Newbee 250 questions

[gwcrim]

Just picked up an '02 KX250.  Seems to fit me real well.  And it doesn't take a gorilla to kick start!  Have some questions.

Can I run pump gas?

Is the stock tank big enough to run hare scrambles?

The bike came with a Pro Circuit Platinum pipe.  I've read that they are more for MX/top end than woods/bottom end.  Should I be looking for a different pipe?  If so which one?  Would stock be better?

What size flywheel weight should I be looking at?  Keep in mind, I'm coming off a KX520 w/an 11 oz weight.

Anything else that needs addressed?

[hughes]

I ride with some guy's that run 250's and they use the same 93 octane I use in my 500. That pipe you have widens the entire power band from bottom to topend, The Pro circuit Platinum 2 pipe is for woods riding it widens the bottom and mid range. How long are your races?? Most races around here are two hrs. Guy's on the 250 2-stroke and the 4-strokes are using stock tanks in the races around here. Our races are single track, open fields, atv wide trails. Some fast stuff and slow stuff. Glade you like the bike.

[gwcrim]

HS around here are very tight and some are very steep.

I'd consider trading pipes if anyone is interested.

[hughes]

How do you compare the 250 to the 500 in the woods?? I have not rode a 250 but once or twice. I'm 6'2 and weight about 260 lbs so I have also thought the 250 would not be enough bike. I'm looking at getting another 500 early 2007 for moto.

[gwcrim]

Ain't rode 'er yet.  Snow's starting to fly.  Might be a while.  I hates cold weather.

I want a kickstand also.  Utah Sport Cycle makes one.  Promoto is too expensive.  Any other options?  The USC mounts to the swingarm.  I'd like a frame mounted one.  MSR doesn't list one.

[eprovenzano]

What sprockets are you running.  I recently went to a 13 - 50.  Huge difference...  It is really easy to handle in the tight woods.  I too have a PC pipe on mine.  The sprocket change is the cheapest way to get make the bike more woods friendly.

I run standard pump gas in my 99.

I have an 11 oz flywheel weight which I've been too lazy to install...

[kx666]

there are a lot of generic kick stands in the WPS (Western Power Sports) book. just go in to you local dealer and they should be able to find some nice stand
~steve

[Mudshark]

I want a kickstand also.  Utah Sport Cycle makes one.  Promoto is too expensive.  Any other options?  The USC mounts to the swingarm.  I'd like a frame mounted one.  MSR doesn't list one.

Promoto is the way to go.... really great quality product. No "funny" stuff
sticking out of your swingarm.
The Uta's one of the strongest swingarm mounted ones:
http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDetail.do?prodFamilyId=6953&navTitle=Motorcycle+Accessories&webCatId=19&pageLinkUri=&vehicleType=&webTypeId=172&navType=type

[gwcrim]

I just scored a kickstand on Ebay for about $50.  Some guy seems to be making them himself and selling them.  I'd bought a couple of Utah stands.  They're OK butt ugly.  This guy's seem to bolt on like the Promoto but it's steel and about 1/3 the cost.  We'll see.

[Danger4u2]

gwcrim, snap a picture for us when you get it please.

[gwcrim]

Here's a link to the guys' Ebay store.  He makes them for the mighty 500 as well.

http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZkenr775

[Mudshark]

Nothing for an '03 KX250.     If I'd known that stuff was so hard to get for the '03
I'd have gotten another year

[gwcrim]

The one I bought wasn't listed as fitting an '02.  But I e-mailed the guy and he said it would fit but it was a tad short.  02s had the suspension raised from 01.  I'll probably lower mine a bit so it's no biggie.  You might get in touch and ask him if something might work for an 03.