First Time Rider
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I was searching around and i got my eye on a 87 250x. it's in pretty sore shape, but i hear that almost everything 300ex is direct bolt on. How true is this, i have located a 300ex motor, shells and othe misc parts, should i be safe in assuming this would be a sweet project, or, like it seems, is it too good to be true?
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83 atc 110
85 big red 250es
95 Kawasaki Mojave
71 SL70 - basket case - picked up 9/9/08
as soon as you're born you start dying so you might as well have a good time - John McCrea
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The 300EX is essentially the exact same quad as the 250X, just with a larger displacement engine and an electric starter. Everything from the 300EX will bolt onto the 250X and vice versa.
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Very true it all bolts on to each other. If you even look at the engines there isnt any size difference. But i must warn you those things are pretty quick but once you put a turbo on them ther insane. They make then like 50HP
Within Arms Reach Of The Master
Arm chair racerLord of the trike
if you swap motors you'll need to swap wire harnesses and fab something up for a battery mount. The only difference displacement wise is about 35cc due to a longer stroke. The rest is all the same.
'02 Honda 416ex - A seasoned blend of 11 herbs and spices
'04 Honda Recon - The yard machine and snow plow
'88 Honda CR250R - Another chapter in my torrid all terrain affair
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I had 300EX fenders on my 250X. I also bought 300EX a-arms, tie rods, hubs, spindles, rotors etc but someone stole it before I put them on! I went with a 250X over a 300EX cause I wanted the kicker.
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04 Harley FLHRCI
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03 XR650R
03 400EX- XR650R engine
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01 Banshee
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00 XR70R
99 PW50
99 JR50
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83 ALT50
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First Time Rider
Arm chair racerNew to the board
well hell yea! My dad has a 250ex(the one in my sig) besides the larger displacement, manual clutch and other various differences, is the 300ex in fact that much better of a machine, I do alot of forest riding and the 250ex is very nice, but i want something with a little more kick!
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83 atc 110
85 big red 250es
95 Kawasaki Mojave
71 SL70 - basket case - picked up 9/9/08
as soon as you're born you start dying so you might as well have a good time - John McCrea
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Teaching quads a lesson
Originally Posted by kernalklink
We are talking about a 250X not a 250EX. A 250X is chain drive, manual clutch. 1991 or 1992 was the last year.
08 Outlaw 525s
07 CRF70
04 Harley FLHRCI
04 TRX90
03 XR650R
03 400EX- XR650R engine
02 XR100R
01 Banshee
00 XR50R
00 XR70R
99 PW50
99 JR50
96,95 Sportsman 400
95 Xplorer 400
94 Indy XLT
87 Trail Boss
86,86,86,86,86 Scrambler
86 TRX70 x2
85 ATC350X
85,84 ATC250R
85 Red Tecate
85 LT50 x2
84 XR500R
84,84,84,84,83,82,80,79 ATC70
82,79 XL500R
83 ALT50
79,78,77,77,76 XT/TT500
76,75,74 XL70
72,71,71,71 SL70
72 Harley FX
72,71,70,70,70,70,70 CT70H
72 SL100
70,69 Z50
First Time Rider
Arm chair racerNew to the board
Sorry i got off subject and didnt explain much. I was wondering, as far as getting a new machine because i havent decided on the 250x as of just yet. I was looking at some newer quads as well as the 250x. as far as newer quads go i was looking at either a 2002 250ex or a 2000 300ex, how much differences have people noticed between these machines?
although i would much rather buy the 250x and rebuild it, something makes me want something that i can ride right away!
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83 atc 110
85 big red 250es
95 Kawasaki Mojave
71 SL70 - basket case - picked up 9/9/08
as soon as you're born you start dying so you might as well have a good time - John McCrea
Power User
Teaching quads a lesson
I would most definelty go with a 250X/300EX over a 250EX. The 250EX has the sideways motor, auto clutch, shaft drive. Where the 250X/300EX are chain and hand clutch. But over all of those I'd recomend getting a 400EX, great bike.
