld. My 125 has a bend and is split open on the left at the bottom near bottom motor mount (which I didn't see when I bought it). Both aren't a prb with me....but both are the only two cracks I've ever had and I've had over a dozen bikes.
My last 125 was a 99 YZ and it had a huge flat spot on the left side almost where the subfram connects. I just covered it with a side gaurd. But I gaurantee you that whoever put that dent in the fram would have broke it if it were aluminum! I've cased a lot of jumps on my older bikes and the only thing that ever cracked was my collarbone! lol. I'll prb never be as fast or daring as I used to be, so these issue with my frames now are in the back of my mind.
My last 125 was a 99 YZ and it had a huge flat spot on the left side almost where the subfram connects. I just covered it with a side gaurd. But I gaurantee you that whoever put that dent in the fram would have broke it if it were aluminum! I've cased a lot of jumps on my older bikes and the only thing that ever cracked was my collarbone! lol. I'll prb never be as fast or daring as I used to be, so these issue with my frames now are in the back of my mind.
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Photos & Videos / learning stoppies!!!
« on: March 16, 2010, 08:45:03 PM »
From learning to do stoppies first on my streetbike which is a big and heavy Buell I found that I should prb stop that nonsense and get good in the dirt first. I found that my 125 is almost too easy to do them on. I never tried them before back when I was riding and racing (took a long vacation). These were the first day doing them. they are easier (to me) then a wheely. And more fun!! Any pointers on learning how to ride them out??
First stoppy on 125
First stoppy on 125
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Vintage Two Strokes / Would an 89 be vintage?:) with pics
« on: March 16, 2010, 08:37:41 PM »
It wasn't too old when I rode it...but I guess you could say it's a future classic! By far my favorite year. 87 was a better bike many would say...but not for it's looks. Anyway, I raced this in 125 C and schoolboy.
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Technical / Re: Should I bore or stay stock? rebuilding my CR125
« on: March 16, 2010, 08:23:39 PM »
That's cool thanks for the help. I moved from the midwest to the desert here in Cali and although I have to worry about sand....I don't have to worry about rain, mud, dirt, etc that would normally make me hesitant in cutting my box up. I did that to my first 125 back in the day and Always had that stuff in my airbox! Out here the sand gets everywhere anyway so I clean the filter more then ever. Cutting my airbox out here is something that I was planning on doing.
Aside from doing that I planned on rejetting, keeping the sst pipe and silencer, and maybe re gearing. I am almost positive that my reeds are aftermarket. they are carbon fiber and the gaskets are new...anyone know what brand they could be? Aside from that above what else could I do to get a lil more grunt?
Going from the 450 to the 125 is a huge change...but not in a bad way. It's slower and doesn't wheely as easy or climb hills at ease. but It's a LOT more fun on the track anyday! I can fly on it and not get tired. But in the open desert I feel really slow:) (why I got the 450) Anyway...here are my two bikes.
Aside from doing that I planned on rejetting, keeping the sst pipe and silencer, and maybe re gearing. I am almost positive that my reeds are aftermarket. they are carbon fiber and the gaskets are new...anyone know what brand they could be? Aside from that above what else could I do to get a lil more grunt?
Going from the 450 to the 125 is a huge change...but not in a bad way. It's slower and doesn't wheely as easy or climb hills at ease. but It's a LOT more fun on the track anyday! I can fly on it and not get tired. But in the open desert I feel really slow:) (why I got the 450) Anyway...here are my two bikes.
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Technical / Re: Should I bore or stay stock? rebuilding my CR125
« on: March 15, 2010, 09:09:24 PM »
I've decided to stay stock. I don't race anymore but it's just hard jumping off of my 450 to my 125. I would like a little more bottom end (I know, hard on a 125) but my YZ 125 was a LOT quicker then this bike is. I'd never trade it but I do want it a lil quicker. So far I have a SST gold series pipe and turbo II silencer, everything else motorwise is stock.
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Technical / Where to find a PDF verson service manual for an 02 CR 125??
« on: March 14, 2010, 08:52:13 PM »
Anyone have a link to the manual online? OR can show me where to download? I did this for my CRF 450 from a messaboard, so I'm hoping I can do the same for my 125