Post by: motoxr377 on September 18, 2012, 03:11:18 AM
I have my little (200lb) heart set on a '13 YZ125. I'm so excited! Now I'm just waiting for one to come into any of the five dealerships around North Georgia! Hopefully I'll be ripping up Durhamtown and Monster Mountain soon!
Post by: twosmoke595 on September 18, 2012, 03:20:19 AM
worlds better, you're basically paying 6k for a 2006 yz125
if you want a yz then that's cool, but if it were my money it wouldn't be a yamaha
Post by: factoryX on September 18, 2012, 03:31:16 AM
On a side note, KTM's 125sx and husky's cr125 are both awesome and a good buy. Yamaha currently leads in the suspension department but with an expensive price tag.
Post by: twosmoke595 on September 18, 2012, 03:59:06 AM
Biased
On a side note, KTM's 125sx and husky's cr125 are both awesome and a good buy. Yamaha currently leads in the suspension department but with an expensive price tag.
how can i be biased? to be fair i haven't even been able to ride mine yet
Post by: _X_ on September 18, 2012, 04:07:41 AM
Post by: msambuco on September 18, 2012, 04:17:10 AM
Post by: Logan Dewey on September 18, 2012, 04:39:34 AM
Post by: eprovenzano on September 18, 2012, 03:30:27 PM
I pushing for a new KTM 300 in the spring.
Post by: nom de guerre on September 18, 2012, 03:57:14 PM
Post by: Coop on September 18, 2012, 06:32:39 PM
seriously dude, if you're going to buy a new bike, why in the world would you buy a yamaha? please do yourself a favor and buy a ktm or a husky 125/150
worlds better, you're basically paying 6k for a 2006 yz125
if you want a yz then that's cool, but if it were my money it wouldn't be a yamaha
He obviously does want a YZ because he said he was buying one, and it's his money not yours
. Congrats man, new bikes are great no matter what brand they are.
Post by: twosmoke595 on September 18, 2012, 06:45:26 PM
i think its great that you are getting a new yamaha, that'll show them that there is still demand for that bike (and 2 strokes in general) which may bring there attention to it even more (see 13' yz intro)
i'll be really surprised if you can find one, the yamaha dealerships around my area haven't seen a new full size 2 stroke in a few years
Post by: eprovenzano on September 18, 2012, 09:15:43 PM
Post by: motoxr377 on September 18, 2012, 09:50:13 PM
You should get the 2013 KTM150sx, that thing would rip WAY more than the yzYou should quit school, get a job, and buy one. It's your money. Best of luck!!
Thanks for the replies! Oh, and I'm deployed for months at a time. It makes the old girl feel special by exercising some control over my life, as she knows in reality she has very little.
Post by: _X_ on September 19, 2012, 12:07:08 AM
Post by: msambuco on September 19, 2012, 04:08:59 AM
I don't need the fastest bike, I need the bike I'm fastest on. The SSS (re-sprung) is ready to race. I'm so much more comfortable on the YZ. That goes a long way. Oh yeah, I get parts at dealer cost.
Same reasons I went for the YZ. My 08 YZ250 is much faster than the 125 or even a 150SX. The 125 is exactly what I want. No dealer cost for me but I get a fair deal.
Post by: Logan Dewey on September 19, 2012, 04:33:53 AM
I don't need the fastest bike, I need the bike I'm fastest on. The SSS (re-sprung) is ready to race. I'm so much more comfortable on the YZ. That goes a long way. Oh yeah, I get parts at dealer cost.if I could afford a brand new bike... :O I stuck with the 2000-2004 range right now, I have an 01
You should get the 2013 KTM150sx, that thing would rip WAY more than the yzYou should quit school, get a job, and buy one. It's your money. Best of luck!!
Thanks for the replies! Oh, and I'm deployed for months at a time. It makes the old girl feel special by exercising some control over my life, as she knows in reality she has very little.
Post by: 2STROKEREVOLUTION on September 19, 2012, 09:38:09 PM
What you should do is get a 2013 TM 125. 2-stroke supporting brand, better motor than the Yamaha, better quality and part spec'ing, AND now has the KYB forks as well as their killer factory shock.
Post by: motoxr377 on September 19, 2012, 10:22:00 PM
But seriously, if anyone in the GA/TN/SC area sees one at the dealer, let me know.
Post by: nom de guerre on September 19, 2012, 11:09:54 PM
I don't need the fastest bike, I need the bike I'm fastest on. The SSS (re-sprung) is ready to race. I'm so much more comfortable on the YZ. That goes a long way. Oh yeah, I get parts at dealer cost.
