Spoke with my wallet.. sorry for betraying you two stroke taliban

Craig_Lambrecht
Edited Date/Time 6/3/2016 3:40am
I sold my '14 TC250 today (found out he's a vital member as well)
and went and picked up a '16 FC350. It was the owner of AEO Powersports' bike.

I rode it about a month ago and fell in love with it. The suspension is AMAZING. It has the AER forks that come on the 17s.

I should have my graphics for it tomorrow. They will be the same, just with my numbers, logos, etc.
details:

11 hours
AER forks - anodized black
full Rad Mfg wheelset (not on in the first pic)
fmf exhaust
Flo pegs
X Trig clamps
Flexx bars
Bulletproof Designs radiator guards
skid plate
Arc levers
Acerbis frame guards
Motoseat cover
Ride MFG link
I'm sure I'm forgetting a couple things.




















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Tarz483 5/31/2016 11:47pm
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Wow she is beautiful
Craig_Lambrecht 5/31/2016 11:52pm
5/31/2016 11:52pm
Tarz483 wrote:
Wow she is beautiful
thanks! I was a bit sad selling my two smoke though. I was going to keep her but I couldnt turn down the offer.. and he still got a good deal.

I can't wait to go ride this thing!!!!! I rode it last week and we worked on suspension. We've got it PERFECT for me now.
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colintrax 5/31/2016 11:54pm
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Good looking bike, but you'll be back on a 2 stroke soon enough Evil
IMO you should ditch those rad guards for something that doesn't imped airflow so much. I'm running the KTM hardparts steel braces. They don't block any air, and seem to be plenty strong.
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scooter5002 5/31/2016 11:56pm
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Strokes be damned, that's a sweet looking bike. Congrats.

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Craig_Lambrecht 5/31/2016 11:57pm
5/31/2016 11:57pm
colintrax wrote:
Good looking bike, but you'll be back on a 2 stroke soon enough :evil: IMO you should ditch those rad guards for something that doesn't imped...
Good looking bike, but you'll be back on a 2 stroke soon enough Evil
IMO you should ditch those rad guards for something that doesn't imped airflow so much. I'm running the KTM hardparts steel braces. They don't block any air, and seem to be plenty strong.
yeah man I really wanted to keep my 250 as well. I would actually talk people out of it when they would call/text me about it. lol

I'll probably buy another one before too long.
I just bought another street bike last week and now this.. I should probably chill for a bit.. especially with a baby on the way. lol

It doesn't seem to get hot with those rad guards on it. I'll have to take a look at the ones you have.
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Sully 5/31/2016 11:57pm
5/31/2016 11:57pm Edited Date/Time 6/1/2016 7:11pm
You'll get no argument from me. I'm a two stroke guy, but there's something about the 350 (KTM & Husky) that really does it for me.
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Myke 6/1/2016 12:15am
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Great looking bike!
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ledger 6/1/2016 12:17am
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Dayum, dayum, damn nice bike ! I don't blame you for speaking with your wallet, man, that is a helluva good looking ride. Congrats to you.
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colintrax 6/1/2016 12:22am
6/1/2016 12:22am
Craig_Lambrecht wrote:
yeah man I really wanted to keep my 250 as well. I would actually talk people out of it when they would call/text me about it...
yeah man I really wanted to keep my 250 as well. I would actually talk people out of it when they would call/text me about it. lol

I'll probably buy another one before too long.
I just bought another street bike last week and now this.. I should probably chill for a bit.. especially with a baby on the way. lol

It doesn't seem to get hot with those rad guards on it. I'll have to take a look at the ones you have.
Lol what street bike did you get?
You got a baby on the way and your wife is ok with all the new bikes?? You're a lucky man.
I'd assume what is on the bike is fine, but in the name of cooling I try err on the side of caution. Overheating a bike can get expensive real quick.
Not sure any like these are made for your bike, mines a 2012. But I'd atleast investigate if I was you.
Btw I ride woods and moto, so these things have taken some hits.

Craig_Lambrecht 6/1/2016 9:22am
6/1/2016 9:22am Edited Date/Time 6/1/2016 9:23am
Craig_Lambrecht wrote:
yeah man I really wanted to keep my 250 as well. I would actually talk people out of it when they would call/text me about it...
yeah man I really wanted to keep my 250 as well. I would actually talk people out of it when they would call/text me about it. lol

I'll probably buy another one before too long.
I just bought another street bike last week and now this.. I should probably chill for a bit.. especially with a baby on the way. lol

It doesn't seem to get hot with those rad guards on it. I'll have to take a look at the ones you have.
colintrax wrote:
Lol what street bike did you get? You got a baby on the way and your wife is ok with all the new bikes?? You're a...
Lol what street bike did you get?
You got a baby on the way and your wife is ok with all the new bikes?? You're a lucky man.
I'd assume what is on the bike is fine, but in the name of cooling I try err on the side of caution. Overheating a bike can get expensive real quick.
Not sure any like these are made for your bike, mines a 2012. But I'd atleast investigate if I was you.
Btw I ride woods and moto, so these things have taken some hits.

