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How well does this work
I have a son that is to big for a KDX and was wondering if anyone trailrides a KX 250, if so what years are best suited for trails and what mods are required to make them useable. How does the rake on the forks differ vrs. the KDX's. thanks 3d
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Wow! I gotta see a photo of this kid of yours. Do a little searching here on this site looking for Wibby. He's our local Wookie rider. Big as Chewbaca and twice as mean, he rides an old series KDX. That's a pre-1995.
Also, I'm sure Jeff Fredette would also find it interesting that someone thinks a KDX is too small for a trail rider. Seeing as he's held several national and international positions on a KDX.
But, to answer the question, yes, I for one, ride a KX250 for trail riding. Best years were the 1999-2002 L series with the 2002 being the best for trail riding. That year the bike was ported for more low end.
Again, do some search and you will find lots on the topic. Check my gallery for photos of a woods ready KX250. Read the ride reports I posted on here riding with Carvr and Wibby in Oregon.
Also, I'm sure Jeff Fredette would also find it interesting that someone thinks a KDX is too small for a trail rider. Seeing as he's held several national and international positions on a KDX.
But, to answer the question, yes, I for one, ride a KX250 for trail riding. Best years were the 1999-2002 L series with the 2002 being the best for trail riding. That year the bike was ported for more low end.
Again, do some search and you will find lots on the topic. Check my gallery for photos of a woods ready KX250. Read the ride reports I posted on here riding with Carvr and Wibby in Oregon.
Jerry
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don't know your location, but i have a 2000 kx250 up for sale right now. nice clean bike too. pm me if interested.
1999 KDX240 big bore street legal, 2008 KLX300R, 2002 XR250R stock, 1985 XL600R stock, 2001 KDX220 bone stock street legal, 1988 VN750 dresser, 1975 RD350 stock, 1983 GL650I Sliverwing Interstate with sidecar, 1975 Kawasaki F11 (early KDX!), about 15 other bikes that come and go!