lol I just restored a 85’ 125yz and I learnt a lot from this video. Obviously a 40 year old bike probably doesn’t compare to the newer ones but it is a big bike. I’m 5’ 8” and I wouldn’t want it any taller. It is a full size bike for sure. It’s quite a snappy 2 stroke but my suspension is super plush and everything was fully rebuilt. Super fun bike
Hi Kelley, I have ridden a YZ125 before and wanted to do just slow and tight trail this time no crazy speed. Do you think I am okay with YZ250x or should the YZ125x will still be the perfect choice.
cursetheserpent is right - if you want a relaxing and easier-to-ride bike for slow, tight trails, a 4 stroke trail bike would be better, such as the TTR230, CRF250F, or KLX230/300R. Check out this video here: ruclips.net/video/-j8I7xVFtwk/видео.html
@@Dirt_Serpent Does the 250 2-stroke lug better than the 4-stroke at the low end power? Because most of our trails are not fast but a bit tight and technical.
Good advice. I bought one with 10 years 1000cc road bike running. Hoped on yz125 on the road, the fucking thing wants to take off to outer space in 3rd gear. Those salesman will tell you anything! Went out and got a kx250f straight away (4stroke) 🙏
Hey Kelley, I’m 17 and about to buy my first bike and wanted to get some help on what to get. I’ve ridden before with my friends many times on their bikes around fields and roads. For the most part I will be riding around wide dirt trails and the road(along with i might want to get into motocross eventually). I just wanted to know your opinion on if i should still go with a 125 or if there is better options.
Hey Cain, thanks for asking! As you heard in this video, I don't recommend the YZ125 to be a good first dirt bike, especially if you're trail riding. However, it's not a bad bike if you have some experience with one and know what you're getting into - they require more frequent maintenance, have a taller seat height, power is snappy, and suspension is stiff compared to a beginner trail bike, such as the CRF250F or TTR230. Hope that helps, Cain!
Would you say the same thing for a 5'6 rider wanting to look at the YZ125X? Probably 50/50 trails/track - not a newb, but not looking to send it. Wanting a fun bike to ride with my boys who are 12 and 14 and getting into riding. They always want to ride the track, but they like riding everything
For track and trails riding it would be a good bike, although it's still fairly snappy with not much low-end torque, so if you can live with that and the tall seat height - you'll have your butt off the side with a tip-toe... Not a great bike for slow riding.
Yep, I hear ya (I'm the same height with 27" inseam). There is no perfect bike for track and trails because the suspension is either too stiff or too soft. Something like the Beta Xtrainer is a little bit lower to the ground but it will be a little soft for jumping.
@@MotocrossHideout Went with the KTM 125 XC - 2stroke. Decided just to pull the trigger on something. It's a bit crazy, but been able to hit jumps and ride the trails fine so far.
I have not had a Dirtbike since the 90s. Rode lots of 2 strokes. Im thinking of getting back into trail out here in Southern Utah. What are you thoughts on a YZ250FX for a relearner. Im 53, weigh 200 pounds. Your insight would be greatly appreciated.
Nice, Utah is on my "want to ride" list... The YZ250FX is an great bike, but it definitely likes to be ridden faster. If you're riding higher-speed trails (15+ mph) that flow well, you might find it enjoyable, but if you're riding slower trails (5-10 mph), it might be a little more frustrating to handle because it doesn't have much torque right above idle, making it feel "jerky" and more exhausting. For slower trails and a more relaxing ride, the CRF250F or KLX300R would probably be a better choice, especially if you prefer less maintenance and a slightly lower seat height. What do you think, Jimmy?
@@MotocrossHideout thanks so much for the input. Ive been eying a used 300R thats been "uncorked" and really well maintained. I will take a closer look at the 250F as well
hm, interesting. you should turn down the pre-amp on your interface or keep your lavalier mic further from your body because it's clipping really hard when you raise your voice a little bit. may need a Rhode Lavalier Go into an audio interface or something.
You're the 2nd guy that's mentioned that this week. Yep, definitely a cheap mic (and I'm not an audio engineer, lol), as we don't have budget for a Rhode yet. Will look into the pre-amp for future videos. Thanks for the tip and watching!
@@MotocrossHideoutI forgot to mention that I see now that the mic placement is fine and you wouldn't want to move it further, or you'll get a weak signal with lots of room reflections. I've tried out a couple $25 and $50 lavaliers and the extra $25/$50 makes all the difference. The Rode Lavalier GO is just a notch up; still wired but professional level; nice and clear sounding without distortion. Probably can plug it directly into your DSLR camera. Otherwise, you'll need their small jack to XLR adapter and an interface that can accept microphone inputs. Good day.
