What 250f for me?

[Jake250ex]

Im thinking about making the bike switch, or at least getting one and feeling it out. I cant afford a quad anymore!

And I dont know much about bikes. Im thinking the machine for me will be a 250f. Im 5' 11", 155lbs. I have a little expeirence on a bike. I just want something confidence inspiring that I dont always have to work on.

I was thinking about a CRF but I heard their nightmares as far as reliability goes.

What do you guys think?

Im also afraid im gonna suck. That i'll never pick it up.

[UnderFire]

my dad's buddy and his son ride crf250f's and they have never had major issues.

[631kfx400]

hondas drop valves easily, get a ktm

[yfzrider310]

Originally posted by 631kfx400
hondas drop valves easily, get a ktm

Where are you getting your info?

[Scottt89]

Of course everything depends on budget, but if you are looking new, the Kx250f's have received great reviews. I have an 09 450f and I love it. I believe some of the earlier Honda 4strokes had some oil issues, but I don't know about the last few years.

well i here that yz250's and cr250's are good....but i here bad things about crf's....but my buddy had a ktm 250 and he said it was best bike he ever had

[ProspectorJim]

Originally posted by SmitTank789
well i here that yz250's and cr250's are good....but i here bad things about crf's....but my buddy had a ktm 250 and he said it was best bike he ever had


He's looking for a 250 fourstroke, hence the f.

i kknow.......

[powermadd400ex]

Originally posted by SmitTank789
i kknow.......

all that you listed where 2 strokes :rolleyes:

cuz i like 2 strokes.......im thinkin bout gettin a cr125 instead of a 400ex

[powermadd400ex]

Originally posted by SmitTank789
cuz i like 2 strokes.......im thinkin bout gettin a cr125 instead of a 400ex

thats fine and dandy but Jake250ex made this thread for input on 250fs not freakin 2 strokes you might be getting.

oh oh oh oh ya ya im sorry jake.....get a yfz 250 yamaha's run strong

[3or4HONDA]

i just got an 250f not to long ago and love it so far....

i still have my EX but leave the paddles on that and ride the bike in the trails which is a blast and takes a lot more skill imo....especially sandy trails which is all they are around here.... im 6' 170ish

this is my bike...

2001 Yz250f bought for 1300 bucks and cleaned it up with some new graphics also a new chain and sprockets....not sure about the motor yet, i will open it up this winter but i think it may have a cam....good luck on your decision...

when i bought it....
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h159/michfan4432/001-11.jpg

now....

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h159/michfan4432/004-7.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h159/michfan4432/005-4.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h159/michfan4432/newyz.jpg

[reptikes]

There a reason that Honda wins the ShootOuts! I too have heard the rumors about Hondas Valves, but haven't known anybody personaly that had the problem. And thats the only problem i've ever heard of with the CRF.

[eastside 400]

yea the only problem with the CRF's is the valves, honda uses cheap ti valves, easy way to fix it is to put some SS valves in it or buy CV4 Ti valves, now SS valves are only like 30-40 a piece and CV4 valves are 160 a piece

[631kfx400]

Originally posted by yfzrider310
Where are you getting your info?
the posts above me

[300extreme#8]

honda dropping valves isn't there problem. Routine maintaince takes care of that. many people who are new to the game need to understand maintaining their bikes. Keeping the valves in spec. is one of them. Just about every 250f are liable to drop valves, so when you own one you need to get the gauges out and take the valve cover off and check the clearances atleast every 10 hours thats put on the motor. If you mod the motor the higher the chance of the valves dropping so you check them more often. So whatever brand 250 you get just keep that in mind.:macho

[jesseweaver]

i switched and i'm really glad i did. and i worried about sucking too and the first ride is awful lol but its kinda easy to pick up.

i'm happy with my bike, an 06 yz250f. if you get a yami, go with an 06 and up. i haven't riden any earlier yz250fs but from what i hear the 06 and up with aluminum frame are a lot better.

the earlier crf250s had valve problems, i think the 04 and 05s.

if you're buying a brand new one, wait a year, they will be EFI soon like the 450s.

the shootouts do help, but try and ride them all. actually you probably won't notice much of a difference between them until you start getting good. everyones gonna tell you different bikes depending on what they're biased towards.



my 06 yzf250

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff71/1999_416ex/DSCN0882.jpg


2nd time riding a dirtbike at a track

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff71/1999_416ex/DSCN0866.jpg

[k4f5x0r]

hm i heard somewhere that the honda 250f got fuel injection for 2010.. if i was buying another 250f right now thats deffinatley what i would go for. nothing like blowing a berm laying the bike down and waiting 15 mins for it to not be flooded :mad:

[Jake250ex]

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the shootouts do help, but try and ride them all. actually you probably won't notice much of a difference between them until you start getting good. everyones gonna tell you different bikes depending on what they're biased towards.
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Pretty much exaclty what I figured. Reading the shootouts in the mags is about pointless to me when their talking about a coating on the fork making the suspsion more plush and a tooth timing advance making the bike have a totally different type of power... I wouldnt be able to feel anything.

Im just looking for something that isnt so fast and hard to hold onto that I can never get comfortable one and something that like I said, I can build confidence on.

Im certainly not biased towards any manufacturer, Ive had 2 450r's and to be honest I've been dissapointed with their reliability.

My being a noobie to bikes, it seems like when I go to the track all the fast guys are almost always on a crf. The look and sound of them is amazing with a skilled rider on it. Im probably going to be looking for a 06 + used bike. But I checked ebay the other day and their almost giving leftovers away for what you can get a used bike for.

[400exrider69]

if your new to bikes and don't wanna spend a ton i got a yz 400f for sale $1500 race tech suspention aftermarket pipe starts first kick nice bike wanna buy a truck i'm west of indy

[Bigun55]

I made the switch about a year ago to bikes, i like it a whole lot better. I have an CRF250R THe only fault i had to it was the valves when i first got it, but after having to shim them a few times i bought SS vavles for it. Hav'nt had a problem out of them sence. But the valves is the only bad thing with honda, other than that it has been fine.

[jesseweaver]

nice bike. looks good i always liked a nice clean white bike