Picking CRF250 up friday

[Cr85RaCeR607]

Hey, Im picking up a brand new CRF250 this friday. Im moving up from an 85 expert and just have a few questions and concerns. It was between the 05' CRF250 and an 06' CR125, i sat on both bikes(im short, 5'3"-5'4" 130lbs with no gear),and noticed that the CR actually sits higher than the CRF, i thuoght the CRF was higher. Another thing i noticed was that when i pushed down on the back of the bike the CRF was wwwaaayyy stiffer than the CR, im gonna have to loosen it up until i can afford new springs, but we'll see how it works out with the stock springs in. So when it comes to maitenance, when i get it im gonna grease the linkage and the headset, and im gonna break it in hard and change the oil every other ride. I really dont want valve problems so how does all of this sound? Anyway, i cant wait to pick it up, ill give a ride report soon telling how much different it is moving up from an 85 to a CRF250.

 

[Cr85RaCeR607]

Also, can someone give me a correct starting procedure for this bike?

 

[xsnrg]

Their press release on the '06 CRF250 says they changed the valve seat materials...if that fixes or reduces the valve wear issues, it may be worth it to wait? Rich R is the expert on that on this site, I just remembered seeing that as a highlighted change.

 

[Cr85RaCeR607]

I cant wait anymore, Im getting the 05' Friday. Any chance you think the 06' head would be compatable with the 05's?