We took the plunge x 2

tokarev · 11-09-2007, 07:40 PM

This afternoon I took the plunge and ordered (2) VX250PR dirt bikes from Family Motorsports. One for me and the other for my son. I will be reporting on the whole process. Time to find a trailer.

BigCountry · 11-09-2007, 09:01 PM

Nice bike, I have the same one. I having trouble with the carburetor because I took out the battery and replaced the airfilter with a uni two stage. I think I need to change out the main jet. Anyway, I love the bike. Let me know how you like it.

tokarev · 11-10-2007, 02:41 PM

Thanks for the info on your mods - most likely needs to be jetted for the change of filters. Do you have a part # for that filter?
Question - Are the mufflers on these bikes approved spark arrestors? I didnt ask when ordering.
Any other things to watch out for/fix before taking off into the woods.

katoranger · 11-10-2007, 03:51 PM

I seen a similar bike and it did not have a spark arrestor. The muffler didn't look to muffle much either. You can probably add an aftermarket SA or swap out the mufflers.

Big Country, You need a larger main jet for that filter.

Allen

t6dav · 11-10-2007, 05:00 PM

how do you like your new dirt bike? I am planning on buying the same bike for xmas. How does it compare to a jap bike?

tokarev · 11-10-2007, 05:26 PM

I ordered them Friday so we are looking at a week to FL - Ordered (1) blue/black and (1) black/black. I will report on the transaction - the ordering went real smooth.
Florida requires the spark arrestor if you want to ride on state/fed land.

katoranger · 11-10-2007, 06:47 PM

Look in my pictures. I have a cobra sparky attached to mine. It is USFS approved.

Other option is too buy a takeoff muffler from an xr250 or similar jap bike.

The cobra slips onto the end of the muffler.

Allen

BigCountry · 11-10-2007, 08:43 PM

Thanks for the info guys. Ordered a couple of main jets today. And yes the bike does have a spark arrestor but not sure if it approved or not. I ride out in the desert and took mine out completely. Thanks.

t6dav · 11-11-2007, 10:43 AM

BigCountry does your bike go through the sand ok? 99% of my riding will be up at silver lake sand dunes.

BigCountry · 11-11-2007, 07:26 PM

It does fine in the sand. Better than I thought actually. I'm about 235lbs so getting up the longer, steep desert hills is a little harder with the Viva. All in all the bike has supprised alot of people around here.

t6dav · 11-11-2007, 07:45 PM

well I am only 165lbs and 6' so I am guessing I should be fine. Do you have any mods of gear changes done to your bike?

BigCountry · 11-11-2007, 07:48 PM

I've been looking for a 13t front sprocket. Haven't found one in my area yet. The air filter I installed came from this website.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ir-Filter.aspx

t6dav · 11-11-2007, 07:52 PM

I just noticed that they have really small gas tanks. [0.8 gal] How long can you ride before you run out of gas?

t6dav · 11-11-2007, 07:54 PM

did you have to make a jet change for the new air filter?

BigCountry · 11-11-2007, 07:56 PM

I can usually ride hard for about 3 hours on a tank. I always throw a 5gallon gas jug in the truck when I know i'm going to be riding all day. I'm on it pretty hard most of the time trying to keep up with my friends quads. I'm sure I could ride longer if I didn't dog it so much.

