Post by: twosmoke595 on May 14, 2012, 09:25:46 PM
and i guess what bike you WISHED you had
Post by: twosmoke595 on May 14, 2012, 09:26:51 PM
my dad rides a 06 yz250
and my brother rides a 2001 kdx200
we also have a 79 yz250
Post by: twosmoke595 on May 14, 2012, 09:35:02 PM
i personally ride a 07 honda cr125
my dad rides a 06 yz250
and my brother rides a 2001 kdx200
we also have a 79 yz250
i cant say for sure but i wished i either had a husqvarna cr125/144, ktm 125/150, or ktm 250/300
Post by: factoryX on May 14, 2012, 09:37:16 PM
Post by: Swimr2DaResQ on May 15, 2012, 12:25:00 AM
Will hopefully get a new KTM 250SX in the next year or two!
Post by: evilscientistmoose on May 15, 2012, 12:57:38 AM
I ride an 03 yz250, my dad rides an 96 kdx200, and my brothers ride an fl250. I personally want a ktm380/300/200
Yeah, I can't remember who bought what bikes at our house.
Post by: nom de guerre on May 15, 2012, 01:00:46 AM
I am waiting for my OSSA... if that is delayed, I WILL pick up a '13 TM 125 or 300
Post by: Brap on May 15, 2012, 03:21:54 AM
2005 RM250- Retarded fast...
1984 YZ80
2001 PW50, 4 year old brothers
Post by: DESERTFOX19 on May 15, 2012, 03:32:37 AM
Post by: dbf498 on May 15, 2012, 03:43:01 AM
Post by: riffraff on May 15, 2012, 05:15:01 AM
Post by: scotty dog on May 15, 2012, 11:37:41 AM
Ive changed my mind!!
I WANT a TM 300MX!!!!! After seeing Chrisshire's new one just then i got wood and drooled on my keyboard.....
Post by: VintageBlueSmoke on May 15, 2012, 12:28:51 PM
Post by: Callahan521 on May 15, 2012, 06:33:52 PM
2006 HONDA CR125
Post by: Dirt Addict on May 15, 2012, 06:49:39 PM
Post by: gpnewhouse7 on May 15, 2012, 07:09:19 PM
Post by: Brap on May 16, 2012, 12:58:39 PM
Post by: Stusmoke on May 17, 2012, 12:56:23 PM
I love this new 2005 RM250 to death but i miss my 125 they were so fun but i never even noticed since it was my only bike, i wouldn't mind riding a newer 450 to see what its like
Imagine eating a massive... juicy succulent top notch steak and not being able to taste anything.
Thats what riding a four stroke motocross bike is for me
I currently own a 2001 YZ250
I wish I owned a 2012 KTM 150sx and 2012 250 SX
Post by: rookie on May 18, 2012, 02:24:58 PM
wish i had the 2013 150SX
Post by: JW400 on May 18, 2012, 04:07:16 PM
My brother has an 08 YZ 250
Unless Yamaha gets creative, I'll probablly get a 2013 250SX. BRRRRAAAPPPP
Post by: Super Trucker on May 18, 2012, 04:51:57 PM
Post by: Brap on May 19, 2012, 12:33:09 PM
Post by: ford832 on May 19, 2012, 03:38:44 PM
Post by: Recovered on May 19, 2012, 03:52:25 PM
would like to have a 2012 KTM 150SX
Post by: gpnewhouse7 on May 19, 2012, 08:13:25 PM
So many Honda's
Ye for a two stroke only website we seem to support the antichrist, why don't we ride KTM's and TM`s and Yamaha`s etc? If those hondas aren't Service Honda's then we seem to be supporting the wrong people and don't think used bikes don't make any difference I bet the majority of the profit from each bike comes from the parts sales and not from the sale of the actual bike.
Come on guys support the people who support our sport. Not the ones who are trying to kill it.
Post by: Coop on May 19, 2012, 08:22:32 PM
Next spring I plan to pick up a newer KTM 200-300 EXC because I think I am going to get back into hare scrambles. I finally graduate in May 2013, so it seems like a two stroke will make a nice graduation present to myself after 4 years of dealing with kids half my age in an academic setting
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Post by: motoman356 on May 19, 2012, 08:56:00 PM
Post by: Super Trucker on May 19, 2012, 10:27:58 PM
Post by: gpnewhouse7 on May 19, 2012, 11:43:48 PM
Post by: nom de guerre on May 19, 2012, 11:47:33 PM
Post by: scotty dog on May 20, 2012, 02:28:12 AM
If your willing to buy me a new TM 300 mx i'll gladly sell my CR til then i'll ride what i got!!So many Honda's
Ye for a two stroke only website we seem to support the antichrist, why don't we ride KTM's and TM`s and Yamaha`s etc? If those hondas aren't Service Honda's then we seem to be supporting the wrong people and don't think used bikes don't make any difference I bet the majority of the profit from each bike comes from the parts sales and not from the sale of the actual bike.
Come on guys support the people who support our sport. Not the ones who are trying to kill it
I dont buy Genuine parts either so i'm not supporting Honda with my dollars, I have supported FMF, Wiseco and Michelin so far. nom de guerre is right too about Honda quality.
