lastplacebrad Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 i currently ride a gas gas pro 250 at (rather poor ) clubman B level and im looking to change my bike in the fairly near future , and i really fancy a 175 4t scorpa , i like the look, the simplicity and the individuality but will it be right for me ? i know i can only answer that question ultimately but what are the owners views , what are the advantages?? pitfalls ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john b Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 Ive had a 125 for over a year now and love it, wouldnt change it for anything. If I was you I would go for a brand new 04 125 ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastplacebrad Posted December 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 cheers john , how do you find the suspension on the 125 i was told ( no offence)it was a bit er .. low rent and do they run tubed tyres , is the traction better than the pro ( mines an 03 too)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnied Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 I have an new 175 it is faboulous, lots of grip, light, really well built, suspension is great (i am 15st) try one of the new ones a lot of problems have been sorted out since first model Vinnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastplacebrad Posted December 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 it is really the 175 i want anyway , less chance i think of "outgrowing" the bike and im a bit sad in that i like the trick race parts fitted , sounds good so far , keep em comin lads ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john b Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 I find the suspension on the 125 fine - no different from the Pro I had (no worse or better). I do find the traction better. I find the bike gives you more 'time' in the section, its great in rocky gulleys etc. On slippy hillclimbs you just have to trust it..........stick it in first and it will keep going. It's a bit un-nerving at first, as trust it, it will keep going. It is a tubed rear, and I've had one puncture all year, and that's running at less than 3psi at times. I'm sure the 175 is a good bike, but you can get a lot of trick aftermarket bits for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windlestone Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 How many lads are replacing tubeless tyres and not getting them to seat properly so they bang in a tube? Don't make a lot of difference tube type or tubeless. Rode a gg pro with an IRC tyre today very impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastplacebrad Posted December 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 I'm sure the 175 is a good bike, but you can get a lot of trick aftermarket bits for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaff Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 Apart from the cc difference, why is there such a hike in price ? Gaff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastplacebrad Posted December 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 Apart from the cc difference, why is there such a hike in price ?Gaff. forks, shock,wheels,hyd clutch,cdi unit ,carb(?),yokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the artist formerly known as ish Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 Reliability, suspension, simplicity, all spot on, rode the bike for about three months. Mine is a 125 also the race version, it does feel nice and easy to ride and performs best in streams and slippery conditions, however I find it lacking when it comes to riding the bigger steps and logs we ride in this part of the world, my results suffered when I started riding it, the moment I got back on the Sherco the results improved immediately. I think the type of sections and the class you ride over there the bike will be perfect for you. I want a bike over there to ride when I visit and if I can sus a way of getting this 125 there I will, depending on cost to ship and weather it would be more economical selling it here and buying another over there. I also found riding the bike with the stock seat on, it didn't get in the way at all and sure was nice to sit down between sections, if you plan on riding events with road work it's got to be a plus. The rear mudguard seems to put people off, but in truth I think it's the only one out there that actualy keeps the mud off you Go test ride one, if you like it I don't think you will be disappointed in quality and reliability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da make Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 How do the cable operated clutch feel? I have some bad memories about those... My first two bikes had cable operated clutches and I can still feel how heavy it was to use. I don't know if cable clutches are better nowadays, but back then we had to use very stiff springs to minimize unwanted slipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnied Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 The 175 has Hydraulic Clutch Vinnied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da make Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 The 175 has Hydraulic Clutch Oh... bugger. I remember some pics with cable... Probably it was some proto model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnied Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 The SY125 and SY175 have hydraulic, the standard 125 is cabel??? Vinnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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