rmc_olderthandirt said:
Boittom line: the deal is pretty good in the best case scenario, OK in the probable case scenario and bad in the worst case scenario.
X2. Without knowing excatly what is wrong, you have to price it like it the worst case scenario, IMO.
When you factor in the possibility of needing a new crank assembly and crankshaft bearings (splitting the cases), cylinder repairs and a new piston, $950 is way too high for that much risk, IMO.
If the seller has pulled the cylinder and you can examine it as well as check for up/down play in the connecting rod. That might help rule out the worst case scenario.
FWIW, when I blew up my '99 CR250, it cost about $950 to repair, for a top end kit, crank assembly, crank bearings, a right side crank case half (got damaged when the big end bearing let go), plus a few odds and ends. My cylinder, head, left side crank case and powervalve were not damaged at all. Repairs to those could have easily added much more to the cost.
BTW, you can price parts at service honda. Their prices will probably be lower than your dealer.