If any of those Hondas were of the 4 stroke variety then you could say somethin but i doubt any are..
Post by: maicoman009 on May 22, 2012, 07:27:26 AM
Post by: azrider44 on May 22, 2012, 08:35:46 AM
But i would like to trade it for a cr250, just having a hard time putting my foot down.
Post by: citabjockey on May 22, 2012, 03:41:26 PM
Post by: Stusmoke on May 24, 2012, 08:03:04 AM
So many Honda's
Ye for a two stroke only website we seem to support the antichrist, why don't we ride KTM's and TM`s and Yamaha`s etc? If those hondas aren't Service Honda's then we seem to be supporting the wrong people and don't think used bikes don't make any difference I bet the majority of the profit from each bike comes from the parts sales and not from the sale of the actual bike.
Come on guys support the people who support our sport. Not the ones who are trying to kill it.
For someone who rides a two stroke you don't think about things very hard.
Unless Honda makes a profit on used bike sales then people who own Honda two strokes are no more supporting Honda themselves as they are Al Qeada. Unless ofcourse they're buying genuine parts which I've never heard of anyone doing.
But hey, if you're willing to buy me a brand new KTM of my choosing i'll happily disown my Yammie.
It was really stupid to say that dude
I currently own and ride a 2008 crf250r
But i would like to trade it for a cr250, just having a hard time putting my foot down.
Don't hesitate. I rode a 2005 CRF250R for about 10 hours before it grenaded, got told 3 grand to fix it. In 3 weeks I swung my leg over my 2001 YZ250 which cost a $1600. Yeah thats right a little over half of what fixing the **** box would've.
best decision of my life mate. The hit of the powerband and being able to BURY the thing into corners had me sold on two strokes for life after I drove out the gate.
You will NOT regret switching to the smokers that I promise. Do it
Post by: VintageBlueSmoke on May 24, 2012, 10:01:55 AM
And I think the point of gpnewhouse7 was that we should be BUYING new bikes and not riding old ones just to be on a 4-stroke. And he has a point. This isn't a vintage MX site, it is a site for promoting 2 strokes (and bashing 4$trokes
) and the best way to get your point across is to let the manufacturers know that 1) yes you have money to spend and 2) you won't buy a 4$. Even if you bought a 2012 RM 250 (basically an '07), you are telling Suzuki loud and clear what the market wants. Not buying a new bike, and getting a used '07 just tells Suzuki you have no money.Note: I just used Suzuki as an example. No need to go into it.
Post by: gpnewhouse7 on May 24, 2012, 03:35:02 PM
Somehow we should open up the poll to allow multiple bikes. I see in everyones signature different bikes and brands. The poll is not accurate if we are restricted to a single bike. I posted Husqvarna because I have 6 of them, but I spend a lot of time on the Beta and Can-Am. In 2 weeks, I'll be racing the Penton and in July and August I'll be on the KTM.
And I think the point of gpnewhouse7 was that we should be BUYING new bikes and not riding old ones just to be on a 4-stroke. And he has a point. This isn't a vintage MX site, it is a site for promoting 2 strokes (and bashing 4$trokes
Note: I just used Suzuki as an example. No need to go into it.
YES, there is no point in sending honda and the AMA emails and posting on their favebook walls but they aren't going to be botherd. Suzuki being out sold by KTM`s two stroke division IS an eye opener, let's face it the manufacturers build what sell and the AMA/FIM find a class for that bike to race in.
Post by: VintageBlueSmoke on May 24, 2012, 06:05:22 PM
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the AMA/FIM find a class for that bike to race in
I have yet to be turned away at a race in any country I've raced in. Most organizations will bend the rules for you if necessary, just to get you to participate. For instance, I ride vintage open class bikes in MX1 (we don't have an MX3 class in Portugal). If I was dominating, they might say something but since I am mid pack and back, I'm not taking trophies away from anyone, so no one protests.
Truth is, they are more concerned with the color of my numbers than the bike I ride. I was DQ'd at the last race because I used a black background with yellow numbers (last minute bike change - approved by the organization). It was fair and within the rules. I hold no ill will and I thank them for letting me race at all (and not ruining and wasting a long distance trip to the event!) because participating it the whole point! Sure, some folks make a living at it, but I'm not one of them. I'm just there to have fun.
That said, in the US and some other places, as an amateur, you have fair rules "in the AMA". You just have to coax your track to use them. What we are asking for it for the same rules to be used by the PROS.
Post by: scotty dog on May 25, 2012, 12:25:29 AM
Somehow we should open up the poll to allow multiple bikes. I see in everyones signature different bikes and brands. The poll is not accurate if we are restricted to a single bike. I posted Husqvarna because I have 6 of them, but I spend a lot of time on the Beta and Can-Am. In 2 weeks, I'll be racing the Penton and in July and August I'll be on the KTM.Trust me VBS, if i had the money i would buy new bikes, i wouldnt sell any , just collect. You cant have too many bikes
And I think the point of gpnewhouse7 was that we should be BUYING new bikes and not riding old ones just to be on a 4-stroke. And he has a point. This isn't a vintage MX site, it is a site for promoting 2 strokes (and bashing 4$trokes
Note: I just used Suzuki as an example. No need to go into it.
