2005 Kawasaki KX250F soon, need info.

[kawicam125]

hey guys, im selling my kx125 and moving up to( most likely) a 2005 Kawi KX250F. ive read from several different sites that the radiator is bigger and it has more bottom end than the 04' model, but not much different suspension. im probably going to buy it off of cycletrader.com around the end of the summer. i know that 4t MX bikes take a good bit of maintenence and i also know its going to weight a little bit more than my bike. the first thing we'll probably do to it( if we buy one stock) is replace the handlebars. im 5'5'' and 108lbs., im hoping for a really good time on my first 4t MX bike :nod: . can you guys fill me in on this bike, or give me any reviews from owners of this bike? thanx

 

[Rich Rohrich]

Buying a used four-stroke race bike is always a bit of a risk. Buying a used RMZ/KZF is ....... well let's just say , not something I would recommend to someone who isn't very familiar with their inner workings. It's an engine that just doesn't hold up well over time.

You might want to caefully read through the following threads:

http://www.dirtrider.net/forums3/showthread.php?t=105314&highlight=RMZ

http://www.dirtrider.net/forums3/showthread.php?t=119347&highlight=rmz

 

[kawicam125]

were not going to race it( yet), were just going to go out and have fun at TNT and on trails.

 

[Rich Rohrich]

Unless you plan on tearing the engine down as soon as you get it you have no idea what kind of wear it already has internally. That can be a pretty big risk with a KXF250. I hope it works out for you.

 

[oldfrt613]

Well Rich, that was awful gentile ;)

 

[Rich Rohrich]

Well Rich, that was awful gentile ;)

What was I supposed to say, these bikes were completely unreliable PILES new out of the crate, and only get worse with age? Should I have said it's a timebomb waiting to blow someone's wallet apart?? I couldn't do something like that. ;)

 

[oldfrt613]

No, I guess you couldn't do that.

 

[Rich Rohrich]

No, I guess you couldn't do that.

That goes without saying. :whoa:

 

[chevy383cid]

He's being honest!!!! From what i've seen(pic's)and at the track, and read on this site,The kxf-rmf 250's are two bikes you should stray away from!!! Unless you have a large wallet and really injoy doing major case and top end work!!! Do some research!! Don't wast your money!!