17rider, on 13 March 2012 - 05:29 PM, said:

not a fan, they are a mid-top motor which does not match my riding style at all, if I rode MX it would be fine, but I rarely hit a track anymore.  The 96-01 motors are amazing, it's too bad honda did not continue to refine them

you can swap the older motor into the newer frames, quite a few threads on it,  you can also swap the old carb onto it, quite a few threads on that,  the honda 2stroke forum and allthingsmoto have TONS of info on it

was jst thinkin bout gettin one if i mod it it should be ok

17rider, on 14 March 2012 - 02:48 PM, said:

Yup, just get one man.... Though i have had 3 different bikes before my YZ250, i maintain/own only one-at-a-time.

With one offroad bike (at a time) = (1) more focus on how to set it up for your riding style, (2) less maintenance cost, (3) more time riding the bike/ more seat time, (4) more time getting acquainted with the bike at different trail conditions, (5) high chances of being a better rider on that bike, (6) more contentment, (7) more excitement

ya i jst heard ppl say hondas suck

17rider, on 15 March 2012 - 02:48 AM, said:

Go buy the 2-stroke 250 that your heart really wants.... Less of the cerebral aspect.

If you go out listen to people all-the-time, you won't succeed in life ---- by virtue, each of us has its own instinct and sound judgement.

If you like the Honda, GO FOR IT.... If you like another brand, same thing, GO FOR IT....

And then, after getting the bike that you really want by heart, start modding it li'l by little (if you have to) to suit your style of riding.... By choosing the bike that you really love, you get the task done by more than half....

GOODLUCK!

17rider, on 15 March 2012 - 02:48 AM, said:

02-07 CR250 requires meddling with the Mikuni TMX carb. I found the jetting chart in the manual with the S7 nozzle to be the easy fix. Others opt to replace it with a Keihin PWK air striker (about $250). Check out CamP's thread in the Honda 2T section about his recent '07 CR250 acquisition, what he's done, and how he finally likes it.

They're great bikes provided you don't mind a little tuning. First gear is a little tall for trials type trail riding but I just run 12/50 to compensate.

Edited by shrubitup, 15 March 2012 - 06:34 AM.

shrubitup, on 15 March 2012 - 06:33 AM, said:

Hey Shrub, so you've sold your YZ250F eh?

Very good advice(s) man as regards to the CR250 case-reed

17rider, on 15 March 2012 - 02:48 AM, said:

HAHAHA I always love comments like these. Personally whether it be street or dirt I have always owned Yamaha, but you can't go wrong with any of the big jap 4. Statements like the one you made are just pure ignorance. I am partial to Yamaha, but I know Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Honda (KTM too so I don't get flamed) all make a bike just as good. Some do better in certain areas than others.

joshua_inigo, on 15 March 2012 - 07:35 AM, said:

Yep, YZ250F is gone. Didn't care for the FCR carburetor and the bog. Would have required Tokyo Mods to make me happy. It was getting up in hours too. Good bike but after re-riding a 250 2T on the trail it was clear the smoker was a better fit for me (after a two year break).

shrubitup, on 12 March 2012 - 08:06 AM, said:

The YZ does rev very quick, had an '05 and it was a great bike.  I did just get a new three-hundy, and it has a lot more bottom imo.  The thing about the new KTMs (250 0r 300) is you have dual maps, three dif PV springs, and then you can fine tune the PV with a tool beyond that.  The power delivery is infinately adjustable for however you want it to be delivered.  Amazing bikes.  Personally, I have mine set to where I can come to almost a dead stop in third and still power away with the available torque as I ride in some gnarly conditions.  The 250 and 300 have about the same peak hp, the 300 is built for midrange and has a ton of it.

YZ is a fine machine, but anyone saying a new KTM 250 or 300 doesn't have any hit hasn't spent time setting one up to their liking.

LSeca, on 15 March 2012 - 10:49 AM, said:

I hear ya man , I didn't think it was possible either. I had an 09 300 , hi comp head , sx cdi box , bike had tons of torque but my '12 YZ 250 had more hit right off the bottom. I ended up putting a motion pro long throttle tube on the YZ250 (400 cam) to help make it more manageable.

Edited by avocasingletrack, 04 September 2012 - 07:35 PM.

shrubitup, on 12 March 2012 - 08:06 AM, said:

The xc-w really wakes up when you put an SX cdi box on it ... it's night and day . It's amazing how much the xc-w box has that bike detuned.  An SX head also gives it a bunch more 'hit'  ... If that's what you want ...