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AJ565
11/14/2017 6:51am
11/14/2017 6:51am
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11/14/2017 10:09am
Its been a long time, I've lurked on here for years, but never post. I had a conversation with the wallet and a nudge from the girlfriend and ended up with a 2018 KTM 250 SX last month. My last 250 2 stroke was 17 years ago (2000 KTM 250SX) and my last bike was Micheal Willards Seattle supercross 2005 KTM SX250F. Needless to say I'm a little rusty and the arm sucks, but its been a lot of fun getting back out. I've only been in Texas a few years so I've only ridden at Murphy's in Red Rock a few times so far. Looking forward to Cycle Ranch opening back up as its closer to me.
I have a few carb parts on order to try the jetting digger has suggested in another thread, for now it has the JD jet kit and runs 100x better than it did. I also dropped the rear sprocket to 49 and adjusted the power valve and set the suspension how MXA had their 2017 setup, which was a great starting point and made the bike enjoyable.

I also think I have a future moto head on my hands here, The girlfriends son is 5 and has never experienced anything like this and is always talking about bikes now. Working on figuring out a way for him to earn his first bike, I'm thinking a CRF50 would be a good start for him for now.

I have a few carb parts on order to try the jetting digger has suggested in another thread, for now it has the JD jet kit and runs 100x better than it did. I also dropped the rear sprocket to 49 and adjusted the power valve and set the suspension how MXA had their 2017 setup, which was a great starting point and made the bike enjoyable.

I also think I have a future moto head on my hands here, The girlfriends son is 5 and has never experienced anything like this and is always talking about bikes now. Working on figuring out a way for him to earn his first bike, I'm thinking a CRF50 would be a good start for him for now.

Great to see you're back in the game.
Stay safe and have fun!!!
Thanks guys. When I started to ride the 4 stroke I wasn't really excited with it. It was one of those I really want this and then I'm disappointed in my decision kinda things. I've always loved the 2 stroke smell and sound.
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Weird side note : my buddy Sean got a new bike after 10 years off too this past summer. He runs #595 and picked the exact same bike.
Congrats. Have fun on her and stay safe.
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