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IGetVert
05-12-2011, 02:28 PM
Anybody own one of these? I'm looking for something to have some fun on but not spend to much money. I doubt I'll be launching anything to high into the air either but I do want something that can stand up to occasional jumping. I know a 2 stroke 125 will get me around just fine but will one of these? I'm about 5' 10' and weigh 150#.
SpeedyCycles
05-12-2011, 02:48 PM
You will be a bit big on it, but they are really fun bikes. I would think a CRF150R would be a better fit if you want to jump at all.

I have a pair of them, and the best part is being able to flat track them with a friend.
gixerguy
05-12-2011, 04:51 PM
I would thing that that ttr would be underpowered for ya. And the suspension would definitely be inadequate for your size to be jumping. I'll sell ya a Wr250f that is fully street legal;) I would honestly like frank said go with the "r" Honda version or go with a 250 trail bike like the WR or crf250x.
SpeedyCycles
05-12-2011, 05:21 PM
Yeah, the TTR125L is still intended for a teenager at best. I would think 12-15 year old.
IGetVert
05-12-2011, 09:31 PM
I figured you guys were gonna say that. I guess I'm still looking.
Tater
05-12-2011, 10:28 PM
glad they said it... I kept one for a friend and occasionally rode it; was a turd, couldn't do much on it at my size (6'1" 180lbs)

underpowered and weak suspension

My best advice is get a full size or at least something made for MX even if you don't normally jump (can always soften the suspension). Pick up a decent used 125 for 1200 or less (early to mid 2000)
IGetVert
05-18-2011, 03:04 PM
Ended up getting an 05 CRF 230. The price was right so if it doesn't work out the way I'd like I don't have to worry to much about getting my money back out of it.
SpeedyCycles
05-18-2011, 03:14 PM
That is a perfect mid size bike.
MohawkDan
05-18-2011, 07:53 PM
Ended up getting an 05 CRF 230. The price was right so if it doesn't work out the way I'd like I don't have to worry to much about getting my money back out of it.

Three words for you BAJA -- DESIGNS -- KIT .....
BRAD
05-18-2011, 09:06 PM
3 more words for you..........I HAVE ONE.


And I'd sell it :)
MohawkDan
05-18-2011, 10:19 PM
A bazillion miles to the gallon and not a scooter. Impossible to go wrong. Plus the entire world is now your own ISDE qualifier (til the cops show up).
BRAD
05-19-2011, 12:48 PM
Momma says cops are just a special stage of the ISDE.
MohawkDan
05-19-2011, 01:17 PM
Live fire would be the only thing that could make Erzberg more difficult.
BRAD
05-19-2011, 01:25 PM
I'll write a letter to the FIM and see where they stand on this.