Hi all went out today for the first time with the weight on and I must say I can see where the benefits are and where the cons are . And to be fair I don't like the way it makes it less snappy and run on alot and not switch off when I want it to I got caught out with this. But the only benefit id say is if u are climbing hills it's good for sure but that's it . So it comming off and into the tool box ready for any hilly sections .

250 or 290?

250 06 rev

I have a 01 Rev 250 and i ended up removing the clutch side flywheel weight. Its behind the water pump. The 250 is pretty smooth even with no extra flywheel weight on the crank. Great bike!

Yha i think it is smooth but the extra weight gives you too much torque and too much of one thing doesn't make for a better out come . I like the snappy power and quick shut off of the engine. I can see why people don't bother with the weights can't see how it make it easer to ride technicaly or learn to ride with .

Go for carbon fiber reeds. Makes the bike grunt up hills and smooths the power out quite nicely. Of course proper jetting is essential as well.

Edited January 2, 201511 yr by dan williams

ditch the weight you shouldnt need it on a 250 i found it makes it run on much too much

as above qiuck shut off is probably more important

Well its off tomorrow as u prefers it with out . It rides so much better with out the weight and responds to me as if I was part of the bike .

be careful with screws they can round off very easily, impact driver is best.