Post by: Stusmoke on May 25, 2012, 01:17:44 AM
Quotethe AMA/FIM find a class for that bike to race in
I have yet to be turned away at a race in any country I've raced in. Most organizations will bend the rules for you if necessary, just to get you to participate. For instance, I ride vintage open class bikes in MX1 (we don't have an MX3 class in Portugal). If I was dominating, they might say something but since I am mid pack and back, I'm not taking trophies away from anyone, so no one protests.
Truth is, they are more concerned with the color of my numbers than the bike I ride. I was DQ'd at the last race because I used a black background with yellow numbers (last minute bike change - approved by the organization). It was fair and within the rules. I hold no ill will and I thank them for letting me race at all (and not ruining and wasting a long distance trip to the event!) because participating it the whole point! Sure, some folks make a living at it, but I'm not one of them. I'm just there to have fun.
That said, in the US and some other places, as an amateur, you have fair rules "in the AMA". You just have to coax your track to use them. What we are asking for it for the same rules to be used by the PROS.
I agree. I've seen a guy be allowed to race a bored out YZ490 in the MX 2 class. He made it clear he was just a beginner and needed a cheap entry into the sport. That there was no way in hell he was going to be using all the power and would ride slowly to ajust to the racetrack. Why was he allowed to race? A.) He didn't bring that many pairs of undies so he probably wouldn't use full power. Or even half... B.) This isn't even an affiliated track, its a bunch of weekend warriors that, while they like to think they're hot **** and ride like Barcia, they arent. and C.) The guy that owns that track is actually an all time 2 smoker and wanted them to participate. Hell he probably would've let a maico 700 enter.
Fact of the matter is, most of them are out there to have fun, not win big money (although they need it for the bikes). The guy that owns the track is a legend, he hasn't changed the track at all since the rise of the fag machine. So yeah, on a track thats built for WOT the 250s are often at the head of the pack when they participate. IF the rider is good
Post by: compmoto on May 25, 2012, 03:10:33 PM
Post by: gpnewhouse7 on May 25, 2012, 11:01:45 PM
I'm using a 2000 EC200, and RM250 for woods riding duties, and will soon have a 99 EC300 on the track. Still trying to find the time for the 82 Maico 490...I replaced the rear shock with an Ohlins, and just need to finish up some details. 77 YZ250, and 79 YZ125 also need time and attention. I also have a street RZ350, and one for the track. I'm thinking I can say I'm a "2 stroke enthusiast" ... just don't tell anyone about my Cannondale/ATK addiction...Do you keep your bikes in a garage or a warehouse? You seem to have a fair old selection.
Can't blame you though I'd happily do the same if I had the money.
Post by: Stusmoke on May 26, 2012, 02:05:48 AM
I'm using a 2000 EC200, and RM250 for woods riding duties, and will soon have a 99 EC300 on the track. Still trying to find the time for the 82 Maico 490...I replaced the rear shock with an Ohlins, and just need to finish up some details. 77 YZ250, and 79 YZ125 also need time and attention. I also have a street RZ350, and one for the track. I'm thinking I can say I'm a "2 stroke enthusiast" ... just don't tell anyone about my Cannondale/ATK addiction...Do you keep your bikes in a garage or a warehouse? You seem to have a fair old selection.
Can't blame you though I'd happily do the same if I had the money.
Definitely what he said. The old machines are something special, I envy you
Post by: Mofo on May 28, 2012, 12:34:33 AM
My Wife rides a 2008 YZ 85 & my old 2011 YZ 125.
Post by: Stusmoke on May 28, 2012, 11:17:12 AM
I ride a 2011 YZ 250 & 2012 KTM 150.
My Wife rides a 2008 YZ 85 & my old 2011 YZ 125.
Would you buy bikes that awesome for me if I married you?
Post by: VintageBlueSmoke on May 28, 2012, 11:24:37 AM
I would say I am fat, dumb and happy. BTW, none of these are museum pieces or runway queens. All are riders/racers in various states of (dis)repair.Quote
If I had deeper pockets I'd pick up the new 150SX when it comes out. Turn it into a four stroke eater.
They are fun, and in the right hands and on the right track, they can win but "four stroke eater" they are not. You are still giving up a lot to gain that "ear to ear" grin. If you just want to be different, buy a Husky, Beta, or Gas-Gas 250F, but if you want real fun, then by all means, you will not find a more fun motorcycle!
This weekend, I was out with one of the local hot shoes (he's a 4$ guy) and my buddy with a CR250. The 4$ guy first rode the CR. Came in with a glowing smile you could plainly see in his helmet all the way down the start straight! Now, this CR is peeerrrrrfffect. I challenge anyone to find a better example of the breed. Anyway, we rode some more and then I turned him loose on my KTM 144. He came back just giddy! He was shaking in his enjoyment. Did we convert him? Doubt it. he'll need the 250F to be competitive in the class. But does he know why we ride and swear by 2T's? OH, HELL YEAH!
Post by: Stusmoke on May 29, 2012, 08:12:51 AM
See the signature below.QuoteIf I had deeper pockets I'd pick up the new 150SX when it comes out. Turn it into a four stroke eater.
