STR: Surf and Turf Racing

Resurgence of the 2 Stroke

The writing was on the wall when the whole four stroke phenomenon started. The factories had figured out a way to make megabucks on parts to help support their race programs. The cost for the race enthusiast or casual rider was too much and would eventually reduce the amount of people who could afford the sport. We never wavered and continued to build and develop our two stroke program. The average rider couldn't keep up with the maintenance costs and the occasional blown up four stroke. These hard economic times have made it even more difficult to survive financially.

I've been to the races this year and witnessed a gigantic return to the two stroke. It's a no brainer when comparing the costs.

More people have chosen to build 144's and 153's knowing their costs would still be less in a worst case scenario than maintaining a 250F. Then you add the fun factor of the two stroke and you see why so many people are taking this path. Isn't the main reason we all ride is to have fun ?? Then you add in the concept of learning how to ride better on a 125 instead of a 250F. More and more girls are enjoying the 125 to become better riders and don't have to struggle when they stall the 250F.

We proved a few years back with Matt Fisk winning five Northeast Classic Championships. He still loves riding that same bike we built for him more than anything else. It's got a zillion hard hours on it and keeps on rockin. I am planning on building myself one when the right bike comes along. People are just realizing now that back in the day most of the 125's were punched out and stroked. We have one of the best programs for building these in the whole country. Check out our testimonial page for validation.

Last I want to leave you with this misnomer. People say that modified motors always blow up. That is clearly not the case. A well built race engine is no different than a stock one. With proper care and maintenance it will provide you with many hours of trouble free enjoyment. It really comes down to building it right and yes, that costs a certain amount of money to do. I won't cut any corners in our product and it shows in our proven performance.

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