Any input on this one - what's a good resource for fair pricing on dirt bikes? Owners says 1 hour on rebuild. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/973777532818580/
Effectively a race bike. Close ratio transmission with tall first gear. No kickstand so you have to lean it against something or lay it on the ground (or buy an aftermarket kickstand). Unless modified, the suspension will likely be harsh (or need attention to suit your needs). Aggressive jetting might not be good on trails. Everything I listed is adaptable, but it will take time and money to make it YOUR bike. I would still look for a WR250F (not the WR250R as that's a dual sport street bike, and the WR250X is supermoto) or CRF250X (instead of the 250R pictured), or a KDX200/220. Maybe an XR250 if one pops up for a reasonable price. One hour on rebuild? Smells fishy (I'm a natural skeptic for rebuilds). Price isn't unreasonable, but I don't think it's what you want for a first dirt bike. If I were buying that bike, I would offer no more than $2200 and demand receipts and pictures of the bike. As an example, I just bought a 2005 WR450F with a new cylinder and street legal (all lights, mirrors, etc) for $2800. The seller showed me the old cylinder and explained why he replaced it. After I handed him the cash I found out that he's a former road racer who raced a TZ250 at the 2002 Laguna AMA/WSBK round. That puts trust in his wrenching skills. Caveat emptor on the CRF250.
Jesus, I suck at this. The market out here is basically race MX bikes, or nothing. Thanks for your help - very much appreciated.
Where is "here" for you? I know people who drive all over the country delivering bikes and they might see something up your alley.
If you’re shopping on FB join the KTM/Husky/Berg for sale page. Lots of good stuff on there. A KTM 200 xc or xc-w would be a great starter bike.
I'm based in the Des Moines, Iowa, area. I'm willing to drive around a 4-5 hour radius for the right bike, I just figured with all the dirt riding and OHVs around here there'd be more of a local supply. Thanks.
https://www.searchtempest.com/ Or use the "MILES FROM ZIP" feature in your local craigslist; you can go up to 200 miles from any zip code. Edit: I don't know the terrain around your area, but it might be more flat or MX track style riding than gnarly woods. If the former, that would explain the dearth of "trail bikes" in your area.
Yea, not a ton of wooded areas out here. The OHV parks seem pretty man-made. I have a buddy of mine trying to get me into flat tracking. Might be a better alternative than trying to trail ride in an area not great for it. Edit: this is a pretty typical OHV for my area. Abandoned strip mine. https://goo.gl/maps/JuRUSh5reC82
Steve at Keytime might be able to help you. He’s the only shop I know who completely disassembles the chassis of new bikes and goes completely through them prior to delivery. Anything used is completely gone through, as well. He’s a straight-shooter. http://www.keytimemotorsports.com/