The bike will still crank but not a good idea. The guy I got it from let his foot slip off the foot peg causing him to loose his balance ,hang off the bikeand over revved the motor trying to keep from coming off and probably spun a main. Still has good compression but you can see the piston has touched the spark plug
Uchytil said:Total engine rebuild 400-500 - new crank assy, bearings, gaskets, top end (for starters) - maybe a replate, water pump, clutch kit (or more). Then the: air filter, tires, controls, suspension, brakes, grips, on and on...Used bikes that don't run are, IMO, classified as "projects". I would scrutinize the entire package rather than walking in with tunnel vision (that's me BTW). I'm thinking you could pick up a non-current for about that same price that runs. In any case it's up to you to do the research based on what you have to work with, what's within your means, and what your expectations are.
TN94z said:Good advice. I'll probably just hold out for something that is running. I'm not looking for a project really.
wake_rider said:Any used bike you buy will be a bit of a project, unless it was maintained by a professional race crew.
Dirt bikes are constant maintenance and if someone takes their bike out for 5 or so rides following a rebuild, does no work to it, then sells it (and that's just about a best-case scenario), there will still be things that need to be gone over. Greasing ALL of the bearings (shock, linkage, head, swingarm, etc...) would be one of them.
If someone has some big story like you were just told, I can promise you that it's probably a farce. People rag the h3ll out of their bikes, then once something breaks while riding, they tend to blame it on a specific in-ordinary event that might have happened during their ride. Normally, the biggest problem was that they never maintained their bike. Dirtbikes are resilient and capable of putting up with extreme conditions, but since they're constantly exposed to those conditions, they need constant looking over. Just assume that most any used bike you buy will need going over with a fine tooth comb. Filters, tires, grips, cables, and many mismatched and stripped bolts are common issues that would need to be addressed.
whenfoxforks-ruled said:As long as all the parts are there, its about right. Even if it ran, I would do the list above, and emphasize go through the suspension. Something you can trust is about 2500 to 3000 imo. Offer 350? That is almost scrap metal price! Vintage Bob
TN94z said:Well, I just sent him a message and offered 300 for it. If he doesn't take that, I will pass. I will update once I hear from him. For 300, I don't mind fixing it a little at a time since it's cold here anyway.
Update: He won't budge on the 700, so I am going to pass. I can find one running for just a little more.
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