11-09-2007, 07:40 PM	#1
tokarev Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Safety Harbor Florida USA Posts: 214	We took the plunge x 2 This afternoon I took the plunge and ordered (2) VX250PR dirt bikes from Family Motorsports. One for me and the other for my son. I will be reporting on the whole process. Time to find a trailer.
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11-09-2007, 09:01 PM	#2
BigCountry Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: El Paso Posts: 63	Nice bike, I have the same one. I having trouble with the carburetor because I took out the battery and replaced the airfilter with a uni two stage. I think I need to change out the main jet. Anyway, I love the bike. Let me know how you like it. __________________ 2007 VX 250 PR, uni 2 stage air filter, threw the dead battery away and bored the box out for the air filter. Changed out the main jet with a Keihin 100. 2002 CRF450R Replaced the head with an 06 and rebuilt the forks.  Mean Mean Machine
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11-10-2007, 02:41 PM	#3
tokarev Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Safety Harbor Florida USA Posts: 214	Mods to the 250 Thanks for the info on your mods - most likely needs to be jetted for the change of filters. Do you have a part # for that filter? Question - Are the mufflers on these bikes approved spark arrestors? I didnt ask when ordering. Any other things to watch out for/fix before taking off into the woods.
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11-10-2007, 03:51 PM	#4
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I seen a similar bike and it did not have a spark arrestor. The muffler didn't look to muffle much either. You can probably add an aftermarket SA or swap out the mufflers. Big Country, You need a larger main jet for that filter. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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11-10-2007, 05:26 PM	#6
tokarev Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Safety Harbor Florida USA Posts: 214	new bikes I ordered them Friday so we are looking at a week to FL - Ordered (1) blue/black and (1) black/black. I will report on the transaction - the ordering went real smooth. Florida requires the spark arrestor if you want to ride on state/fed land.
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11-10-2007, 05:00 PM	#5
t6dav Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7	how do you like your new dirt bike? I am planning on buying the same bike for xmas. How does it compare to a jap bike?
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11-10-2007, 06:47 PM	#7
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Look in my pictures. I have a cobra sparky attached to mine. It is USFS approved. Other option is too buy a takeoff muffler from an xr250 or similar jap bike. The cobra slips onto the end of the muffler. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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11-10-2007, 08:43 PM	#8
BigCountry Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: El Paso Posts: 63	Thanks for the info guys. Ordered a couple of main jets today. And yes the bike does have a spark arrestor but not sure if it approved or not. I ride out in the desert and took mine out completely. Thanks. __________________ 2007 VX 250 PR, uni 2 stage air filter, threw the dead battery away and bored the box out for the air filter. Changed out the main jet with a Keihin 100. 2002 CRF450R Replaced the head with an 06 and rebuilt the forks.  Mean Mean Machine
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11-11-2007, 10:43 AM	#9
t6dav Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7	BigCountry does your bike go through the sand ok? 99% of my riding will be up at silver lake sand dunes.
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11-11-2007, 07:26 PM	#10
BigCountry Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: El Paso Posts: 63	It does fine in the sand. Better than I thought actually. I'm about 235lbs so getting up the longer, steep desert hills is a little harder with the Viva. All in all the bike has supprised alot of people around here. __________________ 2007 VX 250 PR, uni 2 stage air filter, threw the dead battery away and bored the box out for the air filter. Changed out the main jet with a Keihin 100. 2002 CRF450R Replaced the head with an 06 and rebuilt the forks.  Mean Mean Machine
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11-11-2007, 07:45 PM	#11
t6dav Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7	well I am only 165lbs and 6' so I am guessing I should be fine. Do you have any mods of gear changes done to your bike?
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11-11-2007, 07:48 PM	#12
BigCountry Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: El Paso Posts: 63	I've been looking for a 13t front sprocket. Haven't found one in my area yet. The air filter I installed came from this website. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ir-Filter.aspx __________________ 2007 VX 250 PR, uni 2 stage air filter, threw the dead battery away and bored the box out for the air filter. Changed out the main jet with a Keihin 100. 2002 CRF450R Replaced the head with an 06 and rebuilt the forks.  Mean Mean Machine
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11-11-2007, 07:52 PM	#13
t6dav Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7	I just noticed that they have really small gas tanks. [0.8 gal] How long can you ride before you run out of gas?
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11-11-2007, 07:54 PM	#14
t6dav Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7	did you have to make a jet change for the new air filter?
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11-11-2007, 07:56 PM	#15
BigCountry Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: El Paso Posts: 63	I can usually ride hard for about 3 hours on a tank. I always throw a 5gallon gas jug in the truck when I know i'm going to be riding all day. I'm on it pretty hard most of the time trying to keep up with my friends quads. I'm sure I could ride longer if I didn't dog it so much. __________________ 2007 VX 250 PR, uni 2 stage air filter, threw the dead battery away and bored the box out for the air filter. Changed out the main jet with a Keihin 100. 2002 CRF450R Replaced the head with an 06 and rebuilt the forks.  Mean Mean Machine
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