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

LeMay_848 wrote:

[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/10/17/156036/s1200_IMG_2298.jpg[/img] I ran mine 60:1 with motorex as the manual recommends, jetting stock but switched to 450 main jet. Ran pretty darn good. I'm in Michigan...

I ran mine 60:1 with motorex as the manual recommends, jetting stock but switched to 450 main jet. Ran pretty darn good. I'm in Michigan so fairly low elevation. But I'm done with the bike for a while as I broke my femur last weekend when I came up short on a triple at a local track. Not sure what the future has for my bike, may be seeing it in the classified section, may not idk.

victor16 wrote:

Sorry to hear about that. I hope you recover very quick. Ohh... and Don't sell her... she will be waiting for you when you come back...

Sorry to hear about that. I hope you recover very quick. Ohh... and Don't sell her... she will be waiting for you when you come back. And thanks for the tip about the jetting. Braappp

BobPA wrote:

I have never heard of higher octane fuels being thicker? 98 octane sounds like a Euro thing to me. US spec bikes are based off 91...

I have never heard of higher octane fuels being thicker? 98 octane sounds like a Euro thing to me. US spec bikes are based off 91 octane from what I have seen. Higher octane fuels allow a leaner spec due to their slower burn rates...

Motofinne wrote:

The pump fuel here in Finland is 95 or 98 octane, i guess it's like that all over Europe.

BobPA wrote:

I have never heard of higher octane fuels being thicker? 98 octane sounds like a Euro thing to me. US spec bikes are based off 91...

I have never heard of higher octane fuels being thicker? 98 octane sounds like a Euro thing to me. US spec bikes are based off 91 octane from what I have seen. Higher octane fuels allow a leaner spec due to their slower burn rates...

Motofinne wrote:

The pump fuel here in Finland is 95 or 98 octane, i guess it's like that all over Europe.

HenryA wrote:

If anyone is confused: It's pretty much the same shit but different numbers, EU95 octane is the same as US91 octane and EU98 octane is the...

If anyone is confused: It's pretty much the same shit but different numbers, EU95 octane is the same as US91 octane and EU98 octane is the same as US93 octane.

c0ncEpT wrote:

Sorry to hear that dude. I've been thinking about selling my 4 strokes and getting into a 250 2 stroke more and more lately. Let me...

Sorry to hear that dude.

I've been thinking about selling my 4 strokes and getting into a 250 2 stroke more and more lately.

Let me borrow that thing and race Freelin with it this weekend. Ya know just to see if I like it

LeMay_848 wrote:

[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/10/17/156036/s1200_IMG_2298.jpg[/img] I ran mine 60:1 with motorex as the manual recommends, jetting stock but switched to 450 main jet. Ran pretty darn good. I'm in Michigan...

I ran mine 60:1 with motorex as the manual recommends, jetting stock but switched to 450 main jet. Ran pretty darn good. I'm in Michigan so fairly low elevation. But I'm done with the bike for a while as I broke my femur last weekend when I came up short on a triple at a local track. Not sure what the future has for my bike, may be seeing it in the classified section, may not idk.

motoxracer723 wrote:

WOW. That's ugly man! Hope it's an OK rehab and you'll be back on the bike in spring. Jesus that's an ugly xray.

LeMay_848 wrote:

The pre surgery X-ray was bad, I didn't get one after surgery I was too out of it to think about it, but they straightened me...

The pre surgery X-ray was bad, I didn't get one after surgery I was too out of it to think about it, but they straightened me out good, I was able to walk with a walker the morning after. If I do get back on the bike moto will most likely be out of the question unless I get the rod removed, which is all I do so as long as I can get the time to have the second surgery that's probably what will happen.

LeMay_848 wrote:

The pre surgery X-ray was bad, I didn't get one after surgery I was too out of it to think about it, but they straightened me...

The pre surgery X-ray was bad, I didn't get one after surgery I was too out of it to think about it, but they straightened me out good, I was able to walk with a walker the morning after. If I do get back on the bike moto will most likely be out of the question unless I get the rod removed, which is all I do so as long as I can get the time to have the second surgery that's probably what will happen.

BobPA wrote:

That's a bummer dude. Heal up soon. I did the same thing in '08 and still have the rod in.

victor16 wrote:

Slipdog... I know it could be too soo ... but what about trying a heavier flywheel? That would let you use 2nd longer before shifting to...

Slipdog... I know it could be too soo ... but what about trying a heavier flywheel? That would let you use 2nd longer before shifting to 3rd. Or maybe... the flywheel would allow you to pull out most corners even in 3rd. Idk... it is just a hypothesis.

slipdog wrote:

My hunch is that a FWW wouldn't help with that situation, but the only bike I've ever put one on was an '03 YZ450. I really...

My hunch is that a FWW wouldn't help with that situation, but the only bike I've ever put one on was an '03 YZ450. I really don't know what affect it has on a 2-stroke.

motoxracer723 wrote:

My stock jetting has been totally fine. Sea level. 93 pump gas at 50:1 I'm noticing a TINY bit of spooge on the cusp of my...

My stock jetting has been totally fine. Sea level. 93 pump gas at 50:1
I'm noticing a TINY bit of spooge on the cusp of my silencer end cap which I've never had on my 2014.
Also might be a factor of not washing the bike between two dusty rides. Not sure.

