performance parts for 87' 250x

[x rider1291]

i was wondering if anyonne could tell me wut would be some good performance upgrades for my 250x. im only 14 and i have about 850 bucks. so if anyone could help me that would be great.

thanks, jim

[Ruby Soho]

exhaust pipe

go HMF

[Mx_523]

What kind of riding do you do?

I'd get a new exhaust. (HMF or Curtis Sparks are the best IMO)
A new air filter. Jetted. Tires. Then save the rest for parts that will brake on it.

[300exOH]

You could probably find some used works shocks front and rear for less than $500-$600. Then you would have enough left over for a few other goodies like new tires or a used pipe. Shocks are the best upgrade you can make on the 250x IMO.

[x rider1291]

i forgot to say that it has works shocks in the front and the guy i bought it from rebuilt the the whole engine, tranny, kickstart, carbs, etc.

[x rider1291]

and i mostly ride on trails with my dad. he has a banshee so i wanna get some things that will help me to keep up with him. i know ill never go as fast as he can, but i just want some upgrades that will get me goin faster. i do have to say though the 250x is awesome on holeshots

[bwamos]

For $850

Pipe, (for stock bore, hmf w/ fmf or wb header, or a sparks x-4 w/ spark arrestor), filter, cam, & rejet.

Then save the other $300 for some suspension upgrades. ;)

[katch26]

this is gonna sound like a dumb question (probably because its a dumb question) but what is the difference between a 250x and a trx 250?

[x rider1291]

there the same thing. its called a trx250x. unless ur talking about the trx250ex.

[katch26]

yeah thats what im talking about

[300exOH]

Originally posted by katch26
this is gonna sound like a dumb question (probably because its a dumb question) but what is the difference between a 250x and a trx 250?

The trx250x is chain drive manual clutch and the trx250EX is auto clutch shaft drive.

[bwamos]

Yup.

The TRX250X is almost identical to the TRX300EX. It just has a shorter stroke and a kickstart (among other minor differences).

The TRX250EX is a entry level quad with a shaft driven motor out of the Honda Recon Utility Quad.

Basically they are about as different as you can get. ;)

[Moto250X_Rider]

get yourself an HMF slip on...a white bro head pipe....and a 130 jet to start...than go on e-bay get yourself a set of 250R or 400EX a- arms and tie rods and some wheel spacers for the back and a set of 400EX shocks for the front and a shock mount relocator off e-bay....that will get u goin for a good price....and will save u a few $$ in the end....i run a close setup and runs great...if u have any ??? just PM me i'll help u best i can i may have some parts that are usefull to ya...let me know

[Sjorge450R]

Originally posted by Moto250X_Rider
get yourself an HMF slip on...a white bro head pipe....and a 130 jet to start...than go on e-bay get yourself a set of 250R or 400EX a- arms and tie rods and some wheel spacers for the back and a set of 400EX shocks for the front and a shock mount relocator off e-bay....that will get u goin for a good price....and will save u a few $$ in the end....i run a close setup and runs great...if u have any ??? just PM me i'll help u best i can i may have some parts that are usefull to ya...let me know

dont use wheel spacers. The stock axle is already extreamly weak.

[Moto250X_Rider]

if your not goin to do any big jumps there fine till u can get a good axle ....not everyone can go and dump 400$ on an axle...and guessing he is 14 i don't think 400$ is something he can just got get or make like someone our age

[Sjorge450R]

Originally posted by Moto250X_Rider
if your not goin to do any big jumps there fine till u can get a good axle ....not everyone can go and dump 400$ on an axle...and guessing he is 14 i don't think 400$ is something he can just got get or make like someone our age

yeah I agree with that, but they are just not safe. I have a personal preference of having my rear of a lesser width than my front. I wouldnt really mess with teh rear if I were you.

[Moto250X_Rider]

i like mine wide like the front...i like the way it turns and handles but as i say to each there own he wheel spacers are not that bad i'm running a set till i kill my axle...and they are holding uppretty good they take the punishment i give them didn';t bend or crack yet....