My New Project: 2011 KX250F

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bradmx421 12/13/2010 3:31pm
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...it now has a full hinson clutch with clutch cover and the carbon fiber lightspeed skid plate and carbon chain guide
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Zycki11 12/13/2010 3:34pm
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Damn fine motorcycle. I am currently in the process of a Suzuki 450 project. You should be extremely proud.
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Zycki11 12/13/2010 3:37pm
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Only complaint i have is how in jesus' mother do you ride with your levers like that?
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bradmx421 12/13/2010 3:57pm
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Zycki11 wrote:
Only complaint i have is how in jesus' mother do you ride with your levers like that?
im 6'4" and i ride with my elbows up and thats where my levers set......lol

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bradmx421 12/13/2010 4:39pm
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Parts List:

Zeta Racing found @ www.langstonmotorsports.com

Blue Hose Kit D47-01-242

RimLock Spacers Blue D58-01-102

RimLock Nuts Blue D58-02-102

Alum Blue Vlv Caps D58-03-102

Blue Rubber Vlv Grd D58-06-002

Universal Blu St Cvr MO47-0303

Blue Rotator Br Clmp ZE40-9113

Zeta Clutch Assy ZE43-0311


Brake LEver ZE41-3262
Blue Magn Drn Plg ZE58-1322

SteerStem Nt Blue(NS) ZE58-2252

StemCap Blue ZE58-4132

F.Sprocket Cvr Blue ZE80-9034

F.Brk M/C Cover Blue ZE86-2101

R.Brk M/C Cover Blue ZE86-6101

Billet Fuel Cap Blue ZE57-5101

Blue Tank Washer ZE88-1004

Blue Engine Plugs ZE89-1212

Oil Filler Plug Blue ZE89-2312

Brake Clevis Blue ZE89-5124

Brake Line Clamp ZE92-2107

Axle Blocks ZE93-5112

other notable parts are all the misc. blue bolts and washer kits and titanum bolts.....available @ www.langstonmotorsports.com

********ALL BLUE PARTS ALSO AVAILABLE IN RED***********

Lightspeed Performance Carbon Fiber

AIRBOX/EFI exhaust heat shield 544-00390

R.front fork lug cover 534-00490

Full Carbon Skid plate(not shown) 334-00390

Titanium Footpegs 274-00050

Rear Caliper/Disc set 123-01340

Chain Guard(not shown) 114-00090



Hinson Clutch Components

Full clutch system with Hinson Cover(not shown)

Odi Grips

White Half Waffles H01RFSW





Pro Circuit TI-4R Full Titanium System 0321125C
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bradmx421 12/13/2010 4:50pm
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....and just to make it clear, i purchased all the parts. no freebies, i put what i wanted to put on the bike.
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Bret 12/13/2010 5:24pm
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Zycki11 wrote:
Only complaint i have is how in jesus' mother do you ride with your levers like that?
That lever position helps you maintain an elbows up position. I run mine in a similar position.
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dehner47 12/13/2010 5:54pm
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very nice bro. always like when people venture away from the OEM color of the bike. A++
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B E A uutiful. really like the blue theme!
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Zycki11 12/13/2010 6:14pm
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Zycki11 wrote:
Only complaint i have is how in jesus' mother do you ride with your levers like that?
Bret wrote:
That lever position helps you maintain an elbows up position. I run mine in a similar position.
well I am a 6'' guy and have my elbows up in a great position with my levers straight, it was a sarcastic joke. To each there own.
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in2mx 12/13/2010 6:30pm
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its sik but greeeens the way to go! shoulda done green an blue looks like a yammy!
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adamdf 12/13/2010 6:37pm
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NICE BIKE!
one of the best i've seen all year
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Grieby54 12/13/2010 7:19pm
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Zycki11 wrote:
Only complaint i have is how in jesus' mother do you ride with your levers like that?
Bret wrote:
That lever position helps you maintain an elbows up position. I run mine in a similar position.
Zycki11 wrote:
well I am a 6'' guy and have my elbows up in a great position with my levers straight, it was a sarcastic joke. To each...
well I am a 6'' guy and have my elbows up in a great position with my levers straight, it was a sarcastic joke. To each there own.
+1. I run my levers super high and I'm a form Nazi.







(Long long ago, on a track far, far away... on my buddy's bike)
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jd418 12/13/2010 7:39pm
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That's one of the best looking bikes I've seen in a while. Only thing I would have done different is blue hubs. You did well.
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jeffro503 12/13/2010 7:50pm
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Brad....maybe you already mentioned this....but some blue Excel hubs would look sweet on that thing! AND.....if you ever get the time....maybe a black powder coated frame!

