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Mongoose / 06' Mongoose 250 upgrades, To do or not to do that is the question!
« on: May 03, 2016, 02:30:53 PM »
So I have an 06' Mongoose 250 & I am trying to decide to put $ into it or sell it & move on. My issue is this, my son (11) is the main rider and is stepping up his ability's. We live in Florida where the terrain is 90% sugar sand and the 250 doesn't have the lower end needed to ride through it. My thoughts are this, I can either invest a few grand and keep him on it for a few more years or dump it and look for something else. My concern is if I choose the upgrades what if it still doesn't do what I need! 
I was thinking a Nakura 78mm Big bore kit, cam upgrade with clutch & suspension mods. Currently I have an aftermarket slip on pipe & aluminum airbox with a mesh screen lid & a K&N filter. So my question is this, has anyone done the big bore kit & cam upgrade and will it really make the difference I'm looking for? I read one rider claiming the 250 bored will beat stock 300's, but is that enough? If I move on then unfortunately I would be looking to stay with an automatic for a few more years since he doesn't want to shift. I love kymco but availability will decide what I get. I would look for a sport quad or cross over like the maxxer 450i or a dvx 500, scrambler 500 or If I hit the lotto a Can Am Xc800. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated? 
I was thinking a Nakura 78mm Big bore kit, cam upgrade with clutch & suspension mods. Currently I have an aftermarket slip on pipe & aluminum airbox with a mesh screen lid & a K&N filter. So my question is this, has anyone done the big bore kit & cam upgrade and will it really make the difference I'm looking for? I read one rider claiming the 250 bored will beat stock 300's, but is that enough? If I move on then unfortunately I would be looking to stay with an automatic for a few more years since he doesn't want to shift. I love kymco but availability will decide what I get. I would look for a sport quad or cross over like the maxxer 450i or a dvx 500, scrambler 500 or If I hit the lotto a Can Am Xc800. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated?