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cj_desmit
New User | Posts: 5 | Joined: 12/08

Posted: 12/02/08
03:09 AM

Hey everyone,

I have been coming to this site for a few months now absorbing the wealth of information that this site offers and finally joined the forum.

I have been riding sportbikes for 4 years now and am just now getting interested in the dirt scene. It seems like I have been missing out on a whole different world on 2 wheels. But, I am hoping to change that! I currently am in the US Navy, and just recently sold my sportbike (Suzuki SV650S) because I just got stationed over in Japan for 2 years until my time is up. So I have a bit of time before I will be purchasing a bike or I should say bikes. I am definetly going to get another sportbike, along with a dirt bike.

I have been looking at bikes and think a 125 2 stroker would probably fit me pretty well until I got the hang of things. I am 6'2 about 165lbs. Do you all think that I am too big for a 125? I have limited experience on the dirt. My friend had a YZ125 that I messed around on a few times, but nothing serious.

Anyone else ride on the street here? I am sure there has to be quite a few... If so, what do you all ride?

-Chris

chudster
Guru | Posts: 1667 | Joined: 09/08

Posted: 12/02/08
03:15 AM

Your size is ok for a 125. Welcome to the forum.
Drinky Chinky is a marine stationed in Japan.
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DLHamblin
Moderator | Posts: 2690 | Joined: 03/05

Posted: 12/02/08
04:45 AM

Welcome! Post often. 165 lbs is not too big for a 125. 125's take some skill to ride well but thats also what makes thema great bike to learn on!
Dave H 2006 YZ250
(2008 YZ 125 son)

DatDude08
Enthusiast | Posts: 344 | Joined: 05/08

Posted: 12/02/08
05:11 AM

165 is not too big for a 125 cause I weigh 165. Welcome to the board and please hang around. I wonder if he and DC are stationed near each other?
DatDude08

Long live 2 strokes!!

yzwoods
Addict | Posts: 13199 | Joined: 05/06

Posted: 12/02/08
05:28 AM

Welcome !!!! Glad you posted. A 125 2 smoke is a great bike to learn on and is fine for your size.
But still take it slow As they can hurt you if not respected like any bike.
And thanks for serving!
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It's called wash your bike stupid.

Drinky Chinky
Guru | Posts: 1598 | Joined: 02/08

Posted: 12/02/08
05:30 AM

Hey man what base are you on? Check japanupdate.com for sportbikes and dirtbikes. 125's are predominate over here, along with 250 4 strokes. Then 250t's then 450 fours. And I think I have one fo the only 500 2 strokes on island. Its has a few slight modifcations to it. What base are you on?
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PaulB14
Enthusiast | Posts: 534 | Joined: 10/08

Posted: 12/02/08
06:12 AM

Hi Chris. I've got a mind filled with 125 memories. The 2-stroke dirt bike will teach you a wide spectrum of off road riding skills and increase your fun factor! Welcome to this board. Hey guys, have I been on here long enough to be able say "welcome to the board?"...
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csully
Addict | Posts: 2419 | Joined: 09/08

Posted: 12/02/08
06:36 AM

Welcome! Glad to have you around!
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yzwoods
Addict | Posts: 13199 | Joined: 05/06

Posted: 12/02/08
06:38 AM

Of course! Your the hemingway of the board! And the most sober of all of us lol.
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It's called wash your bike stupid.

PaulB14
Enthusiast | Posts: 534 | Joined: 10/08

Posted: 12/02/08
06:40 AM

yzwoods:
Of course! Your the hemingway of the board! And the most sober of all of us lol.

very cool, this is my claim to fame!
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daggit
Enthusiast | Posts: 731 | Joined: 10/08

Posted: 12/02/08
06:49 AM

Don't you people sleep! Welcome aboard. I had a lot of good times with the corpsmen I hung out with. I weigh 195 and have a ball on my son's 125. Some of them are quite tall also, you being 6-2 and all.
Tarzan would go!

yzwoods
Addict | Posts: 13199 | Joined: 05/06

Posted: 12/02/08
07:10 AM

The YZ125 is Really tall. Just as tall as my 250. 32inch seat hight without sag set on the 250.
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MrYamahaInATL
New User | Posts: 40 | Joined: 11/08

Posted: 12/02/08
07:17 AM

Welcome to the board.. As a newb to the board myself, I can honestly say these gents and ladies really give good knowledge and advice hope you learn and share.. Since you rode a sportbike and would like to try dirt have you thought of riding Supermoto..?? Where the bike has the features and looks of a dirtbike but is also street legal.. I know after I finish college I'ma get a KTM model they are the best from word on the Earth.. A lil extra money but best of both worlds just a suggestion..