2009 KLX250s Review

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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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Pretty decent coverage and some nice footage in some pretty rough terrain.

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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 01:24 AM
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100% accurate...What amazes me is you can do 25mph and hit grass and dirt and the bike handles the same
 
Old Jun 14, 2008 | 01:27 AM
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Knobby tires are great 45 degree lean on the street at 25mph and no slip......

Bad....1st gear in mud and your stuck....Not enough motor and tires jsut dont cut it...Might try to air down 15 lbs for serious offroad to make up 4 it...
 
Old Jun 14, 2008 | 01:30 AM
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Front shocks still spongy after 10 clicks each...55mph and let off and she nose dives 3-4"
 
Old Jun 14, 2008 | 01:32 AM
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Gets up and goes....No problem from a red light without revving it....6Krpms 60mph...10.5k start of redline.....Paved big hills no problem....Maybe shif down on the biggies
 
Old Jun 14, 2008 | 07:00 AM
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Bikes are fine tis the lump that controls them!
 
Old Jun 15, 2008 | 02:20 AM
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And what's wrong with a lump??? I come from a proud history of them [8D].

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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 02:40 AM
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Are the 09 brakes better than the previous??? and will they fit an 07?
 
Old Jun 16, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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Yes, the brakes are better. I don't 'think' they will fit earlier models..drum PN is different.
 
Old Jun 16, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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f1rocco..... cant you post in one post? lol....
 
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