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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 12:45 AM
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Hi,
I just got a new set of wheels out of a klx250s 2007 (USA).
I try to install them on my klx250s 2007 (Canada) and the rear wheel doesn't fit.
The wheel seems to be the same, but the disc brake is bigger so it won't go in.
I'm not aware of any oversize rear brake?
I'm not aware of any canada/usa model differences?
Anybody have an idea?

I think I'll have to buy another disc brake, I just need to make sure it's the right size.
I saw this: Rear Brake Disc Rotor FOR Kawasaki KLX250 KLX 250 KLX300 1998 2007 99 00 01 02 | eBay
It seems like the best bang for the buck.
 
Old Oct 2, 2013 | 12:51 AM
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Here's the picture from the actual one (smaller) and the one that doesn't fit (larger)
 
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 03:13 AM
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Why don't you put the old disc on the new wheel?
 
Old Oct 2, 2013 | 04:31 AM
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My USA 2007 has a dimension of 2.5", just more confusion is all I see.
 
Old Oct 2, 2013 | 06:22 AM
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Your larger one looks like an aftermarket rotor'; or a newer than 07 rotor?
 
Old Oct 2, 2013 | 08:12 AM
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the larger disc looks the same as my 09
 
Old Oct 2, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by RockabillSlapMatt
Why don't you put the old disc on the new wheel?
I want both to be able to swap the wheel faster when going from road to trail.
 
Old Oct 2, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by durielk
My USA 2007 has a dimension of 2.5", just more confusion is all I see.
indeed ...
 
Old Oct 2, 2013 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard Avatar
Your larger one looks like an aftermarket rotor'; or a newer than 07 rotor?
Originally Posted by Karitane Pete
the larger disc looks the same as my 09
Good tip, I'll try to confirm that.
The weird thing is that the front wheel fit and I think that they're not the same on 2007 and 2009.
 
Old Oct 2, 2013 | 11:28 AM
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According to wikipedia they have the same brake size: Kawasaki KLX250S - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 



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