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Message: [QUOTE="380EXCman, post: 1036593, member: 16412"] This is some good stuff. I was in my old shop the other day and they had the top end off one of the shop sponsored riders 06 TC250's to put on a set of rings. The bike had been through 55 gal of race gas and was a little down on power. They had a baseline dyno from right after break in and had dynoed it after the 55 gallons of gas. The piston looked like new. The valve clearences were in spec and they had only been adjusted once since it was new, and at that time only one intake valve was slightly off. Needless to say I was suprised. I really like the way the new Husky valve train is set up and how easy it is to service. However I was still suprised to hear how many hours (expert) were on the bike. I am only using this as an example because this bike is unique for a 250F. Its 10 lbs heavier than the other 250F MX'ers out there. Husky uses the same motor for their 250's 450's and 510's with different bore/stroke/cranks of course. I have seen the dynos for myself and the Husky is a potential leader in the HP and torque department. Is the extra ten pounds hurting the bike or helping it. I say this because most pro level competitive riders that would race the 250F are going to be 140-200 lb with gear. That is quite a swing. Maybe the MFG's are placing to much emphasis on weight? I understand there are differences on how a bike will handle based on what it weighs despite what the rider weighs. Im starting to think maybe we are splitting hairs anymore. Again. Im not saying the Husky is superior. And for what its worth they are working on a 250F only motor for next year. I imagine they will sell more bikes. After all MXA would have scored it higher had it not been so heavy! [/QUOTE]

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