Long term KLX250S review - Page 503

nigelcorn · 12-15-2012, 06:45 AM

Couple pics from my recent trip to Death Valley.

markk53 · 12-15-2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Shwafish

Thanks for the info. I like finding out I have good stuff already on my bike.

Now I just need to figure out why it gets horrible gas mileage.

Feel free to PM or email me from here for any information about the tensioner. I can attach the instructions for installation which include adjustment process too, but that information is also posted on the site too.

I'm always open to messages or even phone calls. That's part of the fun of doing the tensioners. Fact is that's how TNC and I got together to do the first 250 tensioner - he contacted me and asked if it was possible - it was and we did.

Dan888 · 12-15-2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by nigelcorn

Couple pics from my recent trip to Death Valley.

Great shots!! I like that type of desolate beauty.
Glad you made it out of there alive.

Shwafish · 12-15-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by markk53

Feel free to PM or email me from here for any information about the tensioner. I can attach the instructions for installation which include adjustment process too, but that information is also posted on the site too.

I'm always open to messages or even phone calls. That's part of the fun of doing the tensioners. Fact is that's how TNC and I got together to do the first 250 tensioner - he contacted me and asked if it was possible - it was and we did.

Thanks, I already went to the website and read the instructions. If I have any trouble when I eventually have to adjust it I will ask but it seems like you kept it pretty simple so hopefully I can't even screw it up.

2whlrider · 12-16-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Shwafish

Thanks, I already went to the website and read the instructions. If I have any trouble when I eventually have to adjust it I will ask but it seems like you kept it pretty simple so hopefully I can't even screw it up.

I installed one a few months ago. Very easy to adjust with the engine warm and running.

inroads · 12-16-2012, 04:29 PM

Is a MCCT a should do? I know that on pre 2003 DRZ's it is. Has there been some failures out there?
Or is this just,to be on the safe side, install on the KLX?

Lutz · 12-16-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by inroads

Is a MCCT a should do? I know that on pre 2003 DRZ's it is. Has there been some failures out there?
Or is this just,to be on the safe side, install on the KLX?

I'd put it on the really, really should do list. Failures of the OEM tensioner are common, and though those failures are not typically catastrophic (well not right away anyway, until you let more parts wear out) they do allow the chain to wear much sooner than it should. For the money and ease of install, it's very high on the list of mods to do on this bike.

mikesova · 12-16-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nigelcorn

Couple pics from my recent trip to Death Valley.

what looks like it's attached to the skid plate in the 2nd pic?

nigelcorn · 12-16-2012, 07:38 PM

That's a cut up fender from a KLR that is there to protect the Thermo-Bob from kicked up rocks. Doesn't look great, but is functional.

TheDoubleD · 12-17-2012, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nigelcorn

Couple pics from my recent trip to Death Valley.

Are you running an oversized tank? If so; how do you like it, what problems have you had?

Thanks.

nigelcorn · 12-17-2012, 07:14 AM

Yeah, that's the IMS 3 gallon you see. I like it, no problems at all. I only wish it were bigger. I'm also running the 1.1 gallon aluminum tank that bolts up on the left rear of the bike. I wish IMS would make something for the KLX like the 4.7 gallon they make for the WR.

Pauls2ndblessing · 12-21-2012, 08:51 AM

I just posted a Carb rejet and valve check step by step here if anyone is interested. This is my first time ever turning a wrench on a bike, the only other wrench time I have is oil changes on my cars..

It's not a bible, just trying to help out where I can :)

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=850186

1994klr250 · 12-21-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nigelcorn

Couple pics from my recent trip to Death Valley.

Excellent pictures. I've only been to DV one time and that was in August on my 800GS. It's on my list of places to ride once again but in cooler temps next time.

Jon_PDX · 12-21-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Pauls2ndblessing

I just posted a Carb rejet and valve check step by step here if anyone is interested. This is my first time ever turning a wrench on a bike, the only other wrench time I have is oil changes on my cars..

It's not a bible, just trying to help out where I can :)

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=850186

Nice writeup and pictures!

And good for you taking on the carb and valves as you first time wrenching on a bike

It can be scary but is also very rewarding to have done it yourself.

Thanks for taking the time to post the information.

Jon...

Baggey22 · 12-24-2012, 11:43 AM

Has anyone here put a K&N air filter on a 2006 KLX250S with a stock exhaust? I like K&N but I'm unsure of how it'll effect jetting.

12-21-2012, 08:51 AM	#7542
Pauls2ndblessing Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2012 Location: Robertsdale, AL Oddometer: 99	Carb rejet and valve check step by step I just posted a Carb rejet and valve check step by step here if anyone is interested. This is my first time ever turning a wrench on a bike, the only other wrench time I have is oil changes on my cars.. It's not a bible, just trying to help out where I can :) http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=850186

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12-15-2012, 06:45 AM	#7531
nigelcorn Wannabe. Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Oddometer: 739	Couple pics from my recent trip to Death Valley.

12-16-2012, 04:29 PM	#7536
inroads Wimberley,Texas Joined: Feb 2010 Oddometer: 75	Is a MCCT a should do? I know that on pre 2003 DRZ's it is. Has there been some failures out there? Or is this just,to be on the safe side, install on the KLX?

12-16-2012, 07:38 PM	#7539
nigelcorn Wannabe. Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Oddometer: 739	That's a cut up fender from a KLR that is there to protect the Thermo-Bob from kicked up rocks. Doesn't look great, but is functional.

12-17-2012, 07:14 AM	#7541
nigelcorn Wannabe. Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Oddometer: 739	Yeah, that's the IMS 3 gallon you see. I like it, no problems at all. I only wish it were bigger. I'm also running the 1.1 gallon aluminum tank that bolts up on the left rear of the bike. I wish IMS would make something for the KLX like the 4.7 gallon they make for the WR.

12-24-2012, 11:43 AM	#7545
Baggey22 n00b Joined: Jun 2012 Oddometer: 5	Has anyone here put a K&N air filter on a 2006 KLX250S with a stock exhaust? I like K&N but I'm unsure of how it'll effect jetting.