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I’ve ridden bigger bikes on the street, but it’s different. Only thing I’ve ridden on the track is my EX.
Sounds like my KX125, which is why I don’t mind working on it. My EX (or anything with multiple carbs) gives me a headache.
Sounds like my kind of bike, at least for wrenching on.
I get that after any race. Bikes, motorcycles, turtles, doesn’t matter. Racing = smiling!
They say the same about the EX. I love my EX, I just find those 125s sooooooo cool. Wish the schedule was different so I could race both for a season to see which I liked more.
Tires, I agree. Brakes, watch yourself! Everyone told me I’d get a full season as a novice on my EX. First practice weekend before the one we just did I ran out of brakes… metal backing plate of pad to rotor!
Again, sounds just like a dirt bike. Rings need replacing a lot more than actual pistons.
It’s not happening real soon, but it is looking like my next bike. Worst case my friend wants to get started soon, and her height will make a 125GP her only option. Hm… if I’m AM by then, which I should be, maybe I can run hers for a few practice sessions or races to see how I like these things?!
I hear ya, but I’d still like a kick-start! It’s not too many extra parts.
I can understand this completely. I can be a bit picky though, if I feel like $20 of clutch plates is interfering with my start, they’re getting replaced. It’s different person to person but that’s how I feel. I was told when my EX needed a clutch I could probably have done a couple plates, or shimmed springs, etc. I put in a new clutch. Not worth it to me to dick around, I want my stuff to work.
Good to know!
I’d be very curious to hear those #’s, if you ever get around to it.