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Offline gpnewhouse7

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« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2012, 03:47:18 PM »
That is a good budget... TM, RM or KTM
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« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2012, 04:20:56 PM »
Iv already had an rm and there aren't any tm dealers locally however KTM could be good as my local dealer sells them and has plenty of spares in stock but how is the reliability on them, my old 03 sx 125 broke the ENTIRE gearbox just after I got it and I was quoted more than double the value of the bike to fix it.
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« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2012, 04:23:25 PM »
I would have to say go for a KTM
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« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2012, 04:26:51 PM »
Well- you should just get the old standard YZ then...
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« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2012, 06:59:13 PM »
I second the YZ.  I also like the handling of the newer KTM's but nothing older than the '07 model.
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« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2012, 07:57:08 PM »
How are the YZ`s Iv only ever rode a heavily modified YZ which nothing but bottom end and I hated it for it.
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« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2012, 08:10:22 PM »
Bottom end and 125's should never be together IMO... Lots of YZ info out there and almost always good. Fantastic bikes and tons of knowledge/parts. Lots of them around too.. A great engine and chassis... If I did not despise the ancient body work, I would have bought one instead of my KTM.
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« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2012, 08:44:45 PM »
This

is what i remember form riding  tm ktm husky yz

YZ had good middle and top, suspension was very good..
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Husky had sharper turning than the yz . Suspension was a bit stiffer. but power  was close middle but had a stronger top
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KTM  this is a little mix since I only ridden 2011 250 and 125 03+.. 

But the power on the 125  motor was stronger in low end power compare to the yz
now for the 250 since its the one whit newer chassis...  Is very stable and track ruts very well, But may need the front forks tune
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not yet ridden whit alu frame but.. the motor is strong in the middle and got a good pull in the top.
suspension depend on what you get... marzzochi is stiffer in my opininon than the ohlins

It does turns very stable. but in slow turns it still carves..

As said this is what i remember.
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« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2012, 09:10:33 PM »
I have an 04 RM 125 and I love it. I like the power, the hit, and the handling is superb. I have ridden my buddies 06 YZ 125 a bunch of times and didn't like it. The power was too concentrated on the low to mid, and  even though he was a little lighter then me, and had big money in it, I wasn't crazy about the suspension. It's a great bike, and If I owned one I would probably would easily be able to tweak it the way I like it, but I'm very happy with my RM. The 04+ are the better ones.

The YZ would probably be very good in the woods.

I hear nothing but good things about the Husky 125's, and here they're cheap.
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« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2012, 11:51:08 PM »
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« Reply #11 on: August 17, 2012, 12:20:33 AM »
Thats right gpnewhouse7 get the right tool for the job and leave those magic motors for the trails. HA! just remember turn it till it stops and clutch to slow down.
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« Reply #12 on: August 17, 2012, 01:31:32 AM »
Quote from: nom de guerre on August 16, 2012, 11:26:51 PM
Well- you should just get the old standard YZ then...
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The stock SSS suspension makes my RM's tricked out Showas feel like pogo sticks.
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« Reply #13 on: August 17, 2012, 04:14:03 AM »
Have a read of this

http://www.dirtrider.com/tests/boosting-a-husky-cr125-to-new-levels/

They did a shootout in July but I can't find it online. I think it may be on here somewhere.

But any way you can't go wrong with any of them.
My picks would be Husky and RM.
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« Reply #14 on: August 18, 2012, 08:41:44 AM »
Quote from: TMKIWI on August 17, 2012, 11:14:03 AM
My picks would be Husky and RM.

Me too. The RMs are legendary 125s without a doubt. I would also looked for something 04 onwards those were and are the best. I wish I could get one thats for sure.

Looking forward to seeing your new girlfriend  8)
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