should i sell

[kdxmojave1]

i purchased a 1988 kdx 200 this past year, and i love it. but after the tight trail riding and constent braking and everything i would love to have a newer model with the luqiuod cooling and rear disc. would it be worth it to sell my bike for a newer one?

 

[dsndblm]

Well, here is my thought. I have an 88 and probably will keep it until I cant get parts anymore. I had an 86 from 87 until 95, I have owned the 88 since. I am very familar with the bike and not much can go wrong that I cant fix myself. It is in good shape but if it gets a scratch or small ding it is no big deal. Not like if I had a new one. If mechanical problems are bothering you maybe park it and fix things that are wrong, do preventive maintenance. I have found the c models to be dependable when taken care of. The trade in value of your 86 is about like my 88. 4 to 6 hundred dollars. I have spent that on mine in the last 3 months. I guess it would be nice to have a new KDX and be able to ride without working on the bike, but making payments on something that is going to depreciate very fast doenst sound so good

 

[yater]

You say you spent $600-$800 over the past 3 months? I bought a '97 kdx 200 a few months ago for $1600 in great condition. Instead of spending all the money, you can have a much newer bike if you sell.

 

[zoommx]

I had a 87 for a few years. Great bike, but the 95's and newer will likely get you having even more fun. They make 'zippier' power, are narrower-and make it more natural to stand and ride. ( a good thing )

 

[jirvine]

I say gp for the newer version. I bought a little used 2000 a couple years ago and have ridden it alot in the desert with nothing to take care of except chain lube and air cleaning. Spent like 2400 and could get a good piece of that back. If you want bigger I'll sell you a great KX500 .