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shady-ooc

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thinking of downsizing modded 2002 520sx
« on: October 30, 2011, 09:41:03 AM »
i have a 2002 520sx rebuilt with only a few hours on motor. ported and rifled carb, stage one cam, steering stablizer, ktm hand gaurds and a few other small things. bike runs strong and smooth. looking for something smaller to learn on.
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BLACKeR

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Re: thinking of downsizing modded 2002 520sx
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2011, 12:43:40 PM »
that is a lot of bike to learn on.

how old are you and how big?
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Re: thinking of downsizing modded 2002 520sx
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2011, 12:49:56 PM »
How much for the steering stabilizer?
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Re: thinking of downsizing modded 2002 520sx
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2011, 01:55:14 PM »
Agreed, that is a lot of bike to learn on unless you're a giant. :)

How much are you looking to get out of the bike?
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Re: thinking of downsizing modded 2002 520sx
« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2011, 02:32:36 PM »
if you want to stick to 4 strokes definitely get yourself a 250f. I rode chris' 525 and that would be wayyy too much bike for me in the woods. I wouldnt even think of it. It would be great as  a dual sport or ralley and such but just way too much weight and power for me. I think my current bike is too heavy as it is.
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Re: thinking of downsizing modded 2002 520sx
« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2011, 03:19:08 PM »
I'm getting used to the weight. Crankshaft can do the hs on a 690 without any problems so a 520 would be fine :)
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Re: thinking of downsizing modded 2002 520sx
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2011, 03:55:18 PM »
Quote from: BLACKeR on October 30, 2011, 12:43:40 PM
that is a lot of bike to learn on.

how old are you and how big?

i am 41 and 215 lbs
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Re: thinking of downsizing modded 2002 520sx
« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2011, 03:56:53 PM »
Quote from: redrider911 on October 30, 2011, 12:49:56 PM
How much for the steering stabilizer?

i am keeping everything together, but thanks anyway.
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Re: thinking of downsizing modded 2002 520sx
« Reply #8 on: October 30, 2011, 04:01:33 PM »
Quote from: ajd187 on October 30, 2011, 01:55:14 PM
Agreed, that is a lot of bike to learn on unless you're a giant. :)

How much are you looking to get out of the bike?

$2000 obo
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Re: thinking of downsizing modded 2002 520sx
« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2011, 10:02:36 PM »
pretty good.  If you post pics that would help as well.

I'm looking for a MX only bike and am consdiering a big bore.  I don't have $2000 laying around right nwo though otherwise I'd snag it.
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Re: thinking of downsizing modded 2002 520sx
« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2011, 04:06:05 PM »


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Re: thinking of downsizing modded 2002 520sx
« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2011, 04:14:03 PM »
if you have the stock bar mounts I would pull the stabilizer off.  The bike is worth the same with or without the stabilizer, and the stabilizer is probably worth $200 by itself.
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Re: thinking of downsizing modded 2002 520sx
« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2011, 04:58:39 PM »
I don't have the stock bar mounts, I should look for some. If I don't sell it won't hurt my feelings. the bike runs great. it starts great and runs with no issues at all. I just don't know how to ride it. I wish I could try a 250 to see the difference. are the 250fs that much easier to ride?
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Re: thinking of downsizing modded 2002 520sx
« Reply #13 on: October 31, 2011, 05:32:49 PM »
at your size the 525 probably isnt too much bike, and the power is probably easy to control. its just going to be a lot heavier than a 250f. a 250f would probably make you feel more comfortable.
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Re: thinking of downsizing modded 2002 520sx
« Reply #14 on: October 31, 2011, 05:33:12 PM »
A 250f is lighter and slower so its going to beat you up less and give you more confidence.  You will probably feel like you have more control over a smaller bike.  It will be harder to ride in that it will require more shifting and clutching work to stay on the power. 

Getting a smaller bike greatly improved my skill.  I was able to focus less on keeping the bike underneath me and more on riding well.
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