So, I just got my first thumper!

[ihone]

That's right! Last night my 125 sold (for 1750 nonetheless), and I'm going today to pick up my new ride, an '03 Yamaha YZ250F for $2,000. The owner recently had a pretty bad get-off and broke both arms, leaving him permenantly disabled on his left arm. The bike has a few scratches and dings from the crash, but it's all cosmetic. There is a clutch lever and perch I have to replace, but that's a cakewalk.

I have a few questions for you folks though:
What long term benefits will I first see by switching to a 250F?
How much worse, honestly, is the maintenance and upkeep, as far as cost is associated? (I know somewhat of a ballpark, just want to ask you people)
And it's been setting for about 6months, not started one time. So, what should I do as to revive it from it's 6 month hibernation? (as in clean float bowl, plug, and filter)


Thanks DRN! You guys have always come up with pertinent information and help me alot with any problems I come up with. I'll post pics as soon as I get the bike at the house, and let you guys tell me whatcha think.

~'hone~

 

[CaptainObvious]

The 6 month hibernation is nothing, really. However, I'd have the top-end inspected. In fact, I'd just have it re-done. You never know what you are getting with a used 4T. Why not start from a known base-line.

 

[ihone]

brought it home lastnight, changed the plug, dropped the carb bowl (it was laquered up purdy good), cleaned it out, checked the oil lvl, put just a few bits of Sunoco 112 as a priming agent, a capful of Marvel Mystery oil in teh cylinder to prevent a dry start, and after 4 kicks....BOOOOM!! It came to life.