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CR250R setup suggestions/help?
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[QUOTE="DieselTech, post: 1204169, member: 74999"] Yes, I know I need to work on my riding style - I have only 10 hrs on this bike so far. However, I DO get way up on the seat towards the tank on my starts, and when cornering. What I'm saying is that when this bike hits the midrange, the front wheel will come up. Not a big deal, but when coupled with the poor throttle response and lack of low end, it's not a smooth transition - it's abrupt, and for me that makes the bike harder to ride. How do I know? Because my son has a KXF250, and I don't have this problem on his bike - it's got more low end and not as much power, which makes it easier to ride. Now, if I was an advanced rider, keeping it pinned most of the time, it wouldn't be near as much an issue. Unfortunately, such is not the case. I got this bike mainly for 2 reasons: 1) I'd be able to "grow" into it, thereby not needing to invest in a new bike in a year or two, and 2) I don't care for the expense of a 4T - I already have enough 4T's to take care of (I have like 8 machines total). 2T's are so easy to maintain, and inexpensive when compared to a 4T. With the number of machines I have, less maintenance=more time to ride. So, I appreciate your input, but I have to disagree - changing the gearing WILL affect wheelies - if it's geared taller, there's less torque at the rear wheel. Less torque=less tendency to lift the front end. That's why it's easier to do wheelies in 2nd gear as opposed to 5th. 5th is much taller, so less torque at the rear wheel. tony91 - I weigh about 170lbs or so, and my elevation is maybe a few hundred feet above sea level? Keep in mind that I'm not looking for more power - I just want to shift the power down some - I'll give up top end for low end right now - I don't need the top end, as I can't use it at my skill level right now. [/QUOTE]
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