They are fun, and in the right hands and on the right track, they can win but "four stroke eater" they are not. You are still giving up a lot to gain that "ear to ear" grin. If you just want to be different, buy a Husky, Beta, or Gas-Gas 250F, but if you want real fun, then by all means, you will not find a more fun motorcycle!
This weekend, I was out with one of the local hot shoes (he's a 4$ guy) and my buddy with a CR250. The 4$ guy first rode the CR. Came in with a glowing smile you could plainly see in his helmet all the way down the start straight! Now, this CR is peeerrrrrfffect. I challenge anyone to find a better example of the breed. Anyway, we rode some more and then I turned him loose on my KTM 144. He came back just giddy! He was shaking in his enjoyment. Did we convert him? Doubt it. he'll need the 250F to be competitive in the class. But does he know why we ride and swear by 2T's? OH, HELL YEAH!
I think one of the biggest things that divides the four jokes from the smokers is the riding style they require. As we all know railing the outside line is often the best way to go for a smoker. Not always but often. The smokers corner like a dream. 250Fs are alot more labored through the corners. Yamaha's 250F description says something along the lines of: "Ask any motocross rider where races are won and lost and odds on he'll tell you its all in the corners". This is very true. If you take a 150 SX, mod it out a little, squeeze a few more ponies out of it then DEPENDING ON THE TRACK it can be VERY competitive in the right hands. Now I'm not a racer, I'm the first to admit that. Speaking for my local track ONLY the smokers REMAIN competitive. I saw just last year a 250SX mash the four jokes something serious. The track hasn't changed since the rise of the four strokes in any major way so that was a big advantage.
What I meant by four stroke eater was more at a very basic and do-it-for-fun level of mx. Sorry for the poor wording
Post by: VintageBlueSmoke on May 29, 2012, 10:03:54 AM
To me, all that is very over simplified but Jeremy McGrath or Ricky Carmichael couldn't keep that 144 in such a narrow power band forever. I would gladly give up the 3 hp to have that power in a wider range (in an equal machine). It would allow a lesser rider to compete just that much more evenly, and in the hands of the really fast...makes it no contest. Of course, between the 2 and 4 strokes, there are other differences that all favor the 2 stroke, thus narrowing the gap further; weight, turning ability, braking, "snap", all are important parts to the equation.
So, what am I saying here? I know it sounds like I am making a case for the 4$ but I am not. I am just laying out the facts while not fanning the flames and name calling. The modern 4$ is a technical marvel. In no other sport can you buy the equivalent of an F1 car (back of the grid of course!) off the show room floor. But with that comes a price and that price is more parts to wear out, a much narrower tolerance for failure, and a much higher price tag. We all know that cc for cc, the 2T is a better deal, but under current AMA or FIM Pro rules (you can run the 144 in the FIM 250F class - there is no difference between pro and amateur), you can't beat the 250F.
Post by: Super Trucker on May 29, 2012, 07:04:39 PM
I rode the KTM 144 and 150, didn,t think it was hard to ride at all. My 04 cr125 with a stroker crank and 2mm ovr borre- didn,t want the 2mm ovr borre for many reasons, but it,s done. When the 04 hits and starts pulling, over 20 ft lbs of torque is on the massive hit then builds to around 22-23 ft lbs of torque. A 125 with porting is faster thew the corners tho, because the crank and much heavy piston, you loose the quickness of a modded 125.
Post by: Stusmoke on May 30, 2012, 07:31:56 AM
The problem between a modded 125 (139, 144, 175) is that although they make more peak hp than a 250F, they do it only in one spot. Using the graph in MxA as an example (and this is from memory so don't expect the numbers to be exact...), at 7000, a 250F is like 30 hp, while the 144 is at 17 hp (about the peak of an early '70's 175). The 250F numbers climb very slowly from there to 14000 rpm and peak at 35 hp but all that way they are +30 hp. The 144 slowly climbs until about 10000 when BAM! 38hp! to 11000 and sayonara.
To me, all that is very over simplified but Jeremy McGrath or Ricky Carmichael couldn't keep that 144 in such a narrow power band forever. I would gladly give up the 3 hp to have that power in a wider range (in an equal machine). It would allow a lesser rider to compete just that much more evenly, and in the hands of the really fast...makes it no contest. Of course, between the 2 and 4 strokes, there are other differences that all favor the 2 stroke, thus narrowing the gap further; weight, turning ability, braking, "snap", all are important parts to the equation.
So, what am I saying here? I know it sounds like I am making a case for the 4$ but I am not. I am just laying out the facts while not fanning the flames and name calling. The modern 4$ is a technical marvel. In no other sport can you buy the equivalent of an F1 car (back of the grid of course!) off the show room floor. But with that comes a price and that price is more parts to wear out, a much narrower tolerance for failure, and a much higher price tag. We all know that cc for cc, the 2T is a better deal, but under current AMA or FIM Pro rules (you can run the 144 in the FIM 250F class - there is no difference between pro and amateur), you can't beat the 250F.
