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Edited Date/Time 9/20/2018 7:48am
Basically had to ignore my ego and listen to my conscience on this one.

(The 2016 KX450F in the background is for sale and a new avatar is forthcoming).



Ironically (or perhaps not) my last 2-stroke was a 2006 YZ250 that I bought new. This one's an 07'. Thing was flooding bad. Previous owner said the brass overflow tube in the float bowl broke and he fabricated a replacement. I discovered that the replacement was a uniform cylinder and it was bottomed out, effectively sealing off the overflow exit (imagine putting a straw down on the palm of your hand). The tube has since been modified & the overflow now passes fluid. Ready to rip!
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mattyhamz2 9/19/2018 9:07pm
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mx_563 wrote:
Basically had to ignore my ego and listen to my conscience on this one. (The 2016 KX450F in the background is for sale and a new...
Basically had to ignore my ego and listen to my conscience on this one.

(The 2016 KX450F in the background is for sale and a new avatar is forthcoming).



Ironically (or perhaps not) my last 2-stroke was a 2006 YZ250 that I bought new. This one's an 07'. Thing was flooding bad. Previous owner said the brass overflow tube in the float bowl broke and he fabricated a replacement. I discovered that the replacement was a uniform cylinder and it was bottomed out, effectively sealing off the overflow exit (imagine putting a straw down on the palm of your hand). The tube has since been modified & the overflow now passes fluid. Ready to rip!
Nice dude!!! Any plans for it??
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mx_563 9/19/2018 9:30pm
9/19/2018 9:30pm Edited Date/Time 9/19/2018 9:32pm
mx_563 wrote:
Basically had to ignore my ego and listen to my conscience on this one. (The 2016 KX450F in the background is for sale and a new...
Basically had to ignore my ego and listen to my conscience on this one.

(The 2016 KX450F in the background is for sale and a new avatar is forthcoming).



Ironically (or perhaps not) my last 2-stroke was a 2006 YZ250 that I bought new. This one's an 07'. Thing was flooding bad. Previous owner said the brass overflow tube in the float bowl broke and he fabricated a replacement. I discovered that the replacement was a uniform cylinder and it was bottomed out, effectively sealing off the overflow exit (imagine putting a straw down on the palm of your hand). The tube has since been modified & the overflow now passes fluid. Ready to rip!
mattyhamz2 wrote:
Nice dude!!! Any plans for it??
Already has a Vforce3 and a 9oz flywheel weight. I've got an Acerbis plastic skid plate I need to install. Also got a zip-ty racing big tank on order. The reality is that I'm doing more off road these days. Might need stiffer springs and someday maybe a 295 kit. Came with Mich starcross 5s...
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mattyhamz2 9/19/2018 10:43pm
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mx_563 wrote:
Basically had to ignore my ego and listen to my conscience on this one. (The 2016 KX450F in the background is for sale and a new...
Basically had to ignore my ego and listen to my conscience on this one.

(The 2016 KX450F in the background is for sale and a new avatar is forthcoming).



Ironically (or perhaps not) my last 2-stroke was a 2006 YZ250 that I bought new. This one's an 07'. Thing was flooding bad. Previous owner said the brass overflow tube in the float bowl broke and he fabricated a replacement. I discovered that the replacement was a uniform cylinder and it was bottomed out, effectively sealing off the overflow exit (imagine putting a straw down on the palm of your hand). The tube has since been modified & the overflow now passes fluid. Ready to rip!
mattyhamz2 wrote:
Nice dude!!! Any plans for it??
mx_563 wrote:
Already has a Vforce3 and a 9oz flywheel weight. I've got an Acerbis plastic skid plate I need to install. Also got a zip-ty racing big...
Already has a Vforce3 and a 9oz flywheel weight. I've got an Acerbis plastic skid plate I need to install. Also got a zip-ty racing big tank on order. The reality is that I'm doing more off road these days. Might need stiffer springs and someday maybe a 295 kit. Came with Mich starcross 5s...
#randyrichardson
Nice man! I’ve got a set of vforce reeds for my 05, but need new peddles before putting it on the bike. I know what you mean about doing more off-road. It’s more laid back and all around more worth the money. I picked up an 03 that I’m partially parting out and will eventually turn it into an off-road bike. If you ever make it down south let me know so we can go riding.
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cody41 9/20/2018 4:48am
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Best bike ever produced!
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TJMX947 9/20/2018 7:00am
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That is a clean A$$ 2007. I totally suck at riding two strokes but I've found recently that I'm probably no better on my 350. What did you pay for that gem?
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Stuntman949 9/20/2018 7:46am
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Great stuff my man! My 06' has the IMS tank and the Vforce. Awesome offroad machines. Congrats
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mattyhamz2 9/20/2018 7:48am
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Stuntman949 wrote:
Great stuff my man! My 06' has the IMS tank and the Vforce. Awesome offroad machines. Congrats
What change did you notice with the vforce on your yz?
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Stuntman949 9/20/2018 8:53am
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Stuntman949 wrote:
Great stuff my man! My 06' has the IMS tank and the Vforce. Awesome offroad machines. Congrats
mattyhamz2 wrote:
What change did you notice with the vforce on your yz?
A little more linear torque. That with a pipe was more than enough. Worked waaaay better on the YZ250 than it did the KX500
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mattyhamz2 9/20/2018 8:55am
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Stuntman949 wrote:
Great stuff my man! My 06' has the IMS tank and the Vforce. Awesome offroad machines. Congrats
mattyhamz2 wrote:
What change did you notice with the vforce on your yz?
Stuntman949 wrote:
A little more linear torque. That with a pipe was more than enough. Worked waaaay better on the YZ250 than it did the KX500
What pipe are you running?
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Stuntman949 9/20/2018 8:58am
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mattyhamz2 wrote:
What change did you notice with the vforce on your yz?
Stuntman949 wrote:
A little more linear torque. That with a pipe was more than enough. Worked waaaay better on the YZ250 than it did the KX500
mattyhamz2 wrote:
What pipe are you running?
It came with a Pro Circuit Platinum and the R304 silencer
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