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[QUOTE="RodA, post: 1385429, member: 53659"]
2001 YZ125

The motor seized, after opening the case I found the bearing on the main axle behind the clutch basket had come apart.  It appears I should replace the main & drive axles, all bearings on the tranny, the clutch basket & clutch cover at a minimum.  Add a piston, ring, & bearing while I have it open and the cost appears to be about $800 for just the above parts.

I only paid $1,800 for the bike a couple years ago so I'm debating the value of making the repair vs. just replacing the bike.  This is the first time I've opened a motor so I'm enjoying the challenge and I'm not counting my time against the decision.

For those that have been down this road... what advice can you give on my options.
Buy the parts & attempt to rebuild.
Part out the bike and buy another.
Buy a used or already rebuilt motor (no idea on where or $$).

Other background... I'm middle aged, don't race, only trail ride about 3 or 4 weekends per year.  Would probably buy a WR250F or similar.  Have ridden like this for 20 years.  Could be easily talked into a hare scramble in the beginner class.

Thanks
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