Ct125 easy to ride?

[bryanchurch06]

Most people who buy this bike talk about how easy it is for both older riders and new riders to ride, and if we're talking about throwing a leg over it and taking off along a nice rd they're right. The low seat height, low weight, no clutch and forgiving ergonomics make all the difference. However if we're talking about offroad or trail riding then it becomes a very hard bike to ride at times. The very things that help you on a country lane start to work against you on a steep rocky incline. Suddenly gear selection and changes, speed and reading the terrain become the key to success. Riding this bike well off-road is more about making good decisions than anything else. Most of the really bad sections I want to ride, I first ride on my atv. I want to make sure in my mind I can take the ct125 there first of all, and second I'm mentally trying to create routes thru the bad parts, when I'm on the atv I'm thinking about the ct125, mentally picking my way, then I think about it until I'm pretty sure I can make it. Kind of like a rock climber visualize a route, I do the same thing. It would be impractical to just pick a mining road and start down or up a mountain on this little bike, but with planning, mentally riding the road and being as prepared as possible you can take this bike to amazing places, but it ain't easy.

 

[NMCoyote]

I have to agree with your assessment of the off road capabilities. You can get in over your head. The light weight and low power make you really think about your riding style. Everything becomes more technical, you better be paying attention or you will pay the price. But to an experienced rider, they can almost take you anywhere you want to go!

 

[BaldRider]

Best not to do it in the dark alone, either, even if that muddy jeep trail is a 'shortcut'.

 

[oldskool]

Best not to do it in the dark alone, either, even if that muddy jeep trail is a 'shortcut'.

"Wisdom comes from experience. Experience is often the result of a lack of wisdom."

 

[bryanchurch06]

Best not to do it in the dark alone, either, even if that muddy jeep trail is a 'shortcut'.

Forget the bike, how's the beard? Any damage? Let's face it without the beard you're just another awkward guy 9n a motorcycle. The beards the star, protect the beard.

 

[TrailBoss]

"Wisdom comes from experience. Experience is often the result of a lack of wisdom."

"Smart people learn from others mistakes. Less smart people learn from their own."

 

[BaldRider]

The less smart people have better stories, though.

 

[oldskool]

The less smart people have better stories, though.

And more scars.

 

[BaldRider]

To quote Keanu Reeves' character in "The Replacements"

“Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory lasts forever.”​