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Location
Niagara Falls
CA
Edited Date/Time
12/21/2014 8:10am
Hey all, Sold my 12 xc 250 and 12 150 sx for this 14 sx 250 brand spanks. I wanted to make the xc more agressive but i just gave up and decided to buy what i was going to turn it into anyways. Aside from what MXA and other mags have said about the 14's i have already noticed some differences. 
I race 250A at local Harescambles and Gncc's. This build will be a bit more woods oriented, But i do the odd local mx when im not in the bush.
Fitted my rotor guard from my 150 from last year, as you can see, it has done its job quite well. Also noticed Ktm changed all the plastic fasteners from gold, to a flat silver, looks cheaper, not sure if i like that yet. The gold looked factory.
New gas cap. i never had a problem with the old one, but you can now open it one handed, which is nice.
Heres the Bummer, i know ktm changed the lever, for 14, but i didn't know they changed basically the whole master cylinder. I can't fit my ARC folding lever from the 08-13 ktm's with a brembo front brake.
old lever, guess its gotta go.
put the clutch folder lever on, ARC blades feel sweet.
More parts in the coming days, Sending the suspension out to get re-springed, i'm far too light at 148 Lbs Im going to see how the valving is stock, may send it to factory connection, but i have two local guys that do pretty good work for the money, LGS and Steve Matteson suspension systems. On the waiting list.* Pro- circuit 304 silencer, Enduro engineering rad braces, Ktm Power parts Wave seat, Twinwalls. Kevlar grips, And some numbers. I also have a xc tank to use off the moto track. Man am i ever hyped for spring.
I race 250A at local Harescambles and Gncc's. This build will be a bit more woods oriented, But i do the odd local mx when im not in the bush.
Fitted my rotor guard from my 150 from last year, as you can see, it has done its job quite well. Also noticed Ktm changed all the plastic fasteners from gold, to a flat silver, looks cheaper, not sure if i like that yet. The gold looked factory.
New gas cap. i never had a problem with the old one, but you can now open it one handed, which is nice.
Heres the Bummer, i know ktm changed the lever, for 14, but i didn't know they changed basically the whole master cylinder. I can't fit my ARC folding lever from the 08-13 ktm's with a brembo front brake.
old lever, guess its gotta go.
put the clutch folder lever on, ARC blades feel sweet.
More parts in the coming days, Sending the suspension out to get re-springed, i'm far too light at 148 Lbs Im going to see how the valving is stock, may send it to factory connection, but i have two local guys that do pretty good work for the money, LGS and Steve Matteson suspension systems. On the waiting list.* Pro- circuit 304 silencer, Enduro engineering rad braces, Ktm Power parts Wave seat, Twinwalls. Kevlar grips, And some numbers. I also have a xc tank to use off the moto track. Man am i ever hyped for spring.
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Ken
Enduro Engeneering v2 radiator braces, doesn't widen the bike and can use all existing hardware. No hoses to disconnect to install like the first version.
KSR Wheels, Keith hooked it up! KSR hubs, Bulldog spokes, DID dirtstars. Mx 32 shoes with HD tubes.
Galfer rotors and pads. I had a galfer rear brake pad fail on me (Pad came off the backing) and it ruined the rotor. I sent them pictures and they replaced both the rotor and gave me an extra set of pads, Customer for life.
Keith told me that the Acerbis front rotor guard will not work on his hubs, Photo evidence showing that it bolts up just fine.
Speedynamics Padiator, keeps the temps down, reduced all brake fade, woods is hard on brakes.
Pro moto billet rotor guard.
Always felt the stock shifter was too short. Anyone that feels the same should try this shifter. Rubber tip seems to last much longer than the knurled counterpart. This is the +1 model and fits great with my size 11 feet.
Running 170 main 40 pilot third clip with the NECJ
PC platinum and r304 silencer.
Stock 13/48 gearing all Renthal.
Race tech Gold valves = A+ Valved and sprung to my lanky 155lb frame and east coast woods.
Nihilo fork guard brackets
Works connection holeshot device.
2007 oem style forkguards.
Renthal 996
Arc levers
PHDS
Cycra stadium plate, performance fender and shrouds, the rest of the plastic is Polisport higher quality then i thought it was going to be, finish is nicer than Acerbis.
Nytro Handguards
Whoreing. Will get some better bike check photos soon, it has been really crappy outside recently just wanted to post some progress.
What does Race Tech do better than the stock stuff? I haven't touched my suspension other than clickers and I it's stiff to say the least.
Did you do the typical Gold valve or did you also install the G2-R Gold Valve Combo Kit?
The Shop
Great looking bike! To much bike for me in the woods.
Markit - Thanks! thats the cool thing, these bikes have adjustable powervalves by switching the auxiliary spring included, you can mellow it right out to a power delivery similar to a 200 if that's your weapon of choice. Putting on a xc head will mellow out a sx also.
I'll post a build when I get some more time with the bike.
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