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CR250R setup suggestions/help?
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[QUOTE="DieselTech, post: 1203609, member: 74999"] Hello all, I have a 2004 CR250R that I started racing MX on this year. I'm somewhere between beginner & intermediate level in skill (this is my first year in MX, but I haven't ridden a dirtbike in over 15 years - mostly quads). I know that these bikes have jetting issues and no low end throttle response or power, but they are supposed to have great handling and suspension, a good midrange, and good reliability. It's probably a little too much bike for me right now because of my lack of ride time (I've put just over 10 hours on it so far, and raced in 5 races this year). I usually race Senior C here in WNY, and last weekend I tried 250-Open Beginner. I've done ok - my best finish has been 13th out of 18, but I'm certainly not the fasted guy. I'm looking for some help in setting the bike up. So far all I've done to it is adjusted the forks and rear shock a little bit (I set sag at 3.8", turned the comp up 2 clicks). I recently added a set of FAAST Flexx Bars (I broke my wrist years ago, & I've been getting wicked arm pump - they seem to help). Other than WC radiator braces and a skidplate, that's it - bone stock. I start in 2nd gear out the gate, and I still get a slight wheelie even with less than half throttle. I ride mostly in 2nd/3rd gear on our tracks. I'd like to get some more low end grunt, even if I sacrifice some top end, and better throttle response. I'd also like to change the gearing, but not sure which way to go with it - a tooth less so I can pull 2nd gear longer, or a tooth more and use 3rd more? I know I need to work the clutch more probably.... Finally, I want to get my suspension dialed in so that I'm confident in the handling of the bike - right now I'm not. I always seem to be getting poor traction - either the front or the rear - but it could be my riding style. I don't feel experienced/comfortable enough to ride with the throttle pinned all the time - I use mostly the low/mid. I ride probably a gear high in the corners, just so that it doesn't slide out on me (a combination of the poor low end/throttle response & good mid make cornering difficult for me - again, probably my riding style). I'm just looking for suggestions on how to make this bike a little better suited to me, so that I can ride it easier. I'm not at a level where I can really ride this bike to it's potential the way it is now, so I just need to get it more in tune with me. Any suggestions are appreciated. Here's a run-down of my ideas: 1. ditch the stock Dunlops for something else! But what, ???? 2. nice long testing session to tune/adjust the stock suspension 3. Boyesen RAD valve or V3 reeds to help the throttle response 4. nice long testing session with JD jetting kit 5. FMF Gnarly pipe to get some low-end 6. gear it up (down 1 tooth on rear sprocket) to mellow the hit & allow me to run 2nd longer By the way, I'm about 170lbs, so not sure if I need to swap out springs (manual says it's sprung for 150-160lb riders). Thanks for any help! [/QUOTE]
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