Recent content by jlk_250

I'm barely 6' 0" and have bar risers, modified triple clamp so the bars are forward of stock, minimal sweep bars (Trailtech woods bars), and fastway pegs in the low position. Makes a huge improvement compared to how my '01 was stock. Obviously it's user preference but I wasted a lot of time...

Sadly, Mobil Racing 2T is a thing of the past. http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Motorcycle_Oil_FAQs.aspx I didn't hear of this in time to stock up so I'm looking for a replacement. One thing I liked about the Mobile 1 2T was I could get it anywhere. For break-in I also...

Back then I believe the XC also had stiffer fork and shock valving than the EC, and higher compression head. Also FMF pipe and silencer.

I don't fully understand but it doesn't sound like that will help anything. I'm not the best at internet troubleshooting so a little more info would be helpful. What specifically happens before the clutch springs are installed and tightened and what specifically happens after they're...

One other thing you can do is baseline your compression tester on a similar bike that is known to be in good condition. You may find that 125 psi is a good reading using your gage and technique at your elevation. Have you repacked the silencer and checked that the holes are not plugged...

FWIW, at District 23 events, my G300 with TC2 silencer has tested at 89-93, with 92 being the most common reading. That's a -long- way from 96 db and I'm not fanatical about repacking the silencer. Repack them and see what you find. Should be legal for sure. I know someone who bought a...

If you're in the Minneapolis area, you can try Jeff Olson aka "The Pipe Doctor" at 763-755-6351. He's in Andover. Jon

Go to the Smackover site and email Jack. He should know whose bike it was.

Here's one more review. I'm not the best rider in the world but I have used this tire in all the local MN (non-winter!) conditions including sandy hillclimbs. It doesn't do particularly well in loose sand but is nowhere near as bad as I had expected. For the most part I have had no issues...

Also check out the Clarke scratch and dent section. They have a couple of black GG tanks in there right now. Either $75 plus shipping or $130 plus shipping, not sure.

Why the Powercore instead of the Turbinecore? (No spark arrestor.) Jon

I've used the Tag CR double hi bars on my GG and found that there wasn't enough room left to get the controls exactly where I wanted them after I cut them down. Sorry, I can't remember what I cut them to, but it wasn't particularly narrow. 29.5" or 30" as I recall. What I would have tried...

What is the advantage of starting with a 300EC if the end result is a 250? Seems like you need a cylinder for a 250cc so you would want to start with a 250EC. Jon

They had a glowing review about everything except a major negative for the seat and mixed feelings about the suspension. The suspension was neutral, neither praised nor panned. They said it was a bit on the harsh side even though it was soft enough to easily bottom out. Overall it was very...

Thanks for reposting that Pobit summary since I hadn't seen it yet. Overall all I've got to say is "what he said". Very objective and accurate comparison (IMO). I've ridden a few KTMs over the years and I would definitely buy one of their newer 250 two strokes. I've also had a brief ride...