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What's up guys. I'm a long time moto rider, just getting into some hare scramble and GNCC style racing in the Midwest.
The only Harescramble I've done was on my YZ125, which was fun until I got into the bigger hills and creek crossing ruts.
25+ Vet C rider. I've never ridden an offroad model or suspension setup. I currently ride a 350 SX-F on the moto track,.
The light feel of the 125 is great, but I feel like more bottom end grunt and overall power would be beneficial.
What is the best move? 250F, 250 two stroke, 350F?
The only Harescramble I've done was on my YZ125, which was fun until I got into the bigger hills and creek crossing ruts.
25+ Vet C rider. I've never ridden an offroad model or suspension setup. I currently ride a 350 SX-F on the moto track,.
The light feel of the 125 is great, but I feel like more bottom end grunt and overall power would be beneficial.
What is the best move? 250F, 250 two stroke, 350F?
The only MUST DO is the larger tank...all the other things are luxuries as far as I'm concerned...I've honestly never been able to tell the difference between a 19 and an 18 inch rear wheels...stabilizers are nice, but not required (I haven't ran one for years racing hare and hounds and other desert races-well set up suspension shouldn't have any issue at speed)...If you have the money, and want them, go for it! But don't feel like they are required before you can start racing.
If you are buying a new bike...being a C rider...YZ250FX would be the bike I'd go with. It'll do everything for you. In fact, I'm on a 2021 YZ450FX now, and I think the 250FX will be my next bike.
For fun, competitive Indiana XC racing in the VET C class the 350 might be a bit much. But if you want to keep it and set it up for XC the suspension is where I would start. If you get it to where it's not dancing around and beating you to death you can decide if you can handle the 350 power and want to continue on with the XC conversion.
If you want a new XC bike, then I suggest you look at an off the floor XC type. There's all these new "X" bikes that are pretty good off the floor or at least a better starting point. Most of them are even good moto bikes for mortals.
"You must decide, grasshopper".
The 350 SX-F is just for moto. Moto is what I ride the majority of the time.
I mainly posted on here to see others opinions and experiences so I can make an informed decision. I've owned a YZ250F before. I'm thinking the torque will be beneficial. I like the idea of a 250 2 stroke with maintenance costs, but just not sure I could man handle it around for a 2 hour race. I think I'll do some more digging on the YZ250FX.
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Either way the YZ250X and YZ250FX are great bikes to start with. Put on some hand guards and go race.
Haven't been to Stoney in years, but it was pretty good. Might be a good place to start.
I race 30a on a rmz450 and ran out of fuel the only time I raced it with the stock tank on last lap mile from finish
I revalved my suspension for mixture of fast woods and vet b moto through fc.
I’d say set up your suspension and run it ktm 350 is the Swiss Army knife of dirt bikes!
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