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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: mxa test kx500 in a ktm sx250 frame

« on: April 14, 2013, 10:20:36 AM »

I don't think mxa posts the articles for another month or two.

the kx500 are really stable in desert.  some parts of desert racing are through tight rocky areas which kx500 can be a handful (especially when you stall on a hill).  the ktm frame would help in the tighter areas

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General Two Stroke Talk / mxa test kx500 in a ktm sx250 frame

« on: April 10, 2013, 11:50:49 PM »

good article in this months mxa.   FMF project shoving a kx500 engine in the 250sx frame.

wish Kawasaki would have done this and kept the 500 (even if just for desert racing).  hydraulic clutch, electric start and maybe a recluse would have been great also.   having sold my kx 500 before I got my 250 sx  I wish I would have thought of this 

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: mxa 2t vs 4t

« on: March 07, 2013, 10:29:14 AM »

the 250 2t ,300 sx 2t vs the 350 4t are closer in hp to each other.  I think that would be good to compare.

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General Two Stroke Talk / mxa 2t vs 4t

« on: March 06, 2013, 10:56:50 AM »

got the new mxa mag today.  they have a 125 2t vs  250 4t  vs 250 2t (all ktms) test.

I appreciate mxa writing 2t articles but I think it would have been better with a 150sx and a 300sx and the 350 4t or include them in the mix and include lap times , HP and torque charts  etc like they do in other tests for those 3.   I know they have tested the 150 2t vs 250 4t  which is good.  need to see a 250 2t or 300 sx 2t vs the 350 4t.  they don't seem to include the 450 4t anymore

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 45+ racing

« on: February 21, 2013, 10:48:30 AM »

where I race the seniors and supers make up largest class every month

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 45+ racing

« on: February 20, 2013, 10:21:07 AM »

48 and racing occaisionally

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General Two Stroke Talk / ktm300 video

« on: February 19, 2013, 12:06:11 PM »

wish I could ride my ktm300 like this    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xfpU0yIpG4...feature=mh_lolz

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 2 strokes approved for the 13' supercross series

« on: January 12, 2013, 09:14:54 AM »

here are some lap times:  http://www.racerxonline.com/2013/01/08/sign-of-the-lap-times-anaheim-1

if 450 4t have more power/torque than 250 4t and 250 4t have, in some cases, better lap times then 450 4t and 250 2t are between 450 4t and 250 4t then 250 2t would be competitive with right rider.   should just let everyone ride anything they want.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 2 strokes approved for the 13' supercross series

« on: January 01, 2013, 05:52:08 AM »

look at lap times this season for top riders in 250 4t and 450 4t classes.  they are virtually the same.  really doesn't matter bike size anymore...you can only go so fast around these technical tracks.  to fast you overjump or blow thru corners.     if a 250 2t is between a 250 4t and 450 4t they would get same lap times also.   just put a good rider on anything and they will still come up on top.   I like the idea of an entry level class (125 2t) and an open class (run what you brung).

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Dungey on a 125

« on: June 30, 2012, 03:13:53 AM »

With most of the competition out in the 450's dungey will wrap up championship before the last race so KTM should let him ride a 250 2t in the last one or two events.  KTM sells these bikes and i think dungy would still win or get a top place(with normal national setup, suspension mods).  You would think KTM marketing dept would have a field day with this and they are suppose to sell as many bikes (whatever the type).  I dont see why they wouldnt want to.  Even if dungey didnt win he would still show its competitve and if he did win it certainly wouldnt hurt sales.  KTM is a business and i think it would be smart move.  Just promoting the race what they sell.

Didnt Bob Hannah ride a virtually stock YZ for some races back in the day to show how good the bike was?

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Got to see a KTM 300 in action this weekend

« on: May 26, 2012, 12:25:03 AM »

Are you talking a 300 sx kit on a 250 sx?  that would be good for moto.

If you are talking about the 300 xc or xc-w that is different.  my 300 xc-w motor is great at the track but not the suspension.  the suspension is good for offroad but you need to revalve for mx only.

i dont like my 250 sx suspension offroad but love it at the track and i love my 300 suspension on tight rocky desert trails but hate it at the track.

MXA just tesed the 300xc for moto and said same thing.  need to revise suspension for moto.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Everyone questions the two stroke decision

« on: May 24, 2012, 02:11:08 AM »

I have two riding buddys with 450 4t that parked their 450's and just bought used cr250's 2t because they dont were them out as much.  they take the 2t to desert and track.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Where is everyone racing for Memorial Day weekend???????????????

« on: May 24, 2012, 02:07:59 AM »

Racing a Grand Prix at Glen Helen sunday

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: How many of you guys read Transworld MX?

« on: April 13, 2012, 01:08:04 AM »

got my subscription free when i signed up for membership at local track.  i would not pay for it.  i read it (or look at pictures) in 10 minutes then chuck it.

i like mxa for articles and mx

i read online cycle news and "DUST" online for desert stuff.

i cancelled dirt rider and havent read dirt bike in along time.

between internet blogs and few other mags i get my fill

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: cr500 ?

« on: April 01, 2012, 10:48:33 AM »

there are some videos of it if you do a search.  i think handling is not for everyone.  Here is a cr500 fat tire in action