Was going to suggest this too. Definitely sounds like cam chain is too tight, remove and retract the tensioner then screw it back in to let it auto-tension

I had something identical happen to my 2013 KX250F a few years which turned out to be the ECU on the front stem had slipped out of the holder and had rubbed the wiring insulation through. Always rode fine on flats and most of the track but when I landed ... more »

New Hondas only have 1 oil compartment so no sepatate trans/engine oil drains any more

I grease all my linkage bolts lightly (shock, bottom link front & rear and also swingarm). I don't put too much on but just a bit to help it move smoothly and make removing it easier in future when cleaning.

Yea i spoke to the dealer and he said theyre all like that. There are quite a lot of casting marks in general over different parts of the bike but at least I've made him aware of it with pictures so if anything comes from it then I have that to go back ... more »

Holy moly, I hope you don't mind me saying but if someone had tried to tell me red wheels on a bike would look good I wouldn't have believed them.... but that thing looks absolutely sick. It honestly looks like one of the best put-together bikes I have ... more »

Omg that caliper....

I'm 29 and I think I'm maybe over the 125 idea but given plenty of the other opinions so far I'm really considering the 250T as it would maybe be a nice mix of both worlds. Less weight, similar power but enough of a change to keep it fun for me and give ... more »

Thank you for the long writeup dude, I appreciate you taking the time to give me plenty of well-rounded opinions. For me a 450 is never an option, too much extra weight and power that I just don't need given my skill level and fitness but your opinions

Cheers dude, I watched that a few times which sold me more on a 250F than anything. As race said, what would your opinion be on riding a modern 250T in comparison to a 250F? I just have the impression that they rip the arms off you or is that a misconception ... more »

I have briefly considered a 250T in the past but always thought they would be a lot harder to ride than a 250F with the snappy powerband and eztra power or what is the comparison between the two like? The thing that moat drew me to a 125 was the weight ... more »

I appreciate all the comments folks, I think you have confirmed what I guess I already knew that the 250F would be the better way to go. Most of our tracks in Ireland are fairly short and tight so would be hard to make the 125 work and I've always been

I haven't seen a lot of BS in this thread personally, what I have seen though is someone close to the owner telling people to stop "wasting their money" on other products and buy this instead, followed by the owner responding to a pricing suggestion ... more »

Ah cool I'd only seen the pictures on his IG where it was blacked out. Looks much better there now, I still miss his TwoTwo Honda days, dont think anyone has ever had a better looking bike/team/gear setup before or after that, plus he was a bad dude ... more »