how abouth steep sand hill where you need to go slow? also wide river crossing? i know 125's r useless on low power slow speed?

@@labasrytas2876 anything

@@justinpatalsky1 sounds like pro opinion. but will it be ok for newbie beginners enduro riding? or should i better go for 250cc 4t?

@@labasrytas2876 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rJaTiKuBqtaYlXU.html

You can ride a 125 at 13 years old right?

It’s very fast

It gets up and goes

That was my first 2 stroke I ever owned. Miss that bike!

hell yeah

Is your 125 a yz? Because YZs are known for down low power. Obviously not as much as the bike in the video, but I don't think you should really need to keep it on the pipe to make it up an incline.

@@foolwithatool2052 My Kx112 can lug all day. I think people don't pay attention to thier PV maintmance and it struggles to close when it should, and it loses all of its low end grunt. I inspect mine every few rides to make sure its working as it should. Kawasaki made is very easy to take the whole assembly out.

@@ncopp4358Yamaha makes it pretty easy as well it’s just most people assume these things are like cars and they’ll just work every single time and that’s why they blow up in 10x sooner than they should

your power valve linkage is broken.

@@amfk8079 or top end just real worn out

I think its the perfect amount of jet for riding on the trails. Not too rich, but lean enough to keep the plug from fouling. Its just better overall for the bike that way, especially on the trails.

1:15

did you even watch the video he says it

@@viizousgg6743 of course. Lol. I was kidding because he mentioned it so many times hahaha

Hi Jake. Would you please list the jets, needle, clip position and if possible which type of block you're running as I believe there was an update. I'm about to fit my Keihin with Stic on my yz 125 after failing to get it to run right on my sx150 last yr. Any tips appreciated. Thanks.

@@johnsands146 Hi, I am running a 230 Main, 55 pilot, KEIHIN N3WJ Needle on the 4th clip, 7 block with the 1135 tube. I suggest you look up "Thumper talk stic it to your small bore" and read through the pages.

@@Jake-rp9cv Thanks, much appreciated.

@@johnsands146 no problem. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me or post on the the Thumper Talk thread. Plenty of good people on there.

we in slovakia use 95 and 100 octane. mostly 100 octane.

What kind of race gas do you run?

@@Yamahazay VP 93

either you weigh 250 lbs or your bike is not doing well power wise. a 125 has good enough low end tourque without slipping the clutch. if your a good enough rider and your not a heavy rider. only people that hate on 125s are heavy riders or people who ride 450s expecting it to feel the same.

@@Bryan_327 So a rider at 120 to 130 lbs would not really want or need better low end torque with this bike in enduro, and hard enduro situations. Can you bring the front wheel up with ease, without having to hit the top revs, as in jumping over logs etc? I haven't had a 2t yet, but would so love the much simpler engine design and maintenance issues.

Yes it is!

@@akmoto_ very nice. 25 hours drive for me but some day when I'm down that way I'll have to go. I think I read that they charge by the day.

Red Rock, TX 👍🏼

14/50 is less bottom than 13/48.

@@Jake-rp9cv 14 50 Is like 13 47 so there isn't much difference

@@filippo384 right, stock is 13 48, and 13 47 would be less bottom but more top speed, I just don't want some random person to see his comment and think that if they bought 14/50 sprockets, they would get more bottom.

@@Jake-rp9cv 14/50 in my humble opinion is a very balanced ratio for all my types of riding conditions. Great top speed and great low end power. If you’re looking for all lower end power then 14/50 isn’t the way to go, so you’re correct but it’s a balanced ratio for me. (;

I’m at 13/49

Looks like pro taper contour bars

@@michaelsheridan2656 thanks for trying but I already bought the evos which are pretty close to being the same thing

I’m 5’7 and 120 ish pound and it’s good for me. What bike are you riding now?

i'm 5'8 ans 125ish and if you want something lighter then a 125 is perfect, very light for us who arent very big. also recommend a ktm 150, great for a track and trails, with a bit more pep than a 125

@@MatthewG_208 I’ve been riding a drz 125 for 3 years and have ridden a kx100

I’m just on edge bc the kx’S powerband was pretty manageable but this bike is a lot bigger

@@baronarneson6951 yes, the 125's are way more than a 125, but they are definitely the most forgiveable incase of an accident. practice in open fields just managing the power band can help alot starting out

Hell yeah you can you just gotta valve the suspension for your weight and gear it down

I think so, the bike teaches you great technique and is easy and cheap to work on. At 5’3 you’d likely need to grow into the bike quite a bit but they are light bikes.

perfect amount of jet for small 2Ts running on trails.

So if I'm looking for a two stroke trail bike would the yz125x be a good choice?

@@Cortex1325 I cant say much since I dont have experience with the bike. People say its fine for fast trails, but you probably want a kdx200 or a ktm200exc/xc since the extra tourqe makes them a lot easier to ride.

whats your skill level and what do you want out of it? i wouldnt look towards a 125 2t for a trail bike though like MMknight mentioned. i ride a KX250 on trails and its a blast.@@Cortex1325

@@Cortex1325 Yes, yz125x is specifically made to be an offroad bike where the regular yz is made to motorcross. The x can do a little of everything honestly. Moto, trails, some light enduro, cross country racing, it can do it.

ouch

Works connection perch assembly 💪🏼

@@akmoto_ I used to use those, but have switched over to the Pro-Taper Profile Pro, they're amazing, and literally unbreakable.

I just got a 2 stroke should I not hold it open in the power band ?

Use clutch for shifting up , It’s not required for shifting down

@@aidancampbell2656 You should always use clutch regardless of up or down shift. Your still slamming gears which is unnecessary wear on the gears. If one of those teeth break, youll be having a fun time ripping that case apart just to evaluate the damage.

@@ncopp4358 on dirtbikes you can slow down in a more controlled manner with properly time clutch less down shifts and braking, sometime pullin the clutch in can make you gain speed in some situations

@@aidancampbell2656 sure, if you let the rpms fall enough. But still is most cases you'll want more clutch.

Murphy’s mx

I’m 6’ tall, 190lbs, riding a YZ125X. It’s my first 2-stoke. Lower rpms can require a little clutch work to keep momentum/avert stalls on the trail in certain situations. Up top, it hauls the mail. Think Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The 125 2-stroke doesn’t have the linear torque curve, engine braking, and weight of a 250 4-stroke. However, I find the 125 to be WAY more fun than any other dirt bike I’ve owned. In short, the 125 is plenty of bike for most adults 200lbs under.

They are the same frame as the 250s and 450s. Just alot more agile and lite.

@@brandonpoole1670 wdym clutch work?

@ispgravy4233 I mean slipping the clutch a bit. A 125 2-stroke doesn’t have a much torque at low RPMs.

@@brandonpoole1670 oh ok thanks

And what oil

32:1 i think

32:1 Maxima formula K2

Gas and oil mix

No