KX Riders
General => In General... => Topic started by: gwcrim on December 18, 2006, 02:14:47 AM
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I got to spend a few hours putt-putting through the woods on the new to me '02 KX250. And let me start by saying it sure ain't no five honey! It's easy to get spoiled by the any time, any place power of a 500. Add in that it's really a 520 with a big flywheel weight and....... well you guys would understand more than anyone else.
Don't get me wrong, I like the 250. It's easier to wrestle with and to kickstart on a steep hill or in deep mud, etc. It went everywhere I pointed it and didn't complain at all. Wheel spin was more evident as the powerband begins to hit. I tried riding it one gear higher like the 500 and it did OK. Barely OK. I have a 12oz fww coming, so we'll see how that helps.
For all I ride, either bike would be just fine. But I do want to try some harescrambles in '07 and the thought of doing it on the 500 wasn't exciting me at all. I recall my first enduro on it. There were a few times I thought I'd never get it to relight. Plus, it's not like I could even use all of what it had to offer. If there was room for all the bikes, I'd sure like to keep it. We'll have to see.
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I understand completely. My 250 felt dead compared to my 500, mainly after doing extensive mods. I refused to ride a 250 anywhere except the track, which I LOVED it. Absolutely loved it. But, my 500 owned everything else. Soon after though, I did more 250ing in the woods/trails and large tracks. After the wide open spaces closed around here, my 500 was worthless. Your 250 will suit you.
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I don't ride my 400 EX quad because of the KX 500. Why drive the Pinto when I can ride the Ferrari.
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there is a bike for every oction... and make sure you have a wife that understands that :wink:
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amen brother...my 250 does great on the track and on tight trails, its light, easy to start, and d**n quik(til you run out of go power). experiment with some longer gearing and see how ya like it.
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there is a bike for every oction... and make sure you have a wife that understands that :wink:
for those of you that are running this battle just tell her is it like her shoes or Purses.