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[QUOTE="NM_KDX200, post: 1092971, member: 38052"] Hmmmmm...... [url]http://dirtrider.net/forums3/showthread.php?t=135244[/url] Calm down Zerotact, I'm not picking on you ! Was just researching KTM brakes and ran across these two threads- seems like you did replace quite a few parts. Made me chuckle. Here's what "SpeedyManiac" suggested: I dunno....sounds like what I'd do to a KX250... I'm a new KTM owner (04 200sx) after nothing but Hondas, Yamaha, and Kawasaki for the past 30 years. I've had my KTM for just over 2 weeks and am finally getting it sorted out for me (used bike stuff). My observations are: 1) KTM does some neat stuff like: sparkplug boot, interchangeable head inserts, adjustable steering stops, easy access carb, really easy air filter, easy shock access, large handlebars, adjustable bar mounts, low-slung gas tank, etc. But they also do some "HUH??" things like those Brembo brakes, the too-small front brake guide on the number plate that lets the $60 cable kink, 11 mm bolt heads, and leaky seals (countershaft). Most of the weird things are just a learning process, but when you come off of Japanese bikes, there are definitely some "different" things. 2) Suspension- after reading zillions of posts here and on KTMTalk before I bought my 200sx, I was prepared for the worst. Maybe I'm just not that critical, but honestly, I was surprised at how well the suspension works. I've totally forgotten about the rear shock. I did increase the fork compression 3 clicks and stiffen the rebound 4 clicks from where it was set (can't remember the actual setting right now, though), but after I did that, all was well and the forks DID respond well to the changes. Coming off the KX125, I'm now overjumping the same tabletops I could barely clear on the KX and the KTM handles the resulting flat-landing far better than I thought it would. 3) Handling- likewise, I'd read about how the KTM likes to turn from the "middle of the bike", but I haven't noticed much difference. I'm really more of a rear-wheel turner anyway, so the KTM seems just fine to me. It doesn't hold the inside line quite as well as my KX125, but a) it's about 1" taller and b) I'm going much faster, c) it ain't bad. What I do like about the KTM is the light feeling. I was out in the yard (we have a BIG yard) doing slow feet-up full-lock Figure 8's and felt totally comfortable. I was also practicing wheelies and stoppies and managed to loop the bike a few times, but had no trouble hanging on and swinging it around- I sure can't do that on my KDX (and the KX125 doesn't do low-speed wheelies, period!). I'm also not getting headshake or swapping and have had the bike up to well over 60 mph (it came desert geared 14/44, I've since dropped back to stock 14/47).So, handling-wise, I'm totally comfortable with the KTM and was comfortable right from the first ride. If anything, the KTM feels more stable than my KX. 4) Reliability- I don't know yet. I'll check back in a year. 5) Of course, I've put a few aftermarket parts on, too. The bike came with a ProCircuit pipe, pipe guard, and WP frame guards. I've added KTM radiator guards, KTM skip plate, ASV levers, changed the gearing, and new Twin Air filters. After a few months, if I still like the bike, I plan on dropping the suspension 1" (I'm short!) and adding some MX roost guards. I'll probably mount the WER off my KDX on the KTM just because I have it. [/QUOTE]
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