Welcome to the forum. How much are you saving? Previous owner maintenance is the key to getting a reliable ride regardless of brand. BUT a yz125 is budget friendly, and if you have to have a shop do a top and bottom end for you, it’s not quite as painful as a 4T. I suggest buying a 2004+ yz125 and have a local shop totally rebuild it for you. Previous owners lie, and it’s best to have an engine you know is new and how it has been ridden. Don’t know about your area, but Here in TX you can get a decent used model for 12-14 and go ahead and save the 1k for a total rebuild. Youre in for $2,500 but have a bike you know won’t seize up on you after 3 rides and trail ridden gently can last a while.
Welcome to the forum. How much are you saving? Previous owner maintenance is the key to getting a reliable ride regardless of brand. BUT a yz125 is budget friendly, and if you have to have a shop do a top and bottom end for you, it’s not quite as painful as a 4T. I suggest buying a 2004+ yz125 and have a local shop totally rebuild it for you. Previous owners lie, and it’s best to have an engine you know is new and how it has been ridden. Don’t know about your area, but Here in TX you can get a decent used model for 12-14 and go ahead and save the 1k for a total rebuild. Youre in for $2,500 but have a bike you know won’t seize up on you after 3 rides and trail ridden gently can last a while.
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