I agree there. The easy (and gay) powerband allows the 250F to rocket ahead simply because it produces decent power over a wide range. As opposed to the 125 (or 144 whatever) That produces beastly power in what is sometimes a 2 grand range. Its not easy to keep it there, infact on some tracks its down right impossible. Before 250Fs came to town and before I go onto say this I'll point out that I'm just speculating. Anyway before 250Fs came to town a 125 was more of a scream it out. No bottom and no mid (although perhaps some models made advancements in those areas). But when the 250Fs started rolling in with their ability to pull far far ahead in the lower ranges, the 125 mxer needed to change to pull rider and machine much harder through these areas. I'll say again: I'm SPECULATING based on the 125 shootouts that I've read. But lets face it when it comes to the crunch, fun is fun
Post by: VintageBlueSmoke on May 30, 2012, 10:56:17 AM
We run MX1 and MX2 together here. Currently in the regional championships, 3rd overall is a kid on a 144. Second is a past MX and National Enduro Champion on a 250F and 1st Overall is something like a 13 time Champion and a past National MX Champion on a 450F. He's currently 9th in the national championship. Kind of a nice podium mix.
2-strokes in the nationals? So far this season, only 1 has appeared in 3 rounds. A KTM 125 is currently 13th after 3 rounds (but he didn't appear in the last event).
Post by: scotty dog on March 05, 2013, 02:37:04 AM
Post by: scotty dog on June 15, 2012, 07:14:22 AM
This is how she looked when I first picked her up:Sweet bike mate, welcome aboard, great year, great brand
This is how she sits currently:
Thinking of going back to a more OEM or early Team Honda type look. Simple type graphics/decals. But, I am not in any hurry, none of that will make me any faster!
Post by: kevin.sine on June 17, 2012, 12:55:27 PM
Post by: scotty dog on June 17, 2012, 11:02:13 PM
Post by: kevin.sine on June 18, 2012, 02:52:12 AM
Welcome aboard kevin.sine, nice bikes, love the 500af. Does then Husky have a Honda front end?
Thanks Scotty,yes the Husky is all honda up front(98 cr500) I ride her almost every day
You got a nice honda too bro.
Post by: eprovenzano on June 18, 2012, 05:23:12 PM
Also just to show I'm not a 4 stroke hater, I do own a 4 stroke, but she's tuff through the woops
Hey RoseCityMadMan in the 2nd picture, I see you found a good use for a quad
Post by: RoseCityMadMan on June 18, 2012, 07:50:04 PM
Hey RoseCityMadMan in the 2nd picture, I see you found a good use for a quad
Yea, the Old Man like to take it out every now and then. Maybe does it to give me a kick stand. Not a lot of trees or anything to lean up against out in the desert! Ha Ha
Post by: Stusmoke on June 19, 2012, 01:31:45 AM
Current steed is a 2000 KTM 300exc, but I may look at a 2002 KTM 380 over the weekend..
Also just to show I'm not a 4 stroke hater, I do own a 4 stroke, but she's tuff through the woops
Hey RoseCityMadMan in the 2nd picture, I see you found a good use for a quad
Sweet Eric. I'll be taking a look at an 01 CR125 (honda) on the weekend. A guy is interested in swapping it for my pile o junk that was once a fooper. I think I might get the valves and camchain framed with the price underneath in big gold letters underneath. Followed by: I heart two strokes. With two expansion chambers for the heart.
Post by: Stusmoke on July 09, 2012, 12:20:46 PM
just got back on a 2 stroke after 6 years on 4 strokes, new ride tm300 and lovin it .
Welcome to the forum Steeve. May I ask, what made you comeback to the smokers?
theres a couple of reasons , first of the cost of maintaining the 4$ was getting to me as i was changing oil all the time doing air filters every ride and always had at least 3 spare filters ready to go into it as they seem to get dirty twice as quik as 2 strokes .
2nd working on them is a P.I.T.A every thing is cramed into them so tight , swearing usually started about 5min into the job
3rd parts seemed to cost more for the equivalent parts on 2 strokes
4th weight ! i started on a crf450x and it was way to heavy for where i ride, ended up taking the mrs 250x and sold the 450r i got after selling the 450x
5th there are no 4$ that have all the things i wanted and the tm was perfect for me as soon as i rode 1 i was hooked , what i was after was a bike that was light and flickable in the tight stuff but would run with the big bikes when the trail opened up, is capable of hauling me around the mx track and it had to be registerable , basicly the tm is a perfect all rounder
Damn straight. No matter how light they make the bodywork of a four stroke, it will never be as light and flickable as a two stroke bike.
Post by: Blop on July 09, 2012, 05:44:01 PM
just got back on a 2 stroke after 6 years on 4 strokes, new ride tm300 and lovin it .
Hi all! Just did the same, exept i still have modified bsa b50mx wich im not going to sell, its fun and as light as 2t in 110kg with some fuel. Engine price is not being talked here
Now anyway im back to 2t, friday ordered new TM 300 EN. Its gonna be long 2-3 weeks!
Post by: Charles Owens on July 09, 2012, 05:54:27 PM
Post by: TMKIWI on July 10, 2012, 10:21:45 AM
Good choice on the Tm Blop.
Another man with good taste.