08 Outlaw 525s
07 CRF70
04 Harley FLHRCI
04 TRX90
03 XR650R
03 400EX- XR650R engine
02 XR100R
01 Banshee
00 XR50R
00 XR70R
99 PW50
99 JR50
96,95 Sportsman 400
95 Xplorer 400
94 Indy XLT
87 Trail Boss
86,86,86,86,86 Scrambler
86 TRX70 x2
85 ATC350X
85,84 ATC250R
85 Red Tecate
85 LT50 x2
84 XR500R
84,84,84,84,83,82,80,79 ATC70
82,79 XL500R
83 ALT50
79,78,77,77,76 XT/TT500
76,75,74 XL70
72,71,71,71 SL70
72 Harley FX
72,71,70,70,70,70,70 CT70H
72 SL100
70,69 Z50
Within Arms Reach Of The Master
Arm chair racerLord of the trike
I agree. With all the 450's out now you'll find some pretty nice deals too.
'02 Honda 416ex - A seasoned blend of 11 herbs and spices
'04 Honda Recon - The yard machine and snow plow
'88 Honda CR250R - Another chapter in my torrid all terrain affair
First Time Rider
Arm chair racerNew to the board
my sisters boyfriend has a 400ex and i just love it, I just cant afford one new enough to have reverse! Like i said i do alot of forest riding and to not have reverse..... well you know.
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83 atc 110
85 big red 250es
95 Kawasaki Mojave
71 SL70 - basket case - picked up 9/9/08
as soon as you're born you start dying so you might as well have a good time - John McCrea
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Roostin Away
My friend used to have a 250ex. Like said before, sideways motor, auto clutch, and shaft drive. It was slow. They consider it a sports quad but I dont see why. Sure the relaibility may be good, but its slow. I used to beable to beat one on my xr100r. If i were you i would go for the 300ex or 250x. Nice bikes, great for trails, enough motor to get you anywhere. I have one sitting in my yard. But this one has severe motor problems and its a 2001. Still good enough for the trails, will climb any hill you want.
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I can't believe I'm gonna recommend a non-Honda but if you must have reverse you could look into a Z/KFX400. They are getting pretty cheap as well.
08 Outlaw 525s
07 CRF70
04 Harley FLHRCI
04 TRX90
03 XR650R
03 400EX- XR650R engine
02 XR100R
01 Banshee
00 XR50R
00 XR70R
99 PW50
99 JR50
96,95 Sportsman 400
95 Xplorer 400
94 Indy XLT
87 Trail Boss
86,86,86,86,86 Scrambler
86 TRX70 x2
85 ATC350X
85,84 ATC250R
85 Red Tecate
85 LT50 x2
84 XR500R
84,84,84,84,83,82,80,79 ATC70
82,79 XL500R
83 ALT50
79,78,77,77,76 XT/TT500
76,75,74 XL70
72,71,71,71 SL70
72 Harley FX
72,71,70,70,70,70,70 CT70H
72 SL100
70,69 Z50
First Time Rider
Arm chair racerNew to the board
Yea I cant believe you did that... but my friend has a kfx400 and it is a beautiful machine, so at least i agree with you!
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83 atc 110
85 big red 250es
95 Kawasaki Mojave
71 SL70 - basket case - picked up 9/9/08
as soon as you're born you start dying so you might as well have a good time - John McCrea
Power User
Teaching quads a lesson
Gonna have to put up the BS flag on that oneBut i must warn you those things are pretty quick but once you put a turbo on them ther insane. They make then like 50HP.No turbo or nitrus is going to almost triple horsepower. The 250X was rated at just under 16 HP from the factory, the 300EX 17. The differences between the two are minimal but If you were to race them side by side, it usually comes down to rider skill and traction as to who wins the race. Mechanically, the one big advantage the 250X had over the 300EX is the 36mm carb vs the 32mm. The weight difference is minimal.
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