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Reducing Power - I'm a wuss!!!

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GDubb:
I had a friend a couple years ago that bought a CR500 for his first bike only because he got such a good deal on it. I watched that bike whoop him every time he got on it. I tried to tell him many times that that bike was hurting his riding ability and he was never going to get any better if he didnt get a bike he could handle. After beating the s**t out of the bike and himself, he sold the bike for $700 to the first person that would buy it and gave up riding.  Thats some good advice from jdv, you might want to consider it.  They say that a 250 has all the power the average rider will need for a reason. The only reason I even considered a 500 is because I will do most of my riding at the dunes in the sand and listening to what these guys here had to say about what a great bike the KX5 is, is what it finally took to convince me. Otherwise I wouldve probably gone with a 250 or one of the newer 400+ fourstrokes.  Good luck whichever path you choose...  what matters most is that you keep riding!

Timbowe:
I had a ride on a Wr 450 in the weekend. Smooth progressive power, Great brakes and handling. Perfect for tight tracks or open areas. Great bike for confidance building. As was KDX 200. Maybe start there and work your way up?

TomL:
Thanks for all the advice guys.  I was considering selling the k5 in the spring because I always ride my kdx220 since it's easier to handle.  I was just hoping maybe I could detune it to a power level I'm more comfortable with.  I did ride it for 2 seasons and I had a CR500 for a couple years before that,  so I don't have any problem managing the power.  It just feels like alot of work sometimes compared to the kdx.  Maybe I'm just getting old and lazy!!!  I'm 37 now!!!  The funny thing is:  I keep modding the kdx to make it go faster!!!  I guess I'm aiming for something between the two.  I won't be done riding for a long time yet.  I might just have to get slower bikes!!!  Thanks Again!!!

gowen:
Timbowe made a good suggestion about the WR450. Sweet bike, electric start and is basicly a YZ450F with a light, estart, wide-tranny, and flywheel weight. It is a lazy type ride, as, the power is strong, but you don't feel much pull.

Timbowe:
I had the Kdx hotting up disease too! But eventually yeilded to the Kx5s power. It feels pretty much like the Kdx with gobs more power. Its all in the twist of the wrist. I reckon I am riding faster and smoother than I have riden before. Being 37 as well, its a bit of a strain on the old bod but the satisfaction of a good old blast up some wicked little track is a  really good feeling.  I reckon stick with it really the kx is a big old puss. Its  just time in the saddle. I run{now] 14/ 46 teeth which I find perfect for all ridding. Maybe Your geared a little low stretching your arms. We dont have 2 cents here now, so heres 5cents worth.  What year is your bike I,m looking for another?

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