OK EVO,it was your idea........

[scotty dog]

Fosters... PFfft. Ford you can't whinge about bad beer until you've drunk XXXX Gold. That shit would kill a brown dog on a chain.

Ya got that right Stu, At least theres one good drop that comes outta Qld...........Bundaberg Rum!!

[Stusmoke]

Not a fan. Don't mind the red rum though. But the standard bundy rum tastes like metho. I'm a bourbon and scotch person.

[ford832]

I'm a bourbon and scotch person.

Isn't that sort of like gin and tonic,vodka and orange,shirley temples,Mai tai's and various other umbrella type drinks? " title="Roll Eyes" class="smiley">
...not that there's anything wrong with that. " title="Roll Eyes" class="smiley"> 

[Stusmoke]

I'm a bourbon and scotch person.

Isn't that sort of like gin and tonic,vodka and orange,shirley temples,Mai tai's and various other umbrella type drinks? " title="Roll Eyes" class="smiley">
...not that there's anything wrong with that. " title="Roll Eyes" class="smiley"> 

Mai tais kick arse.

[Foghorn]

Now I see your problem ford.
You have riden lots of bikes, but you still havn't riden the best yet.
Shame on you.
Get back to me once you have tried a TM.
Carry on.

I can't really argue that as it is a glaring omission in my repertoire that does bother me.
You need to bring yours over so I can take a crack at it.I'll supply fuel,food,parts and all the beer and rum you can drink.

To a certain extent, I have to agree with TMKIWI. My wife absolutely loves that bike You've ridden a CR500 once. Usually that's all it takes to bring back the memories.

[ford832]

Did someone mention rum.?

Yeah,I did.Yer lookin' a little dry there 'kiwi.Haul yer arse up to the old YZ and put 'er to 'ya-then we'll take yer TM fer a rip.

[_X_]

best photo award right there.

[ford832]

Waiting on you too RacerX-where's the dirty chicks?  

[evo550]

I'm baaaccccckkkk !!!

My 2004 yz 250, raced through till about '07



Then my KTM 250 sx, raced through till end 2012.



Don't have a "selfie" of the new KTM yet.

The KTM will outbrake the YZ in an instant.
The KTM has far better suspension...especially forks.
The KTM produces better power, that is adjustable...and yes it makes a difference.
The KTM handles awesome, although the YZ did nothing wrong, maybe the suspension let it down.
I have never had to wait more than 3 days for a KTM part, and I've owned a 50 mini adv, 2x 50 sx's, a 65, a 85, a 250 and now a 300.
I've waited 6 weeks for YZ gearbox bits (blew 3rd).
Reliability is the same, same.
As mentioned in Watsons thread, KTM offer a line up of 2x 50 models, a 65, a 85/105, a 125/150 and 250/300 2t line up, who else offers something that comprehensive.
Did I mention the Hard parts catalogue...better than porn.
I race....if I had my old YZ sitting beside my 300 in the garage and had to choose one for a race day this w/end.....the YZ would not get a look in. Sorry.
Oh, and KTM race and promote their 2t's AT A FACTORY LEVEL.. can't remember the last time Yamaha did that

[_X_]

here they are!

[vetman]

you truly are a man of class what more could we want .

[Stusmoke]

NAAAAAOOOOO!!!! HOTLINK IS BROKEN!

[cnrcpla]

NAAAAAOOOOO!!!! HOTLINK IS BROKEN!

*queue sad let down music* 

[evo550]

The one in the top left of photo can't take her eyes off me....I've still got the EVO mojo

[factoryX]

The KTM will outbrake the YZ in an instant.
The KTM has far better suspension...especially forks.
The KTM produces better power, that is adjustable...and yes it makes a difference.
The KTM handles awesome, although the YZ did nothing wrong, maybe the suspension let it down.
I have never had to wait more than 3 days for a KTM part, and I've owned a 50 mini adv, 2x 50 sx's, a 65, a 85, a 250 and now a 300.
I've waited 6 weeks for YZ gearbox bits (blew 3rd).
Reliability is the same, same.
As mentioned in Watsons thread, KTM offer a line up of 2x 50 models, a 65, a 85/105, a 125/150 and 250/300 2t line up, who else offers something that comprehensive.
Did I mention the Hard parts catalogue...better than porn.
I race....if I had my old YZ sitting beside my 300 in the garage and had to choose one for a race day this w/end.....the YZ would not get a look in. Sorry.
Oh, and KTM race and promote their 2t's AT A FACTORY LEVEL.. can't remember the last time Yamaha did that
[/quote]
04 yz's were the last year of open chambered KYB's, and yes they do suck. 06 up yz250 came with SSS 48mm KYB's, and are considered one best set ups ever released stock on any dirt bike. They're that good.