Okay, gotcha - thanks! I do have a different wired mic that I think performs better (IIRC), but I hate dealing with the wire because I move the camera around often - wireless is so much less hassle. While editing, I've been manually fading in the audio on clips that are clipping, as you call it. For this mic, it tends to do that if I stop talking for 3-5 seconds and then start again.
@@MotocrossHideout btw yeah kind of funny that I'm another audio guy mentioning the mic 😁. Manually fader riding eh... yeah that's all you can do with distortion from clipping. Very hard to try to get software to remove distortion for you. Interesting phenomenon about your clipping... I only heard clipping on your louder syllables. For it to do that after a few seconds pause suggests that compression is happening... the compressor releases and then your voice comes in and breaks through the attack portion of the compressor. But, the compressor is too slow to activate and lower your voice and instead, distorts/clips. but where? I don't think lavalier microphones have compressors built in... that's more of an audio interface feature...
Yes, sitting on a bike will give you a good idea on proper seat height. However, it won't tell you the performance and how easy the bike is to control. For example, a beginner that's 5'11" might fit well on a YZ125, but I wouldn't recommend it because of the snappy power that's harder to learn on than a trail bike like the TTR230.
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lol I just restored a 85’ 125yz and I learnt a lot from this video. Obviously a 40 year old bike probably doesn’t compare to the newer ones but it is a big bike. I’m 5’ 8” and I wouldn’t want it any taller. It is a full size bike for sure. It’s quite a snappy 2 stroke but my suspension is super plush and everything was fully rebuilt. Super fun bike
Hi Kelley, your right 👍 that's a badass 125. I had a 79 and a 2003. Both were just like you explained. All or nothing.
Right on! They're fun bikes for their intended purpose.
Hi Kelley, I have ridden a YZ125 before and wanted to do just slow and tight trail this time no crazy speed. Do you think I am okay with YZ250x or should the YZ125x will still be the perfect choice.
Get a 4 stroke
cursetheserpent is right - if you want a relaxing and easier-to-ride bike for slow, tight trails, a 4 stroke trail bike would be better, such as the TTR230, CRF250F, or KLX230/300R. Check out this video here: ruclips.net/video/-j8I7xVFtwk/видео.html
Yeah, 2 stroke bikes are a blast, I personally ride a yz125 but if you are just cruising trails they arent going to be the best option for you
@@Dirt_Serpent Does the 250 2-stroke lug better than the 4-stroke at the low end power? Because most of our trails are not fast but a bit tight and technical.
It'll lug a little better than a 4 stroke enduro bike, such as the 250FX, but not quite as well as an air-cooled trail bike at really low speeds/RPM.
Good advice. I bought one with 10 years 1000cc road bike running. Hoped on yz125 on the road, the fucking thing wants to take off to outer space in 3rd gear. Those salesman will tell you anything! Went out and got a kx250f straight away (4stroke) 🙏
Ha, yeah they'll hit hard if you're not ready for it.
Best dirtbike I ever owned, with a suspension job and a full blown motor…holeshot 420’s
They're great race bikes from '96 and on.
Hey Kelley, I’m 17 and about to buy my first bike and wanted to get some help on what to get. I’ve ridden before with my friends many times on their bikes around fields and roads. For the most part I will be riding around wide dirt trails and the road(along with i might want to get into motocross eventually). I just wanted to know your opinion on if i should still go with a 125 or if there is better options.
Hey Cain, thanks for asking! As you heard in this video, I don't recommend the YZ125 to be a good first dirt bike, especially if you're trail riding.
However, it's not a bad bike if you have some experience with one and know what you're getting into - they require more frequent maintenance, have a taller seat height, power is snappy, and suspension is stiff compared to a beginner trail bike, such as the CRF250F or TTR230. Hope that helps, Cain!
Great advice Kelly
Thanks, Chad.
Would you say the same thing for a 5'6 rider wanting to look at the YZ125X? Probably 50/50 trails/track - not a newb, but not looking to send it. Wanting a fun bike to ride with my boys who are 12 and 14 and getting into riding. They always want to ride the track, but they like riding everything
For track and trails riding it would be a good bike, although it's still fairly snappy with not much low-end torque, so if you can live with that and the tall seat height - you'll have your butt off the side with a tip-toe... Not a great bike for slow riding.
