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Offline Burnt1Dragon

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'97 vs. '01 KX250
« on: January 25, 2011, 04:44:17 PM »
Hey all,
I have a '97 and just picked up a '01 KX250.  If you haven't already guessed, I want to combine the best of each bike to build one great ride!  Other than the ignition system and carburetor, are there any differences in the two bikes that I should consider?  Are the Forks and Shocks the same? Swing arm and links? Triple Clamps? Breaking? Are there any differences in power characteristics of the two engines?  I know it's alot of info to ask, but I'm getting nowhere on my own.  Any help will be great, and hopefully some day I can contribute some info back!
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Mike
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Re: '97 vs. '01 KX250
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2011, 05:20:13 PM »
Too easy.If it were me,I'd make one into a woods bike and one in to a track bike.Failing that,you should probably post your question somewhere like this  http://www1.dlinksearch.com/track/click.php?curl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxriders.com%2F&q=kxriders&head=Welcome+to+%3Cb%3EKXRiders%3C%2Fb%3E.com&network=yahoo-ysp&ad_grp=MAINRESULTS&ad_grp_pos=0&type=user_query
There are some kx riders here that may be of more help.
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Re: '97 vs. '01 KX250
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2011, 05:34:25 PM »
lol...  it's already posted there.  I just see a lot more action on this forum  :D
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Re: '97 vs. '01 KX250
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2011, 05:35:39 PM »
Quote from: ford832 on January 25, 2011, 05:20:13 PM
Too easy.If it were me,I'd make one into a woods bike and one in to a track bike.Failing that,you should probably post your question somewhere like this  http://www1.dlinksearch.com/track/click.php?curl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kxriders.com%2F&q=kxriders&head=Welcome+to+%3Cb%3EKXRiders%3C%2Fb%3E.com&network=yahoo-ysp&ad_grp=MAINRESULTS&ad_grp_pos=0&type=user_query
There are some kx riders here that may be of more help.

I like the 2 purpose-2 bike idea a little though.
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Re: '97 vs. '01 KX250
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2011, 07:13:51 PM »
yeah me too, 1 for moto 1 for trail, i'd use the 01 for the trail personally.
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Re: '97 vs. '01 KX250
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2011, 07:54:22 PM »
Sell both and get a TM. ;)
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Re: '97 vs. '01 KX250
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2011, 02:49:05 AM »
Quote from: TMKIWI on January 25, 2011, 07:54:22 PM
Sell both and get a TM. ;)
Lol,or even better-sell both,put some cash with it and buy a YZ :D
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Re: '97 vs. '01 KX250
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2011, 01:45:04 PM »
Quote from: ford832 on January 26, 2011, 02:49:05 AM
Quote from: TMKIWI on January 25, 2011, 07:54:22 PM
Sell both and get a TM. ;)
Lol,or even better-sell both,put some cash with it and buy a YZ :D

lmao! you guys are hillarious  :P...  this is like writing to those damn dirtbike mags! the answer is always buy a (new, better, bigger, smaller, different...) bike!  what if i like green? lol!  no i'm not going to put green plastics on a TM  :D
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Re: '97 vs. '01 KX250
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2011, 01:48:08 PM »
Quote from: Burnt1Dragon on January 26, 2011, 01:45:04 PM
no i'm not going to put green plastics on a TM  :D

Why not? Even green is better than "baby" blue :P :D
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Re: '97 vs. '01 KX250
« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2011, 02:02:38 PM »
Quote from: ford832 on January 26, 2011, 01:48:08 PM
Quote from: Burnt1Dragon on January 26, 2011, 01:45:04 PM
no i'm not going to put green plastics on a TM  :D

Why not? Even green is better than "baby" blue :P :D

 :P oh man! i'll never get any answers... lmao!
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Re: '97 vs. '01 KX250
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2011, 02:09:36 PM »
I am a Kawasaki fan. I like the 2001 better than the 1997. Instead of trying to combine them I would just set up the 2001 nicely for the type of riding you do most. If you want to hang on to the 1997, maybe restore it for fun and have a nice back up.
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Re: '97 vs. '01 KX250
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2011, 03:29:30 PM »
Hey,a good,straight answer.Shame on you Coop :D
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Re: '97 vs. '01 KX250
« Reply #12 on: January 26, 2011, 03:34:57 PM »
I agree with Coop.
If you can afford to keep both, Do.
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Re: '97 vs. '01 KX250
« Reply #13 on: January 26, 2011, 05:11:05 PM »
Quote from: Coop on January 26, 2011, 02:09:36 PM
I am a Kawasaki fan. I like the 2001 better than the 1997. Instead of trying to combine them I would just set up the 2001 nicely for the type of riding you do most. If you want to hang on to the 1997, maybe restore it for fun and have a nice back up.

Nice! Now that's what I'm looking for! Thanks  :). Now...  could you elaborate on why you like the '01 better?  If I look at the bikes beside eachother, there are no real differences other than plastics and the aluminum subframe on the '01. I did find information on spring rates and such, that differ between the two, but what about the things I don't see? ie; engine components, powerband?  The frames are identical the motor castings are identical... is there anything realllly different?

I will be keeping both, just want to put the best of... on one frame, for lack of better phrasing.  Mostly focusing on the motocross side of things.  The other will be a spare.  I would like to add, that the '97 is in better shape than the '01.

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Re: '97 vs. '01 KX250
« Reply #14 on: January 26, 2011, 06:02:58 PM »
Quote from: ford832 on January 26, 2011, 03:29:30 PM
Hey,a good,straight answer.Shame on you Coop :D

Yeah I don't know what came over me :)

As far as why I like the 2001 one better, I have a couple reasons. The suspension is better and the peg/seat/bar relationship felt better to me. The combo seem to handle much nicer than the older 96-97 KX's I have ridden. Plus overall it's a better looking bike to me. Plus that era seemed to make better power to me than the older ones I rode.
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