Could you upgrade a 250ex to 300+ccs? Would it be too heavy or give tooooo much power to the machine?
Muddog

 

Hi Muddog1. Where's Penfield? I'm about an hour out of Chicago. Do you have the 250 yet? I'm getting one this summer and I'm looking for all the input I can get.

 

The 250EX's main weakness is handling, not power.
We just bought a 250EX last week, it's not too far behind a 300EX as far as pep goes; but the handling differences are very noticable...
It's a little shorter and narrower than a 300EX and the shocks are non-adjustable with an inch less travel than a 300EX.

The first things we're gonna do to ours is:
- get some aftermarket front shocks
- put 400EX tires on the rear
- put wheel-spacers on all fours
- remove the airbox lid and re-jet accordingly.


... if that's not enought improvement for you, then you can always get a header/pipe and rev kit.

But if you're planning on boring it out already, why not get a 300EX or 400EX???

the only thing left to do is bore it

 

if its that bad why don't you trade it in and get a recon? or a 300ex...if you are putting that much cash in it..

 

Hey DSAPP is it worth the money to get a 250EX or should I get a 300EX?

 

Penfield is in central IL. I am not gettting a 250ex unless i found out a way for more power.

 

if you're a casual trail rider, I'd get the 250EX
because it has no clutch, easier to use reverse, no chain to adjust or wear out, a better snorkel-type air intake that's more forgiving in water crossings, and better ground clearance.

if you're a more agressive rider, I'd get the 300EX because it has more suspension travel, a wider stance, and more power! I'd at least get rid of the balloon rear tires though