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Offline umberto

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Re: 2017 KX250F - 2004 KX250
« Reply #165 on: November 10, 2018, 05:26:02 AM »
My bike being on Instagram elicited a lot of comments on the Acerbis gas tank.  A lot of people didn't like the way it looked and a lot were convinced that my groin was in serious jeopardy.  Honestly I didn't completely disagree.  I  really wanted to try another option.  The only other oversize tank is the IMS tank, which at only 2.3 gallons is the same size as the KX tank.  Removing the fuel pump gets you an extra .2 gallons, so the tank would be 2.5 gallons as mounted.  That was the main reason I never considered it before as it represented a step back from my 2004's 3.0 gallon tank.  I had a moment of honesty with myself, and realized that I don't ride as long as I used to, and I can always add the larger tank if I go on a long ride.  I got the IMS tank, and installed it today.  The first thing I noticed is that the midsection is much narrower than with the Acerbis tank.  I think it looks a lot better as well, and the threat to my family bits is lower.   :-D

much better umberto!!!! love the bike build! hope to see some action shots of you railing turns on that bad boy  :mrgreen:
Thank you Heniz!  I've got about 7 more weeks until the actual doctor cleared me to get back on the bike.  No telling how long until Dr. Mrs. Umberto clears me.   :-D  My New Year's resolution is to get some video of this dude in action.
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Re: 2017 KX250F - 2004 KX250
« Reply #166 on: November 18, 2018, 03:35:41 AM »
I completely missed this post on MXA.  I actually got my name with my bike.   :-D

https://motocrossactionmag.com/motocross-action-mid-week-report-30/
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Re: 2017 KX250F - 2004 KX250
« Reply #167 on: November 18, 2018, 11:35:03 AM »
Your famous now... what about fortune?
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Re: 2017 KX250F - 2004 KX250
« Reply #168 on: November 18, 2018, 12:52:27 PM »
It makes me think of Forrest Gump when he got shot in the butt, “It was a million dollar wound. Bit me directly in the buttocks. They said it was a million dollar wound, but the Army must keep that money, 'cause I still ain't seen a nickel of that million dollars.”  :-D
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Re: 2017 KX250F - 2004 KX250
« Reply #169 on: November 18, 2018, 02:53:38 PM »
Ha! Ha!
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Re: 2017 KX250F - 2004 KX250
« Reply #170 on: November 27, 2018, 12:55:18 PM »
Umberto,

Anxiously awaiting the ride report, specifically the Dal Soggio Spheres....
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Re: 2017 KX250F - 2004 KX250
« Reply #171 on: November 27, 2018, 01:00:13 PM »
Umberto,

Anxiously awaiting the ride report, specifically the Dal Soggio Spheres....
I'm really excited to try them as well.  Brian at N2Dirt Suspension says they are the most plush stuff he's tried.  Unfortunately I am recovering from back surgery, and don't get cleared to ride until 4 more weeks.  Dr. Mrs. Umberto might take even a little longer than that.  Something about having to work for me for the past eight weeks.   :-D
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Re: 2017 KX250F - 2004 KX250
« Reply #172 on: November 28, 2018, 12:51:22 PM »
FWIW, I got a set of 2017 kx450 forks and sent them off to Brian at N2D for the dal soggio conversion for my KX500 and they are amazingly compliant and adjustable! I wished I could get the rear shock to be as good. I had race tech do their gold valve which is good but not nearly as nice as the forks.

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Re: 2017 KX250F - 2004 KX250
« Reply #173 on: November 30, 2018, 03:19:41 AM »
FWIW, I got a set of 2017 kx450 forks and sent them off to Brian at N2D for the dal soggio conversion for my KX500 and they are amazingly compliant and adjustable! I wished I could get the rear shock to be as good. I had race tech do their gold valve which is good but not nearly as nice as the forks.
I also worried about the shock being able to keep up with the forks.  Hopefully the goodies Brian added will make it work a little better.  How about some pictures of your forks?
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Re: 2017 KX250F - 2004 KX250
« Reply #174 on: December 01, 2018, 12:26:00 PM »
Here's a few. The bike is packed away with several others at the moment and tough to get a good shot

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Re: 2017 KX250F - 2004 KX250
« Reply #175 on: February 01, 2019, 11:26:50 AM »
Well, the time has finally arrived.  After enduring construction delays, picture delays, back pain, back surgery, peak season at work, and finally winter weather, a nice day and an open schedule for both Danger and me has arrived and I am going to take this dude out for a spin.  I spent today going back over the bike to check every bolt, and to fix a few things.  One of the things that bothers me is the huge hole in the side of the airbox (see picture one and look for the red Uni air filter).  We ride in sandy and muddy conditions, and I just don't trust the open hole right by the air filter.  Sandblaster suggested that I try some mesh over the opening, so I picked up some screen material at Lowe's and Gorilla Taped it to the back side of the hole (see picture two).  I think it will work well, and it was cheap and came in a large roll if I need to replace it.
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Re: 2017 KX250F - 2004 KX250
« Reply #176 on: February 01, 2019, 11:31:18 AM »
The other modification I made today was to replace the kickstand with one of Trail Tech's new units.  The Pro Moto Billet model that was on the bike acted as a spacer between the footpeg bracket and the frame, which wasn't as big an issue as the overly powerful return spring that nearly took your leg off.  The Trail Tech comes built in to a new footpeg bracket, and just looks cleaner in my opinion.

I post an update with some pictures (and maybe a video if I can bribe Danger) tomorrow.  Enjoy the weekend everyone!
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Re: 2017 KX250F - 2004 KX250
« Reply #177 on: February 01, 2019, 02:46:49 PM »
I'm all in.  See you at 9:30. It will start warming by then.  I guess I should call the hot line and make sure their open.
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Re: 2017 KX250F - 2004 KX250
« Reply #178 on: February 01, 2019, 02:51:29 PM »
I called them. They are open for business.
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Re: 2017 KX250F - 2004 KX250
« Reply #179 on: February 02, 2019, 08:30:03 AM »
See what happens when you pick up your friend to go riding?
I'll just post a picture and let him tell the story.

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