Same reasons I went for the YZ. My 08 YZ250 is much faster than the 125 or even a 150SX. The 125 is exactly what I want. No dealer cost for me but I get a fair deal.
Haha.... So true. TM also makes 4 strokes... Why does that not qualify them as a 4 stroke brand? Glad you got what you wanted Motoxr377 and the YZ is a fine choice... These other guys are jealous and would dump their old iron in a second for new YZ.
Post by: motoxr377 on September 20, 2012, 12:13:25 AM
This one looks pretty good with the white fender. '97 style!
Post by: msambuco on September 20, 2012, 04:08:24 AM
Post by: Stusmoke on September 22, 2012, 12:51:32 AM
Whatever way you slice it, buy the bike you want. KTM has more power and with 500 or so dollars put into the suspension it will be as good as the YZ. But if you feel like you're rider a bull instead of a KTM 150/125 SX, go with the YZ.
Whatever you decide, I'm looking forward to some videos
Post by: motoxr377 on September 22, 2012, 02:05:55 AM
I'm shopping for 09-up now, they're half of a new bike in price.
Post by: factoryX on September 22, 2012, 02:37:32 AM
Post by: Stusmoke on September 22, 2012, 03:20:24 AM
At this point you could look for a husky cr125, might even still come with a 144 kit..
It does in Aus, in fact they're even willing to fit it for you at no extra charge at a Brisbane dealership I think. Be warned: The Husky comes with a mikuni carby which has earned a very bad name among the hondas. The huskys are a great bike though and good suspension, cheap as chips too. They do of course, give up horsepower to the KTM. But I'm still deciding whether to go with that or the KTM.
Post by: Swimr2DaResQ on September 22, 2012, 03:40:09 AM
I'd stay away from Monster Mountain MX if it has rained alot or looks as it will while you are there, it's mostly clay and gets slicker than snot when it rains, it's an awesome track and facility though, so on a dry day it would be prime.
For those of you that live around North Georgia and Alabama, There is a new track in Phenix City, AL that is pretty good! Just across the state line form Columbus, GA. The Guy that built it originally bought the land for hunting, but ended up putting a really nice track on it! One lap is about 1.5 miles. It has a real natural rythym/feeling to it, and its mostly sand( not Clay). You can look it up on Faceboook at Phenix City MX. The guys name is Warren Tyson, very nice and loves to ride. He is always looking to improve the track and is available most days to open it up. Its a little off the beaten path, but well worth the drive to ride a great track! I rode it last February with my Dad when we were down there visiting family. Warren has done a great job, and the track has come a long way since he opened it up!
Post by: 2STROKEREVOLUTION on September 22, 2012, 07:43:25 PM
Haha.... So true. TM also makes 4 strokes... Why does that not qualify them as a 4 stroke brand? Glad you got what you wanted Motoxr377 and the YZ is a fine choice... These other guys are jealous and would dump their old iron in a second for new YZ.
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Yamaha takes 100% of the 2-stroke profits and dumps it into 4-stroke updates. They don't give a $hit about the 2-strokes. TM on the other hand likes 2-strokes and continues to develop them. I would prefer giving my money to someone who will use it to update their 2-strokes and not throw it all into the foopers. TM at heart is a 125 2-stroke Kart engine manufacturer.
Post by: nom de guerre on September 22, 2012, 08:09:08 PM
Post by: msmola2002 on September 22, 2012, 08:41:51 PM
And you can take the piss all you want about not buying an 06 and spending some coin tarting it up -
but if everyone did that, there won't be any 3 year old '12s in 2015. And hell, maybe yamaha will pull the pin on the yz range on the basis of no sales. Dangerous slippery slope that one. And it is still a new bike, not one that has been beaten like a red headed stepchild for the last 5 years.
Post by: nom de guerre on September 22, 2012, 10:09:38 PM
Less 2t's isn't the answer to a revolution.
377, get your NEW YZ & shred!!!!
Post by: Stusmoke on September 23, 2012, 12:21:05 AM
True.
And you can take the piss all you want about not buying an 06 and spending some coin tarting it up -
but if everyone did that, there won't be any 3 year old '12s in 2015. And hell, maybe yamaha will pull the pin on the yz range on the basis of no sales. Dangerous slippery slope that one. And it is still a new bike, not one that has been beaten like a red headed stepchild for the last 5 years.
Thats a good point. When buying a used bike there is ALWAYS something that needs replacing and you can never be certain about the safety of it. God knows whats missing or whats been bent or cut.
