Porting My Engine

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motoxgurl47

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• Dec 31, 2007

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Hello everyone! I have a quick question. How much do you think it would cost to port a '06 YZ85 engine? I'm considering it but not sure how much it would cost. I'm trying to put money into it so I can sell if for more. Thank you!

 

Rich Rohrich

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• Dec 31, 2007

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Porting will not usually make a used bike worth more. If anything it makes it appear as a bike that has been abused or raced and tends to lower the perceived value for a lot of buyers. Putting more money into a bike rarely makes it worth more when it comes time to sell it.

Clean it up, fix the obvious problems and sell it.

 

oldguy

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• Dec 31, 2007

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Rich hit it right on- Mods very seldom are worth anything at sale time unless specifically done for the buyers needs . If you have it ported for woods it might discourage an MXer and vice versa.
A stock well maintained and presented bike will sell just as fast if not faster. If needed buy new plastic, a new air filter, be sure he oil is clean, bars are straight, levers all work, and that the bike starts first or 2nd kick

 

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You won't get your money back but it will sell quicker with new plastics and tires.

 

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Thanks you guys! =D