MOTOCROSS ACTION MID-WEEK REPORT

On Jun 21, 2023 Last updated Jun 21, 2023

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Rider: Josh Mosiman
Bike: 2019 Honda CRF250
Focal length: 300
Exposure: 1/1600 sec
F-stop: f/6.3
ISO: 320
Photographer: Daryl Ecklund

TWO-STROKE SPOTLIGHT: ZACH MORRIS’ 2002 CR250 & 2010 YZ250

“Here it is! My 2000/2002 CR250. I purchased this bike a while back as one of my next two-stroke rebuild bikes. It has become a hobby, and unfortunately, I spend more time rebuilding than I do riding bikes.

“This bike started out as a hamburgered 2002 CR 250, with a cracked exhaust bridge, worn out clutch, and rusty bearings. Every bearing in the chassis was replaced, the suspension was rebuilt front and rear with springs that matched my weight, a full bottom and top-end rebuild was completed with a repaired and Nikasil’ed cylinder.

“When I was done I had a bike that handled wonderfully, but still had the dreaded RC valve engine. Prior to this I had rebuilt a 2010 YZ250 two-stroke that I couldn’t keep my buddy from buying off me, I was in search of another bike that could rival the engine of that YZ. After a few minor mods the CR ran better, but still had a mid-range only engine that went waa-waa-waa on the bottom just as described by MXA back in the day.

“I decided to try another avenue and was able to sell the rebuilt engine online, the same day it sold I came upon a 2000 engine needing rebuilt that had an Eric Gorr 265 top end that hadn’t been run.

“It was a fairly simple swap, and with the 2000 CR engine, the bike rips! We’re heading out this weekend to compare it to the 2010 YZ as well as an older generation KX250. All three bikes are off of fresh rebuilds and it should be a fun comparison. Previously that YZ was unmatched and my brothers 1999 KX had preferable power when compared to the CR, at this point I think the CR will be on par with the YZ engine, may have an edge in handling and only be giving up some very minor suspension advantages to the Yamaha.

Long live the 2 strokes!” –Zach Morris

MXA | MOTO | TRIVIA

Doug Henry was number 19 on multiple occasions. Although this was the first year. What year was it?

MXA QUOTE OF THE WEEK // KEN ROCZEN ON HIS RETURN TO RACING

“I am beyond stoked. I appreciate all the support from the fans today. This was a tough one to come back to with the track conditions. I can’t believe I got second [overall] after that first moto with the crash. I felt good at the beginning [of Moto 2], but I struggled with lines and Jett was riding great. I think I’m going to have to do some more of these.”

LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN | ALL-WHEEL DRIVE YZ250

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