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currently yz 250, thinking about kx 500
flyingfitz:
Spend some time with it. You will find it more fun to ride than your 250. After a few hours you will be blipping the throttle all the time just to make yourself smile. Don't try to ride it fast on a track you'll kill yourself! At our age this is recreation man!!
I would stick with the stock 14/47 sprockets. If you put a 13/51 it is going to launch even harder! If you try and de tune it might loose reliability. Nothing is less satisfying than being miles away trying to start an unreliable 500! If you are used to a good running 250 you can do this! Keep us updated.
Fitz
The Flyin Hawaiian:
Hone your throttle and clutch control skills and you will be fine. They are really easy to ride. Short shift!
buzzard:
thanks guys. i would love to keep this thing. its so much better then my yz, better suspension, much better brakes, and dont even mention power. im gonna keep it for a while and try to practice going slow. :-D
i like the throttle limiter idea, thanks, they probably come stock on kids bikes.
looking at spec sheets the 500 isnt much heavier then the 250, it seems heavier though
madmick:
yep i got 1 on a 2009 monster klx 110,should be same size throttle cable,if not you can get an after market 1,1 tip get the biggest chunkiest back tyre you can get as better braking less wheel spin = more control,you dont want to get to much wheel spin on this old girl,cause if she hooks up sudenly shell throw you..ride safe man..
buzzard:
sorry guys. i enjoyed being in the 500 club for a little while. but its just too much for me. sooner or later its gonna kill me. what i wanted was an heirloom i could give to my son when he gets older. but i couldnt imagine letting him ride this thing. the old yz will have to do. cheers and thanks for all the help
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