Post by: nom de guerre on September 23, 2012, 01:05:00 AM
Post by: Stusmoke on September 23, 2012, 01:37:36 AM
Post by: scotty dog on September 23, 2012, 01:42:36 PM
Post by: nom de guerre on September 23, 2012, 02:00:34 PM
too much hamfisted nonsense on most used bikes for my taste, either that or I can't accept used bikes at there face value...
Post by: TMKIWI on September 24, 2012, 03:04:58 AM
Post by: nom de guerre on September 24, 2012, 03:12:49 AM
Post by: motoxr377 on September 26, 2012, 01:18:21 AM
Post by: nom de guerre on September 26, 2012, 02:25:59 AM
This thread turned out to be awesome. Smoke or die!!!
Now you are on the hook to get a YZ... Pix too!
Post by: SachsGS on September 26, 2012, 03:53:31 PM
Post by: eprovenzano on September 26, 2012, 05:33:05 PM
I'm overhauling a neighbour's 96 YZ 125. The whole thing is held together with hose clamps and zip ties.
BUT, I bet the damn thing still runs... can you say that for a 16 year old MX 4 stroke... I think not.
Post by: twosmoke595 on September 26, 2012, 07:11:22 PM
Post by: RideRedMx2 on September 26, 2012, 08:47:11 PM
Buy the YZ and tell everyone else to shut the f*** up.
^^^^^^^^Winner Winner Chicken Dinner^^^^^^^^^
Post by: scotty dog on September 26, 2012, 09:32:59 PM
Buy the YZ and tell everyone else to shut the f*** up.Love ya work
Post by: motoxr377 on September 29, 2012, 03:38:07 AM
did you ever get a lead on one?
No... The hunt has taken a turn. I'm checking out a (hopefully cherry) '10 YZ250 tomorrow. I'll let you know!
Post by: beaner on September 29, 2012, 05:07:02 AM
In a 125 ONLY contest and I mean ONLY, no 150s, the YZ would be my very first stop no two ways about it. Excellent engine by 125 standards, awesome chassis awesome ergonomics and the best suspension in the game, with the possible challenger of the air fork that I have and probably never will take a spin on.
Really? A YZ 125 over an RM 125?
Post by: motoxr377 on September 29, 2012, 05:59:07 AM
In a 125 ONLY contest and I mean ONLY, no 150s, the YZ would be my very first stop no two ways about it. Excellent engine by 125 standards, awesome chassis awesome ergonomics and the best suspension in the game, with the possible challenger of the air fork that I have and probably never will take a spin on.
Really? A YZ 125 over an RM 125?
stock for stock, it's sadly no contest. That's my humble take after riding both.
Post by: Logan Dewey on September 29, 2012, 07:59:37 AM
Post by: gpnewhouse7 on September 29, 2012, 11:01:20 AM
In a 125 ONLY contest and I mean ONLY, no 150s, the YZ would be my very first stop no two ways about it. Excellent engine by 125 standards, awesome chassis awesome ergonomics and the best suspension in the game, with the possible challenger of the air fork that I have and probably never will take a spin on.
Really? A YZ 125 over an RM 125?
stock for stock, it's sadly no contest. That's my humble take after riding both.
Have you ever rode the later rm`s? My 07 used to out drag my mates 06 yz and we both thought the rm handled better through the twisties. Its just a shame you can't get new ones anymore.
Post by: beaner on September 29, 2012, 02:32:20 PM
Post by: motoxr377 on October 01, 2012, 12:06:23 AM
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Post by: twosmoke595 on October 01, 2012, 12:12:25 AM
Picking up this '09 YZ125 tomorrow for $2400. Bone stock, barely ridden. I thought it was a good deal.
(I didnt take the picture)
DAMN!!!! great find, i can barely fine 05's in my area for that much
Post by: nom de guerre on October 01, 2012, 12:33:27 AM
Post by: cnrcpla on October 01, 2012, 01:03:51 AM
I bet that smile your going to get when you crack it wide open will be worth every penny. Have fun with it
Post by: msambuco on October 01, 2012, 01:32:01 AM
Post by: gpnewhouse7 on October 01, 2012, 07:57:58 AM
Post by: Logan Dewey on October 01, 2012, 02:49:34 PM
Picking up this '09 YZ125 tomorrow for $2400. Bone stock, barely ridden. I thought it was a good deal.WOW I could rarely find an 05 for that much in my area, great find!
(I didnt take the picture)