My Wallet Talked. It Said 2017 250sx. (Ride Update)

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Rdubs19 7/4/2016 4:03pm
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Kryan5 wrote:
Can't wait to rip. Been waiting for the day the 4cs were gone. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/07/04/142376/s1200_tmp_12772_20160704_1203381284977334.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/07/04/142377/s1200_tmp_12772_20160704_1203251060521891.jpg[/img]
Can't wait to rip. Been waiting for the day the 4cs were gone.




What you getting? I'm leaning hard towards a 125 smoker and putting a 144 kit in at the first rebuild. Just got a big promo at work and it's only reasonable to reward myself, right?
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Kryan5 wrote:
Can't wait to rip. Been waiting for the day the 4cs were gone. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/07/04/142376/s1200_tmp_12772_20160704_1203381284977334.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/07/04/142377/s1200_tmp_12772_20160704_1203251060521891.jpg[/img]
Can't wait to rip. Been waiting for the day the 4cs were gone.




Ignore this guy, shortys are only good for AX
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suzrm144 7/4/2016 4:15pm
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Rdubs19 wrote:
What you getting? I'm leaning hard towards a 125 smoker and putting a 144 kit in at the first rebuild. Just got a big promo at...
What you getting? I'm leaning hard towards a 125 smoker and putting a 144 kit in at the first rebuild. Just got a big promo at work and it's only reasonable to reward myself, right?
Yeah do it. By far the best machine to me a 125 with 144. I have rm bored to a 144 and the torque is awesome, engine semi feels like a 250f with the bottom end. Accounting I'm 135ib but can't beat the power and the handling. Big piston is a little tough on cranks though if you ride them hard...
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pete24 7/4/2016 5:01pm
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congrats, on the new bike, if that bike doenst get yamaha to update their 18 year old motor i may have to sell mine and get one of them

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rocketsocks26 7/4/2016 5:01pm
7/4/2016 5:01pm
@slipdog the huskys are so sexy! Im waiting for one aswell. Kryan5, keep us updated with ride reports and pics congrats on the sick scooter!!
SeaClassExpert 7/4/2016 5:38pm
7/4/2016 5:38pm
Kryan5 wrote:
Just went through and regreased and torqued everything. Ktm hasn't released the manual yet so I'm kinda at a loss as what to do with the...
Just went through and regreased and torqued everything. Ktm hasn't released the manual yet so I'm kinda at a loss as what to do with the forks.
slipdog wrote:
Husky is pretty much the same bike, they say 148psi.

http://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/globalassets/manuals-pim-data/2017…
Slip, did yours come in already?
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slipdog 7/4/2016 6:07pm
7/4/2016 6:07pm Edited Date/Time 7/4/2016 6:10pm
Kryan5 wrote:
Can't wait to rip. Been waiting for the day the 4cs were gone. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/07/04/142376/s1200_tmp_12772_20160704_1203381284977334.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/07/04/142377/s1200_tmp_12772_20160704_1203251060521891.jpg[/img]
Can't wait to rip. Been waiting for the day the 4cs were gone.




Rdubs19 wrote:
What you getting? I'm leaning hard towards a 125 smoker and putting a 144 kit in at the first rebuild. Just got a big promo at...
What you getting? I'm leaning hard towards a 125 smoker and putting a 144 kit in at the first rebuild. Just got a big promo at work and it's only reasonable to reward myself, right?
I'm getting the tc250 from(Vital member RMGSXR)Donnell's in Independence, Mo. Not suppose to get his allotment of tc250's until Sept but he said he was supposed to get his first allotment of '17's in Aug and they already arrived so I'm hoping for an early release on the smokers too.
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Kryan5 wrote:
Can't wait to rip. Been waiting for the day the 4cs were gone. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/07/04/142376/s1200_tmp_12772_20160704_1203381284977334.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/07/04/142377/s1200_tmp_12772_20160704_1203251060521891.jpg[/img]
Can't wait to rip. Been waiting for the day the 4cs were gone.




