250s converted to supermoto
#41
12-17-2008, 06:17 AM
The good part is if you upgrade the springs, they'll be legit upgrades for off-road too.
#42
12-17-2008, 06:28 AM
The other end of the spectrum, supermoto off-road.
The quality sucks and the music is iffy, but our little KLX250s is up to the tasks in this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWGM3...eature=related
Skip to midway.
The quality sucks and the music is iffy, but our little KLX250s is up to the tasks in this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWGM3...eature=related
Skip to midway.
#43
12-17-2008, 07:32 AM
Any reason it's not the stock 14/39?
I have 14/42 for now. It's good except the RPMS are way up on the highway. Will be switching to 14/39 soon.
I imagine you will be slightly lower RPM than me on highway, and every so slightly less torquey low end. I am speaking of gearing only of course, not other mods.
I have 14/42 for now. It's good except the RPMS are way up on the highway. Will be switching to 14/39 soon.
I imagine you will be slightly lower RPM than me on highway, and every so slightly less torquey low end. I am speaking of gearing only of course, not other mods.
#44
12-17-2008, 10:53 AM
Bp88
No disrespect to you but that was not my point
I dont get the whole moto thing and why people moto bikes.
I think it's more about the look of the bike than anything else. I personally think it makes the bikes look totally stupid and i often laugh at riders who ride past.
As for riding a moto bike of road with those tyres (I Don't think so)
If you mean a dirt road maybe but serious off road (NO WAY)
The moto racing i have seen is totally boring, But thats me just my opinion.
I think people who moto dirt bikes are try hard road bike riders who either can't afford a road bike or cant handle a road bike.
Seriously guys come on
Cheers
No disrespect to you but that was not my point
I dont get the whole moto thing and why people moto bikes.
I think it's more about the look of the bike than anything else. I personally think it makes the bikes look totally stupid and i often laugh at riders who ride past.
As for riding a moto bike of road with those tyres (I Don't think so)
If you mean a dirt road maybe but serious off road (NO WAY)
The moto racing i have seen is totally boring, But thats me just my opinion.
I think people who moto dirt bikes are try hard road bike riders who either can't afford a road bike or cant handle a road bike.
Seriously guys come on
Cheers
#46
12-18-2008, 03:55 PM
Hey barthel75. Nice job! What wheels did you use? Does changing the wheels change the geometry of the bike? In other words, do you have to mod the suspension in any way to make up for a change in wheel size? I've been seriously considering turning my 2009 klx250s into a supermotard and was wondering what all the steps are. There is an area where I live that is partly paved and partly dirt. It was supposed to be a subdivision but due to the economy they never built it. They put in all the streets though. Perfect supermoto track material.
#47
12-18-2008, 11:22 PM
suspension is the same no mods needed and the front wheel is of an older klx250 rear they are both 18s
new pipe from 2 bros comin tuesday carbon with all the gold stuff that comes on them will be red anodized something new they are doing also got some anodized red stuff from langston racing will post pics as soon as i get it all on
new pipe from 2 bros comin tuesday carbon with all the gold stuff that comes on them will be red anodized something new they are doing also got some anodized red stuff from langston racing will post pics as soon as i get it all on
#48
12-19-2008, 01:50 PM
That is so damn smart. I hadn't considered using a rear wheel off another klx and going with 2 18s. I just assumed everyone slaps 17s on. Did you have to modify the forks in any way to accommodate the 18" rear wheel (axle, spacers, rotor, caliper, etc.)? I have an 09 and I think the rotor is a different size from the previous years.
#50
12-19-2008, 03:18 PM
Ok, I'm stumped. :-) What year(s) did the KLX250 come with an 18 x 1.85? All the models and years I've researched seem to come up with 18 x 2.15. What year and model did your 18 x 1.85 rear wheel come from? Thanks!