Free or cheap mods questions
#1
Free or cheap mods questions
My wife has a KLX250S. I would like to know what is the stock gearing (sprockets) and what is the best cheap gearing change to get some more power? Also don't want to lose the top end completely by doing it[X(]. Also, what are the FREE mods that you can do to this bike? She is not aggressive but when I ride her bike it seems 1st gear is a little high?? and she seems to have trouble riding real slow as it starts to jerk right before it dies. She is re-learning how to ride and is doing quite well but I want to give here all the benefits that I can. I keep telling her that going too slow will get you more crashes that giving it some gas and...well you know.
Thanks,
db
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db
#3
RE: Free or cheap mods questions
I'll second that, stock is 14/42. I'm running 13/42 and it is stronger everywhere but it did limit my top speed. I don't run above 75 with the 13/42, just way too buzzy. With 14/42 75 was bearable but it wasn't all that quick getting there.
#5
RE: Free or cheap mods questions
I see you answered the top speed question as I was replying. As long as the bike does 65 mph without blowing up I will be happy.
Thanks,
db
best place to buy the sprocket? 514XK-13 from Sprocket Specialists or somewhere else? Also, the 514XK-13 looks like it is for a KLX 650 and the sprocket listed for the 250S is a 524-13 (but only thru 1996). And all the pictures of the above sprockets are missing on the web site so does that mean they are out of stock?
Thanks,
db
best place to buy the sprocket? 514XK-13 from Sprocket Specialists or somewhere else? Also, the 514XK-13 looks like it is for a KLX 650 and the sprocket listed for the 250S is a 524-13 (but only thru 1996). And all the pictures of the above sprockets are missing on the web site so does that mean they are out of stock?
#6
RE: Free or cheap mods questions
I found this place to be a good resource for checking gear ratios:
http://www.jtsprockets.com/40.0.html
HTH,
db
http://www.jtsprockets.com/40.0.html
HTH,
db
#7
RE: Free or cheap mods questions
I wouldn't trade my 13-45 setup for all the other mods in the world. I did the 13 as the first mod. But quickly realized that having the ability to go real slow with lots of low end power on the trails by far out weighed the top speed this thing would do. When I had the Muzzy installed along with the jetting done I also had the shop throw on a 45 rear gear and a new chain. Of course Muzzy is only one option, there are some other equally fine pipes out there. I can comfortably do 60-65 in 6th gear and the bike doesn't sound like its going to fly apart.
#9
RE: Free or cheap mods questions
Deej: Sprocket brands to consider? I have been looking at Moose, JT, Sprocket Specialists, etc..Is one better than another or all made by the same manufacturer? I don't want to spend $25 thinking I am getting a better sprocket when its the same as the $15 one.
I already read about that
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db
don't forget to remove her butt plug....lol
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db
#10
RE: Free or cheap mods questions
ORIGINAL: Davebert
Sounds easy enough. Stay with the same chain too as a bonus. So whats the top end on a stock 250S with the 13t front sprocket?
Thanks,
db
Sounds easy enough. Stay with the same chain too as a bonus. So whats the top end on a stock 250S with the 13t front sprocket?
Thanks,
db