I have a fully stunted 03-94 636. I bought another stock 03-04 636. I was originally going to do a full build on it but now I'm unsure. I may keep it so I have extra parts, may sell it, or may build it.



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Craig_Lambrecht 6/1/2016 9:24am
6/1/2016 9:24am
thanks for all the kind words. I'll post some better photos once I have my new graphics on.
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RACERX69 6/1/2016 9:43am
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Nice ride Craig, but what you did isn't "Speaking With Your Wallet ", so to speak.
If it's not a brand new 2stroke, the term does NOT apply.
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1911 6/1/2016 10:32am
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Not a 2 Stroke!!!! But still a great bike. Enjoy
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seth505 6/1/2016 12:30pm
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Burn him! Ok, looks sweet.
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colintrax 6/1/2016 4:13pm
6/1/2016 4:13pm
The 636 is a cool bike, but not as cool as this Husky lol
And everyone saying he isn't speaking with his wallet, let it go. Maybe he wants more badass 4 strokes, and thus supported that market Tongue

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AZ35 6/1/2016 5:23pm
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Hey Craig,

That bike in your profile pic looks just like the one that showed up in my garage yesterday.....!

Congrats on the new bike it looks incredible, and thanks for the TC250 to get me back on a 2 stroke! I have a feeling my KX450 is going to feel neglected pretty quickly.
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Jimmy_Sloan 6/1/2016 5:40pm
6/1/2016 5:40pm
That's a beautiful bike, I'd have no regrets with that. Enjoy!
Craig_Lambrecht 6/1/2016 6:54pm
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AZ35 wrote:
Hey Craig, That bike in your profile pic looks just like the one that showed up in my garage yesterday.....! Congrats on the new bike it...
Hey Craig,

That bike in your profile pic looks just like the one that showed up in my garage yesterday.....!

Congrats on the new bike it looks incredible, and thanks for the TC250 to get me back on a 2 stroke! I have a feeling my KX450 is going to feel neglected pretty quickly.
Oh it will. Lol
I'm half tempted to try and bring you your money back. Hahaha
Craig_Lambrecht 6/1/2016 6:54pm
6/1/2016 6:54pm
And yeah I guess you guys are right in the spoke with my wallet part.
I guess I'm just used to seeing that as a thread title for when people get new bikes.
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ob 6/1/2016 7:00pm
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That looks like a proper race bike! Very nice
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Mr. Ted 6/1/2016 7:21pm
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Jeremy at AEO is good people and that bike is meticulously maintained. A very good buy.
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jeffro503 6/1/2016 7:45pm
6/1/2016 7:45pm
I really , really want to call you a traitor bastard!!.....But I can't! Because that FC350 is freakin' sweet! Doesn't matter that it has an extra 2 strokes then it should....that bike is beautiful. Have fun on it man and stay safe.
Craig_Lambrecht 6/1/2016 11:36pm
6/1/2016 11:36pm
Mr. Ted wrote:
Jeremy at AEO is good people and that bike is meticulously maintained. A very good buy.
yeah, he's a solid dude for sure. and yeah, it's SUPER meticulously maintained.. same as my 250 was.
Craig_Lambrecht 6/1/2016 11:39pm
6/1/2016 11:39pm
jeffro503 wrote:
I really , really want to call you a traitor bastard!!.....But I can't! Because that FC350 is freakin' sweet! Doesn't matter that it has an extra...
I really , really want to call you a traitor bastard!!.....But I can't! Because that FC350 is freakin' sweet! Doesn't matter that it has an extra 2 strokes then it should....that bike is beautiful. Have fun on it man and stay safe.
oh I know man. trust me. I have a two stroke motor tattooed on my arm. lol
But, I'm getting older, I smoke a pack of cigarettes a day, I eat shit food, and don't see the gym in my near future. Soooo.. if I want to have any hopes of still riding at a decent pace for more than 1.5 laps, this is the route I have to go. I'll probaby get an older two stroke to keep as a play bike.


I rode this thing a couple months ago and had to have it. He hadn't even said it was for sale yet.. I just bugged him a few times to make sure that I was first on the list.
Craig_Lambrecht 6/1/2016 11:40pm
6/1/2016 11:40pm
Here's a couple more photos that I just shot real quick. I pick up my graphics kit tomorrow and will throw it on Friday morning. (riding Thursday and graphics guy says to allow 24 hours before riding with them)





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