Luckystar64

I've asked and asked... It goes in one ear and out the other. It seems like nobody wants to have two strokes. I think the reason has to do with the fact that racing mini's has alot to do with the build. You can beat guys who are better riders than you are by dumping alot of $ into your bike.

A good rider who is broke, but can afford a KX65 will whoop all but the most high end bikes. Maybe even them too. I'm planning on a KTM65 or KX65 build when I get a chance to get around to it. Once I have the bike-- I'll press the issue about racing it, or I'll let a bunch of the other guys ride it-- then press the issue.

I already fooled around with a KX65 a couple years ago. The front is easy-- Minibike Springs will stiffen up the front, but IMO, the only option for the rear is a $500 -$700 Ohlins shock, or to send the stock shock out to a place like Lindemann Engineering to make it work for a grown man. I tried 4 Works Shocks, and I could never get one that worked out. That's how I came up with the figure of about $2000 for a bike that works.

Another benefit of a two stroke, is that you won't get smashed when you go to sell the bike. You can pull out the heavy suspension-- then simply sell the bike to be used by a kid again for about what you paid for it. Then you can sell the heavy suspension components seperately to somebody who wants them for their own project. Try and recoup your investment on a 110 build.... not gonna happen! Let's get some more opinions on this two stroke thing! --L*64