1/4 mile times on your KLX250z
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08-11-2008 | 12:25 PM
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One thing you don't haveto worry about is affecting the steering for the negetive. If it's the same model that I bought with my KTM, you can change the strength of dampening at the turn of a button, with a pair of winter gloves on it's so easy.
The guy said that the bike had terrible wobble at higher speeds, he put the dampener on and at the lowest setting it removed the wobble. I don't notice a thing when trying to turn quickly. Only time I can feel a difference is when the bike is on a stand and I can feel the effects of the dampener.
One thing I did notice though is it seems almost every big bore KTM has had a steering stabilizer put on.
The guy said that the bike had terrible wobble at higher speeds, he put the dampener on and at the lowest setting it removed the wobble. I don't notice a thing when trying to turn quickly. Only time I can feel a difference is when the bike is on a stand and I can feel the effects of the dampener.
One thing I did notice though is it seems almost every big bore KTM has had a steering stabilizer put on.
It's something I have considered as I hear it reduces arm pump and fatigue.
Is this true?
In summer I suffer from arm pump and cramp after a long day.
Not so much in winter.
Do you know if you can effectively turn it off if need be?
You know because I'm HUGE!!! But I would like to see. Problem is our drag strip here is only 1/8 of a mile.
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08-11-2008 | 07:04 PM
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Thats funny that this post is here cause just yesterday cause a couple guys stopped by and talked to me and they wanted to see if I could beat there cr250 two stroke in a drag , I knew i wouldn't win. I was with him til about mid 2nd, thats where the two stroke could just take off.
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08-11-2008 | 08:32 PM
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I could see doing it purely for giggles. Better be real smooth shifting at speed above 70 though or you will induce the ol' 'death wobble.'
I contacted Scott's the other day about steering stabilizers. I learned that the 06/07 KLX250s shares has the same handle bar clamp as the 02 and prior KX250, so mounting one high is doable with the 'weld-on' kit and stock tank. I just need to know from them whether their stab will get rid of that wobble.
I contacted Scott's the other day about steering stabilizers. I learned that the 06/07 KLX250s shares has the same handle bar clamp as the 02 and prior KX250, so mounting one high is doable with the 'weld-on' kit and stock tank. I just need to know from them whether their stab will get rid of that wobble.
air shifter lol go all out. maybe pinks will pick it up
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08-11-2008 | 08:53 PM
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Like tremor said, if you hit a rock and normally when the rock throws your wheel in the opposite direction and you potentially go flying out of control, the stabilizer will decrease the deflection ALOT... Depending on the setting of course. Which will in turn keep you on the trail.
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08-11-2008 | 09:29 PM
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One thing you don't haveto worry about is affecting the steering for the negetive. If it's the same model that I bought with my KTM, you can change the strength of dampening at the turn of a button, with a pair of winter gloves on it's so easy.
The guy said that the bike had terrible wobble at higher speeds, he put the dampener on and at the lowest setting it removed the wobble. I don't notice a thing when trying to turn quickly. Only time I can feel a difference is when the bike is on a stand and I can feel the effects of the dampener.
One thing I did notice though is it seems almost every big bore KTM has had a steering stabilizer put on.
The guy said that the bike had terrible wobble at higher speeds, he put the dampener on and at the lowest setting it removed the wobble. I don't notice a thing when trying to turn quickly. Only time I can feel a difference is when the bike is on a stand and I can feel the effects of the dampener.
One thing I did notice though is it seems almost every big bore KTM has had a steering stabilizer put on.
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08-12-2008 | 12:58 AM
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The wobble on the KLX is all in the tires. Mine had it bad until I put the Kenda 270 on the rear. I can ride at 85mph on the highway amongst the big rigs and it's just fine. The knobbies on the Dunlop cause the wobble. Heck you can feel it at any speed. Dampers are for after hitting bumps while cornering.
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08-12-2008 | 08:02 AM
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I have no idea why the hell anyone needs a damper on the KLX, mines been to 86 mph with no wobbles (road tyres). I've had it up to 65 mph with a full knobby on it and no wobbles. Waste of money IMO, then again others have said the same about most of the stuff I do with my bike. Cheesy grin again.
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08-12-2008 | 08:34 AM
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I get the wobble quite consistently with 17" steet tires/wheels, so I really doubt it's related to knobbies or tire type...though there may be an issue with balance. I will, however, wait to see how the bike acts once the new motard suspension is installed and sag is set. I have noted the that you can reduce, or sometimes completely stop the wobble by shifting your weight more aft, so the increased spring rate in the front and slight decrease in the back might just do the trick.
If the the wobble is still there, I won't hesitate to add a damper. Thanks for all of your opinions though. The damper will make the bike more forgiving at higher speeds or any speed for that matter and I'm all for that.
If the the wobble is still there, I won't hesitate to add a damper. Thanks for all of your opinions though. The damper will make the bike more forgiving at higher speeds or any speed for that matter and I'm all for that.