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Messages - Chad_Bakken

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Vintage Two Strokes / Strange Russian bike
« on: March 05, 2013, 03:14:07 AM »
The problem with the KDX was 2 fold:

First, it was nowhere competitive with the KTM 200. Completely different bikes in the same market. To update the KDX to the levels of the KTM took all the profit out of it and priced it too high for the casual rider (who the bike was originally built for).

Second, the market was shrinking anyway. The 200 off-road class was quickly being dominated by big bore 125's. The modern suspension upgrades and more powerful motors we competitive with the KDX even before adding the 139/144 kits. With that little bit of lower and mid range boost, the KDX was nowhere in the field.

As sales slumped, there was not no reason to continue.

Finally, in keeping with the "left over parts" theme, there were less and less of those since 2-stroke improvements dwindled with the advance of the 4-stroke market.

Sad really because before the KTM200, it was a great idea (cheap bike built out of left over parts for the woods segment) that really promoted enduro type events.

I read that the US Forestry service outlawed 2t trail bikes from being imported and that was the reason they died in this country.  The KTM 200 and other 200s are still allowed because they are closed competition vehicles and not trail bikes.  But I don't know exactly how true that is.

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For Sale / Random 1982 CR 125 parts
« on: March 05, 2013, 02:45:01 AM »
I have some fork parts, triple clamps, lower linkage parts and the gas tank left.  There may be some other parts I can think of at the moment.  If anyone wants them pay for shipping and they are yours. Shoot me a PM or email: cbakken76@gmail.com.

Thanks.

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Riding Spots / Virginia Tracks
« on: February 23, 2013, 03:56:18 AM »
Short notice but a few of us hare scramblers are going to river city tomorrow.  Y'all VA and NC guys should come ride. Ill be the one on the old white KTM.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Chrome Frame CR250
« on: January 26, 2013, 06:05:35 PM »
Lots of people polish out their perimeter frames and swing arms.  Looks good if you're into the bling.  I am not, but I've seen a few I liked. 

Get some Mothers mag polish and some 1200 grit sand paper.  She'll shine like a new penny.

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Riding Spots / Virginia Tracks
« on: January 26, 2013, 01:52:21 AM »
Shoot me a PM when you want to go ride and I'm down.

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Riding Spots / Virginia Tracks
« on: January 25, 2013, 02:13:13 AM »
I agree about waiting for the weather to warm up. haha. I've been to both of those tracks. I love River City, about 35 min from my house. ECMX is a bit over my skill level as far as motocross goes.  I'm an off-road guy, never raced a motocross before.  But I still like to jump! ha!

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Riding Spots / Virginia Tracks
« on: January 24, 2013, 08:33:43 PM »
I live in Virginia Beach but grew up in Powhatan. We should meet up this spring and go riding nom de guerre and Brap.

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Vintage Two Strokes / PROJECT: 1986 RM250
« on: January 24, 2013, 06:21:06 PM »
That looks great!!!  I have always loved mid-late 80's bikes

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General Two Stroke Talk / Graphics Kits
« on: January 24, 2013, 02:38:08 AM »
Check out Powersport Grafix.  They make a very good product and have a huge selection.   ridepg.com

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