[warrior91]

:roll: uh... I mean Congratulations on new bike. Cannot disagree with the very high ratio of fun factor with a 2 stroke...instant hit of addrenaline.

They have their place.
If I am not totally out to lunch I would guess that the older bikes lasted longer between rebuilds...but it might just be that you can push the new engines more due to improvements in suspension and frame design...therefore premature engine failure.