Lowering a 125cc

[Reckless]

18" tyres are not any smaller than 19" in outside diametre, the 18" have a higher profile so the outside is no different,

I Didn't know that scott. I thought the higher profile on the one on the KTM was because I bought a cheapo Kiwi x tyre for it as it will not be ridden so much (and not by me LOL) when I get the new one.

too hard to change gears, the thickness of the foot makes it diffuclult to get between the peg and the shif lever. been there tried that...

been there tried that...
OH B000M bet you looked real cute in your pink PLATFORM shooes!!!!!!!!!

[mattwood]

would it be easier to raise an 85? or does the not work?

The best bet for her confidence would be a smaller bike wouldnt it?? But i guess an 85 is more of an all out mx bike, well older ones would be.. Just get her an XR200 and you can follow her round and push it for her

[FROSTY:Me]

Why not something like a honda 125. they dont seem very tall--Jorja is only 5 feet tall and manages

[B0000M]

I Didn't know that scott. I thought the higher profile on the one on the KTM was because I bought a cheapo Kiwi x tyre for it as it will not be ridden so much (and not by me LOL) when I get the new one.



been there tried that...
OH B000M bet you looked real cute in your pink PLATFORM shooes!!!!!!!!!

hmm, kinda worded that badly, been there tried that as in had her try that..

picky cunts aye....

[Reckless]

hmm, kinda worded that badly, been there tried that as in had her try that..picky cunts aye....

Haha! I just couldn't resist that mate LOL! your probably lucky Cheese hasn't noticed this thread as well!! It'll be my turn next time I suppose!!!

[B0000M]

if cheese were here it would somehow be full of all kinds of toilet humour!!

[cheese]

too hard to change gears, the thickness of the foot makes it diffuclult to get between the peg and the shif lever. been there tried that...

You wore platform shoes while riding? Bit worried about you mate!

[cheese]

Big time delay from NZ to China.

[oldguy]

Don't have one yet, the wife wants a bike to play around on, nothing serious. 85 bw is a little to small and a 125 is a bit to big, need an something in the middle. Don't want 4stroke as they are heavier, and there is nothing under $2000. If she likes it she can sort out a more suited/expensive bike after.

DRZ125 BW would be the bike to get for a learner, bloody great bike, don't worry about lowering the bike, just ride around, she will get use to it.
Hell I'm a short ass. I have to lean my DR350 against my truck or a tree just so I can climb aboard to start it, no electric start on this bike, I have to hang the cheek of my ass of one side just so I can touch the ground when I stop or start off. once moving it doesn't matter, the grandson is only 9 and thrashes the the DRZ125 around no worries and he is short, I love riding the little 125 myself, I spend more time on it than my own bike,
DRZ125 big wheel, don't lower it she will learn.

[tnarg]

My pick would be for drz125 big wheel. Both my mates girlfriends thrash around on them, awesome bikes.

[scott411]

as above, great bikes DRZ125's,

got new ones going cheap and second hand ones if you interested, pm me

[F5 Dave]

too hard to change gears, the thickness of the foot makes it diffuclult to get between the peg and the shif lever. been there tried that...

I had some boots modded when I was still a bit green. Just bonded/screwed another sole on, only gave a cm & didn't affect gear changing etc (local shoe repair chap did it, maybe he took the old on off first, whatever). Doesn't sound much but a bit here & a bit there as said. Could be the diff between grazing the ground & being able to push off with a dab, which is oft used by novices. - who am I kidding I still ride like that

When cutting down the foam, cut the underside & leave the smooth surface. Electric breadknife works well.

Another vote for the venerable kdx200.

[B0000M]

I had some boots modded when I was still a bit green. Just bonded/screwed another sole on, only gave a cm & didn't affect gear changing etc (local shoe repair chap did it, maybe he took the old on off first, whatever). Doesn't sound much but a bit here & a bit there as said. Could be the diff between grazing the ground & being able to push off with a dab, which is oft used by novices. - who am I kidding I still ride like that

When cutting down the foam, cut the underside & leave the smooth surface. Electric breadknife works well.

Another vote for the venerable kdx200.

too hard to cut the bottom on a crf-x, the underside is weird and wonderful shapes to accomodate the battery etc, i cut the top, first with a hacksaw, then used a wire brush believe it or not to make it smooth and shaped. turned out to be the best thing i tried

[F5 Dave]

Thanks I'll put that in the memory banks.

kdx isn't too bad underneath. need to pay some attn with stretching the cover back on & DIY staplegun will just cope with the plastic base if you push hard. Try to make it narrow at the sides without being sharp as it splays the legs apart less.

When she complains about being uncomfortable tell her it's to make her stand up & show her a picture of a Trials bike so she can she how she's so pampered to have any seat.

[Rupe]

thanks for the replies, some things to think about there.

She's sat on a kdx and it's to big and heavy, she nearly dropped it.

Drz125 might be an option if a cheap one comes up, but most of the 4strokes that would do seem out of the price range. Which was why I was thinking 125 2t, as cheap to buy and run.

Only want something cheap as she'll only use it a handful of times in a year, if she catches the bug she can get a better bike.