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Edited Date/Time 6/24/2015 7:11pm
I've said for a few years that I would never kick start a bike again after buying my KTM 350....but this was to good pass up. The 03-07 kx 250 has always fit me like a glove. People always rag on these bikes, but they fit me to a T. Well here is the low down. A kid I know bought this a month ago from the original 45 year old owner. He rode it 2 times and did like the feel in the woods, so he sent it my way.


2006 KX 250

Pro-Circuit pipe and 304 silencer
Phathead aftermarket head with 3 replaceable domes
Brand new Pro Taper bars and grips
Brand new Acerbis handguards
Brand new top triple clamps
New RK O-ring chain
Brand new front tire
Billet hubs
3 flywheel weights
Brand new SDG seat

The best part.......$1800

I cannot believe how clean the whole bike is, and I am pumped as shit to take he for a rip.





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gt80rider 6/5/2015 4:58pm
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Fuck yes! Congrats
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JEALOUS
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ChrisB10 6/5/2015 5:21pm
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1800? Was this kid a meth addict? Tongue great deal....
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Tony Grove 6/5/2015 5:23pm
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gt80rider wrote:
Fuck yes! Congrats
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BobPA 6/5/2015 5:54pm
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GeorgiePorgie wrote:
Hope that's not a stolen bike.
Title is already in my posession...



@ChrisB10 Right? I hounded him for a few weeks, he wanted $2400 to start
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BobPA 6/5/2015 5:55pm
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Now I have to figure out what direction I want to go looks wise with her.

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ChrisMX767 6/5/2015 6:00pm
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BobPA wrote:
Title is already in my posession...



@ChrisB10 Right? I hounded him for a few weeks, he wanted $2400 to start
Not a fan of those Kawi's but damn that's clean! And a steal, I couldnt pass that up either.
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ChrisMX767 6/5/2015 6:01pm
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How does it feel compared to your 350?
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BobPA 6/5/2015 6:27pm
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ChrisMX767 wrote:
How does it feel compared to your 350?
I have only ridden it in jeans, hopefully be able to moto it sometime soon
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bvm111 6/5/2015 6:29pm
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is that a Phat head on cylinder?

be interested to know how it runs, is it stock ratio, lower or higher?
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gsxrcr28 6/5/2015 6:33pm
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You are going to have a blast.

Congrats!
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BobPA 6/5/2015 6:43pm
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bvm111 wrote:
is that a Phat head on cylinder?

be interested to know how it runs, is it stock ratio, lower or higher?
Yes it is. It has the stock compression ratio in it currently. But he gave me 2 more dome options.


@ gsxrcr28 Thanks man!
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ledger 6/5/2015 7:06pm
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Congrats on a very clean bike ! its a mid/top end MONSTER. Keep us updated on any mods and a ride report.
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bvm111 6/5/2015 7:25pm
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bvm111 wrote:
is that a Phat head on cylinder?

be interested to know how it runs, is it stock ratio, lower or higher?
BobPA wrote:
Yes it is. It has the stock compression ratio in it currently. But he gave me 2 more dome options.


@ gsxrcr28 Thanks man!
I have mine done by Tom Morgan and it flat out rips!!!

I am still chasing the handling a little bit but overall I love mine... you will have a blast!
jeff.cohen.923 6/5/2015 7:30pm
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Nice bike I been looking for a Kx myself nice find
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brewrabb 6/5/2015 7:34pm
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Let us know, good Sir, what dome/weight combo works best for you. I have an '07 with the low compression dome and FMF SST pipe and frankly its a bit weak.

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Tiki 6/5/2015 7:40pm
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Where do you live? People here in L.A. are trying to sell 85's for $1800. OK its not THAT bad, but close. Nice score.
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JM485 6/5/2015 8:23pm
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I rode a friend's 06 before he sold it and I absolutely loved the bike as well. Only took a few laps for me to be really comfortable and that was before I even touched a clicker! I was seriously considering selling my rm and trying to find one of these, but it seemed like all the ones in my area were either too expensive or too old, you have a heck of a find on your hands!
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Dissident 6/5/2015 9:12pm
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these bikes always felt really big to me but i know thoe motors are awfully potent (yz clone)

can the weird stink bug stance they have be fixed or is it a terminal issue as far as handling goes..?
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burn1986 6/5/2015 9:49pm
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Nice, I like those KXs! Front fender sticks out a little in front, but you scored big time.
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BobPA 6/5/2015 10:12pm
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Dissident wrote:
these bikes always felt really big to me but i know thoe motors are awfully potent (yz clone) can the weird stink bug stance they have...
these bikes always felt really big to me but i know thoe motors are awfully potent (yz clone)

can the weird stink bug stance they have be fixed or is it a terminal issue as far as handling goes..?
It's been years since I have ridden one haha, but I do not remember that feeling.

Tomorrow I am going to give it a good baseline setting and see how it feels.

Sadly I may not get to ride it much until late August, due to a run in with Johnny law I may have an ankle bracelet for a bit of time
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mark911 6/6/2015 12:41am
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I loved my 2003 Kawi 250. Rode the thing three years without a top end rebuild! Bone stock except I revalved the suspension myself and it handled great. Not sure why it was so maligned at the time. I did some trick stuff by putting thrust bearings under all the spring seats to prevent coil windup. seemed to help. Wish I kept it.



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VET176 6/6/2015 12:53am
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BobPA wrote:
Now I have to figure out what direction I want to go looks wise with her. [URL=http://s817.photobucket.com/user/btf454/media/8E5BB429-7BE5-4B19-83BA-FC8302140B88_zpsmixe4qjz.jpg.html][IMG]http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz99/btf454/8E5BB429-7BE5-4B19-83BA-FC8302140B88_zpsmixe4qjz.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
Now I have to figure out what direction I want to go looks wise with her.

Start with black rims Bob. Cool
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jeffro503 6/6/2015 1:50am
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Oh hell yes Bob!! That bike is sweet! Good job man!
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steed 2.0 6/6/2015 2:32am
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sorry for being an ass but doesn't looks straight / bent


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Olson 6/6/2015 2:36am
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Looks good, you will only need this.



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Chu 6/6/2015 2:47am
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Think the pic is off angle...bike looks fine.
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Noce! I'd do retro 94 graphics.

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