OK GUYS I HAVE DELEMA...I REALLY WANT TO RACE A DIRTBIKE.AND I CAN GET A 1998-1999 CR125 STOCK FOR 2800$.THE PROBLEM IS IF I GET A DIRT BIKE I HAVE TO SELL MY QUAD.DONT ASK ITS,, JUST WHAT THE FOLKS SAY.ANYWAYS AROUND HERE WE HAVE HILLS SOME TRAILS AND A FEW JUMPS.ALSO WE MAKE QUITE A FEW TRIPS TO THE BADLANDS 7-10 TIMES A YEAR.SO WHAT I AM ASKING IS WHAT WOULD YOU DO SELL THE BOSS AND GET THE BIKE OR KEEP THE BOSS..YOUR OPINOINS WILL HELP ME GREATLY..THANKS IN ADVANCE

 

I have a older Husqvarna 125 CR sitting in the garage that I don't touch anymore since I got my HO. I am just saving it till my son gets older. If it were me I would keep the quad. I used to ride my CR year around but it was tricky in the winter. Just my 2 cents.

 

I used to ride bikes exclusively, but for the farm, we had to get an ATV. We started with a 3-wheeler (yea, I am that old). To be honest, by the time I got my Xpress, I drove it 10 times for every time I rode the bike, and even then I just took the bike out to keep it running good.

I see you live in Illinois. I don't know how much snow you get where you are, but a bike ia truly miserable to ride in snow, or on frozen ground when it is above 30 & the sun shines, or 40 when it is cloudy. Compare it to riding a bike on a hockey rink.

However, if you want to ride FAST, and jump, there is no comparason. The bike is the best at that, especially considering you would be going from a 325 (not noted for speed) to a 2 cycle motocross machine.

 

If you're taking about racing on MX tracks one thing to consider is that if you get serious about MX racing you will probably mod your bike to the point that it would be more suited to the MX track than trail riding.
You're also switching from a 4 stroke gas & go machine to a 2 stroke machine with it's fair share of maintenance. Has the CR been rebuilt yet? A small displacement 2 stroke like a 125 needs the top end redone pretty frequently, especially if you're racing.
The CR is great if you want to jump but you need to be committed to doing the maintenance that comes with a dirt bike. Fork seals, crank seals, sprockets, clutch & brake levers when you dump it, it can get expensive. Not trying to discourage you, just keep it all in mind.

 

I can get you a 1997 for 2 grand flat but you might have to drive a ways, i live in indianapolis, let me know how far into illinoise you are

Derek

 

HEY GUYS THANKS FOR THE HELP.. I THINK I AM GONNA KEEP THE QUAD AND GET A STREET BIKE IN A YEAR OR SO..AGIN THANKS...

 

dude....get the bike if that is what u want....don't let anybody discourage you but do keep in mind what all of them have told you about the maintenance.....i like quads and dirtbikes myself, but they both have they're strong and weak points......go with what u want dude!