Oh man I hope someone steals it
#22
08-28-2006, 05:18 AM
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RE: Oh man I hope someone steals it
i've done biggun full system, all the carb mods, and free mods. i almost flipped mine on a 2nd gear wheelie yesterday. the thing absolutely freakin rocks. although i guess i don't understand why you heavier guys are buying this bike. i weigh in at 150lbs and can't imagine how underpowered it must feel with over 100lbs more on the thing. i would be looking for a big Husqvarna dual sport if i were as big as some of you. i can understand why it must feel puny to some of you, the horserpower/weight ratio kills this bike. i plan on doing a 350cc kit next summer. maybe you can sell it on ebay and buy a larger dual sport bike if you're still not happy. a dual sported CRF 250 or 450 would rock. I've also heard of a new bike coming from Kawi this fall in the KDX line.
#23
08-28-2006, 07:20 AM
RE: Oh man I hope someone steals it
Iowaguy
Getting better performace out or the KLX has become a big incentive to lose weight. Its right up there behind heart attack.
About getting a bigger bike
In the dirt, I suspect a bigger,(4stroke), bike like a 650 would be too much for me and still not quite right cause it would still be a 4 stroke
I came to the conclusion that this bike is perfect for the 5 mile trip back and forth to work which is the reason I started looking at bikes in the first place. I also realized it could be dangerous for me to have an MX 250 type powerband on the road. That would lead to crazy legal problems as I have little to no impulse control (as I previously mentioned) which is how I ended up with this model.
Hell to the muthafu|<in Yeah
One of my friends I haven't talked to for a while says hes got the hook up on a good mechanic that will help me out with the mods.
Getting a KDX and adding blinkers
I was thinking about that at first but figured I would have trouble getting that setup registered.
Getting better performace out or the KLX has become a big incentive to lose weight. Its right up there behind heart attack.
About getting a bigger bike
In the dirt, I suspect a bigger,(4stroke), bike like a 650 would be too much for me and still not quite right cause it would still be a 4 stroke
I came to the conclusion that this bike is perfect for the 5 mile trip back and forth to work which is the reason I started looking at bikes in the first place. I also realized it could be dangerous for me to have an MX 250 type powerband on the road. That would lead to crazy legal problems as I have little to no impulse control (as I previously mentioned) which is how I ended up with this model.
Hell to the muthafu|<in Yeah
One of my friends I haven't talked to for a while says hes got the hook up on a good mechanic that will help me out with the mods.
Getting a KDX and adding blinkers
I was thinking about that at first but figured I would have trouble getting that setup registered.
#24
08-28-2006, 08:13 AM
RE: Oh man I hope someone steals it
ORIGINAL: cwgoff
ntloser,
I typed this reply to you this morning but my computer froze up before I could post it. I hate it when that happens. [:@]
Anyway, my thought to you was this - I will be last one to encourage you to give up on the little green guy, but taking her back is an option, albeit not an overly attractive one.
I speak from experience, because I went through what you are going through about a week and half ago, but with a different bike. I had decided to buy a dual sport bike for a commuter bike slash occasional toy. I narrowed the search down to the Yamaha XT225 and the KLX250S. I ended up picking the XT225 for a few reasons, including short inseam (30") for the shorter bike and price (there was a new 2005 model available for $3400). Well, 2 days and 50 miles after picking up the XT225, I knew I had made a mistake.
I won't bore everyone with all of the details, but I ended up working out a deal with the dealer to buy back the XT225. He certainly didn't give me what I had given him 2 days earlier, but he treated me pretty well considering the circumstances. After all of the dust settled, I lost $400 on the XT225. Needless to say that I did not have a great bargaining position once we started talking the deal on the KLX250S. I paid full MSRP. He waived most of the usual crappy fees that they hit folks with though. I just had to pay tax on the difference plus tag & title. All in all, it could have been a lot worse.
I certainly don't recommend this approach to anyone trying to get a good deal on a new bike, but I figured it was much better to eat a small loss now than be stuck with a bike that I didn't like. I plan to ride this bike to and from work almost every day, plus a little on the weekend.
With all of that said, ntloser, I hope you decide to stick with the KLX250S. I got mine on dirt for the first time today and had a blast. (Pics to follow in another post later).