Post by: motoxr377 on July 16, 2012, 05:31:39 PM
Imagine eating a massive... juicy succulent top notch steak and not being able to taste anything.
Thats what riding a four stroke motocross bike is for me
Well put! I love Suzuki at heart, but have a few bikes in various stages right now...
I call them "modern classics"
1979 RM125
1997 CR125
1998 KX500
1999 CR250
2001 RM125
2008 YZ250
...except for the RM's, the bikes are in pieces.
Post by: citabjockey on July 16, 2012, 09:36:50 PM
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Post by: 2STROKEREVOLUTION on August 02, 2012, 09:51:49 PM
My second, longest owned bike is a Honda XR250R street legal
I also have a KTm 380EXC for sale and my dad rides a Honda XR400R street legal
Dream bike? It would have to be custom:
KTM 380SX motor
6-speed wide ratio transmission
2008-2013 KTM PDS frame
Ohlins TTX suspension front & rear
Post by: Stusmoke on August 03, 2012, 12:23:18 AM
My main bike is a KTM 380SX
My second, longest owned bike is a Honda XR250R street legal
I also have a KTm 380EXC for sale and my dad rides a Honda XR400R street legal
Dream bike? It would have to be custom:
KTM 380SX motor
6-speed wide ratio transmission
2008-2013 KTM PDS frame
Ohlins TTX suspension front & rear
Let me know when you put that together, I'll buy you a carton for a day on it
Post by: RideRedMx2 on August 05, 2012, 04:00:55 AM
Post by: TMKIWI on August 05, 2012, 07:10:05 AM
Whats up with the green brigade.
Post by: Stusmoke on August 05, 2012, 09:02:24 AM
Anyone notice TM has twice the riders on here as Kawasaki.
Whats up with the green brigade.
Not until you mention it actually. What is up with the green brigade? the KXs are usually a rocket ship on steroids whats happening here? Lol
Post by: TMKIWI on August 05, 2012, 09:25:34 AM
Post by: Stusmoke on August 05, 2012, 09:32:11 AM
My riding mate has a 08' KX250 and it is a nice bike.
I've never ridden a KX in my life, A green smoker is a rare sight around here. Infact I haven't seen a single one since the rise of the foopers.
Post by: scotty dog on August 05, 2012, 10:51:06 PM
Just picked me up a cherry 05 Honda CR-125R....This should be interesting as i havent had a 125 since i was 17and no doubt it is gunna be a very nice bike by the time you have finished with it
Anyone notice TM has twice the riders on here as Kawasaki.Thats because they break easy, they are nice to ride and the 250's have nuts, they just blow up lots. And for a site with alot of Honda hating members there seems to be alot of them
Whats up with the green brigade.
maybe its a quality product....
Post by: gpnewhouse7 on August 06, 2012, 12:11:17 AM
haha nah I like honda products (I use a Honda lawn mower at work which is pure awesome it can cut grass in ANY weather an picks it up like its dry) but I just don't like their ethics. They HAD fuel injected two strokes in the 90s but rather than bringing it to production they parked that idea up an stopped making two strokes all together so that they could be all fourstroke again as mr Sochiro Honda had always wanted. Its just ridiculous.
Post by: Stusmoke on August 06, 2012, 08:54:12 AM
Damn Honda's
Its all about greed my friend. But in response to Scottydogs comment, they are good quality products I love them, in the two stroke category.
Post by: Blop on August 06, 2012, 10:25:43 AM
Sorry last one has more than tyre valves
Post by: gpnewhouse7 on August 06, 2012, 05:58:23 PM
Here they are...
Sorry last one has more than tyre valves
Looks like that TM has a long hard life ahead of it judging by the way its predessor has aged. You must be a farmer I take it by the way you like to get your moneys worth out of a bike before its replacement arrives haha
Post by: oldyz100 on August 08, 2012, 12:11:03 AM
Post by: RideRedMx2 on August 10, 2012, 01:39:42 AM
Just picked me up a cherry 05 Honda CR-125R....This should be interesting as i havent had a 125 since i was 17and no doubt it is gunna be a very nice bike by the time you have finished with it
Yeah well......you know me
Heres the first reincarnation........ 
Post by: _X_ on August 10, 2012, 01:50:52 AM
Post by: RideRedMx2 on August 10, 2012, 01:54:02 AM
cool! love the honda. where is denton? ohio?
No its Denton,Texas....its right by Dallas
Post by: _X_ on August 10, 2012, 01:58:46 AM
Post by: Swimr2DaResQ on August 10, 2012, 04:49:42 AM
I now have an 02 CR250 that runs awesome with the new Keihin PWK carb! It handles a lot better than the KX too.
Post by: scotty dog on August 10, 2012, 06:43:53 AM
Post by: RideRedMx2 on August 11, 2012, 01:11:33 AM
I had a blast at the track and that thing runs way better than i thought it would,it pulled the deep sand and hills no problem even with my 240# butt on it....way different than a 250 but i'm sold
Post by: Stusmoke on August 11, 2012, 04:14:37 AM
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Post by: kim wedding on August 11, 2012, 11:20:08 PM
Post by: cnrcpla on August 12, 2012, 12:12:20 AM
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how hard can it be to build these bikes?With good welding skills, time, and all the necessary parts and components, not very.
