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Re: 250cc Trail Bike
« Reply #15 on: July 23, 2014, 06:05:13 AM »
If I get a bike, I'm most likely looking to ride one of three fairly close ORV areas which are single track.  There is the chance I'll take the bike for long weekends in WV to major ORV areas such as the famous Hatfield McCoy trails.

Being able to blinker it and plate it is a plus because that would open up some good double track riding down in the southwestern part of North Carolina. 

Thanks for the maintenance tips!  What's the typical cost of a top end rebuild?

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Re: 250cc Trail Bike
« Reply #16 on: July 23, 2014, 06:22:08 AM »
We charge $250 labor plus parts are about $150-200 for OEM depending on the bike.  Boring/honing a hole is $70 if it has to go oversize.


I'm kinda partial to the KLX250.  Light, street legal and a four stroke.  We have to test ride everything we work on and it helps me see the differences in the manufacturers ideas.
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Re: 250cc Trail Bike
« Reply #17 on: July 23, 2014, 06:24:12 AM »
Quote from: sleazy rider on July 23, 2014, 06:22:08 AM
We charge $250 labor plus parts are about $150-200 for OEM depending on the bike.  Boring/honing a hole is $70 if it has to go oversize.

That's very consistent with what I've heard from other riders and on thumpertalk (dot) com.

Thanks.
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Re: 250cc Trail Bike
« Reply #18 on: July 23, 2014, 06:27:40 AM »
FWIW, I'm pretty much in the same boat as you.  Returning rider to the dirt, trying to get skills back and can't kick over the huge thumpers.  The last bike I worked on yesterday was an XT600 and it was a beast to kick over.  My legs and knees aren't what they used to be and I know it all too well.
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Re: 250cc Trail Bike
« Reply #19 on: July 23, 2014, 07:22:17 AM »
I hope to be able to find a bike with an e-start. 

I'll kick 'em just to do it.  But, when I cracked my ribs riding in Mojave Desert a few years back, I was grateful I didn't have to kickstart my rented KTM 450 to get back to the car.   ;D
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Re: 250cc Trail Bike
« Reply #20 on: July 23, 2014, 08:07:34 AM »
I would definitely get something plated or that can be.  I love my XT, though it's probably too soft for any real serious off roading.  But the ability to ride to and from the trail or between trails is awesome.  I never find the motor lacking except on the big roads.  It's under 300 lbs which is nice and it's not only electric start but fuel injected for '13.  :)  Total hoot on back roads too.  If you get back up this way before you purchase, I can take you tearing around the property including some tight woods stuff on the XTs just for fun. 
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Re: 250cc Trail Bike
« Reply #21 on: July 23, 2014, 08:32:42 AM »
Quote from: sleazy rider on July 23, 2014, 06:22:08 AM
We charge $250 labor plus parts are about $150-200 for OEM depending on the bike.  Boring/honing a hole is $70 if it has to go oversize.


I'm kinda partial to the KLX250.  Light, street legal and a four stroke.  We have to test ride everything we work on and it helps me see the differences in the manufacturers ideas.

I have never done anything to plated cylinders, am I missing something? I just put in new rings and a new piston every other time? of course I go considerably over the 25 hours ;)
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Re: 250cc Trail Bike
« Reply #22 on: July 23, 2014, 08:36:05 AM »
Quote from: Black Hills on July 23, 2014, 08:32:42 AM
Quote from: sleazy rider on July 23, 2014, 06:22:08 AM
We charge $250 labor plus parts are about $150-200 for OEM depending on the bike.  Boring/honing a hole is $70 if it has to go oversize.


I'm kinda partial to the KLX250.  Light, street legal and a four stroke.  We have to test ride everything we work on and it helps me see the differences in the manufacturers ideas.

I have never done anything to plated cylinders, am I missing something? I just put in new rings and a new piston every other time? of course I go considerably over the 25 hours ;)

After a while the plating wears out too. Then you re-bore and re-plate the bore.
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Re: 250cc Trail Bike
« Reply #23 on: July 23, 2014, 09:22:56 AM »
Quote from: Max Wedge on July 23, 2014, 08:36:05 AM
Quote from: Black Hills on July 23, 2014, 08:32:42 AM
Quote from: sleazy rider on July 23, 2014, 06:22:08 AM
We charge $250 labor plus parts are about $150-200 for OEM depending on the bike.  Boring/honing a hole is $70 if it has to go oversize.


I'm kinda partial to the KLX250.  Light, street legal and a four stroke.  We have to test ride everything we work on and it helps me see the differences in the manufacturers ideas.

I have never done anything to plated cylinders, am I missing something? I just put in new rings and a new piston every other time? of course I go considerably over the 25 hours ;)

After a while the plating wears out too. Then you re-bore and re-plate the bore.

apparently it takes a long time, I've never had one long enough :D
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Re: 250cc Trail Bike
« Reply #24 on: July 23, 2014, 06:32:25 PM »
Nikasil cylinders are a whole different game for sure.  The biggest recommendation I can make is to clean your quality air filter in mineral oil, rinse it with dish soap and water, then dry completely.  Oil with a good filter oil and do the whole process often!  Carry a prepped spare if you're hitting the road on a trip.  It's the biggest problem we see in the shop for early top end jobs.  Skip the K&Ns - they suck for filtering dirt.   I need to take pictures of what we find in the cylinders on those engines.   :o
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