I've been really going through the pages on this site and wow, there are all kinds of things to be learned. My name is Aaron and I currently ride a 98 kx 500, or so I was told. After doing some research, I've determined that the blue forks on it might say otherwise. Been riding it for a year and man, what a bike! I've owned and rode a lot of dirt bikes in my day and I love the k5. The motor is awesome! I love the power delivery on this thing. The brakes and suspension, not so much so I have taken it apart and am building it from scratch. Oversize rotor, head mods, 2001 kx125 triple clamps and forks just to name a few. All my buddies I grew up riding with have left the sport so really hoping the meet some new riders to join on trips. I ride woods anymore, run a hare scramble here and there. I really enjoy muddy hills, creek beds, whatever comes my way. I've gotten my whole family into riding, fiance on a kx125, 16 year old boy on a kx100, a 14 year old boy on kx60, and 12 year old on kx60. This year, I'm ready to do dome serious riding!