Post by: Logan Dewey on August 13, 2012, 09:15:17 PM
My dad has a 96 Yamaha Warrior 350.
I wish I had a newer 02 or up yz125 or 08 or up 250f.
Post by: Stusmoke on August 15, 2012, 09:34:02 AM
I wish I had a newer 02 or up yz125 or 08 or up 250f.
Please tell me the 250f part was a joke
Post by: Logan Dewey on August 15, 2012, 04:04:39 PM
I know I know, but I personally kind of enjoy the fuel injected bikes.I wish I had a newer 02 or up yz125 or 08 or up 250f.
Please tell me the 250f part was a joke
Post by: gpnewhouse7 on August 15, 2012, 06:11:35 PM
I wish I had a newer 02 or up yz125 or 08 or up 250f.
Please tell me the 250f part was a joke
I rode an RMZ 250 2011 at weekend and thought it was pretty good fun, however after getting off that onto an old flogged out 2002 SX 125 I realized why I ride two strokes
Post by: Stusmoke on August 16, 2012, 12:58:47 PM
I wish I had a newer 02 or up yz125 or 08 or up 250f.
Please tell me the 250f part was a joke
I rode an RMZ 250 2011 at weekend and thought it was pretty good fun, however after getting off that onto an old flogged out 2002 SX 125 I realized why I ride two strokes
SXs.... I went and had a squiz at the most rooted 1998 125 SX you have ever seen in your life and I'm pretty sure it was actually a 250 anyway. Rusted subframe, hole in the airbox, trimmed front and rear fenders, cracks in both rims, spokes missing, one cylinder head nut missing, no gasket on the base (either that or it was an insanely thin one), rusted exhaust, caved in pipe and the list goes on. In conclusion the most BFed bike I've seen in person for a while. The guy wanted 1200 for it. When I asked about its last top and bottom end job he said he couldn't remember. Oh and he was high as S*** when I rang him up about it.
And that, was the worst sale I have ever followed up.
Post by: Twostrokepower!!! on August 16, 2012, 10:10:40 PM
Post by: twosmoke595 on August 16, 2012, 10:49:17 PM
1996 Cr125r stroker crank, port work and powervalve work, head work, reeds, 250 suspension, asv levers, 250 back tire, gripper seat, pipe, aluminum clutch plates, protaper bars, applied tripple clams, just rebuilt, thing gooes tooooo fast!
post pics of it!! the mcgrath era cr's are awesome!
Post by: gpnewhouse7 on August 16, 2012, 11:53:21 PM
1996 Cr125r stroker crank, port work and powervalve work, head work, reeds, 250 suspension, asv levers, 250 back tire, gripper seat, pipe, aluminum clutch plates, protaper bars, applied tripple clams, just rebuilt, thing gooes tooooo fast!
How's it compare to the newer bikes when you're out on the track? I'm looking at getting a 125 at the minute.
Post by: Stusmoke on August 17, 2012, 12:13:09 AM
1996 Cr125r stroker crank, port work and powervalve work, head work, reeds, 250 suspension, asv levers, 250 back tire, gripper seat, pipe, aluminum clutch plates, protaper bars, applied tripple clams, just rebuilt, thing gooes tooooo fast!
Hows the headshake working out for you? Settled it down a bit?
Post by: georgia_bulldog94 on August 21, 2012, 12:34:16 AM
Post by: Twostrokepower!!! on August 26, 2012, 04:06:41 AM
Post by: alo.pendla on September 08, 2012, 11:59:04 PM
Brother- Ktm 150sx 10
Sister- Apex 100 quad its a 2 stroke
Sisters son- Ktm 50 pro senior
We just love it!
Post by: shanes on September 19, 2012, 10:50:13 AM
2013 SXF 450
also have a KTM SX 50 for my daughter and a Husky SM50 :-}}
Post by: ebolhuis on October 13, 2012, 05:08:49 PM
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Post by: dean100yz on October 27, 2012, 08:12:37 PM
Current rides are in the signature.... Would like to try the TM300MX if we could get some more dealers in the States.
Id like to try one of these too here in the UK but hard to find dealers that'll let you test/try them
Post by: dean100yz on October 27, 2012, 08:14:07 PM
I race a '12 CRF450 just cos its more competitive
and my boy has a KTM65
Post by: LGA67 on October 28, 2012, 01:41:42 PM
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Post by: riffraff on November 10, 2012, 01:16:58 AM
Currently riding an 82 IT465...working on an 89 YZ490 and hoping I have it done in time for next moto season!!! BRAAAPPPP!!!!!
Hey Motoman, I have an '81 IT465 White Knight and an '87 YZ490 project. Sold my '89 490 to a friend to buy the IT
Post by: Helmut Clasen on December 22, 2012, 05:25:03 PM
Sachs MC-GS 250 - 7 A 1978
Post by: Stusmoke on December 23, 2012, 03:38:33 AM
Sachs MC-GS 250 - 7 A 1978
I would kill for that bike. I know people who would chop their balls off for that bike.
