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4/17/2018 11:23pm
4/17/2018 11:23pm
I picked up an 04 YZ 125 for $320.00. The bike was in a box but everything is there. I have a couple questions. From years of reading on here I know everyone loves the 06 up SSS forks. These things are hard to find under $500. My questions is, I know they are better than whats on the 04 but can the 04 stuff be freshened up and be decent stuff? I mainly bought this as a play bike for my sons and myself. They race 250 4 strokes, so this is a fun bike and gives me something to chase the grandson with.
I was thinking of doing a 144 kit. Is it worth the extra expense or should I just do a stock rebuild and spend that money on the SSS forks. Hows the the stock 04 shock? Is it decent or do I need the matching SSS year shock?
Since I can only afford to do one of the other the SSS forks or the 144 kit which will provide the most value/fun?
Thanks for your input guys,
Gerald
I was thinking of doing a 144 kit. Is it worth the extra expense or should I just do a stock rebuild and spend that money on the SSS forks. Hows the the stock 04 shock? Is it decent or do I need the matching SSS year shock?
Since I can only afford to do one of the other the SSS forks or the 144 kit which will provide the most value/fun?
Thanks for your input guys,
Gerald
As far as motor mods go, you will be able to go much faster and be safer at the same time, when on a decent suspension. Power is nothing if you cannot use it due to suspension limitations. My vote goes for SSS swap.
Might be a good idea to get the newer shock as well, as it was much improved over your 04.
Good luck with the build!
I did end up getting SSS forks and a rear shock from an 06 250f. I couldn’t pass up a $300 parts bike with the suspension still there.
I put it on and ride it a few times but without having it setup for me personally I likes the 04 stuff better. Obviously I knew putting the SSS stuff on my bike wasn’t going to be great without tweaking, I just wanted to see what I was working with.
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