Curious as to why they geared it so high in the first place? Simply going after the "high" speeds they advertised?

I called Raceway this morning, and my 15 tooth sprocket is on it's way. Will I have to remove a link or two from the chain going to a smaller sprocket?

The 250 is a blast to ride the way it is, can't wait to get the new sprocket. BTW, I found out the stop switch on the handlebars will ground out after I washed it today. I took off and it died, but after looking at the wire connections under the tank I blew into the switch and she fired right off. No more problems.

 

I did not have to remove any links, but it did almost max out my adjustment so I may need to remove one when my chain stretches out.
I washed both of mine the other day and they had not problems. I do need to wire tie off that wire harness boot under the tank, I think that could be a problem in the future!

 

I have seen mounts that move the handle bar forward and thought I would give it a try. I made one for my mini utility quad and its roomier now. It doesnt seem to affect the steering at all. I had the same feeling you did while riding the quad. How about I send you one of my mounts and you let me know what you think of it. If you like it you can keep it and if not you can send it back. The stock handle bars are made of such a soft material I would worry that if you bent them it would just weaken them.

My shock mount broke out at the hole on the swingarm. Its where the linkage moumts to the swingarm.

 

Im not really sure but I think the Chinese Engineers figure the 250 would need taller gearing. I dont think they thought about how much the taller rear tires would affect the gearing. I didnt need to remove a link but it might be necessary as the chain wears.