Post by: jimaras Greece on December 28, 2012, 03:42:32 PM
Post by: Stusmoke on December 28, 2012, 11:14:06 PM
Post by: Steen519 on December 31, 2012, 08:46:46 AM
Post by: Stusmoke on December 31, 2012, 10:21:48 AM
A Fuel Injected YZ 125 if it exsisted
Just fuel injection? I would rather see a completely reworked YZ.
Post by: gpnewhouse7 on January 05, 2013, 09:44:27 PM
You know what I'd love to have? A 200 exc. Then do a conversion to mx. I reckon that would be the ducks nuts. Not quite the brutal power of a 250, and faster than a 125. Its been done with KDXs but I'd like to see if with a katoom. If I had the money I'd do it.
Ye that would be ace, I wonder if a 150sx could be big bored?
Post by: Stusmoke on January 05, 2013, 09:58:33 PM
Post by: Brap on January 07, 2013, 05:32:36 PM
Post by: gpnewhouse7 on January 07, 2013, 06:02:22 PM
Didnt honda kind of kill 2 strokes? why do a majority of people here ride them and support the brand?
Because not everyone is smart enough to buy a KTM.
Post by: Brap on January 07, 2013, 06:03:31 PM
Post by: cnrcpla on January 07, 2013, 06:05:09 PM
Post by: beaner on January 07, 2013, 09:27:48 PM
Didnt honda kind of kill 2 strokes? why do a majority of people here ride them and support the brand?
I don't get that either. Aside from the 4 stroke agenda, although they've built some good bikes, they've built their fair share of turkeys over the years.
Post by: _X_ on January 07, 2013, 09:43:43 PM
Post by: cnrcpla on January 07, 2013, 10:13:39 PM
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Post by: _X_ on January 07, 2013, 11:45:23 PM
Post by: Stusmoke on January 08, 2013, 03:21:09 AM
Post by: gpnewhouse7 on January 08, 2013, 06:35:48 PM
Well people are entitled to their own option in bikes, but I mean I see where you're coming from. As far as everyone riding a KTM though, how about the other brands still making/supporting two strokes? Like Yamaha, Husky, ect...
Okay then people should buy the Husqvarna`s, TM`s, KTM`s, Maico`s and any other brand that makes and supports their two strokes (Yamaha are excluded due to the fact that they were the ones who bullshitted their way into getting the huge fourstroke displacement advantage for racing).
Honda make good lawnmowers and I suppose I wouldn't mind an 02ish Civic Type R but as far as their bikes go I personnally think that there are much better bikes available.
Post by: lh#57 on January 09, 2013, 06:11:17 PM
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Post by: gpnewhouse7 on April 08, 2013, 10:07:05 PM
Nice bike aswell by the way, wish I could afford one.
Post by: Stusmoke on April 09, 2013, 12:18:18 AM
I might need one of them then in another few years seen as I'm 17 and my knees are already going knackered (too many bikes with busted or just to soft suspension and an attitude of that can just stand up for suspension) altough did buy some knee braces a year or two since so I should hopefully be okay yet for a little while longer.
Nice bike aswell by the way, wish I could afford one.
I hear that. I'm in the same boat.
Post by: art.olivier.7 on April 09, 2013, 01:34:28 AM
I just bought it for $4200 and then sold my beat '07 SX250 for $3000. It came with extra pipe, silencer, air box, bars, oil, sprocket. I couldn't afford not to buy it. I tried to buy a new one in 2011 but there was not a dealer in America that had one.I might need one of them then in another few years seen as I'm 17 and my knees are already going knackered (too many bikes with busted or just to soft suspension and an attitude of that can just stand up for suspension) altough did buy some knee braces a year or two since so I should hopefully be okay yet for a little while longer.
Nice bike aswell by the way, wish I could afford one.
I hear that. I'm in the same boat.
Post by: 2stroke4life on April 30, 2013, 08:53:42 PM
ell, actually i would like to try out a 150 one day...
Post by: kx500johnny on May 11, 2013, 11:56:18 AM
Always have wanted a KTM 380 as well.
Post by: Foghorn on June 07, 2013, 05:43:33 PM
nice bike foghorn.
Thanks. Brings me back to the days when I used to race CR500s in the 80s. I think I may have lost a few steps, but still loving it.
Post by: TMKIWI on June 08, 2013, 12:55:07 AM
Post by: Martski111 on June 16, 2013, 03:56:00 AM
2005 KX125
1979 RM250
Post by: adzski on June 20, 2013, 10:55:06 AM
Misses rides a kx80
I wish I had a cr500af and I will soon enough
Post by: Moto451 on June 21, 2013, 04:13:14 PM
Post by: Don_MX14 on June 22, 2013, 02:24:46 AM
My 04 rm250 and 06 rm250 rc edition
Post by: _X_ on June 23, 2013, 01:56:08 AM
Post by: Rm125guy on June 24, 2013, 10:59:05 PM
Post by: Don_MX14 on June 25, 2013, 01:27:38 AM
Hey Don, did you cut the side number plates on them to make them look more modern? I did it on my bike.yeah i trimmed the some. Makes a big difference
Post by: Stusmoke on July 04, 2013, 12:01:29 AM
Bonus pictures:
Not sure which one I love the most