125-200cc CR/WR 125 Getting Acquainted

Awesome! Thanks for the input. I agree with your point about how shorter folks learn differently. All of use eventually learn how to stay on the pegs more. I was telling my daughter today that even for me, stopping on a hill can be tricky. Sure being 6'5'' has helped me, but I know a number of short guys that are awesome riders.

One aspect of riding is balance. In the Euro pro ranks, I think a lot of the best enduro dudes competed in trials when they were younger.

Good stuff! Can I get you to tell me the general area where you are riding? I don't recognize it.

Dirtdame, thanks again for sharing the videos. I like your sure-footed style. We are moving forward with getting a Husky 125. I test rode one yesterday. I want one for myself now - well maybe a 250 or 300. I'll post a pic soon.

I'm intrigued by the Lark Canyon area where you ride. Is it a big area? Are there a lot of single tracks similar to the ones you shared, or are these the rare couple of lightly traveled single tracks out there? Are there any difficult climbs in the area?

I recently rode the Hixon and Alesandro trails east of Hemet. (Others have posted video of these trails on Youtube if you are interested.) Great trails, but in half a day you've covered all that's available in this area. I think there are a few unmarked trails in this area, but I don't think there are too many. So I hold this one as 1/2 - 3/4 day trip. A day of riding is never a bad day - well, so long as you keep the wheel side down.

If you were to tell me that the Lark Cyn area is diverse, and that it would take a couple of days to explore it all, I'd be more intrigued to ride it. One of my interest in riding is exploring new areas.

I have a 2013 WR 125 with 165cc and a 2005 Ally frame YZ125.
I never had any problem with my YZ- this bike has a build quality like a tank compared to my husky- eventually i will buy a Yamaha WR125 or 250 soon but still keep my husky.
The WR engine (with stock 125cc) has better low end power, rev further but the yz is such a good package wich is why i love it.
I also had the older yz 125 form 1996,98,00,01,04- they are all good bikes- but the 2005 on are so much better.
if i would have the choice between a 1998 husky or yz- i probably would pick the husky.