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February 8, 2012 at 12:23 am #215773Boony wrote:Nato wrote:Hahaha cant we all just get along? We need a thai chi thread haha
Nato.. mate !!!! this is old bulls of old,, just wait till we really get going,, good harmless banter mate,,now go out and sell the gus gus and buy a Kato..
Hey Nato on a Kato,, see it just works mate. :laugh:
Yeah Boony his miss nickname is Kato :laugh: :laugh: and thats no bullshit
February 8, 2012 at 12:27 am #215787riding a gas gas he will always have a miss nick name :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
February 8, 2012 at 1:51 am #215792I would have got the ktm 300 but i have real friends and friends dont let friends buy KTM’s
February 8, 2012 at 10:42 am #215820What are you doing Nick?
You realise it will now be a CRF250 XR!
So, do the motocross cams come with a ‘Lowered Wokka Wokka Fooly Sic Hiace van with 20inch rims, a backwards cap and a restriction of only doing 2 laps before stopping for a sit down at the van and a ciggy?
Crash
February 8, 2012 at 10:48 am #215837Crash wrote:What are you doing Nick?You realise it will now be a CRF250 XR!
So, do the motocross cams come with a ‘Lowered Wokka Wokka Fooly Sic Hiace van with 20inch rims, a backwards cap and a restriction of only doing 2 laps before stopping for a sit down at the van and a ciggy?
Crash
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
February 8, 2012 at 10:51 am #215838Crash wrote:What are you doing Nick?You realise it will now be a CRF250 XR!
So, do the motocross cams come with a ‘Lowered Wokka Wokka Fooly Sic Hiace van with 20inch rims, a backwards cap and a restriction of only doing 2 laps before stopping for a sit down at the van and a ciggy?
Crash
:laugh: :laugh: Maybe !!!
The stage 1 hot cams are different to the Crf250R MX cams , How ??? Ask Nick
February 19, 2012 at 9:44 pm #215840Saturday was a real test day for me , the first ride with the new pipe and new suspension.
Spud put together a great ride of 185km with 90% single track and some fun technical hills.
We met up with Phil and got straight into the tight stuff , the first thing I noticed with the pipe was the huge power increase in the bottom and mid range , 3rd gear wheel stands were a breeze and the snap of the bottom was awesome. Once the revs increase the bike really took off and I can now see why this is such an important mod to the Crf250x , the bike really came to life and I was having a ball.
One hill Spud took us too was a snotty steep bugger full of head size rocks and knee high rock ledges. The first third went well but I took a deflection and nosed into a ledge which stopped me in my tracks. I thought would have to go back and start again but the traction I had was perfect to get me going and on to the top. This amazed me as I’d been in this situation before on the Drz and either dug a hole or flipped it. Once at the top we waited for Phil and he said exactly that , his Wrf450 just kept rearing up when he tried to get going on the hill. So in summery I think the power now is a perfect compromise and a lot of fun !!!
Nick
February 19, 2012 at 9:54 pm #216610The suspension was very good on the Crf in standard spec but Teknik once again to a really good thing and made it great !!
They serviced the forks and shock , increased the spring weight and set it up to suit my 95 kg.
First impressions were that it felt a bit harsh in the front so I softened the compression by 2 clicks , this felt better and the more I rode the better it all seemed to feel. The rear shock was absolutely spot on and soaked up landings of some good size erosion mounds with ease.
In the tight singles I found that my speed had increased and I was able to turn into corner very quickly. If anything I may have been oversteering slightly but the front end never felt like tucking in.
As the ride went on and fatigue set in I felt the forks seemed harsh again and at no time did I use the full stroke so I believe I could soften the compression some more ?
All in all I’m stoked with the job Teknik did and would recommend it highly
Nick
February 21, 2012 at 4:18 pm #216611Looks like you are loving the new bike and mods, whats going on with Spud in the pic? He looks constipated 😆
February 21, 2012 at 5:34 pm #216729LC4skin wrote:Looks like you are loving the new bike and mods, whats going on with Spud in the pic? He looks constipated 😆:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I thought the same LC !!! I think he was just shitting himself as it was the first time he’d ridden with the Honda :woohoo: :woohoo:
He had nothing to worry about !!!! :huh: :blush:
Nick
February 21, 2012 at 10:00 pm #216612Nickj wrote:As the ride went on and fatigue set in I felt the forks seemed harsh again and at no time did I use the full stroke so I believe I could soften the compression some more ?Nick
Couple of things Nick IMO
First it could be air in the forks built up whith the heat from the forks working and compressing. try taking a small screw driver with you and letting the pressure out before the afternoon part of your ride
Secondly yes you could try softening the compression but with only standard shim sets and valving I reckon it will soften it all the way through the stroke
Thirdly next service get the valving and shims changed (they have it all apart anyway) and mention to Nick you are after a softer start to the stroke. Properly setup up shim stacks and valving will let you have the best of both works
Looks great the bike
TB
February 21, 2012 at 10:28 pm #216613Nickj wrote:As the ride went on and fatigue set in I felt the forks seemed harsh again and at no time did I use the full stroke so I believe I could soften the compression some more ?Nick
Wasn’t one of the reason’s for putting a skirt on and going to a 250 is to make it lighter and you said you get off it feeling fresh and can do it all again?
:whistle: 👿 :kiss:
February 21, 2012 at 10:32 pm #216745Corey8 wrote:Nickj wrote:As the ride went on and fatigue set in I felt the forks seemed harsh again and at no time did I use the full stroke so I believe I could soften the compression some more ?Nick
Wasn’t one of the reason’s for putting a skirt on and going to a 250 is to make it lighter and you said you get off it feeling fresh and can do it all again?
:whistle: 👿 :kiss:
Come and try the 185km day of mainly singles in 30+ degrees and see how fresh you feel matey !!!
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February 21, 2012 at 10:38 pm #216748Nickj wrote:Corey8 wrote:Nickj wrote:As the ride went on and fatigue set in I felt the forks seemed harsh again and at no time did I use the full stroke so I believe I could soften the compression some more ?Nick
Wasn’t one of the reason’s for putting a skirt on and going to a 250 is to make it lighter and you said you get off it feeling fresh and can do it all again?
:whistle: 👿 :kiss:
Come and try the 185km day of mainly singles in 30+ degrees and see how fresh you feel matey !!!
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He would,nt handle it nick..
February 21, 2012 at 10:44 pm #216749WTF is going on in that photo. :huh: :huh: :huh: . :sick:
Been stitched up i reckon??? :pinch: :pinch: MATE……….
…Spud…
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