Can You Trail Ride A YZ125 2-Stroke?

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In this video we find out just how well the race bred Yamaha YZ-125 can withstand the tough technical demands of a trail ride.

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  • @justinpatalsky1
    @justinpatalsky1 Жыл бұрын

    You can do anything on a 125

  • @labasrytas2876

    @labasrytas2876

    Жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @justinpatalsky1

    @justinpatalsky1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@labasrytas2876 anything

  • @labasrytas2876

    @labasrytas2876

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @justinpatalsky1

    @justinpatalsky1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@labasrytas2876 kzread.info/dash/bejne/qGSXt6qJddOalaQ.html

  • @lifewitberry07

    @lifewitberry07

    Жыл бұрын

    You can ride a 125 at 13 years old right?

  • @lancejewell1883
    @lancejewell18833 ай бұрын

    I just got my son a nice 01 yz125. He loves it. Very reliable bike and fast as hell.

  • @SOUTHERNREGIONLIFE

    @SOUTHERNREGIONLIFE

    3 ай бұрын

    It’s very fast

  • @SOUTHERNREGIONLIFE

    @SOUTHERNREGIONLIFE

    3 ай бұрын

    It gets up and goes

  • @TimmyTwoTuck

    @TimmyTwoTuck

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @larryarnold1282
    @larryarnold12822 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing Enjoyed that sound

  • @basedlord88
    @basedlord88 Жыл бұрын

    Can tell it’s not stock by how you have enough low end to lug it around and the power still picks up and gets into the mid without slipping the clutch. Ride my 125 in the trails as well and go up a lot of steep stuff here in Colorado, had to throw a 51 tooth sprocket on it but if you carry momentum and work the bike right, you can get thru some gnarly stuff. Riding a 125 hard, being in rhythm/flow is so satisfying

  • @foolwithatool2052

    @foolwithatool2052

    9 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @ncopp4358

    @ncopp4358

    7 ай бұрын

    @@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.

  • @kyleranderson5557

    @kyleranderson5557

    5 ай бұрын

    @@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

  • @amfk8079

    @amfk8079

    5 ай бұрын

    your power valve linkage is broken.

  • @crash86ed

    @crash86ed

    4 ай бұрын

    @@amfk8079 or top end just real worn out

  • @RWWRENTAL
    @RWWRENTAL3 ай бұрын

    I think the 125 / 150 class is the most fun bike out of the 2 stroke class. MX bikes on trails are tons of fun. I think its a good idea, if you can , a 300 for the gnar and a 125 or 150 for the fun factor on trails that let you hit the pipe

  • @rodan2852
    @rodan28522 ай бұрын

    I had an 83 CR 125 that I took everywhere. On the trails, off the trails through the sticks, across creeks, random hill climbs....

  • @ger._.
    @ger._.2 жыл бұрын

    I raced an all stock 5 hour 2018 yz125 during a 50 mile endurance race in the desert, bike ran perfect and womped on the straights very light in the corners you could throw it in a corner and it’ll just dig itself out

  • @briand9513
    @briand9513 Жыл бұрын

    I might be going out on a limb here, but you might be a little rich on that pilot.

  • @ncopp4358

    @ncopp4358

    7 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @zachthornton2782

    @zachthornton2782

    2 ай бұрын

    1:15

  • @viizousgg6743

    @viizousgg6743

    Ай бұрын

    did you even watch the video he says it

  • @briand9513

    @briand9513

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @chrisbilling
    @chrisbilling2 ай бұрын

    I have a cr125 that i ride trails with and im not the best rider so it is a handful as far as finding the right gear and keeping momentum but it has taken me thru some extremely technical terrain with ease

  • @timothybartosch1372
    @timothybartosch13722 ай бұрын

    Got a 03 yzf250. Bought it but couldn't idle properly. Fixed the carb in 1 day and have a absolute beast of a machine. I do enduro and could be happier. Although 2t is still a amazing bike

  • @cotyshotyou
    @cotyshotyou Жыл бұрын

    Great bike man sounds amazing. Reminds me of my 2007YZ125. Ive got an ECU on it, vforce, fmf fatty system, and i run 32:1 with race gas. I normally ride mx and keep it screaming but it does just fine in the trails.

