Two stroke 2012 supercross

MX628
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Edited Date/Time 1/27/2012 11:29am
Hi my name is Joey Rossi,

I ran the lites class in the 2011 Outdoors Nationals, I had a pretty good season as a privateer. My four stroke blew up four times, at Southwick and Lakewood I was running in the mid teens, three laps to go it grenaded. Thousands of dollars each time. As a privateer this was devastating. Its very difficult to compete against guys who have 17,000 cranks alone, and numerous motors to exchange. I think the experience that I have gathered through this 2011 season has led me to the conclusion that the teams and privateers that continue to run a four stroke, in this economy, are not sustainable with the high cost. I have made a choice to run a KTM 250 two stroke in the Supercross class, and will continue into the outdoors on it. My reasons for doing so are:

1: The bike is 30 pounds lighter than a 450.
2: The bike is 2,500 dollars less off the MSRP than a 450.
3: The bike is nimble and flick able.
4: The top end only costs me 100 dollars, and my dad can do it.
5: Probably the most important, its soooo much fun to ride!

Your question may be, "Can I be competitive on it?", and the answer is a big, "Yes". I raced an 09 KTM 250sx in the A class's, through the regionals , specifically the Mill Creek south east regional, and Lorettas. Here is the link to the result: http://www.racer-results.net/results/mxsports/2009/AreaRegional/results…. Also at Lorettas, both 250A and 250 Pro Sport, top tens. I am hoping by me doing well in the Supercross class, that other teams and privateers will begin to wake up and run this wonderful bike before its to late.

If you would like to be a part in bringing back the excitement of the two stroke sound, the competitiveness of the bike, and affordable racing, any and all contributions would be greatly appreciated. I have set up a pay pal account. Any large contributions can certainly put you on my website and graphics. That is a promise.

Joey Rossi
www.joeyrossi.com
jrossi628@gmail.com
760-822-0005

One last thing....braaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaapppppp!



https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=27…
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newmann
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10/13/2011 3:25pm
I can understand the frustration with trying to keep a 250F going at that level, but in the 450 class I don't see the reliability issue being nearly as bad. Is the 2012 KTM250SX homologated?
MX628
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10/13/2011 3:26pm
The link does not seem to be working. Just go to paypal, click send money, and send it to my email. That should work. Thanks!!
Premixed
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10/13/2011 3:37pm
whats your number? youre my new favorite rider. if you make the main at A1, ill buy you a top end. you have paypal right? have you posted this on twostrrokemotocross?
DTMteknik
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10/13/2011 3:44pm
newmann wrote:
I can understand the frustration with trying to keep a 250F going at that level, but in the 450 class I don't see the reliability issue...
I can understand the frustration with trying to keep a 250F going at that level, but in the 450 class I don't see the reliability issue being nearly as bad. Is the 2012 KTM250SX homologated?
450's ridden at the level of the pros blow up too, and need to be rebuilt quite often, just not as much as 250F's.

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adamdf
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10/13/2011 3:47pm
Very cool Joey, wish you all the best
robot870
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10/13/2011 3:51pm
My new favorite rider! Good luck.............
10/13/2011 3:52pm
You will definitely become a fan favorite if you qualify for the main and i will definitely support you. Im curious though, how do your lap times on the 250 two stroke compare to your 450?
DownSouth
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10/13/2011 3:53pm
$100 top end?

Piston kit: $185 (piston, rings, circlips, wrist pin)
Gaskets: $15
Roller bearing: $14

Its still cheap by 4 stroke standards but it is not $100.

Good luck and kick some butt.
FastEddy
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10/13/2011 3:57pm Edited Date/Time 10/13/2011 3:58pm
DownSouth wrote:
$100 top end? Piston kit: $185 (piston, rings, circlips, wrist pin) Gaskets: $15 Roller bearing: $14 Its still cheap by 4 stroke standards but it is...
$100 top end?

Piston kit: $185 (piston, rings, circlips, wrist pin)
Gaskets: $15
Roller bearing: $14

Its still cheap by 4 stroke standards but it is not $100.

Good luck and kick some butt.
Maybe he gets a discount from a local shop. Wink Smile
Who knows...
10/13/2011 3:57pm
DownSouth wrote:
$100 top end? Piston kit: $185 (piston, rings, circlips, wrist pin) Gaskets: $15 Roller bearing: $14 Its still cheap by 4 stroke standards but it is...
$100 top end?

Piston kit: $185 (piston, rings, circlips, wrist pin)
Gaskets: $15
Roller bearing: $14

Its still cheap by 4 stroke standards but it is not $100.

Good luck and kick some butt.
he might get discounts from sponsors.
10/13/2011 3:58pm
DownSouth wrote:
$100 top end? Piston kit: $185 (piston, rings, circlips, wrist pin) Gaskets: $15 Roller bearing: $14 Its still cheap by 4 stroke standards but it is...
$100 top end?

Piston kit: $185 (piston, rings, circlips, wrist pin)
Gaskets: $15
Roller bearing: $14

Its still cheap by 4 stroke standards but it is not $100.

Good luck and kick some butt.
FastEddy wrote:
Maybe he gets a discount from a local shop. Wink Smile
Who knows...
you beat me too it.Sad
FastEddy
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10/13/2011 4:01pm
DownSouth wrote:
$100 top end? Piston kit: $185 (piston, rings, circlips, wrist pin) Gaskets: $15 Roller bearing: $14 Its still cheap by 4 stroke standards but it is...
$100 top end?

Piston kit: $185 (piston, rings, circlips, wrist pin)
Gaskets: $15
Roller bearing: $14

Its still cheap by 4 stroke standards but it is not $100.

