Hi Everyone, After ten years I finally purchased another open class dirt bike, a 2001, kx500. I'm 36 and been riding since I was 10. I also own a 95 Custom Softail and recently sold my 05 Brute Force 750. My last dirt bike was a 92 WR500(that I hated). The KX is awesome! I purchased the bike last weekend(in amazing mint condition for $2600) and finally rode it for about 2 hours yesterday. The motor is breaking in and the power is crazy! I, on the other hand, need some refinement. I couldn't get out of first gear on the tight, rocky woods trails..LOL. I had to stop at least twice to catch my breath on the technical stuff. At 6'3" 275lb, this bike has more than I can ever want. Now i just need to get back in shape!