  • @Yamahazay

    @Yamahazay

    7 ай бұрын

    What kind of race gas do you run?

  • @cotyshotyou

    @cotyshotyou

    7 ай бұрын

    @@Yamahazay VP 93

  • @Etrician55
    @Etrician55 Жыл бұрын

    Lads, i have a YZ250 2 smoker i was looking to get another bike for friends to ride when they come over, are the 125s a good all rounder?

  • @charlesreynolds1565
    @charlesreynolds15653 ай бұрын

    Where is this place? I'd love to check it out one day. Your the 2nd youtuber I've seen riding here.

  • @wrestler176
    @wrestler176 Жыл бұрын

    nice bike man i wish i could have one but all i could get was a honda cr80 but i still like it

  • @Jake-rp9cv
    @Jake-rp9cv2 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2009 YZ 125, Apex MX head for 91 octane, Keihin Carb, STIC Metering Block, V4r reeds, stock pipe and silencer. Bike is a monster on a mx track, but still works great in the woods. Only have to lean out the air screw a little bit to make it good for trails.

  • @johnsands146

    @johnsands146

    2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Jake-rp9cv

    @Jake-rp9cv

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @johnsands146

    @johnsands146

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Jake-rp9cv Thanks, much appreciated.

  • @Jake-rp9cv

    @Jake-rp9cv

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @lukasomasta2333

    @lukasomasta2333

    20 күн бұрын

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

  • @mrs.d852
    @mrs.d852 Жыл бұрын

    It is so beautiful

  • @the_Jonny_
    @the_Jonny_2 ай бұрын

    Which camera do you use to record video from your helmet?

  • @tieoneon1614
    @tieoneon1614 Жыл бұрын

    Im surprised to hear it have the grunt that it has, I thought these were really on/off power. Anyway Id be looking at the 125x.

  • @thailandmopedadventures611
    @thailandmopedadventures6112 ай бұрын

    Nice Ride, Bro❤ SORRY, but I missed the technical part which required low bottom end…

  • @AdamisStallion
    @AdamisStallionАй бұрын

    how do you get rid of the wind noise while recording? when i look over my gopro recordings i can barely hear my voice and all i can hear is wind

  • @Wubbleman21
    @Wubbleman21 Жыл бұрын

    Were you in second gear the whole time?

  • @Rickytiger97
    @Rickytiger979 ай бұрын

    what sparkplug you running?

  • @maxxgraphix
    @maxxgraphix13 күн бұрын

    Love smokers! I have a 90 yz125 now. I used to ride a CR500 on trails too. Anything works.

  • @jebf3500
    @jebf3500 Жыл бұрын

    I think that it really comes down to personal opinion, I had a yz144 with a PC pipe force reeds and all. It had decent power but unless you want to be constantly at around 15,000 rpms then its not a good bike for you you have to keep it pinned CONSTANTLY. If you are a decent rider in my opinion it would be way better to get a 250 2t with much better torque compared to a 125 and not much heavier.

  • @Bryan_327

    @Bryan_327

    10 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @bikersoncall

    @bikersoncall

    9 ай бұрын

    @@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.

  • @bradleydavidgood9316
    @bradleydavidgood93165 күн бұрын

    Looks like you can! Nice trails. Is that Murphy's MX in Red Rock, TX?

  • @akmoto_

    @akmoto_

    5 күн бұрын

    Yes it is!

  • @bradleydavidgood9316

    @bradleydavidgood9316

    5 күн бұрын

    @@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.

  • @russhughes9273
    @russhughes9273 Жыл бұрын

    where is that? looks like fun!

  • @nvmcrider8475
    @nvmcrider84752 ай бұрын

    Thanks for reminding me why I love fuel injection

  • @donalddonaldson7211
    @donalddonaldson72112 жыл бұрын

    Hey jetting is important

  • @jackcapobianco6194
    @jackcapobianco6194 Жыл бұрын

    How long does a full tank of fuel last you

  • @thomasbauer9691
    @thomasbauer9691 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful trails. Is that North Carolina ?

