Which bike first? Dirt/Asphalt>
#13
11-18-2008, 11:25 PM
How do these bikes do jumping? How is the stock suspension? I am not looking to do triples anytime soon but I do like getting in the air.
FWIW: I am 37 and looking to get another 2 wheeler. I have not had my own bike for about 15 years. I rode the crap out of a CR125 when I was a kid and spent most of my childhood in the dirt. My last bike was a POS KDX200 that I called "the clacker" because when it landed it sounded like the frame was going to come apart.
My 10 year old has a KLX110 and I am ready to start riding with him instead of watching. I don't know how crazy I will get now that I understand fear and pain as an adult. Unlike when I was 16.
I also have a pimp Yamaha Rhino which has been the chase vehicle for awhile.
Just not sure if I want this DS or if I should get more of a race bike, like a CRF250(R or X) or something?
Thoughts?
FWIW: I am 37 and looking to get another 2 wheeler. I have not had my own bike for about 15 years. I rode the crap out of a CR125 when I was a kid and spent most of my childhood in the dirt. My last bike was a POS KDX200 that I called "the clacker" because when it landed it sounded like the frame was going to come apart.
My 10 year old has a KLX110 and I am ready to start riding with him instead of watching. I don't know how crazy I will get now that I understand fear and pain as an adult. Unlike when I was 16.
I also have a pimp Yamaha Rhino which has been the chase vehicle for awhile.
Just not sure if I want this DS or if I should get more of a race bike, like a CRF250(R or X) or something?
Thoughts?
#14
11-19-2008, 12:05 AM
Not to dog on the KLX, but I would warn you that the bike is underpowered and kinda heavy for it's size. It's no race bike, but they are bulletproof, tough bikes.
Try and take one for a test ride before you pull the trigger.
Try and take one for a test ride before you pull the trigger.
#15
11-19-2008, 12:26 AM
Thanks for the replies. Good to know. I got a quote for $4990.00 OTD for the KLX
I am also looking at a super clean 2003 KX125 for $1500.00 (friends bike). A lot less for a nice bike, but I wanted to do a 4 stroke. Decisions.....
Would be nice to be able to roll on the streets though.....
I am also looking at a super clean 2003 KX125 for $1500.00 (friends bike). A lot less for a nice bike, but I wanted to do a 4 stroke. Decisions.....
Would be nice to be able to roll on the streets though.....
#16
11-19-2008, 01:11 AM
Thanks for the replies. Good to know. I got a quote for $4990.00 OTD for the KLX
I am also looking at a super clean 2003 KX125 for $1500.00 (friends bike). A lot less for a nice bike, but I wanted to do a 4 stroke. Decisions.....
Would be nice to be able to roll on the streets though.....
I am also looking at a super clean 2003 KX125 for $1500.00 (friends bike). A lot less for a nice bike, but I wanted to do a 4 stroke. Decisions.....
Would be nice to be able to roll on the streets though.....
But bro....you are comparing apples and oranges. If you are EVEN CONSIDERING a kx125.....a klx250 is not the bike for you, especially a new one. Just trust me on that opine.
Now if you want a performance bike, that's street legal consider a used ktm smoker....it will not like asphalt, but it will do it.
I don't recall your weight or height, if you even posted it.....but it sounds like a used 200/250/300 xc-w with a street title is what you are looking for....like this.
Now if you want a lil dual purpose bike to play around with your boy and chug along the street and trails anywhere with no maintenance a klx may be for you....new springs and mods are required.
If you decide the latter....take a serious look at used klx's...the motor is bullet proof.....Best of luck, regardless what you decide.
Last edited by Finger Mullet; 11-19-2008 at 01:18 AM.
#17
11-19-2008, 01:23 AM
Apples to oranges in every way...I know.
I am 5'9". 170lbs.
That is why I came here and I thank you for all the opinions. It helps a lot. Been out of the 2 wheel biz for way too long. And not sure how deep I want to jump back in.
Might go searching for one of them orange bikes now...
I am 5'9". 170lbs.
That is why I came here and I thank you for all the opinions. It helps a lot. Been out of the 2 wheel biz for way too long. And not sure how deep I want to jump back in.
Might go searching for one of them orange bikes now...
#18
11-19-2008, 01:28 AM
You only need to go orange, if you really need a tag....if not a 03 kx125 for $1.5k is cheap and easy to resell for close to what you paid ..... that's what I would get and ride it for a few months....who knows you may want a klx after kicking that sucker all time.
#19
11-19-2008, 01:42 AM
Oh, funny stuff...same height and weight for me. With a little luv you can make a klx pretty damn fun with a big bore and fcr.....just sayin to confuse the matter. lol
#20
11-19-2008, 02:52 AM
NICE looking bike. So only 6 used KLXs in all of the country on cycletrader.com
The KLX might be a better all-around bike. But $1500 vs. $5k is what I am struggling with right now..... or something in-between.
And those orange bikes are roughly $7k used! Too much for me.
The KLX might be a better all-around bike. But $1500 vs. $5k is what I am struggling with right now..... or something in-between.
And those orange bikes are roughly $7k used! Too much for me.