I just cracked 8 hrs on mine Monday. Still leaving me with a big smile.
Trying to relearn riding a two stroke with minimal clutch use. It likes to roll on and really behaves better.
Forks are getting better. At 150 lbs I'm thinking of going one spring rate lighter on the shock. It breaks loose easily but I haven't played too much other than highspeed compression.

Ripping it last Friday at fod in Millville I did notice how quiet the stock silencer is. On the bike it sounds great but spectators can't hear it at all. Not like the deano vid.
It for sure falls down quickly at the top of the power curve. Thinking about throwing a powercore 2.1 on it to see what difference that makes. Anyone else try this?

LeMay_848 wrote:

The pre surgery X-ray was bad, I didn't get one after surgery I was too out of it to think about it, but they straightened me...

The pre surgery X-ray was bad, I didn't get one after surgery I was too out of it to think about it, but they straightened me out good, I was able to walk with a walker the morning after. If I do get back on the bike moto will most likely be out of the question unless I get the rod removed, which is all I do so as long as I can get the time to have the second surgery that's probably what will happen.

BobPA wrote:

That's a bummer dude. Heal up soon. I did the same thing in '08 and still have the rod in.

LeMay_848 wrote:

Still riding with the rod? I've been advised against it

stone881 wrote:

Broke mine in a similar area to yours about 10 years ago. I also thought it would be best to have the rod removed, but my...

Broke mine in a similar area to yours about 10 years ago. I also thought it would be best to have the rod removed, but my surgeon advised against it. He said in all of his years, working with athletes of all types, the only time he had seen a rod get damaged was when a Nascar driver hit the wall at 200 mph.

The surgeon told me that the removal process was as bad or worse and recovery of a couple months. Anyway, get a second opinion before you decide to remove it.

LeMay_848 wrote:

Still riding with the rod? I've been advised against it

victor16 wrote:

Slipdog... I know it could be too soo ... but what about trying a heavier flywheel? That would let you use 2nd longer before shifting to...

Slipdog... I know it could be too soo ... but what about trying a heavier flywheel? That would let you use 2nd longer before shifting to 3rd. Or maybe... the flywheel would allow you to pull out most corners even in 3rd. Idk... it is just a hypothesis.

slipdog wrote:

My hunch is that a FWW wouldn't help with that situation, but the only bike I've ever put one on was an '03 YZ450. I really...

My hunch is that a FWW wouldn't help with that situation, but the only bike I've ever put one on was an '03 YZ450. I really don't know what affect it has on a 2-stroke.

MxRyder wrote:

Flywheel weight are amazing....its like traction control.......instead of the rear wheel spinnning like crazy....the bike actually gets that insane hit&power to propel the bike forward .....when...

Flywheel weight are amazing....its like traction control.......instead of the rear wheel spinnning like crazy....the bike actually gets that insane hit&power to propel the bike forward .....when its very hard pack nearly blue groove like some Socal tracks can get in the summers...the 11oz Fww is the tool to use...9oz for regualr Mx tracks with loam..or something u can get the bike into......Digger29 use to post all kinds of info on the Fww....all the pro used 16oz or heavier.....john dowd had a 18 up to a 21 oz flywheel on their factory bikes....traction is the name of the game.....not hit&spin......forward motion.....i encourage every 2stroke owner to try one...even if its only 6oz..it cheap and easy traction thats needed on these machines........

wide open wally wrote:

I thought the same. Bike feels like it was choked off a little from the exhaust. Put a fatty and powercore 2 on it and my...

I thought the same. Bike feels like it was choked off a little from the exhaust. Put a fatty and powercore 2 on it and my lord it made that thing sing. Best $300 I've dropped in a while.

LeMay_848 wrote:

Still riding with the rod? I've been advised against it

BobPA wrote:

Yes, surgeon told not to put to much thought into it. The removal recovery process is about the same as when you break it. My leg...

Yes, surgeon told not to put to much thought into it. The removal recovery process is about the same as when you break it. My leg never gives me issues. You'll be back before you know it.

Goulding wrote:

After reading all threads on this bike I just pulled the trigger and ordered in a 250 sx. It was a hard decision but I think...

After reading all threads on this bike I just pulled the trigger and ordered in a 250 sx. It was a hard decision but I think it was the right one. Hope every one keeps posting there jetting info because I have no clue about that stuff. Lol. This will be fun!

suzook241 wrote:

I to broke my femur in about the same area as to what is being discussed. My Dr asked me if I had plans to continue...

I to broke my femur in about the same area as to what is being discussed. My Dr asked me if I had plans to continue to ride and keep at it. I told him without any hesitation yes. He said well I am supposed to advise you to take it out however I would keep it in. If it bothers you later on in life down the road we can discuss the possibility of removing it....However keep it in.

I do know someone who had a rod in their femur and they rebroke their leg and bent the rod riding MX... No lie

Tom_Ryan wrote:

This thread is making me want it more and more also I'm struggling on picking the 250sx or 250f

slipdog wrote:

Looking good, Victor! Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy a new dirt bike and that makes everyone happy...

gsxr6 wrote:

60:1 holy cow. That's thin. No wonder it's rich. Anyone tried running 40:1 or even 32:1 to see if that leaned u out better than through...

60:1 holy cow. That's thin. No wonder it's rich. Anyone tried running 40:1 or even 32:1 to see if that leaned u out better than through such huge jetting changes? Just so u all know every RC valve cr owner ever has felt ur pain. Just get a Keihin and be done with ur jetting issues lol. I don't see how anyone gets away with 60:1. Yikes