  • @akmoto_

    @akmoto_

    Жыл бұрын

    Red Rock, TX 👍🏼

  • @AZFarmFun-hp1cu
    @AZFarmFun-hp1cuАй бұрын

    Go lean on the pilot and rich on the main. You’ll get good throttle response down low and won’t squeak the piston in the long straights.

  • @dropbear9526
    @dropbear95262 ай бұрын

    Invest in a Lectron carby, trust me, you'll love it.

  • @trevormclain6820
    @trevormclain6820 Жыл бұрын

    What's that tap noise at idle

  • @raptormx9502
    @raptormx95022 жыл бұрын

    What size sprockets do you run? I have a stock 08 yz125 and i run 50/14 for more bottom end power. My god what a difference that was, the bike feels way more responsive and quick on rough trails.

  • @Jake-rp9cv

    @Jake-rp9cv

    2 жыл бұрын

    14/50 is less bottom than 13/48.

  • @filippo384

    @filippo384

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Jake-rp9cv

    @Jake-rp9cv

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @raptormx9502

    @raptormx9502

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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. (;

  • @akmoto_

    @akmoto_

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m at 13/49

  • @zsombormihaly8091
    @zsombormihaly80916 ай бұрын

    Whats year is this bike?

  • @keganhogge4945
    @keganhogge4945Ай бұрын

    Yo I love Murphys MX!!!

  • @mxfam6700
    @mxfam67002 жыл бұрын

    Nice bloke here taking a rip on his yzed 1 2 5

  • @StaticM223

    @StaticM223

    2 жыл бұрын

    ouch

  • @izradesign
    @izradesign2 жыл бұрын

    For trail 125cc 2 stroke enough for me.

  • @The2006200
    @The2006200 Жыл бұрын

    We want to here it on the pipe, twist that throttle harder!! That may be why its loading up. sweet bike though!

  • @Andrew-rp6mk
    @Andrew-rp6mk2 жыл бұрын

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @nitodorito69420
    @nitodorito694202 ай бұрын

    i love murphys

  • @dannyhatfield7259
    @dannyhatfield7259 Жыл бұрын

    Bro that’s a serious 125

  • @notpreffered4771
    @notpreffered4771 Жыл бұрын

    Seems like your running rich on the pilot 😁

  • @ncopp4358

    @ncopp4358

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @MMKnight_1
    @MMKnight_1 Жыл бұрын

    A yz125x would be a good upgrade for you, since it's setup for trailriding. It's kinda rare secondhand though.

  • @Cortex1325

    @Cortex1325

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @MMKnight_1

    @MMKnight_1

    5 ай бұрын

    @@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.

  • @trentszachnitowski4628

    @trentszachnitowski4628

    5 ай бұрын

    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

  • @MathewsGuitarWorks

    @MathewsGuitarWorks

    4 ай бұрын

    @@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.

  • @FAST-EDDIE-22
    @FAST-EDDIE-22 Жыл бұрын

    what bars do you have on that? I used to have those but i forgot the name of em

  • @michaelsheridan2656

    @michaelsheridan2656

    5 ай бұрын

    Looks like pro taper contour bars

  • @FAST-EDDIE-22

    @FAST-EDDIE-22

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @MrJtin69
    @MrJtin693 күн бұрын

    450 two stroke is the only bike anyone needs

  • @giobigbandz1340
    @giobigbandz13403 ай бұрын

    Lit asf

  • @dirtycommtroop
    @dirtycommtroop7 ай бұрын

    I had a stock 03 yz125 except for a larger rear sprocket. They were a blast to ride but you really had to stay on it and rev the shit out of it in anything technical. These trails are flat.

  • @baronarneson6951
    @baronarneson69512 жыл бұрын

    Would this bike be a good fit for my stature. I’m 5’6 110 pounds. I’m switching from a 4 stroke to a 2 stroke wanna know if this is a good 2 stroke bike to get

  • @MatthewG_208

    @MatthewG_208

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @braxfl7462

    @braxfl7462

    2 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @baronarneson6951

    @baronarneson6951

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @baronarneson6951

    @baronarneson6951

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @braxfl7462

    @braxfl7462

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @RKMxMedia
    @RKMxMedia2 жыл бұрын

    What kind of clutch lever setup do you run?

