Has anyone tried a 167 cc smoker kit

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Are they as good as they sound ? Light and fun like a 125, but enough grunt to run with a 250f. If I get the chance to build up a bike I would have to give one some serious consideration.
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Tim507 1/1/2015 9:16pm
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I've had several 167 bikes. Two different Kaw and a Yams. Loved them both. I was about a 150 pounds when I raced them.
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Silliker269 1/1/2015 9:21pm
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Yeah Im a light weight at around 155 so that would help
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Tim507 1/1/2015 9:27pm
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I've also had several big bore 250F......to much engine braking. I'm currently about 160.

How old are you? I was in my late 40's when I had my 167's. Did very well with them in the 40 Expert class.
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I took my 2006 yz 125, turned it into a 144. As 125, it would scream and overev, as a 144 had more bottom, a tad more mid perhaps, any less top! As a small bore goes, topend is king, it sucked with more cc. Was a great 125. Must bore, stroke, and port to make it right. If you already don't scream a 125, then its great.

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Joko 1/1/2015 10:05pm
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Testing my new YZ144 kit from HPBikes tomorrow, I'll post results!
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Turned my 1997 CR 125 into a 167, actually had some low end grunt and pulled like a raped ape.
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I had a Husqvarna 165, it was great. It really felt like a weak 250 that still handled like a 125. It was great. It didn't rev out as far but it was so easy to keep on the pipe it was rediculous, massive mid-top power and enough bottom-mid that you very rarely had to shift down out of 3rd gear. Zero noticeable effect on vibration or handling.
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I rode a Husky 165 w /Lectron carb and loved it, even though I'm 195 LBS. I've been trying to get a friend to sell it to me ever since.
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superorbital 1/2/2015 9:38am
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If you turn a 125 into a 167, what type of gearing changes do you need to make?
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I also have a Husky 165 w/ 36mm Lectron and KTM 200 pipe. It is the perfect combination of power, weight, handling and braking. It's fast without overpowering the handling or braking on the bike. I only wish I had a wide ratio 5 speed vs. the close ratio 6 speed since it has the power to pull the longer spread.
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c_dub 1/3/2015 1:19am
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ForToo wrote:
Turned my 1997 CR 125 into a 167, actually had some low end grunt and pulled like a raped ape.
I have a '97 CR 125 sitting in the garage awaiting a full rebuild (that I was supposed to start last winter but that's a different issue altogether).

What shop did your CR as a 167? I've only ever seen them offered for YZ's and a KX here and there....
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hillbilly 1/3/2015 3:32am
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If its a kit do they include a head that is cut to accept the piston or do they put a spacer under the cylinder?
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ForToo 1/3/2015 11:47am
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ForToo wrote:
Turned my 1997 CR 125 into a 167, actually had some low end grunt and pulled like a raped ape.
c_dub wrote:
I have a '97 CR 125 sitting in the garage awaiting a full rebuild (that I was supposed to start last winter but that's a different...
I have a '97 CR 125 sitting in the garage awaiting a full rebuild (that I was supposed to start last winter but that's a different issue altogether).

What shop did your CR as a 167? I've only ever seen them offered for YZ's and a KX here and there....
Eric Gorr/Forward Motion, this was in 1999 so not sure if he still has the same offering. Probably one of my favorite bikes of all time, sold her in 01 for $2700.
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c_dub 1/3/2015 1:17pm
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ForToo wrote:
Turned my 1997 CR 125 into a 167, actually had some low end grunt and pulled like a raped ape.
c_dub wrote:
I have a '97 CR 125 sitting in the garage awaiting a full rebuild (that I was supposed to start last winter but that's a different...
I have a '97 CR 125 sitting in the garage awaiting a full rebuild (that I was supposed to start last winter but that's a different issue altogether).

What shop did your CR as a 167? I've only ever seen them offered for YZ's and a KX here and there....
ForToo wrote:
Eric Gorr/Forward Motion, this was in 1999 so not sure if he still has the same offering. Probably one of my favorite bikes of all time...
Eric Gorr/Forward Motion, this was in 1999 so not sure if he still has the same offering. Probably one of my favorite bikes of all time, sold her in 01 for $2700.
Thanks. I sent an email to them asking if they would still offer that kit/service.

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