Start racing on an SV or 125/250??

[TZDeSioux]

Hey I'm 6'9 and 265lbs and I fit my TZ250 just fine!  8)

[K3 Chris Onwiler]

My friend Sean Wyatt is a very intelligent and meticulous guy.  He ran 2-strokes for a while, but switched to 4-strokes.  It was just easier.  The learning curve on making a 2-stroke work perfectly is tough, especially for someone who's also learning how to race at the same time.
On an SV, you'll be surrounded by other SVs.  Friends, competition, spare parts, and advice will be easy to come by.  Many older experienced racers (like me, for instance) are switching to the SV for cost, huge fields of friendly competition, and of course cost.  The big stuff is fun, but tires and parts wear out way too quickly.
Just get an SV.  Perferably one that's race prepped.  We can teach you what to look for when you go out to buy.

[tigerblade]

Hey I'm 6'9 and 265lbs and I fit my TZ250 just fine!  8)

Oooh child, I didn't know they thtacked thexthiness that high!   :-*

[x2468]

Alright, thanx for all the help guys. Now i need to get to saving lol. I dont want to enter races any later than 17.

[Racingxtc7]

The first USGPRU event of the year, one of the top runners in 125 was 6'0" 240lbs. This past weekend Boyd won 125gp by almost a minute and he's 185lbs. Tom Swager who won 125gp overall last year is 6'1".  A 125 will teach you to be a better rider, so you have to ask yourself what your goals are as a racer? As far as maintance on a 125 they're so easy to work on its ridiculous. Jet change >5min, top end rebuilt >1 hour, Body removal >1 min, gas tank remover >1min. Everything is QUICK release. I wasted many years on a 600 and not getting any faster so I made the switch this year. I felt as one with the bike within minutes, the power delievry was the only thing that took getting use too. They make zero power below 9,500rpm, you drop below that and it starts slowing down, and then you shift at 12,500, 13,00 if you really want to rev it out. Either way your smart enought to atless start out on a lightweight.

[Dawn]

Racing an SV....

Gas and go!   ;D

[Racingxtc7]

The 125 has unbelieved feel!! The 125 gives you complete confidence. Mid corner braking, shifting, trail braking, all things I never did on a big bike but are easily done on the 125.

[x2468]

I think what im going to do is start with an SV, because i need it to be my car and commuter bike as well. and if i feel its nesacary, down the line i'll look for a 125 as a hobby bike. If the budget allows of course. how much do 125s go on the used market?

[tzracer]

Start out on the SV. Then when you have learned the tracks and a little about riding, buy a 125. You won't regret it. I put off riding one because I knew how much fun it would be (I have had a 250 since 1994) and that I would then have to get one. Rode one last fall at Jennings GP. What a blast, most fun I have ever had on a motorcycle (been riding for over 27 years). Ended up buying one. Incredibly easy to work on, incredibly fun to ride.

Here is what Michael Barnes said about riding a 125.

http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcmail/interviews/barnes.html

[TZDeSioux]

I say start on an SV too. You don't need the additional headache of running a GP bike when you're first starting out and besides, those who can ride a GP bike properly are far and few in between. They ain't easy to ride fast.

[TZDeSioux]

Oooh child, I didn't know they thtacked thexthiness that high!   :-*

Whats happenin sucka! How you healing up my good man? Did ya git hitched yet? I'm going to ignore your statement because it's wrong for a grown man to talk like that.

[K3 Chris Onwiler]

I think you've got the right idea.  A 2-stroke may be easy to work on, but you have to know how.  2 stroke guys are few and far between at most events.  SV guys are tripping over each other.  You're young, so you haven't had much experience yet.  You'll need all the help you can get.  Better to race what everyone else is racing.  For someone in your position, the SV is a better deal.