02 rm or 03 rm 250?

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Ernesto

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• Jan 3, 2003

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My dealer is selling me an 02 RM 250 for $3800 out the door!! but in a month or so he said he will have the 03 model for $4,250 o.t.d. should i wait to get a 03 because i heard suzuki fixed some of the jetting problems for 03, and what is the differences in the two bikes good/bad? thanks.

 

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Studboy

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Dec 2, 2001

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• Jan 3, 2003

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I wouldn't worry about jetting problems, because those can be easily fixed! BUT, I think it would be worth it to wait for an 03 because it is easily worth $3-400 depreciation value! Not to mention that the 03 RM RIPS from all accounts! :cool:

 

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Vytas

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• Jan 4, 2003

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For that kind of price difference I would wait for the '03 RM.  Even MXA :scream: said that the '03 RM rocks. :aj: Either way those prices are awesome.

 

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mxldy

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• Jan 5, 2003

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go with the 03, I have one and it rips! Raced it last week at Gatorback good power. I like better than the 02. Personal opinion of course

Good luck

 

a454elk

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• Jan 6, 2003

• #5

Ditto, if you have the choice, go with the 03.

 

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Jawsrm134

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• Jan 7, 2003

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Go with the O3 I have one it RIPS!!

 

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tmoran

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• Jan 7, 2003

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More of the same the 03 RM is awesome....

 

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whyz

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• Jan 9, 2003

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How is high speed (performance)? any issues?
Thanks.

 

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gbs1

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• Jan 9, 2003

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Top end speed is good some high speed head shake, but they have always had head shake at speed.

 

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whyz

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• Jan 10, 2003

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I know that they are excellent carvers. Would it benefit with some sort of stabilizer without affecting lower speed carving?
Thanks.

 

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Buzz Bomb

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• Jan 10, 2003

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I think that steering stabilizers are intended more for desert riding where the rider is in top gear going over extremely rough terrain. I don't know how well it works for MX, but I don't think it would be worth it. It probably weighs down the front end slightly as well. You'll get used to the headshake with a little time on the bike and probably won't even think twice about it. I used to panic when my front end did that, but now it doesn't even faze me.