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All 2st Any info on X light frame with a 250/300 motor conversion
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rockdancer
Husqvarna
Pro Class
If you are a midget maybe .
00-04 bikes ? I don't get this . Ive had all three too
only difference between 04 and 08 is tank /seat width - not really ergos ( that's frame - peg positioning ) and that's not handling either
Riding my 08 back to back with other 2010 125s Id go with mine for stability and ergos
only not quite as easy to turn but very marginal . Newer frame will allow easier wheelstands - more balance to rear
Norman Foley
Husqvarna
Pro Class
USA didn't get '05 2 strokes which would be the same as '00-'04. I'm short, so the tank and seat of the '06- '08 completely changes the bar-peg relationship for me. '09 up is more front end biased to me, better front end traction, almost 4 stroke like.
uranys
Husqvarna
AA Class
It fit in pretty well. The swing arm pivot is the same diameter and it looks like it would fit in the cradle but the front mounts were getting in the way.
The big issue would be the pipe outlet. You'd probably have clearance issues and need raise up the Y to clear but you can't go too much without
interfering with the radiators.
My scale is broken so I didn't get to weigh the motors but I'd guess that the kx250 lump is at least 10lbs heavier.
I believe the geometry moved around some to on those bikes. Like Norm I feel the 00-04 bikes ergos much more to my liking than the 06-08. I also like the slimmer tank that holds the fuel lower. These things make very noticeable differences to me. I rode my 02 CR250 back to back with my friends 07 WR250 Saturday and they felt and handled totally different. Much prefered my 02 as did he. Setup has a lot to do with it but they are different machines somehow and you read this a lot from people that have had all of them. I have had a 99 WR250, 02 WR250, rode many 07 WR250s and had many of the new framed bikes (2010 TXC250, 2010 TC250, 08 TXC450, 09 125, 09 144). Also had many 04 CR125's and sampled many of all years and sizes. Like Norm I find the 00-04 and 09 and up bikes my favorite. Dont dislike the 06-08 bikes but dont care for the seat and tank width and feel of them. Also the 00-04 bikes sit far lower seat height wise in fact I have a tall seat built for them to make them more flat and less scooped. All these things add up. Its all a preference thing not an issue with certain years.