Hieght on a '03 KX250

Sunflash · Apr 27, 2003

I have been riding my '03 KX250 and am starting to stand up more and more but I am 6' tall and when I stand up in anything other than a super low crouch/squat I am at full arms extent and to a point where acceleration pulls me back so much I wheelie even when I don't want to. Is this a technique problem or should I be getting taller bars/lower pegs? If so are there any good ones? Has anyone else had this problem? Thanks in advance.
PFC Zachary Sherman, U.S. Army Alaska

Studboy · Apr 27, 2003

The biggest thing you can do is get taller bars! You can also get lower footpegs or possibly modify the ones you have. I have adjustable triple clamps on my bike and they helped me move my bar mount position forward so that I can get on the front of the seat where I need to be without being too cramped. I am also 6' tall.

MikeT · Apr 28, 2003

6' tall, ain't that tall buddies. I'm 6-3" (most definately not the tallest guy around either who rides) and ride a YZ125. I put on a set of Carmichael bars which are very tall bars and they helped a lot. I haven't done it, but I've heard taller seat foam is nice. An adjustable top triple clamp will help you move the bars a little farther forward.

Give those a shot.

Camstyn · Apr 29, 2003

I'm 6'5 and have felt the same thing that you do.. I've gone to taller bars, a tall seat foam, lower footpegs, and an aftermarket triple clamp to make the bike roomier. I think it is technique more than anything though, the only place I stand tall anymore is while jumping.. Otherwise I crouch in the attack position. Standing up tall raises your center of gravity and makes your arms work way too hard to keep you centered on the bike.

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