gasser 125

[STEVEV]

Originally Posted by Dave

No offense, but you won't find that in any 125/144 racing two stroke.

no offense taken. I think you're correct, maybe I need to lean towards a 200. They're easier to tone down while retaining the bottom end.

[GMP]

Steve, sounds like we have the same issue. My oldest will be 13 in March. He is 5'7' now, about 135 lbs, and size 12 feet. Keeping him in boots alone has been a challenge. He is on a woods modded KX85 now, and honestly has not ridden enough to develop the skill set for a bigger bike. Right now, if he screws up a hill, he just plants those feet and paddles. No can do on a big bike. I was thinking of making the 85 into a big wheel 100 for Super Mini class but it will only buy an inch of height. So I'm thinking just let him ride the 85 for awhile with a tall seat, tall bars, and lower pegs if I can do it. When he can manage the weight, I'll put him on my '07 with a 200 motor in the frame. By that time he will be as tall or taller than me.

We had a GG125 in the family but my brother sold it off last fall before I was ready to take it. I rebuilt it myself and it was a good woods 125. My nephew rode it for years from the time he was 14, and did very well in a few closed course enduros.

[orangezuk]

Originally Posted by GMP

I have a GG125 cyl and head on the shelf you can have for $100 for a 144 project, all PV parts and head stay too.

I'll take it. Email me the details - patridge dot ryan at gmail dot com . I just acquired a donor yz125 that has the athena kit on it so I won't be out any cash to try the 144 kit.

[GMP]

OK great. I'll get in touch with you this weekend.

[Clay]

So if we were to try to talk GG into building a "bridge the gap bike" would it be better to shorten the 125 or the 200?

[twowheels]

Originally Posted by Clay

So if we were to try to talk GG into building a "bridge the gap bike" would it be better to shorten the 125 or the 200?

We're raking over some old(er) coals, but the idea of a 200 with controls and suspension sized for people of smaller stature is a winner in my book.

You could offer it with the 45mm Zokes shortened a couple inches, a less expensive shock and with levers either adjustable or simply closer to the bar. The body work and majority of the bike is "just like dad's" so the issue of dissimilar parts is minimized, and Junior has a reason to want to ride the bike.

The only place the 125-based bike might be better is weight, and with lowered suspension that might not even be an issue. If you built if off the 200 you could e-start it too ...

[STEVEV]

Originally Posted by Clay

So if we were to try to talk GG into building a "bridge the gap bike" would it be better to shorten the 125 or the 200?

I'm assuming when you say shorten you mean seat height? I personally think that would be a smart move. The 200 is such a versatile bike that can be tailored to fit such a wide variety of riders, much like a 300, in a smaller package. Some riders don't ride aggressively enough to have fun on a 125. If that makes sense.

[STEVEV]

Originally Posted by twowheels

We're raking over some old(er) coals, but the idea of a 200 with controls and suspension sized for people of smaller stature is a winner in my book.

You could offer it with the 45mm Zokes shortened a couple inches, a less expensive shock and with levers either adjustable or simply closer to the bar. The body work and majority of the bike is "just like dad's" so the issue of dissimilar parts is minimized, and Junior has a reason to want to ride the bike.

The only place the 125-based bike might be better is weight, and with lowered suspension that might not even be an issue. If you built if off the 200 you could e-start it too ...

I agree with you but I wouldn't cheapen the bike any especially with suspension.

[Clay]

Originally Posted by STEVEV

I agree with you but I wouldn't cheapen the bike any especially with suspension.

I agree. I think riders want a shorter bike, not a cheaper biker if it means a lower level of components.

[STEVEV]

Just thinking out-loud, maybe even outside the box (waaaay out-side the box ) but how many remember the PE 175?