Rdubs19 wrote:
What you getting? I'm leaning hard towards a 125 smoker and putting a 144 kit in at the first rebuild. Just got a big promo at...
What you getting? I'm leaning hard towards a 125 smoker and putting a 144 kit in at the first rebuild. Just got a big promo at work and it's only reasonable to reward myself, right?
Or, buy a true 144 - the Tm (For a Few Dollars More). I have an older 150 Ktm but would love to get my mitts on a new Tm 150 or 300. KYB forks and all the goodies.
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Two words.... F Yes!!!
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Mmm that's nice. Cool
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Kryan5 wrote:
Just went through and regreased and torqued everything. Ktm hasn't released the manual yet so I'm kinda at a loss as what to do with the...
Just went through and regreased and torqued everything. Ktm hasn't released the manual yet so I'm kinda at a loss as what to do with the forks.
Go down to 9.4 bar and 18 & 18 on the compression and rebound. I think you'll really like those settings.
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I hate you!


Sweet ride!!!
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Cancerman 7/4/2016 9:13pm
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Rdubs19 wrote:
What you getting? I'm leaning hard towards a 125 smoker and putting a 144 kit in at the first rebuild. Just got a big promo at...
What you getting? I'm leaning hard towards a 125 smoker and putting a 144 kit in at the first rebuild. Just got a big promo at work and it's only reasonable to reward myself, right?
suzrm144 wrote:
Yeah do it. By far the best machine to me a 125 with 144. I have rm bored to a 144 and the torque is awesome...
Yeah do it. By far the best machine to me a 125 with 144. I have rm bored to a 144 and the torque is awesome, engine semi feels like a 250f with the bottom end. Accounting I'm 135ib but can't beat the power and the handling. Big piston is a little tough on cranks though if you ride them hard...
Who did your RM's 144, and what porting and mods got you the torque? RM125's are not known for their torque. I have one, so I'm interested. Thanks.
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PJRAUS 7/5/2016 1:16am
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I'm going green with friggin envy ! I want one...and I want the 450 as well...and I want the 125 too...
Anybody know next weeks winning lottery numbers?
I'm gonna buy a new ktm next year....I'm torn between the 250 sx, cause I've always ridden 2 strokes and I know that maintaining it will be easy, and the 450 because it would be the ultimate hole shot weapon, easy to ride, front wheel steering,grippy and smooth in corners and has traction control and launch control etc.....I like the idea of the four stroke but not sure I wanna own and maintain one over a long period....
Keep us posted on how your races go on this new bike
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Flip109 7/5/2016 1:27am
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Nice! Man I really want that 150 nowPinch
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USMCMXer 7/5/2016 1:59am
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Kryan5 wrote:
Can't wait to rip. Been waiting for the day the 4cs were gone. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/07/04/142376/s1200_tmp_12772_20160704_1203381284977334.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/07/04/142377/s1200_tmp_12772_20160704_1203251060521891.jpg[/img]
Can't wait to rip. Been waiting for the day the 4cs were gone.




colintrax wrote:
Ignore this guy, shortys are only good for AX
Yep, shorty = zero over rev or pulling power. You'll hate a shorty the first time you get left going up a hill!
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USMCMXer wrote:
Yep, shorty = zero over rev or pulling power. You'll hate a shorty the first time you get left going up a hill!
You know the bikes have gear boxes right?
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dmm698 7/5/2016 5:43am
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Kryan5 wrote:
Could probably figure out a way to put e start in it too. Has all the mounting and the bracket for battery.[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/07/04/142389/s1200_tmp_12772_20160704_141440_1006079741.jpg[/img]
Could probably figure out a way to put e start in it too. Has all the mounting and the bracket for battery.

This may be where the balancer is, although if that's the case its odd that it has mounting bolts. Seems like a starter would get hit with rocks and stuff pretty easily there.

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(((what))) 7/5/2016 5:47am
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Can't wait for mine to arrive, so I can put this spare PWK Keihin on it and give 'er hell.