  • @akmoto_

    @akmoto_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Works connection perch assembly 💪🏼

  • @dropbear9526

    @dropbear9526

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @Randy_Cox
    @Randy_Cox6 ай бұрын

    Hold that bad boy on the pipe my boy!! Everytime you hit the power band you let off. Letter her scream and sing her song.

  • @ROco-xt2zq

    @ROco-xt2zq

    9 күн бұрын

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

  • @letryf3855
    @letryf38552 жыл бұрын

    yo man what do you think could i run this bike if i am 6'0-6'1 180lbs

  • @justinpatalsky1

    @justinpatalsky1

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @4xiri
    @4xiri2 жыл бұрын

    would this be a good first bike? im 5'3 138 lb if that matters

  • @akmoto_

    @akmoto_

    2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @blanketteamontiktok2105
    @blanketteamontiktok2105 Жыл бұрын

    Is the dirt bike gas

  • @rawcircoking
    @rawcircoking Жыл бұрын

    are you using the clutch to shift up or down

  • @aidancampbell2656

    @aidancampbell2656

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ncopp4358

    @ncopp4358

    7 ай бұрын

    @@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.

  • @aidancampbell2656

    @aidancampbell2656

    7 ай бұрын

    @@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

  • @ncopp4358

    @ncopp4358

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @centuriadirtbike4150
    @centuriadirtbike41502 жыл бұрын

    where are those trails ?

  • @aidenmx821

    @aidenmx821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Murphy’s mx

  • @colemiller5087
    @colemiller5087 Жыл бұрын

    I’m 6ft 185 lbs. would a 125 be too small?

  • @brandonpoole1670

    @brandonpoole1670

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @initial3615

    @initial3615

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ispgravy4233

    @ispgravy4233

    Жыл бұрын

    @@brandonpoole1670 wdym clutch work?

  • @brandonpoole1670

    @brandonpoole1670

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ispgravy4233

    @ispgravy4233

    Жыл бұрын

    @@brandonpoole1670 oh ok thanks

  • @xzx_falcon7784
    @xzx_falcon77842 жыл бұрын

    What ratio you run?

  • @xzx_falcon7784

    @xzx_falcon7784

    2 жыл бұрын

    And what oil

  • @panther47yearsago.32

    @panther47yearsago.32

    2 жыл бұрын

    32:1 i think

  • @akmoto_

    @akmoto_

    2 жыл бұрын

    32:1 Maxima formula K2

  • @jonnysnipes3123
    @jonnysnipes312310 ай бұрын

    Enjoyably on a 125 yea, enjoyably on a 250 hell na. I ended up selling my 250. Too heavy and gritty for trail riding

  • @bryarjamak
    @bryarjamak9 ай бұрын

    901🎉

  • @craigsteinman9807
    @craigsteinman98072 ай бұрын

    Hell ya you can you can really rip on the trail on a 125..hard enduro no..but who cares 125s are wide open fun

  • @clayton5229
    @clayton52296 күн бұрын

    Title has got to be sarcastic

  • @blanketteamontiktok2105
    @blanketteamontiktok2105 Жыл бұрын

    Is it gas

  • @pumkineater69__

    @pumkineater69__

    10 ай бұрын

    Gas and oil mix

  • @indistructible420
    @indistructible420Ай бұрын

    SKIP THE INTRO 1:53

  • @bowieedwards5668
    @bowieedwards566815 күн бұрын

    Yh man that bike running too rich need to fix that or u will blow it up

  • @williampage2561
    @williampage25615 ай бұрын

    Is 165 to fat for a 125 ??????

  • @NGA-PLZ

    @NGA-PLZ

    2 ай бұрын

    No

  • @josephmcneil1560
    @josephmcneil15607 ай бұрын

    Horrible trail bike. No low end power. 125 needs lots of work before being enduro ready. Just get a 300. I personally ride a 250 just cause I like riding a snappy bitch

  • @JohnDoeEagle1
    @JohnDoeEagle16 ай бұрын

    Will a 2-stroke handle the trails? Of course they will and BETTER than a 4-stroke STREET bike...... I started doing it in 1987 with my 1978 Yamaha YZ80..........before most of you kids were even born yet. 4-stroke dirt bikes suck and are EPA garbage......get the memo!

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