Good luck and kick some butt.
FastEddy wrote:
Maybe he gets a discount from a local shop. Wink Smile
Who knows...
you beat me too it.Sad
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Berni
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10/13/2011 4:03pm
DownSouth wrote:
$100 top end? Piston kit: $185 (piston, rings, circlips, wrist pin) Gaskets: $15 Roller bearing: $14 Its still cheap by 4 stroke standards but it is...
$100 top end?

Piston kit: $185 (piston, rings, circlips, wrist pin)
Gaskets: $15
Roller bearing: $14

Its still cheap by 4 stroke standards but it is not $100.

Good luck and kick some butt.
FastEddy wrote:
Maybe he gets a discount from a local shop. Wink Smile
Who knows...
you beat me too it.Sad
you buy very expensive.....
Premixed
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10/13/2011 4:04pm
have one of those wozney kids make a video of you practicing and get it up on youtube.
FastEddy
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10/13/2011 4:06pm Edited Date/Time 10/13/2011 4:07pm
Premixed wrote:
have one of those wozney kids make a video of you practicing and get it up on youtube.
have one of those wozney kids make a video of you practicing and get it up on youtube.
Here is his Youtube Channel.
http://www.youtube.com/user/joey628
Not sure if there are any 2smoker vids...but there are a few vids of him on there.
Ultra1MX
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10/13/2011 4:07pm
Hey, Joey, contact me when you get some time, we at Ultra1MX would love to help you out with graphics and decals for 2012!

Good luck in your career!
bwh998
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10/13/2011 4:09pm
You have my support for the 2012 season. Good luck.
adamdf
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10/13/2011 4:11pm
Premixed wrote:
have one of those wozney kids make a video of you practicing and get it up on youtube.
have one of those wozney kids make a video of you practicing and get it up on youtube.
Thats a great idea.
10/13/2011 4:20pm
Might be able to use the 300 kit, not sure on the rules.
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10/13/2011 4:28pm
i think the best thing you could do right off the bat at A1, is go find the go-pro guys and make sure you are the one who submits the go-pro footage for the jeff emig track lap thing.

"on board with joey ro... BYAAAAAAAP BRAAAAAAAAAAAAA entering the whoo.. BWA AH AH AH AH AH AH AH"

ralph shaheen: "oh my jeff will you listen to that...BYAAAAAAAAAAA

that will wake some people up, eventually get uploaded to youtube as its own video and get a half million views.
MX628
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10/13/2011 4:42pm
Lamson, Larocco, Johnson, Stanton, Pastrana, Mcgrath, Ricky, Bubba, Reed, and Brown can't all be wrong!


MX628
10/13/2011 5:38pm
I pay about $75 for piston, rings, wrist pin, circlips, and a base gasket for my 2010.. I think the '11 and '12 use the same parts
Overdrive
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10/13/2011 5:45pm
Great to see someone using some common sense, I for one will be watching and looking forward to rooting for you! Please keep us up to date on how things shape up for you as A1 gets closer and closer.
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10/13/2011 5:53pm Edited Date/Time 10/13/2011 5:54pm
DownSouth wrote:
$100 top end? Piston kit: $185 (piston, rings, circlips, wrist pin) Gaskets: $15 Roller bearing: $14 Its still cheap by 4 stroke standards but it is...
$100 top end?

Piston kit: $185 (piston, rings, circlips, wrist pin)
Gaskets: $15
Roller bearing: $14

Its still cheap by 4 stroke standards but it is not $100.

Good luck and kick some butt.
It is, if you have a good dealer deal, easy... If you are a top local A rider, you've been getting that stuff at the right $...
BMan-
10/13/2011 5:54pm
Good Luck!
mxb2
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10/13/2011 5:54pm
There you go 2 stroke guys, start the donations!
MX628
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10/14/2011 3:07pm
Thanks everybody for your positive replys and support.

Joey Rossi
10/14/2011 3:27pm
what kind of mods are you planning on doing to your 250 two stroke?
Josh422
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10/14/2011 3:49pm
DownSouth wrote:
$100 top end? Piston kit: $185 (piston, rings, circlips, wrist pin) Gaskets: $15 Roller bearing: $14 Its still cheap by 4 stroke standards but it is...
$100 top end?

Piston kit: $185 (piston, rings, circlips, wrist pin)
Gaskets: $15
Roller bearing: $14

Its still cheap by 4 stroke standards but it is not $100.

Good luck and kick some butt.
broman64 wrote:
It is, if you have a good dealer deal, easy... If you are a top local A rider, you've been getting that stuff at the right...
It is, if you have a good dealer deal, easy... If you are a top local A rider, you've been getting that stuff at the right $...
BMan-
www.ProCaliber.com has it for pretty cheap, alot less than what you are saying anyway...

ORDER
QTY REF.
NO. PART NO. CRANKSHAFT- PISTON
DESCRIPTION 250XC
REQ RETAIL
PRICE EACH Pro Caliber’s
PRICE EACH
1 54830007200 I PISTON CPL. 250 2 RINGS 1 $184.99 $137.49
1 54830007200 II PISTON CPL. 250 2 RINGS 1 $184.99 $137.49 (piston, clips, wrist pin, rings)


54830030004 GASKET CYLINDER BASE 0,4MM 4 $4.99 $3.99
30 54830030005 GASKET CYLINDER BASE 0,5MM 4 $4.99 $3.99
30 54830030075 GASKET CYLINDER BASE 0,75MM 4 $4.99 $3.99


0770730020 O-RING 73,00X2,00 VITON 1 $3.99 $2.99
21 0770105020 O-RING 105,00X2,00 1 $4.99 $3.49

137.49 + 3.99 + 2.99 + 3.49 = 147.96 is a pretty cheap top end for OEM stuff. ESPECIALLY KTM OEM.

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