The only reason that thing has a Mikuni on it is because Keihin is supposedly ceasing carburetor production. Airstryker value is about to climb. I've got 3.
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Digger29 7/5/2016 5:56am
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There were 2 of them at the races on Sunday and they both were ridden by pretty fast experts. They both sounded awesome and looked great on the track. One of them already had graphics and wheels on and it looked pretty Fn sick :-)
singletotable88 7/5/2016 5:58am
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Kryan5 wrote:
Can't wait to rip. Been waiting for the day the 4cs were gone. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/07/04/142376/s1200_tmp_12772_20160704_1203381284977334.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/07/04/142377/s1200_tmp_12772_20160704_1203251060521891.jpg[/img]
Can't wait to rip. Been waiting for the day the 4cs were gone.




colintrax wrote:
Ignore this guy, shortys are only good for AX
USMCMXer wrote:
Yep, shorty = zero over rev or pulling power. You'll hate a shorty the first time you get left going up a hill!
Stankdog runs a shorty for the nationals. Less over rev= yes. Less pulling power= no. Pulling power i Would consider midrange, not top end.
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Kryan5 7/5/2016 6:00am
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dmm698 wrote:
This may be where the balancer is, although if that's the case its odd that it has mounting bolts. Seems like a starter would get hit...
This may be where the balancer is, although if that's the case its odd that it has mounting bolts. Seems like a starter would get hit with rocks and stuff pretty easily there.
I'm 95% sure that is where the starter goes and those are the mounting holes. They are all threaded. I'm pretty sure all the unit that have the starter come with skid plates. The area for the swing of the counter balancer is around the top side of the case I believe. Ill take some more shots tonight when I get home.
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(((what))) 7/5/2016 6:03am
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The starter goes there.

the 2018 offroad models (XC, XC-W) will be E-start and will feature some type of injection. Moto models will get a carb again.
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Markopolo400 7/5/2016 8:47am
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Digger29 wrote:
There were 2 of them at the races on Sunday and they both were ridden by pretty fast experts. They both sounded awesome and looked great...
There were 2 of them at the races on Sunday and they both were ridden by pretty fast experts. They both sounded awesome and looked great on the track. One of them already had graphics and wheels on and it looked pretty Fn sick :-)
Digger when are you getting one to do the development work on it so it's all ironed out when I get one? Tongue
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jeffro503 7/5/2016 9:06am
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Gawd dang!! Man that is one sweet looking machine! Good call Kryan!

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JB426 7/5/2016 10:42am
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Sweet bike man, congrats.
drumheller34 7/5/2016 12:08pm
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slipdog wrote:
I'm waiting on my Husky to arrive. Suppose to be released in Sept, but I'm hoping to get a call sooner...
That's what my dealer said.. I ended up getting that 2016 Husky TC250. I couldn't walk away from the deal. The 17 should come sooner though. They said that was what they were told but it's probably going to be sooner; as you probably already know lol
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jasonv43 7/5/2016 12:25pm
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I bet that thing feels like warm apple pie.Tongue

Congrats!!!
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slipdog 7/5/2016 2:32pm
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slipdog wrote:
I'm waiting on my Husky to arrive. Suppose to be released in Sept, but I'm hoping to get a call sooner...
drumheller34 wrote:
That's what my dealer said.. I ended up getting that 2016 Husky TC250. I couldn't walk away from the deal. The 17 should come sooner though...
That's what my dealer said.. I ended up getting that 2016 Husky TC250. I couldn't walk away from the deal. The 17 should come sooner though. They said that was what they were told but it's probably going to be sooner; as you probably already know lol
I'm crossing my fingers because my buddy Ridge is going through Mo. at the end of this month and can pick it up and save me the shipping fees!
rocketsocks26 7/5/2016 4:17pm
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Is their any major diffrences between the husky and ktm? Besides plastics? These 2 bikes are so dam sexy!

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