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I know there's a good bit of euro 250 experience here.
So coming back to riding after a good break, I thought I'd be keen for a four stroke, got some great advice here, much appreciated... anyway, nothing against them, the engine braking / initial throttle response / general feeling is a little too alien for me, not gonna happen just yet.
So the question, I've ridden a TC250 and it was okay taking it steady but still a bit gnarly being honest, but was setup to be by an owner muuuch faster than me.
At 245lbs now in gear, would it be stupid to get a 150sx with a pipe, STIC and suspension to get back into the swing of things or can you calm the 250's down enough with playing with the power valve, dropping a tooth on the back and pulling the grey wire?
Granted I used to be much lighter, but I was never at a skill level where I could use a 250 2 Stroke on a track without a pretty constant sense of "pay attention and be f__ing careful".
Again, I don't ride big wide open Cali tracks so may be a little different.
So coming back to riding after a good break, I thought I'd be keen for a four stroke, got some great advice here, much appreciated... anyway, nothing against them, the engine braking / initial throttle response / general feeling is a little too alien for me, not gonna happen just yet.
So the question, I've ridden a TC250 and it was okay taking it steady but still a bit gnarly being honest, but was setup to be by an owner muuuch faster than me.
At 245lbs now in gear, would it be stupid to get a 150sx with a pipe, STIC and suspension to get back into the swing of things or can you calm the 250's down enough with playing with the power valve, dropping a tooth on the back and pulling the grey wire?
Granted I used to be much lighter, but I was never at a skill level where I could use a 250 2 Stroke on a track without a pretty constant sense of "pay attention and be f__ing careful".
Again, I don't ride big wide open Cali tracks so may be a little different.
When I first got my 17 I played with aggressive power valve spring/setting and it was fun but wheelied out of every corner and made me ride a little erratic. If you use the green (soft) spring and play with the screw, you'll get a feeling that is quite linear and no arm ripping moments.
Personally, I hated the less aggressive map with the wire pulled but that is an option as well that you should experiment with.
Thank you both for your help, it's much appreciated, and I'll get on the hunt for a two fiddy asap.
Absolutely fine to ride around within your skill level if you can resist the temptation twist the throttle to the stops, just gets a little overwhelming from time to time if you try to ride it wide open like a 125/250f.
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It was just that most people I ask say similar to you guys, they're pretty smooth and linear for a 2 Stroke and very tuneable, which I trust 100% and was what I was hoping for. But then you see MXA or similar saying "it's almost too fast..." or claiming it hits like an 80's 250 lol, which just sounded insane to me, and I couldn't see it unless it was intentionally set up that way on the day.
You folks have cleared it right up and I am grateful, thanks.
Would you consider stretching the budget the 19 model? Updated slimmer ergos on the 19 has a better cockpit feel imo.
Mikey, would like to get a 19/20 for sure, but comes down to what's around in budget I guess, got other priorities so can only justify spending so much for a toy that wont be used to its potential anyway haha. Will be starting to look seriously this week so hopefully I'll find something.
It'll be a clean '18 (all about the factory orange frame) or a '19 I expect unless a '17 too good to pass up comes along. Will all be much the same as far as I could tell I'm sure.
Shock spring, throttle cam, slightly lower foot pegs, 49t rear, should be good to go.
Bike in stock form falls of a cliff in the higher revs which isn’t fun if you have to change gears just before a jump, silencer allows you to wind it out.
Thanks again for your help, will definitely try and grab one of the long pro circuit silencers the next time I have a good month.
But either one can spit you off if you're not careful. Sounds like you're going about it the right way by being realistic about your ability. Best of luck.
Thanks again man!
The 19 model feels a little slimmer and with a touch more precise handling. Not a huge change at all, but it’s there. 19 also got an upgraded transmission, forks and probably a few other things I’m forgetting.
The forks should be somewhat workable for you with lots of air pressure. You’ll need a stiffer spring for the shock. Even at 180lbs the stocker was too soft for me.
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