Good luck in your decision. Best regards.
ntloser,
I typed this reply to you this morning but my computer froze up before I could post it. I hate it when that happens. [:@]
Anyway, my thought to you was this - I will be last one to encourage you to give up on the little green guy, but taking her back is an option, albeit not an overly attractive one.
I speak from experience, because I went through what you are going through about a week and half ago, but with a different bike. I had decided to buy a dual sport bike for a commuter bike slash occasional toy. I narrowed the search down to the Yamaha XT225 and the KLX250S. I ended up picking the XT225 for a few reasons, including short inseam (30") for the shorter bike and price (there was a new 2005 model available for $3400). Well, 2 days and 50 miles after picking up the XT225, I knew I had made a mistake.
I won't bore everyone with all of the details, but I ended up working out a deal with the dealer to buy back the XT225. He certainly didn't give me what I had given him 2 days earlier, but he treated me pretty well considering the circumstances. After all of the dust settled, I lost $400 on the XT225. Needless to say that I did not have a great bargaining position once we started talking the deal on the KLX250S. I paid full MSRP. He waived most of the usual crappy fees that they hit folks with though. I just had to pay tax on the difference plus tag & title. All in all, it could have been a lot worse.
I certainly don't recommend this approach to anyone trying to get a good deal on a new bike, but I figured it was much better to eat a small loss now than be stuck with a bike that I didn't like. I plan to ride this bike to and from work almost every day, plus a little on the weekend.
With all of that said, ntloser, I hope you decide to stick with the KLX250S. I got mine on dirt for the first time today and had a blast. (Pics to follow in another post later).
Good luck in your decision. Best regards.
#25
08-28-2006, 08:35 AM
RE: Oh man I hope someone steals it
I know its a sh1tty feeling to make a large purchase like this and think its the wrong one in hindsight. Unless you can get a lawyer that works for free - how likely is that - you could spend a wheel barrel full of money just to get them to take it back. I'd say instead take another $500 and get the new pipe, do the carb and airbox mods, and work on the suspension - possibly replacing the springs to something more suitable to your weight. For about $500 or $600 you can turn it into something that I think might surprise you. I don't think it will ever perform quite like an MX bike - but it doesn't sound like that is quite what you want anyway based on what you said above about using it for commuting. So in reality, after a little work, you might even find that it works out really well in the long run.
Best of luck ... I hope it works out for ya.
Best of luck ... I hope it works out for ya.
#26
08-28-2006, 09:01 AM
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Washington
Posts: 21,060
RE: Oh man I hope someone steals it
Here in Washington State you have 3 days to change your mind on a vehicle purchase, I would assume it applies to motorcycles too. What state are you in?
#27
08-28-2006, 09:05 AM
RE: Oh man I hope someone steals it
ORIGINAL: Nobrakes
I know its a sh1tty feeling to make a large purchase like this and think its the wrong one in hindsight. Unless you can get a lawyer that works for free - how likely is that - you could spend a wheel barrel full of money just to get them to take it back. I'd say instead take another $500 and get the new pipe, do the carb and airbox mods, and work on the suspension - possibly replacing the springs to something more suitable to your weight. For about $500 or $600 you can turn it into something that I think might surprise you. I don't think it will ever perform quite like an MX bike - but it doesn't sound like that is quite what you want anyway based on what you said above about using it for commuting. So in reality, after a little work, you might even find that it works out really well in the long run.
Best of luck ... I hope it works out for ya.
I know its a sh1tty feeling to make a large purchase like this and think its the wrong one in hindsight. Unless you can get a lawyer that works for free - how likely is that - you could spend a wheel barrel full of money just to get them to take it back. I'd say instead take another $500 and get the new pipe, do the carb and airbox mods, and work on the suspension - possibly replacing the springs to something more suitable to your weight. For about $500 or $600 you can turn it into something that I think might surprise you. I don't think it will ever perform quite like an MX bike - but it doesn't sound like that is quite what you want anyway based on what you said above about using it for commuting. So in reality, after a little work, you might even find that it works out really well in the long run.
Best of luck ... I hope it works out for ya.