Jesus Christ.....that thing would be so purty , you wouldn't want to ride it!

looks awesome man....good job!


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SPYGUY 12/13/2010 8:32pm
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I didn't realize that Pro Circuit had their "Powerbomb" style header for sale to the public.

Bike looks awesome.

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newmann 12/13/2010 8:38pm
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Finally, someone who runs their levers a little lower than mine. Sweet bike, like all the trick bits.
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Zycki11 wrote:
Only complaint i have is how in jesus' mother do you ride with your levers like that?
bradmx421 wrote:
im 6'4" and i ride with my elbows up and thats where my levers set......lol
I'm 6'-5" and I have to run my levers low also. I can't bend my wrists enough to reach the levers when standing if I run them near level.
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rmgsxr 12/13/2010 8:47pm
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newmann wrote:
Finally, someone who runs their levers a little lower than mine. Sweet bike, like all the trick bits.
You feeling ok?
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Zycki11 wrote:
Only complaint i have is how in jesus' mother do you ride with your levers like that?
bradmx421 wrote:
im 6'4" and i ride with my elbows up and thats where my levers set......lol
CamP wrote:
I'm 6'-5" and I have to run my levers low also. I can't bend my wrists enough to reach the levers when standing if I run...
I'm 6'-5" and I have to run my levers low also. I can't bend my wrists enough to reach the levers when standing if I run them near level.
I'm 6'3 and in all my years of riding and racing, I have never thought of trying them lower for better reach when standing, and I have a standing up riding style also. I will have to try this when my collarbone heals. Less than two weeks until I am cleared (hopefully) to ride. I can't wait.
crashnburn11 12/13/2010 10:26pm
12/13/2010 10:26pm Edited Date/Time 12/13/2010 10:27pm
I'm only 5'11" but I run my levers pretty down too, just how I am comfortable
ps: sweet ass ride dude, I never understood why some people think that stock colors are the only way bikes should be
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Justin314 12/14/2010 6:20am
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You've put a lot of work into that thing. I dig it!
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lilbulld 12/14/2010 6:55am
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Zycki11 wrote:
Only complaint i have is how in jesus' mother do you ride with your levers like that?
Bret wrote:
That lever position helps you maintain an elbows up position. I run mine in a similar position.
same here
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cjmx 12/14/2010 6:57am
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Zycki11 wrote:
Only complaint i have is how in jesus' mother do you ride with your levers like that?
Bret wrote:
That lever position helps you maintain an elbows up position. I run mine in a similar position.
Zycki11 wrote:
well I am a 6'' guy and have my elbows up in a great position with my levers straight, it was a sarcastic joke. To each...
well I am a 6'' guy and have my elbows up in a great position with my levers straight, it was a sarcastic joke. To each there own.
6'2" and I have always been taught to run my levers even. Mine are slighty lower than straight and my elbows are up. To each their own is right.
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mjskier 12/14/2010 7:06am
12/14/2010 7:06am Edited Date/Time 12/14/2010 7:07am
Hard braking when standing with your weight back is really the reason to have levers in the "accepted" high position. Just think what would happen if you hit braking bumps in that position and your wrists are bent to reach your lowered levers.

For everything else, lower level do make a lot of sense.

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newmann 12/14/2010 7:10am
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newmann wrote:
Finally, someone who runs their levers a little lower than mine. Sweet bike, like all the trick bits.
rmgsxr wrote:
You feeling ok?
LOL, I've said many times before that the 250F could very well be the "perfect" bike. For myself, I've always liked the 125 but always wanted a little more out of it. The 250F bridges the gap between the 125 and 250 2 stroke. I snagged the first YZ250F that hit this area back in 2000. Still got it, and one of the the first CRF250's that hit Houston. Don't have any plans for another. Too bad they are so damn fragile and cost so much to repair. The KTM 150 also bridges that gap and is a lot more fun as far as I'm concerned. I find the 250F a little boring compared to the 150. Doesn't mean I don't appreciate a nicely done bike.
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jeffro756 12/14/2010 7:23am
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Zycki11 wrote:
Only complaint i have is how in jesus' mother do you ride with your levers like that?
Bret wrote:
That lever position helps you maintain an elbows up position. I run mine in a similar position.
lilbulld wrote:
same here
My dad used to put mine like that to force me to keep my elbows up, and it just stuck!

Nice bike man, very cool!

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