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125-200cc Best small bore MX combo

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by Head, Aug 13, 2015.

  1. Head Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR144
    Other Motorcycles:
    CRF450R YZ250H YZ250L KLX250 YZ250D
    What is every bodies thoughts on the best combo for a MX bike. 144 or 165? Lectron, Mikuni or Keihin. Really interested to here every ones opinion. I currently have a 2013WR 125 with a 144 kit and a FMF fatty and standard carb with RM needle. Also have the CR ignition.
    Thanks in advance
    Neil.
  2. jimjim Husqvarna
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    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none
    Other Motorcycles:
    gasgas
    Read npthing but good things about the lectron.
  3. juicypips Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    gloucestershire
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr 360. 2002
    Other Motorcycles:
    Gas Gas TxT 300, Yamaha wr250f
    Mx humm what type of rider are you begining or pro? I guess begining ignore everyone here and just get on the track see what you like for yourself yes 144 165 are very popular so are lectrons.
    Personally i would master the 125 full throttle everywhere then upgrade too lectron if you cabt get to grips with the current carb then chuck a 144 kit on next season when you re piston and bore it.
  4. Head Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR144
    Other Motorcycles:
    CRF450R YZ250H YZ250L KLX250 YZ250D
    I am neither beginner or pro. I would say a good intermediate rider. I have had all breeds and sizes of current 4 strokes and also raced before the 4 stroke era. There is no doubting that the new 4 strokes are very easy to ride fast. To be competitive on the 144 you have to do everything right. No room for errors. Basically I want to know is will a 165 make a better mx bike than a 144. Is a lectron better for mx or would I just be wasting my money. Maybe most people on this forum are into riding, other than mx. Just keen to here other peoples thoughts. So far I still have no idea.
  5. Idacurt Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    hailey,ID
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    07 WB177
    Other Motorcycles:
    Scorpa 175
    After riding with the lectron I doubt I'll ever go back to a standard jetted carb.
  6. rockdancer Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Sunshine Coast, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 WR125, 2019 FE350
    For average riders id say yes the 165 helps to get momentum going out of corners
    If you are a fast MX rider a 144 or even a 125 is probably better .
    Lot of young guys and kids like the 125 or a 139 .
    I am running a 39mm mikuni and Id say that's good for MX
    As for a pipe - a pro circuit or Scalvini pipe .

    Do you like the CR ignition ? That would also be better for MX .
  7. racemx904 Husqvarna
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    Location:
    owenton, ky
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 Beta 350RR & 1986 430XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    1975 Rokon and 2004 Kawasaki KX65
    To me the 165 wasnt the best mxer... it has more torque but doesnt rev as good as a 150/144/125.... I liked the 150 the best for mx because it had the best of both torque and top power (seat of the pants)... this was only with about 30 laps on a track that was mix sx and mx.... I think the Keihn was better than the Mikuni by far and the lectron was at least as good as the Keihn, but I didnt ride the lectron on a mx track..... I had the Mikuni working good but it seemed sensitive to altitude, temp, humidity where the Keihn didnt care so much....

    The track i rode the 165 on was fairly flat so depends on the track also.... a hilly track the 165 will be better