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IMS 3.2 gal tank for 2008-2010 KTM 250F-530 A high quality tank, as usual from IMS, and a beautiful deep black. It fits perfectly and the shrouds fit perfectly, as does the seat. It is very comfortable with a nice width when seated. A tad wide at the rear when standing but not bothersome and it does a great job carrying the fuel low and rearward. It is a blessing to have a 100+ mile fuel range now and the bike just feels normal with a full tank. The big, left-offset filler opening makes refilling easier and the wonderful IMS cap is a big relief from the crazy KTM cap. Contact: IMS 
IMS 2.7 gal tank for 2007 KTM 250 XCF/XCF-W IMS tanks and long loops go together like ice cream and apple pie. This tank for the 250 XCFw is a work of art. It is very comfortable, fits perfect and is designed for great air flow behind the radiators. It is a new design with a very nice shape. The quality is excellent and the deep black color is beautiful on my KTM. For me, it just feels like home. Contact: IMS G2 Ergonomics Throttle An anodized aluminum throttle tube with a snap off end cap for handguards and snap on throttle-cable cams which vary the rate at which the throttle opens in the first quarter of the turn. I use the cam 200 which makes the power come on slower, cleaner and with more control. It really works great in tight or off-camber situations and makes it easier to carry a higher gear. Reduces unintentional throttle twitches when climbing through big sharp rocks, creates superior traction, helps maintain momentum and reduces shutting off the throttle too much. The throttle control is amazing and a major improvement for trailriding. Throttle rides on 2 slick delrin bushings. Most 450s need this. Contact: G2 Ergonomics  LeoVince X3 Enduro Full Titanium Exhaust System This model #3738 is designed specifically for the KTM 250 XCF/XCF-W/EXC-F. It delivers top performance, ultra-light weight and low sound levels (<94 db). The quality of the LeoVince system is exceptional and everything fits perfectly. The light weight (2 lbs less than stock) of the all titanium system is easily felt when riding. The performance adds good low-end with more torque to the 250F and good top-end. I am able to ride a gear higher and run cooler. It comes with 3 interchangeable tip inserts and it is very easy to remove the insert with one bolt at bottom of tip. The quiet insert with USFS Approved S/A screen is the way to go for forest trails. The sound is throaty and response is instantaneous. Heat shield included. A performance upgrade over the stock system although the titanium canister and carbon-fiber tip can get crushed if you fall on it. Contact: LeoVince USA 
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Enduro Engineering KTM Seat 75-108 (standard height, firm foam) A more stable platform to work from. Easier to stay in proper position. Wider and firmer than stock. Slightly lower. Nice grippy cover. Contact: Enduro Engineering Gaerne GX-1 Boots Italian quality leather boots, good looks, aluminum buckles, light weight. Very comfortable, fit great, easy and secure buckles, excellent sole. Great flexibility, shifting and brake feel. Comfortable walking. ProGrip 3400 NoFog Goggles These goggles have gotten better every year and the fit and padding are now excellent. The lenses have an effective fog-free inner coating. ProGrip's feature lens is Light Sensitive which quickly changes color. I prefer the Light Blue High Definition Lens (lens 3211) which provides a consistent bright view in the woods and still filters direct sunlight. Pirelli MX EXTRA tires (80/100-21, 110/100-18) Both have a soft 3 ply carcass that is perfect firmness. Excellent rock and root absorption. Grippy rubber compound that wears slowly and evenly. Rear is simply sensational with an excellent tread pattern. Front is quick steering with widely spaced shouldered knobs and is DOT. I wish front were a little taller and had more knobs but it is quite good. Both are high quality tires, easy to mount and have good rim protection. With incredible traction, the rear is the best all-around tire I've used. Pirelli MT-16 tires (80/100-21, 110/100-18) Excellent in rocks and roots, don't deflect. Tall with good rock absorption. Great grip when new, soft, wear fairly quickly and chunk within 300 miles. Rear is 3 ply and front is 2 ply. I wish front was 3 ply and more durable. Front is slow steering (fine for trails). Both very good in the rain/slime. My favorite tires in the rain. Pirelli MT-21 tires (90/90-21, 120/90-18) Excellent DOT dual-sport tires for dirt. Smooth and stable ride. Great grip on rock and dry ground. Very long lasting and don't chunk. Decent rock absorption and don't deflect with 15 psi front and 13 psi rear. Not great in mud but better grip than knobbies on rock and hard-pack. Excellent rubber compound and tread design. Rear is great for trailriding. Front is 2-ply, fairly low-profile, too light-weight for fast rocky trails. Pirelli MT-18C front tire (80/100-21) Front MT-18C is DOT approved knobby for dirt. Smooth and stable ride. Good grip on dry ground. Long lasting, odd looking but works well. Shouldered medium-height knobs don't chunk or tear, good grip on road. Fair in mud with good braking. Very good cornering when trails are dry. Front MT-18C is 3-ply, tough, good rock absorption, 14 psi is plenty. Good DOT trail combo: front MT-18C with rear MT-21 which is also 3-ply. Kenda K270 front tire (3.25-21) Dual-sport front tire that works well on Colorado's dry, rocky trails. Soft and pliable rubber that has little knob wear on abrasive trails. Soft carcass is 4-ply tread with 2-ply sidewalls and requires 16 psi. The 3.25 is a large tire and provides great shock absorption in rocks. It does push in soft corners but is easy to adapt to. A long lasting front tire that provides a superb ride on our rocky trails. Does not have the grip of Pirelli rubber but the front works good. The rear K270 has very poor grip as the drive tire and works poorly on trails. |
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