Hybrid said:But which freaking PC pipe did they use, a works or platinum.............or is the plat. just a coated works pipe?
You could find some info about this bike on ktmtalk.com if you want.Hybrid said:And KTM, well the 300ex (?) does interest me, but they are only new here where I live (newfoundland canada), and being that a dealer has just picked up the brand. Therefor there is not much knowledge on the brand locally, which turns me away, not to mention they are a tad bit more pricey..........
I understand the dealer issue well. But I see you are looking to change quite a bit of stuff on a $8000 dollar bike to suit your needs just to get $500 in Bonus bucks. If you can get and LIKE the 05 KX, your money ahead, JMO.Hybrid said:Hey guys new to the forum.
All that being said, will I notice a significant improvement over my 91 KX250 power wise? I'm an engine freak so I need a good engine or one that is well accepting of mods to get it where I want it. Also I plan to install the boyesen reed cage and reeds, re-jet it and probably put a PC pipe on it, and a new head if I find the detonation a real problem. With those things done, will this motor be an 06 competitor. Again, I'm expecting a significant improvement over the 91 KX250 in every category.
I can get a left over 05 KX250 for about 6500 canadian plus tax, but the dealer is less than satisfactory to deal with and there are no bonus bucks with it. But I know the KX250 kicked ass in 05, but again I don't race and ain't no pro.
Plus I'll get some what of a deal on the honda, and $500 in honda bonus bucks, bike price 8k canadian + tax.
Any unbiased feed back you guys with experience with CR's can provide would be good. This is not a brand battle, I just want to know what I'm getting myself into.
Cheers!
I live at altitude so I can't help with detonation. But don't let the RC valve scare you. The manual can be a little confusing, but you'll have it down in no time. I've only messed with mine when doing the top end. Seems to stay in spec no problem.Hybrid said:I don't like though how the bike is prone to detonation and the fact that the RC valve makes noise and can be complicated. What are the service intervals for the cables any how? Is this some thing that has to be tended to every couple of rides, or once I adjust them from break in stretch they will be fine? Is the RC valve reliable as the mechanical ones or are the prone to failure?
But I see you are looking to change quite a bit of stuff on a $8000 dollar bike to suit your needs just to get $500 in Bonus bucks.
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