Quote Originally Posted by ChinaV View Post
Nice reporting Rwerksman, your XF250 looks very nice in all black. I really like the black engine and fork tubes, wish my bike had those instead of silver. I see that Pioneer is shaving some cost with the old style brake discs. Keep an eye on those, they are notorious for overheating. I've had two of these bikes (thread here) and do enjoy their simplicity. Stay on top of the maintenance and it should last a long time.

Cheers!
ChinaV
Thanks! I'm really digging it in all black - the engine being black really tops it off, I think.

I read your thread prior - it's pretty friggin awesome! It's one of the reasons I actually so adamant about becoming a dealer and getting my bike. Funny thing is, the pictures on page 4 weren't working when I read it prior. Now that they are working (yay!) I find myself a bit disappointed that I don't have a floating disc additional pistons on my front and rear brake.

Did you ever make progress on the gauge cluster or replace it with the Trailtech unit that you talked about here?

BTW, I do seem to have the newer carb: