bikertim1966
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- Nov 15, 2007
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All right, I have narrowed my choices of bike down between these 2 machines -- feel the CRF450 is too much bike for me.
Really leaning towards the CRF250X, but not quite sure. Have an opportunity to buy an 05 CRF250X with lots of nice mods, rebuilt motor, (is on ebay in phoenix az) but can purchase a brand new 06 for about $1500 more. The used bike has seen some offroad racing, but appears to be well maintained. Are there really big issues to worry about purchasing a bike such as this? Have heard "there is no such thing as a good deal on a used 4 stroke" makes me kind of curious. Even though the top and bottom end has been rebuilt, are there issues with cases and the like? Would this bike be ok for playing on MX tracks as well? In time will I want more power? Do I need any special tools to work on?
On the other hand, I know 250 honda 2 strokes last forever if you take care of them, and I know they are a blast to ride. Was very happy with the Honda 2 strokes I have had in the past. But I like the idea of not mixing gas and the better fuel economy of a 4 stroke.
I tend to keep my toys for quite some time, and with the way the market is now I really want to make sure I ge the right bike the first time, as selling a bike seems to becoming more difficult.
Oh yeah -- I am 200 lbs, 5'8", a little aggressive at times, all dealers nearby, plan on trail riding and moto track playing, no racing, and like Hondas. ANy help would be greatly appreciated. Tim
Really leaning towards the CRF250X, but not quite sure. Have an opportunity to buy an 05 CRF250X with lots of nice mods, rebuilt motor, (is on ebay in phoenix az) but can purchase a brand new 06 for about $1500 more. The used bike has seen some offroad racing, but appears to be well maintained. Are there really big issues to worry about purchasing a bike such as this? Have heard "there is no such thing as a good deal on a used 4 stroke" makes me kind of curious. Even though the top and bottom end has been rebuilt, are there issues with cases and the like? Would this bike be ok for playing on MX tracks as well? In time will I want more power? Do I need any special tools to work on?
On the other hand, I know 250 honda 2 strokes last forever if you take care of them, and I know they are a blast to ride. Was very happy with the Honda 2 strokes I have had in the past. But I like the idea of not mixing gas and the better fuel economy of a 4 stroke.
I tend to keep my toys for quite some time, and with the way the market is now I really want to make sure I ge the right bike the first time, as selling a bike seems to becoming more difficult.
Oh yeah -- I am 200 lbs, 5'8", a little aggressive at times, all dealers nearby, plan on trail riding and moto track playing, no racing, and like Hondas. ANy help would be greatly appreciated. Tim
