Bought new in December 07 right out of the crate .
modified with following
entire 99 KTM 380 mxc front end with 50 mm wp conventional forks
summers fork brace .
KTM front wheel
KTM 2.50 x 18 rear wheel
KTM brembo front and rear brakes complete
KTM hydraulic clutch master and KTM front...
Im comparing the shock on the gasser to my tried and true 525 KTM which I mainly ride motocross on but occasionally ride woods.
The Gasser shock on the mc 250 gets real stiff at the last 3/4 of the stroke compared to the more Linear KTM shock .
Im running the 99 KTM 380 sx front end which is a...
springs
Ive been setting up a new 03 250 mc and it came with a 5.6 spring
I got a 5.2 which tested at 5.4 and I have a 5.0 that tested to 5.2
I ride A and weigh 215 and this bike is strictly set up for offroad .
I went to a 4.8 yamaha spring on the Olins shock so I have these springs...
shock and springs
Well I decided to send the Ohlins shock to Mike Wiesner because it just wasnt working right .
The 5.0 spring tested out to be a 5.2 and the shock had alot of trapped air so it wasnt bled correctly from the factory.
There was alo a rebound check valve installed from the...
springs
DLS,
Got the springs check is in the mail thanks,
Went with the 5.0 . the 5.4 was still too stiff for offroad .
I actually want to try a softer spring yet.
The gasser must have an aggressive ratio . My KTM 525 still is better with a greater range of adjustability with an exc shock...
I used the brembo because I had a spare complete set up from a Katoom plus changing pads is much faster . I didnt want to change the nissan in case I want to put a stock Gasser wheel on again when I sell the bike.The brembo also has a more progressive feel where as the nissan is grabby .
Its very easy to convert to KTM rear wheels .
I just did it but used a KTM Brembo caliper, mounting bracket and hose with a little modification it went right on
Im just passing this along.
I have several sets of KTM wheels and wanted to run the rears on the new 03 mc250
I took a spare KTM brembo caliper and mounting bracket with KTM brake hose .
The Hose fits right on the master cylinder of the Gasser.
I milled 2 mm off the outboard side of the...