2005 KX125
After riding my '04 YZ450F for a year, I decided to move back down to a smaller and lighter bike. The 450F was a lot of fun and I'm glad I rode one, but I just decided that I'd rather have a smaller bike that was slower and made me work a little harder. So, I started looking for a good newer KX125 or YZ125. Here's the funny story... I almost bid on a brand-new NOS '05 on Ebay for $3000 but it was clear over in TX and I hesitated. I just kept thinking to myself "Check Valcom. Check Valcom.". Valcom is a Kawi dealer in Trinidad CO and I've been there literally once. I've been a Christian long enough to pay attention to these little prickings so I passed on the Ebay KX. Mid-week, I found myself in Trinidad and stopped by Valcom. "Do you have any left-over 125's?", I asked. "Nope." "Well, do you have any used ones?", I asked. "No...wait! Yes, actually we do..." We started walking toward the back of the store. "It's a 2005 ridden by a Team Green rider for a year." The price was well under the NOS. I was interested. When I looked at the bike, it was ugly and I said so. The graphics were all gone, the grips torn, and so on. But as I looked it over I saw nearly new tires, good chain/sprockets, and so on. It came home with me. Since I was suffering from YZ450F-induced tendonitis and couldn't ride for another couple of months, I immediately tore it down and changed the piston/rings, put fresh graphics on, cleaned up and greased everything, and then waited for my arm to heal.
Above: Here's the bike with fresh graphics before I really started riding it.
YouTube clips of me riding it:
Getting the Big Jump Down The suspension was still stock and soft and I was trying not to over-jump. Shortly afterwards, I had Gold Valves installed and stiffer fork and shock springs installed. Made a big difference and now I can over-jump with confidence.
I really like this bike and am glad I bought it. I really missed the turning ability of a good 125, it gives me a good workout, and it's just fun to ride.
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