I got to take the beast out today and see how it performs for the first time. I re-jetted it and I seemed to have gotten the richness under control and had no problems with that. I rode in a small area that didn't allow me to get past 3rd gear very much, but with just that I could feel some serious power in the bike. I was amazed at how easily it climebed steep technical hills. It was like a mountain goat! I kept looking for more hills to climb!
The bike gets a bad rap for the weight, which I didn't really notice too much (I'm coming off an XR250) except when I had to pick it up after dumping it.
The other bad rap it gets is the front suspension. I have such limited experience with dirtbikes that I didn't really think it was that bad. I suppose if I ride my buddies WR450 and then hop back on mine I'd see it, but for now I'm not too worried about. I've been looking at KX forks up for auction, but haven't pulled the trigger yet.
All in all I had a blast. Fun bike, tore up the trails and hills with no problems. I didn't want to leave, but the wife kept leaving voice-mails... something about kids and dinner....
The bike gets a bad rap for the weight, which I didn't really notice too much (I'm coming off an XR250) except when I had to pick it up after dumping it.
The other bad rap it gets is the front suspension. I have such limited experience with dirtbikes that I didn't really think it was that bad. I suppose if I ride my buddies WR450 and then hop back on mine I'd see it, but for now I'm not too worried about. I've been looking at KX forks up for auction, but haven't pulled the trigger yet.
All in all I had a blast. Fun bike, tore up the trails and hills with no problems. I didn't want to leave, but the wife kept leaving voice-mails... something about kids and dinner....