@@MotocrossHideout desperately looking for a good option for somebody my height - there are zero good options out there it seems
Yep, I hear ya (I'm the same height with 27" inseam). There is no perfect bike for track and trails because the suspension is either too stiff or too soft. Something like the Beta Xtrainer is a little bit lower to the ground but it will be a little soft for jumping.
@@MotocrossHideout Went with the KTM 125 XC - 2stroke. Decided just to pull the trigger on something. It's a bit crazy, but been able to hit jumps and ride the trails fine so far.
I have not had a Dirtbike since the 90s. Rode lots of 2 strokes. Im thinking of getting back into trail out here in Southern Utah. What are you thoughts on a YZ250FX for a relearner. Im 53, weigh 200 pounds. Your insight would be greatly appreciated.
Hey Jimmy, it depends on what kind of riding you'll be doing and what your goals are.
@@MotocrossHideout I will do mostly trail riding and maybe single track stuff here in Southern Utah. Nothing competitive.
Nice, Utah is on my "want to ride" list...
The YZ250FX is an great bike, but it definitely likes to be ridden faster. If you're riding higher-speed trails (15+ mph) that flow well, you might find it enjoyable, but if you're riding slower trails (5-10 mph), it might be a little more frustrating to handle because it doesn't have much torque right above idle, making it feel "jerky" and more exhausting.
For slower trails and a more relaxing ride, the CRF250F or KLX300R would probably be a better choice, especially if you prefer less maintenance and a slightly lower seat height.
What do you think, Jimmy?
@@MotocrossHideout thanks so much for the input. Ive been eying a used 300R thats been "uncorked" and really well maintained. I will take a closer look at the 250F as well
You're welcome - let us know what you end up with!
hm, interesting. you should turn down the pre-amp on your interface or keep your lavalier mic further from your body because it's clipping really hard when you raise your voice a little bit. may need a Rhode Lavalier Go into an audio interface or something.
You're the 2nd guy that's mentioned that this week. Yep, definitely a cheap mic (and I'm not an audio engineer, lol), as we don't have budget for a Rhode yet.
Will look into the pre-amp for future videos. Thanks for the tip and watching!
@@MotocrossHideoutI forgot to mention that I see now that the mic placement is fine and you wouldn't want to move it further, or you'll get a weak signal with lots of room reflections. I've tried out a couple $25 and $50 lavaliers and the extra $25/$50 makes all the difference. The Rode Lavalier GO is just a notch up; still wired but professional level; nice and clear sounding without distortion.
Probably can plug it directly into your DSLR camera. Otherwise, you'll need their small jack to XLR adapter and an interface that can accept microphone inputs.
Good day.
Okay, gotcha - thanks! I do have a different wired mic that I think performs better (IIRC), but I hate dealing with the wire because I move the camera around often - wireless is so much less hassle.
While editing, I've been manually fading in the audio on clips that are clipping, as you call it. For this mic, it tends to do that if I stop talking for 3-5 seconds and then start again.
@@MotocrossHideout btw yeah kind of funny that I'm another audio guy mentioning the mic 😁. Manually fader riding eh... yeah that's all you can do with distortion from clipping. Very hard to try to get software to remove distortion for you. Interesting phenomenon about your clipping... I only heard clipping on your louder syllables. For it to do that after a few seconds pause suggests that compression is happening... the compressor releases and then your voice comes in and breaks through the attack portion of the compressor. But, the compressor is too slow to activate and lower your voice and instead, distorts/clips. but where? I don't think lavalier microphones have compressors built in... that's more of an audio interface feature...
Gotcha, yeah that's more than I can comprehend at the moment, lol. You get what you pay for when it's only a $15 wireless mic... Thanks for the tips!
Hi, im 5.6 and 13 years old and i dont know what bike to get ?
Here's a good place to start: ruclips.net/video/2s1vN1T9pRo/видео.html
"More frequent oil changes", you sure about that one?
Compared to a trail bike, typically yes, because it requires more clutch work to get it going/prevent stalling. Thanks for watching :)
Bro is just comparing 2 stroke to 4 stroke
Best advice just sit on the bike before you buy. No one can tell you what’s a good starter bike everyone is completely different.
Yes, sitting on a bike will give you a good idea on proper seat height.
However, it won't tell you the performance and how easy the bike is to control.
For example, a beginner that's 5'11" might fit well on a YZ125, but I wouldn't recommend it because of the snappy power that's harder to learn on than a trail bike like the TTR230.
@@MotocrossHideout very good point