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Fashion Shot of the EX250
First day with my Kawasaki EX250 for 250 Production, 12/16/01
EX250 Racing: Here are a few tips on the parts for an EX250 race bike.
[Parts Catalog]   [Specifications]

Aftershocks Suspension
Resprung, RaceTech Cartridge Emulators, Fox Shock* and shortened dog bones.

Phil Douglas recommends setting the fork height between 9mm and 15mm and says that most people find 11mm to be ideal. General Suspension Info...
SpeedShop Santa Cruz Motor
Ported head, .5mm overbore, precision balancing, DynoJet jet kit, etc., etc. [Rebuild Notes]

Here's the dyno chart to show what you get for your $$$.
Wheels
   Kosman 17" Rims:  Pirelli SC1 110/70x17 & SC2 120/70x17
Stock 16" Rims:  Dunlop GT501 110/90x16 & 130/90x16 Tires.
Details...
Raised Mufflers for more ground clearance by SpeedShop Santa Cruz

Higher mufflers hangars by Woodcraft.
Rearsets by Woodcraft. Part #05-0130
Woodcraft Lowered Bar Risers Part #12-0237.
Woodcraft Handlebars
428 Conversion by Sprocket Specialists

D.I.D. 428-138NZGB non o-ring chain. 17 and 18 tooth counter shaft sprockets (562X-17 & 18) and 57 through 59 tooth rear sprockets (#298Z-57, 58 & 59). The sprockets have to be custom made so, there's an additional setup fee. Details...
Carbon Fiber Belly Pan by Jim Race.
Catch Can / Bottles
   Radiator and gas tank overflow  - Homemade
J&P Battery Overflow Catch Tank  - Part #18-943
Airtech Race Bodywork
EX21 EX22 EX23
Competition Upper
Competition Lower
Supersport Seat
 - Part #EX21
 - Part #EX22
 - Part #EX23
Lockhart Phillips Speedscreen Part #101-WS9015
Telfix Fork Brace #FS1 from Spec II.  Details...
Brakes
  Galfer SS Front Brake Line - Part #FK003D249
EBC HH Front Brake Pads  - Part #FA129HH
EBC Organic Rear Brake Pads - Part #FA141
DOT 4.0 or 5.1 Brake Fluid. Motul RBF600 is popular.
1/5-Turn Throttle
...I don't have one of these yet but, they're awesome. Details...
Safety Wire
Front Caliper Rear Caliper Oil Fill Cap
You can't tell from these pictures but, I engrave the torque values into the head of every bolt on the bike.
All Balls Tapered Steering Stem Bearings #22-22-1014 from pro-flo

The point here is really about convenience - Two bearings instead of a 50 individual ball bearings to chase all over the garage.
Spectro Gold or Motul 10W40 or 20W50 Synthetic Oil and K&N Oil Filters - Part# KN-401
Red Line Water Wetter
NGK CR8HSA Spark Plugs

In memory of Speedshop  LP Privateer  LP Racing  Aftershocks  Pirelli

September 07, 2007