Who said the ‘19 250SX tranny sucked?

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I bought myself a new 250SX and my misses a new 250sxf.

You’re right.

2nd to 3rd sucks.

Guess what...YOU SUCK.

I had no issue downshifting to 2nd to help me
Slow down, then shift to 3rd in ruts. Bike carried it no problem as long as me as a rider carried momentum.

Point being, take responsibility for being a squirrel.

Move on.
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rob162 3/2/2020 9:05pm
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Well im definitely not a squirrel and I've got a buddy who's far from a squirrel. He has 2 250sx 1 practice 1 race. Never dropped....yet. One bike misses shift between 2nd and 3rd quite a bit and one that doesn't. Breaking that motor down next week to see what's up. Be happy yours doesn't.
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JohnMatrix 3/2/2020 9:26pm
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My ‘19 250sx has 18 hours on it now. Always loved the way it shifted but hit a false neutral between 2-3 for the first time this past weekend. Could have been a fluke but I’ll be keeping my attention on it for sure.
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spimx 3/3/2020 4:50am
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I had a 13 250sx and it had a similar problem. The shift drum is anodized aluminum.
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AJ565 3/3/2020 6:13am
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Actually the only thing people say about the transmission sucking on those bikes is the gear ratios. I agree with that too, dropping a tooth in the rear helped. I want to order a 48 and give that a try as well and see how it works out for me.
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seth505 3/3/2020 6:20am
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RPM68 wrote:
I bought myself a new 250SX and my misses a new 250sxf. You’re right. 2nd to 3rd sucks. Guess what...YOU SUCK. I had no issue downshifting...
I bought myself a new 250SX and my misses a new 250sxf.

You’re right.

2nd to 3rd sucks.

Guess what...YOU SUCK.

I had no issue downshifting to 2nd to help me
Slow down, then shift to 3rd in ruts. Bike carried it no problem as long as me as a rider carried momentum.

Point being, take responsibility for being a squirrel.

Move on.
Is this post to somehow provide evidence that you are bad ass on a dirtbike?

I've heard a lot about the shortcomings on the 2nd to 3rd ratio but I don't have a problem with it. I can scream it in 2nd or lug it a bit in 3rd depending on the situation and still make jumps out of tricky inside lines.
Ghostrider145 3/3/2020 6:44am
3/3/2020 6:44am
It’s a known issue within a few model & years. The metal on 2nd and 3rd were suspect. Actually on back order for a long time. When you lighten bikes ,there are certain things that are better left alone in the process. KTM tests that fine line often. I think that was your point no? Or were you speaking in terms of Internal ratios? I’m out on that one if so.

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YZed250 3/3/2020 8:26am
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At a 100hrs on a 2017, my 2nd/3rd gears are a little rough.
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holt352 3/3/2020 1:13pm
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I put 100 hrs on a 2018 SX. Ran 13/48 final gearing. Never had an issue.

Not that it's anything but put 180hrs on a 2019 XC last year and so far 30 something hours on another new 2019XC.

Seems fine to me.
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RPM68 wrote:
I bought myself a new 250SX and my misses a new 250sxf. You’re right. 2nd to 3rd sucks. Guess what...YOU SUCK. I had no issue downshifting...
I bought myself a new 250SX and my misses a new 250sxf.

You’re right.

2nd to 3rd sucks.

Guess what...YOU SUCK.

I had no issue downshifting to 2nd to help me
Slow down, then shift to 3rd in ruts. Bike carried it no problem as long as me as a rider carried momentum.

Point being, take responsibility for being a squirrel.

Move on.
seth505 wrote:
Is this post to somehow provide evidence that you are bad ass on a dirtbike? I've heard a lot about the shortcomings on the 2nd to...
Is this post to somehow provide evidence that you are bad ass on a dirtbike?

I've heard a lot about the shortcomings on the 2nd to 3rd ratio but I don't have a problem with it. I can scream it in 2nd or lug it a bit in 3rd depending on the situation and still make jumps out of tricky inside lines.
RPMis no slouch on a bike.... I can vouch for that
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JWACK 3/6/2020 8:16am
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The second to third gear ratios are ultimately the reason I sold my 19 250sx. I Must Suck and that's ok! Oh well at least I enjoy sucking on a bike that has a more usable engine/tranny combo for my style. lol

After trying many different gear combos I just couldn't find a setting that I liked. down a few in the rear.. up a few in the rear it didn't matter much. I ended up one smaller in the rear as my best gear setting. The bottom end only engine does not whined out far enough in 2nd gear and I was always trying to shift after the apex of the corner. At the same time 3rd gear wasn't torquey enough to pound into a deep berm and have it pull out. It would bog because 3rd gear is a mile away from 2nd.
The next option for me was to port the engine for topend and overrev to help second gear get me through a corner and onto a straight.
also this problem isn't nearly as noticeable on the mx track as it is out in the desert on the outdoor type tracks I like to burn in.
Glad your enjoying yours though! They are badass bikes.
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Hudd_421 3/6/2020 9:22am
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hahaha Get em' Skippy. Next time we hit three palms I wanna ride that thing!
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seth505 3/6/2020 9:26am
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RPM68 wrote:
I bought myself a new 250SX and my misses a new 250sxf. You’re right. 2nd to 3rd sucks. Guess what...YOU SUCK. I had no issue downshifting...
I bought myself a new 250SX and my misses a new 250sxf.

You’re right.

2nd to 3rd sucks.

Guess what...YOU SUCK.

I had no issue downshifting to 2nd to help me
Slow down, then shift to 3rd in ruts. Bike carried it no problem as long as me as a rider carried momentum.

Point being, take responsibility for being a squirrel.

Move on.
seth505 wrote:
Is this post to somehow provide evidence that you are bad ass on a dirtbike? I've heard a lot about the shortcomings on the 2nd to...
Is this post to somehow provide evidence that you are bad ass on a dirtbike?

I've heard a lot about the shortcomings on the 2nd to 3rd ratio but I don't have a problem with it. I can scream it in 2nd or lug it a bit in 3rd depending on the situation and still make jumps out of tricky inside lines.
trexx wrote:
RPMis no slouch on a bike.... I can vouch for that
I’m sure he’s terrific, just a weird flex
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opyguy 3/6/2020 10:11am
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i suck, but I use third gear in just about every corner (southwick).
don't think I ever use 2nd, I do hammer the crap outta the clutch...
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RPM68 3/6/2020 10:45am
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I meant the ratios, my apologies for not specifying. Shifting ain’t an issue, and I doubt oil makes a huge difference but I love the Honda tranny oil.
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RPM68 3/6/2020 10:47am
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seth505 wrote:
Is this post to somehow provide evidence that you are bad ass on a dirtbike? I've heard a lot about the shortcomings on the 2nd to...
Is this post to somehow provide evidence that you are bad ass on a dirtbike?

I've heard a lot about the shortcomings on the 2nd to 3rd ratio but I don't have a problem with it. I can scream it in 2nd or lug it a bit in 3rd depending on the situation and still make jumps out of tricky inside lines.
trexx wrote:
RPMis no slouch on a bike.... I can vouch for that
seth505 wrote:
I’m sure he’s terrific, just a weird flex
No sir, meant it towards people bitching about bikes and not adapting to them. I’m a squirrel too, but know how to make adjustments to bikes characteristics.
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