Want to buy for my sons first track bike. Any parts for first gen (2007) EX250. Looking for parts such as: rear-sets, race exhaust, stainless brake lines etc (the usual upgrade goodies). Please PM me or post listing of available parts. Thanks all!
I'm surprised more 250 gurus haven't chimed in yet, but it's been a rough week for that group I don't know what your boy's riding experience is, but I'm not sure the tire options in 16" allow for ground clearance issues on the stock rearsets. The aftermarket rearsets probably crash better, but stock EX250 rearsets (especially first gen) are a dime a dozen. Aftermarket exhaust will be lighter, but I don't think it's worth the money for a rider who is already going to be lighter than 90% of the riders on the track. Get the engine tuned well, and call it a day. Resist the urge to make a 250 more expensive! /$.02
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Thank you for your advice and counsel - very much appreciated. It has been a rough week for you guys and I feel for you all deeply. My son did a couple of Trackdays last season and did experience clearance issues with the stock pegs. Apart from stiffening up the front end we haven’t done much to it. I wholeheartedly agree with not dropping cash into it... the point of the bike was so that he could learn some track craft without breaking the bank. Thanks a lot mate!
Will send you a pm first thing tomorrow. Working off my phone right now... but yes, I am interested. Thanks!
Interesting to hear that the stock rearsets are that low. I still think the 17" wheel conversion might be the first place to spend money. That raises the bike half an inch, and gets you into much better tire options.
you’re right. We’re beginning to have second thoughts about this effort. Thinking one more trackday season on the little EX as is, then upgrading.
