Opinions on '02 KX250

[jimt_yz400]

I have a line on a new '02 KX250 and I'm wondering if anyone has experience with the '02's that they could share.
I'm thinking of racing the Enduro and HS Fall series so I hope that it is reliable, has a decent smooth pwer band and doesn't turn like a truck!!
Oh, '01 YZ250F for sale!!

 

[bluerider125]

how much for the 250f?

 

[darnjr]

I race Cross Country on an 02 KX250 and here's what I did:
O-ring chain
48t rear sprocket
One leaner on Pilot and Main, and dropped the needle one position.
Flywheel weight
Suspension revalve
Handguards
Skid plate and aluminum frame guards
Pro-tapers
Steering damper
Clark 3.2g tank
I mix my gas at 40:1 and change the oil after every race. I also use Iridium plugs and change after every other race.
I've had absolutely no probs with this bike.

 

[jimt_yz400]

darnjr,
How was the turning and were you able to get the 48mm forks to be soft enough but yet controlled thru the rough stuff?
Did you find it HEAVY? I found that after placing all of the protection stuff on the 250F it became as heavy or heavier than a 2smoke.
Thx.

Oh, I'm asking $4575.00 for the 250F but I will give you a DRN discount ans you can have it for $4350. The top end was just done a few months ago and I haven't ridden it much in the the last 6 months, email me at jamest@netapp.com for more info.
Cheers!!

 

[darnjr]

I think it turns as well as the KLX I used to have, and KLXs turn very well. I tried different fork heights and I usually go with 5-8mm between the top of the triple clamp and the bottom of the fork cap.
The revalve helped a lot with the plushness of the suspension and it does not feel like it's bottoming at mid-stroke anymore. I have the compression clickers all the way out right now and I'm thinking about trying softer springs because it is still a touch stiff. If I had to do it over, I would have tried the softer springs and lower oil level first.
I didn't notice the weight diference when I put on the armor. But then it's still 40 pounds lighter than my KLX was.

 

[ride_red_15]

wait for the 03's

 

[XR400RMan]

Yeah if you have the money wait until the 2003's come out, They are suppose to be a totally new bike this year, I saw some pictures somewhere of the 2003 125 and 250 and they looked awesome, Matt

 

[Nevada Sixx]

does anyone think that "double spark" feature really worked? i hear the 03 won't have it...

 

[jimt_yz400]

Ya, I could wait but when you can get an '02 for $3999.00 in the crate and the new ones will be MUCH more, it makes you think more about buying the '02.

 

[rickyd]

Nevada Sixx,
WHat is the "double spark" you are talking about??
Thanks,
Rick

 

[Manndi]

I race Cross Country on an 02 KX250 and here's what I did:
O-ring chain
48t rear sprocket
One leaner on Pilot and Main, and dropped the needle one position.
Flywheel weight
Suspension revalve
Handguards
Skid plate and aluminum frame guards
Pro-tapers
Steering damper
Clark 3.2g tank
I mix my gas at 40:1 and change the oil after every race. I also use Iridium plugs and change after every other race.
I've had absolutely no probs with this bike.

Where do you get the kickstarter from? I cant seem to find it anywhere.