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  1. 06-26-07, 11:15 AM #1
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    KTM SX125

    I have an opportunity to pick one up. I think it's an 07 and has 6 hours on it (flat track only). I know Peter rides one. Could I make a good all arounder out of it? A mix of track and trail riding is what I do.

    What is it worth on the used market? It has a doma pipe/ VHM head/ port work. I can get the stock gear with it (minus the cylinder)

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    Flat tracker? Is the frame raked out? Sub-frame dropped? Front wheel downsized? What makes it a flat tracker? Me, I'd just find a clean YZ125.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChR1s View Post
    Flat tracker? Is the frame raked out? Sub-frame dropped? Front wheel downsized? What makes it a flat tracker? Me, I'd just find a clean YZ125.

    NO DON't Do it get the KTM. I love mine!!

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    KTM SX125

    There is nothing like a KTM. I'm not sure what you'll need to do to set it up for what you're riding. Might want to check with Peter about that, i don't know the models too well. I'm looking to slip into a KTM soon also though. The EXC that KB's got is crazy nice.

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    KTM SX125

    It has the stock frame, and all the flat track wheels etc. have been removed and suspension/wheels are unused stock...

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    yah guy KTM is crazy nice!!!

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    KTM SX125

    You will love the bike in the tight stuff, hate it at the MX track, and be looking for more power in th open stuff. I ride almost exclusively in the tight nasty NE trails. (ask KB & Jay) It's like riding a 40 hp mountain bike. If you want to some MX you'll be ok, but if you really want to ride MX get a four stroke. ( I have a 426 just for MX and ice) I have made lots of mods to mine to get it woods friendly, The first is an 18" rear wheel and suspension work ( I know a guy!). Also lighting coil, heated grips, high bars, etc... If the price is right, around 3500-4000 it would be a good deal. You may like a 125 at the MX track more that I do. I think I have a full 100 lbs on you, so it make a big difference to me when trying to make the big doubles.

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    KTM makes a really nice bike. I'd say go for it. I don't think you'll look back. Really well put together machines, and they ride great too. I love my 520SX (even in the tight stuff).

    I think a 250SX-F four stroke would be better for all-around use, but I'm just biased against two-strokes.

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  9. 06-27-07, 08:59 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by gmdboston View Post
    You will love the bike in the tight stuff, hate it at the MX track, and be looking for more power in th open stuff. I ride almost exclusively in the tight nasty NE trails. (ask KB & Jay) It's like riding a 40 hp mountain bike. If you want to some MX you'll be ok, but if you really want to ride MX get a four stroke. ( I have a 426 just for MX and ice) I have made lots of mods to mine to get it woods friendly, The first is an 18" rear wheel and suspension work ( I know a guy!). Also lighting coil, heated grips, high bars, etc... If the price is right, around 3500-4000 it would be a good deal. You may like a 125 at the MX track more that I do. I think I have a full 100 lbs on you, so it make a big difference to me when trying to make the big doubles.
    Pete, thanks for the post. I can score it for under 3K. What's the rear wheel size stock? I really wouldn't be able to invest in wheels and suspension for a while. I'm wondering if at 130 pounds, the stock stuff might work for me in mixed terrain. I'm never going to be a supercross star or anything. Right now I'm jumping pretty well on a stock 90 KDX, so I think it would be an improvement. I love the KDX motor though. loads of lowdown and decent mid to top.

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    The 125 has the best low end of any two stroke, but it's still a two stroke. I had a 1990 KDX as well and you will love the 125. It has about elevendy billion times the motor the 200 does, and the suspension is light years better. For under 3k don't hesitate, do not pass go, just run the bank and then to the seller.

    The stock rear wheel is a 19". You can use it off road, but most guys run the 18" to prevent pinch flats. We can do the suspension at any time. It will be a little rough in the rocks, you HAVE to ride hard to make it work, or you will bounced all over the place. At 240 I have 110 lbs on you. The springs may be a little stiff for off road, but will be ok for MX. The valving will suck donkey balls in the rock gardens, but on flat fast sections you will be fine and for MX you should be able to make ok with the clickers. Just remember that KTM made that bike as a full on MX/SX bike, so disregard every thing you heard about how good the KTM is off road and you will not disappionted.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gmdboston View Post
    ...so disregard every thing you heard about how good the KTM is off road and you will not disappionted.

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    Yeah, for <3k you really can't go wrong if the bike is clean.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChR1s View Post
    I tried the MX 125 route, it's still way too stiff to poke around on. When I ride really hard and I'm still fresh, it works, but you get beat up real fast if you slow down even a little.......

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    Argh! Kitchen cabinets?? KTM??? Kitchen cabinets??? KTM???

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    I had the same problem Paul. Replace the crappy 30 year old carpet in the living room with hardwood, or get my 520SX.

    Do the bike. With the money you're saving by not racing, you'll have enough by fall to get the cabinets.

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    KTM.....


    You can store the plates in bags on the floor, but you can't tackle a rock garden on a lazy susan.

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    i'm hope its aleady purchased by now sooooo, congrats!! now post up some pics for us

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    One more question for Peter... will the shock be useable in stock form for the woods? If I get it, I'd like to soften the front roight off the bat, especially if I can live with the rear...

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    Quote Originally Posted by gmdboston View Post
    You can store the plates in bags on the floor, but you can't tackle a rock garden on a lazy susan.
    And PK comes through w/ yet another good line

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul_E_D View Post
    One more question for Peter... will the shock be useable in stock form for the woods? If I get it, I'd like to soften the front roight off the bat, especially if I can live with the rear...

    For the price, just buy it and deal with it until you can sell the cabinets and do the suspension. It will work, but it will be harsh. Still light years better than the KDX.

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    OK, I'm going for it...

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    I'm gonna have to pick up the pace to get that suspension working in the woods, so get ready to rip! BTW, I think you'l be in the same boat with the Husky!!!

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    If you want to break it in this weekend come a few of us will be riding some good trails in southern NH.

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    I probably won't have it til next week...

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