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Offline Sorelegs11

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F11 250
« on: August 01, 2014, 05:14:28 PM »
I have found one of these that needs some tlc.
Are these things any good?
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Re: F11 250
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2014, 06:44:55 PM »
Is good. Where did you find it ?
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Re: F11 250
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2014, 08:07:13 AM »
In a little old ladies shed  ;)
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Re: F11 250
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2014, 09:36:12 AM »
F11's were, for the majority, overlooked back in the day. Quite possibly the pick of all the Japanese 250cc trailies pre 1975. Have taken part in some really good rides on mine ;)

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Re: F11 250
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2014, 09:36:42 AM »
They are a very solid motor. It's not called Kawaski heavy industries for nothing.
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Offline 80-85 husky

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Re: F11 250
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2014, 09:52:07 AM »
they could have questionable gbox issues...at times in particular ..early kx's
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Re: F11 250
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2014, 06:47:01 PM »
yep, the 450 has a crap gearbox but Doc is right the F11 is a really good thing.
No issues with the gear boxes on the other early KXs just sticky clutch plates that can be a pain in the butt.
these should be listed as a follow on for pre 75
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Re: F11 250
« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2014, 08:02:46 AM »
They where also raced back in 1973, I have photo`s and film to prove that.
There is the first F11 Scrambler
« Last Edit: August 04, 2014, 08:04:24 AM by Dave #14 »
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Offline Sorelegs11

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Re: F11 250
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2014, 08:27:42 AM »
Thanks for the feedback men I might try and aquire it now.
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Re: F11 250
« Reply #9 on: August 04, 2014, 10:55:26 AM »
Ole Peterson rode that Dave. Looks very much like an RH Suzuki. I believe the first version had a red tank. J
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Re: F11 250
« Reply #10 on: August 04, 2014, 04:58:51 PM »
Quote from: jerry on August 04, 2014, 10:55:26 AM
Ole Peterson rode that Dave. Looks very much like an RH Suzuki. I believe the first version had a red tank. J

Agree!! F11 in MX trim is a quick bike
there is a reason why I have an RH250 and a shed full of tin tank KXs. Was always his biggest fan and agree that if you look at the KXs after 74 there is a certain connection that can be made - even the rear end of the 75 6 250/400 looks like the 74 1/2 RH/RN rear end. He was the great development rider of that generation.
I even have a klx400r which still gives me a chuckle.
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