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Offline Cantab

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Just bought my first KX and joined this site
« on: August 07, 2007, 11:04:58 AM »
Just scored a 1993 KX250.  Cost NZD$1500 (approx US$1100)
New tires, chains and sprockets.  Motor easy to start and very crisp.

Only thing I can fault the bike on is the kicker, rear wheel bearing and front mudguard has a split.
Everything else is great, including suspension, gearbox, clutch, brakes etc.

Now I just have to learn to ride the thing as it is a massive step up from my 1980 TT250!!!!

Power comes on harder than any bike I have ever ridden, including my mates CR250 and KTM450...yeeha.  This will take some getting used to if I ever do. :-o

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Offline Hillclimb#42

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Re: Just bought my first KX and joined this site
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2007, 12:09:28 AM »
 Welcome. Who wants to get used to the power? It should always be crazy fast. If you do get used to it, there's always the 500's. They're only twice the motor that you have there! :evil:
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Offline alan

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Re: Just bought my first KX and joined this site
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2007, 04:33:07 AM »
Welcome to the site! :-D :-D :-D
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Offline FuriouSly

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Re: Just bought my first KX and joined this site
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2007, 08:00:14 AM »
Where you from?  New Zealand?  Sounds like a fun upgrade to me, welcome and have fun!

Sly
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Offline Cantab

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Re: Just bought my first KX and joined this site
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2007, 09:21:34 AM »
Yeh New Zealand.
A mate has got the NZ motocross track and a great 15m Enduro track on his farm less than 3 miles from my house.  Will be testing the bike this weekend!!!
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Offline MadKaw

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Re: Just bought my first KX and joined this site
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2007, 04:56:56 PM »
the KX250 is a great bike. you'll have fun on it for sure. when you do get used to it, look for a KX500 and you'll find 60 m.p.h. wheelies!.....WOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
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Re: Just bought my first KX and joined this site
« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2007, 08:19:20 PM »
 Soon you'll feel comfortable enough, welcome and enjoy your bike!
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Re: Just bought my first KX and joined this site
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2007, 12:25:12 AM »
Welcome to the site, the guys here freely share a wealth of information.  Did you ever meet Burt Monro ?    John
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