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specialh
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Hey gys, just thought i would share..... I just got a spankin new 2008 ktm 250 xc comign from a yz 125. Thing rips, and I mean RIPS! I will have pics up soon. I would recommend this bike to ne one!! Dope in the woods and on the track!
Apr 14 2009 10:51PM
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WhiteBurd
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ktm is the shit my buddy has one of them and it destroys, pics for sure
Apr 14 2009 10:54PM
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specialh
Posts: 419 - Karma: 20
dude, just like how the design things, and put the torque measurement on the triple clamps....just so useful, and sick!
Apr 14 2009 10:56PM
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WhiteBurd
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you are so lucky, i would buy one but thet are really pricy, what you pay?
Apr 14 2009 10:59PM
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specialh
Posts: 419 - Karma: 20
we searched around for a bit, ad ended up driving 3 ours to a hole in teh wall shop in Silver City, NM. They were having bad service and such, so they dealed sooo much. I got it around 5900
Apr 14 2009 11:01PM
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Goku
Posts: 8119 - Karma: 4,223
after i blew up my kx250f 5 times i finally got pissed, fixed it, and sold it and i just bought my 300 exc last september and i have to say it is the perfect bike and if i ever by another bike, thats what it will be

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Apr 14 2009 11:36PM
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specialh
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only way to go, and the 300 rips man!
Apr 14 2009 11:41PM
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Goku
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i am absolutley in love with this bike
Apr 14 2009 11:42PM
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specialh
Posts: 419 - Karma: 20
if u have the dough, u sud check the frsh 09's. The easy button is nice, but its not necesary. It rips hard though man,
Apr 14 2009 11:44PM
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Goku
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ive got no cash but ya i checked those out theyre so tight
Apr 14 2009 11:45PM
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specialh
Posts: 419 - Karma: 20
we have this guru guy who just got one. He miled a plate to replace the starter motor, and said the wight and feel was really no difference. Also, teh suspension is all new, and wicked dank.
Apr 14 2009 11:49PM
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Benedetto.
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nice bikes. i'm not into dirtbiking but my buddies are. shit still sick though
Apr 28 2009 4:49PM
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gnarlygoodski22
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oooowwwwwweeee! my friend has an '04 exc 300 and that shit is a beast! I just wish my legs were longer when it was time to get off of it. haha duude what a power band though.
Apr 29 2009 9:07AM
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specialh
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dude, my old cr 85 (No powervalve) had the biggest powerband. Literally, leaped out form under u.
Apr 29 2009 7:45PM
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Goku
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ya my yz85 was the same way, i miss that bike so much
Apr 29 2009 8:21PM
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DirtyMick
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That bike looks ILL.

too much $ for me though. damn.
May 5 2009 6:51PM
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Goku
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i picked it up for $2500 or $3000 off craigslist, i cant remember the exact $ tho
May 5 2009 6:52PM
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DirtyMick
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That's where i am doing my shopping- craigslist.

I've noticed that some people are pricing their bikes WAY over the NADA guide prices. Wondering if this is normal, or they just don't bother to look their shit up?
May 5 2009 7:00PM
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Goku
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the guy had the ktm at like $5000 and we talked him down a lot, so thats what you have to do
May 5 2009 7:02PM
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DirtyMick
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Yeah, that's what I figured.

Some people i noticed have aftermarket shit into them, which I could understand them wanting more for....but like $1500 more then NADA?!?! No thanks!

May 5 2009 7:56PM
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gnarlygoodski22
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A KTM is a little out of my price range unless I want to get a really old one, but I don't feel like fixing/getting into that. How do you guys feel about like an '01 or '02 Cr250? I really liked the last one I rode and I figure its a honda, so it will run forever. haha please tell me your thoughts-
May 6 2009 11:58AM
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Goku
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i personally love 250's
May 6 2009 3:58PM
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DirtyMick
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250s sound like the way i should go unless i find a steal of a 125.

How about CRs though? Honda I figure makes a good bike right?

I'm thinkin honda or yamaha. Either way should be win for me.

May 6 2009 5:54PM
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Goku
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both are great bikes
May 6 2009 7:01PM
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