250f or 250

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hey huys im new to this site.
what im aking about is there are 2 bikes im looking at, oness a 2 stroke and the other is a 4 stroke both 250. this will be my first full size bike. u have been riding mini moto. i can ride my mates 450 ok but is the 2 stroke a bit to much for a first bike?? ill post the links to both of the bikes for you. a little about myself im 17 and wegih about 90kg if that helps. if anyone can help me thanks alot Wink

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EADC 5/30/2011 12:48am
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im going to go with the 250 4 stroke and maybe get a 2 stroke later on. is there any tips people can give me to look for when im looking at the bike i want to buy?? anything will be great thanks
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mxfreak144x 6/16/2011 10:31am
6/16/2011 10:31am
yes a 250 honda four stroke will require a 10 hour top end rebuild, therefore i reccomend a KTM, if you want to kklnow more about ktm let me know ive got a perfect 250 for you, its a 2008 perfect condition lots of upgrades, perfect nbike for the weekend warrior/ or the one who rides once every other month, tell me if ytou want to know more i can help you
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dirtnapper 6/23/2011 9:28pm
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A 250F is definatly easier to ride. A 250 screamer is more fun, IMO!
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EADC 6/28/2011 11:04pm
6/28/2011 11:04pm
hey sorry to bring up my old post but i looked at a 05 rm 250 today its my first 2 stroke and i want to know a bit more about them. i only realised today that the powerband kicks in every gear?? the uy at the shop said i can tone it down by changing the sprocket sizes. but he also said the powerband will barley kick in if you take it smooth on the throttle? i like the idea of the 2 storke it just sounds easy compard to a 4 stroke. so if anyone could give me a hand or any advice it would be great. did anyone else go to a 250 2 stroke first up? im 94kg 17yr

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MB6 6/28/2011 11:09pm
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Be prepared to do alot of engine work with a 4stroke, right now im on the final steps of rebuilding 1 bike and just started tearing down another. i wish i had a 2 stroke =/
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EADC 6/28/2011 11:14pm
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thats what the guy at the shop said. he reckons the only engine work on a 2 stroke is piston rings every year? i guse i could get use to it?
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mxfreak144x 6/28/2011 11:49pm
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both 2 and 4 stroke will require a bit of maintnance....it just depends on your willingness topay and the effort you put into fixing your bike.....theres a big differe ce between 2 and 4 stroke, all depends on what you like....when i was 13 i went from a suzuki rm 100 straight too a ktm 250 sxf...sloo i suggest you test each
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EADC 6/29/2011 12:23am
6/29/2011 12:23am
yeah i understand that they both need maintnance but i just like the idea of the 2 stroke. but is it right if i change the sprockets it will mellow out the powerband just intill i get used to it?
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mxfreak144x 6/29/2011 12:51am
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i think you shold ride it how it is....see how it rides get used to it....within 10 hours of it you will probbly then decide on sprokets and othrer add ons but you wont be able to notice any of a differance just riding around circles in your yard....u gotta have open land and corners and jumps ....purchase an hour meter for yoir bike .go to your local track once a week and once you get 10 hours on te bike take it on for a tune up and talk with them about sprockets and all...if uve ever raced bmx or ridden it...you cant tell by riding aound the block if you need to up your sprocket 2 teeth...it takes time...dont change anything till you know the effects itll have on you
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EADC 6/29/2011 12:57am
6/29/2011 12:57am
yeah thanks for that ill be riding trails and grass tracks
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mxfreak144x 6/29/2011 11:20am
6/29/2011 11:20am
Ok....if you are looking for 250 4 stroke i have a perfect one.. its a 2008 ktm 250sxf...great starter bike email me at mxdude42@sbcglobal.net if you want pictures and specs.....
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EADC 6/29/2011 3:03pm
6/29/2011 3:03pm
mxfreak144x wrote:
Ok....if you are looking for 250 4 stroke i have a perfect one.. its a 2008 ktm 250sxf...great starter bike email me at mxdude42@sbcglobal.net if you...
Ok....if you are looking for 250 4 stroke i have a perfect one.. its a 2008 ktm 250sxf...great starter bike email me at mxdude42@sbcglobal.net if you want pictures and specs.....
i would if i lived in america haha and im not shipping one to austraila
haha

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