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new 250EX?????
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Posted by: 4punksdad

I am considering a new 250EX for my son. Does anyone here have the new sport clutch model and if so how does it function exactly? Also how do you owners like the new model?

Posted by: hondardr4life

I don't know anyone who has one, but the sport clutch or w/e its called works like a Recluse auto clutch. The quad still is an auto clutch, and you can shift without using the clutch ect.. like like a normal auto clutch. But the option of using the clutch is available, which will prevent stalling, so that the kid can learn to use a clutch without stalling out. Personally I would get him a stock 300, so he can learn to use a real clutch.

Posted by: BlasterEaten250

They are deffinatly reliable. Could probably run under water

It will climb any hill (as long as you are in a low enough gear) I like it, but I have outgrown it. I wish I had a 300ex instead. But sooner or later I will have a 400

Posted by: 4punksdad

quote:
Originally posted by hondardr4life
I don't know anyone who has one, but the sport clutch or w/e its called works like a Recluse auto clutch. The quad still is an auto clutch, and you can shift without using the clutch ect.. like like a normal auto clutch. But the option of using the clutch is available, which will prevent stalling, so that the kid can learn to use a clutch without stalling out. Personally I would get him a stock 300, so he can learn to use a real clutch.

He can already use a clutch. He has an RM-65 he rides on our track. I would consider him a beginner at the use of the clutch though. The terrain we ride off the track is tight & steep in alot of places and I want a machine that will build his confidence on the trails without having to have him think about gear selection & clutch slipping. He rides my wifes KFX400 in open areas.........but not on the trails. I think the 250EX will be the best machine for him at this time. I can buy him a larger machine once he masters this one and his brothers can accept the 250EX as a hand-me-down

Posted by: Trevor

Thats a nice hand me down hell or alot better than a sweater.

Posted by: 4punksdad

well, its a mute point now...............I just got back from the honda dealer with a new 06 250EX.

Posted by: 4punksdad

pictures you say? ok...........

Posted by: Cody_300ex

Lookin nice 4punks. Kid ought to like it.

Posted by: trX250eXmXr28

lookin good

Posted by: 4punksdad

I can't wait to see his face when I give it to him.

Posted by: BLRacing619

give him a blaster or 300ex and jsut put the rev limiter down untill he is used to it, then you will be much happier in the long run trust me

Posted by: Honda TRX250ex

man he is gonna love that! take a pic of his face as soon as he sees it it oughta be a classic

Posted by: 4punksdad

quote:
Originally posted by BLRacing619
give him a blaster or 300ex and jsut put the rev limiter down untill he is used to it, then you will be much happier in the long run trust me

He will have plenty to choose from when he outgrows the 250EX. But thanks for your input.

Posted by: Fast250EX

Wow, your son is a very lucky young man.

Posted by: rancher350rider

quote:
Originally posted by BLRacing619
give him a blaster or 300ex and jsut put the rev limiter down untill he is used to it, then you will be much happier in the long run trust me

i might sound dum but i didnt know that 300s have rev limiter where is it at on the atv

Posted by: ZeroLogic

quote:
Originally posted by Fast250EX
Wow, your son is a very lucky young man.

Posted by: 4punksdad

quote:
Originally posted by rancher350rider
i might sound dum but i didnt know that 300s have rev limiter where is it at on the atv

I think he is talking about the throttle limiter screw. But since this thread wasn't asking about a comparison between the 300ex, blaster and 250ex I wasn't paying much attention.

As if I needed any input on the difference in the 3 models.

Posted by: Honda TRX250ex

what a lucky kid!

Posted by: Butters

yeah i think you made a good choice with the 250ex. its a honda, so you can guarantee its going to last.

Posted by: vansmack

swweeet, we just got our 9yoa one also, and he also has an rm 65.

By the way what did you pay otd, my dealer didn`t really want to deal much on this one?

Posted by: 4punksdad

quote:
Originally posted by vansmack
swweeet, we just got our 9yoa one also, and he also has an rm 65. By the way what did you pay otd, my dealer didn`t really want to deal much on this one?

3500 OTD thats with 6% VA sales tax.

hows your 9yr old like it so far?

Posted by: dirtmomma

CONGRATS!! those lil' quads are bullet proof GREAT choice, I borrowed my sisters this summer to take on our annual ATV Jamboree & LOVED it on the trail, just less things to think about doing w/ the semi auto

like you said your son won't have to be thinking about pulling in the clutch ect. on a trail!! I usually ride a 300ex on the trail, but after riding the 250 I actually thought about getting one!! BUT now we just got my son a new ride so that WON'T be happening LOL

Posted by: vansmack

wow, 3500.00 otd, man I got ------ we paid 4500.00 otd.

Posted by: 4punksdad

quote:
Originally posted by vansmack
wow, 3500.00 otd, man I got ------ we paid 4500.00 otd.

sorry......

Posted by: Traindog71

I am getting ready to purchase my step son one for Christmas, $3183 OTD in Chattanooga.

Posted by: 4punksdad

quote:
Originally posted by Traindog71
I am getting ready to purchase my step son one for Christmas, $3183 OTD in Chattanooga.

is that for a 2005 left over? The 06 has a slight price increase. Invoice on the one I got was around 3300.00

Posted by: Traindog71

No, that is for an '06, the '05s are $2983, definately worth $200 more for the new styling and sport clutch

Posted by: 4punksdad

quote:
Originally posted by Traindog71
No, that is for an '06, the '05s are $2983, definately worth $200 more for the new styling and sport clutch

cool deal............ I am sure the kid will enjoy it. I know mine is having a blast with his.

Posted by: my250ex

since we're all talking about 250ex's mine is for sale. check the classified section

Posted by: my250ex

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Posted by: BlasterEaten250

So how is the new 250 so far?