I have modified two '06 CRF250X's with great results using the air fuel ratio sensor on a DynoJet dyno. The main goal was to improve power all over and keep it less than 94 dba and to carburate well from low to high. After the modifications both bikes pulled dead even with a '06 CRF250R until the middle of 6th gear. In the woods I love my X allot more than my 05 KTM 450 EXC (which is a great bike that weighs 265 lbs with gas)
Wisconsin and Michigan riding 650 feet above sea level 70 degrees 50% humidity
Here is my list and I believe you need to do it all to get the best results:
Muzzy Ti pipe with quiet insert and spark arrester
Air box mod (cut off top)
Twin Air billet cage air filter kit (very trick and eliminates the screen plus the filter is flame proof)
45 pilot jet
1.5 to 2 turns on Zip Ty fuel screw
Richen needle 1 groove down
155 main jet
Power now rear blade only
Boysen pump cover
Drill 7 holes 5/8 diameter holes across the top edge of the air box door (drill these from the inside of the door between the two ridges of plastic 1” center to center)
Now you can tune your bike to the altitude or conditions with a simple piece of duct tape. When its hot and humid leave all the holes open and lean out the fuel screw to 1.5 turns out. In nice weather (60-80 degrees 40-60% humidity cover 3 holes with tape and set fuel screw to 1.75 turns out. When its cool out 40-60 degrees and low humidity cover more holes as needed and turn the fuel screw out to 2 turns.
I also installed a 51 tooth rear to
smooth out the gear ratio’s a bit. And I installed a Recluse clutch (great product).
The bike is a blast to ride in the woods and you can ride much longer with less rest stops, because the bike is so light and smooth.
For Ice Racing go to a 160 main jet and install Fredette tires and Moto Missile fenders and go have fun. Check out the web site below for more info on ice racing.
Joe Koenig
www.dieseljo.com