dirtbike question

[Stevie-D]

i sent my 400ex to the dealer last week to be looked at. runnin really rough, burnin oil, etc..probly needed engine work..and i expected a large bill:o i get a call the other day...its ready...carb needed to be adjusted:p ....$26!!! so im sellin it. i plan on buying a dirtbike. either a yz250 or a cr250. i found a 97 yz250 at the dealer for $2,199. is this a good price?:confused:

[MxDale71]

If you spend a few hundred dollars more you would be able to get a 2000-2002 model. There is a topic called "Dirtbikes" on the open forum and there has been a lot of discussion about them. YOu should check it out.

[TheRedRebel17]

have you ever ridden a 250? let alone a 125?

[FourFiftyFour]

are u plannin on racing? if so....dont get a 97..... spend a little bit more and get a new bike if u want to race.... i know of someone who has a 99 that races and has so many problems just cuz its worn out from all the racing.... hardly anyone races a 3 yr old dirtbike here... let alone a 97 model

[Z400sTyLe]

If your not going to be racing Nationals a used bike will be fine, all practicality you are generally going to beat your bike and be harder on it trail riding it for a day then you will for 2 moto's at the track. If you havent rode a bike before and just wanna play, get a 250cc it has more low and and will stall less if your putting and you wont have to scream it to have fun. Unless you like ridding in the top end "as I do" then get a 125, they rip too.

Remember to respect the power on a 250cc they are no joke my friend. You can easily get in over your hear, thats why some folks say get a 125 for your first bike if your tall enough...but if you respect it you will be fine and its easier to jump a 250cc as you need to rev it less and can jump with a shorter take off ramp and generally just a good all around woods and track bike in my opinion. I have had a few of each cc's.

Enjoy what ya get, dont get a 97 YZ get a 98 KX 250 if you can or a 2000+ YZ but really anything will be fun. thats over a 98.

my .02 Tom...<><

[motoxpress]

Newer the better. The '98 KX 250 was a fast motor. The '00+ cr's are good. The best used bike you can get is an '02 YZ 250 - they have the best all around power and turn really well. Of course, I am biased but, I haveowned all flavors within the last 5 years and I much prefer the YZ to any of them.

MX

[Stevie-D]

im 15. i aint racin it...just something to play around on. im 6'1''. 185pounds. ive ridden my buddies yz250 before. i can handle it. thanks for the suggestions guys.:macho

[CowsBitePeople]

Buy my 93 yz250 for 1500 obo runs strong has some mods :)

[TheRedRebel17]

Originally posted by CowsBitePeople
Buy my 93 yz250 for 1500 obo runs strong has some mods :)

Not to bash ya, but their are 2 99 CR 125s for 1800$ in my paper right now...good luck selling

[hondafox440]

The 96-01 YZs changed very little. That's a good deal for that bike, and it is nearly identical to the 01 model. I would go for it.

[CowsBitePeople]

Originally posted by TheRedRebel17
Not to bash ya, but their are 2 99 CR 125s for 1800$ in my paper right now...good luck selling

Oh yeah??125 prices have lower retail than a 250 and the retail for myt bike in good condition is 1855 i think it said or over 1800 and mine is in nice shape with some mods :o

you should be able to sell your 400 for 3200 save up a lil and buy a yzf 250 i think ull like it more

[TheRedRebel17]

Originally posted by CowsBitePeople
Oh yeah??125 prices have lower retail than a 250 and the retail for myt bike in good condition is 1855 i think it said or over 1800 and mine is in nice shape with some mods :o

YAMAHA
1993

Moto Cross

Model: YZ250E1
Piston Displacement (CCs): 250
Stroke: 2
Cylinders: 1
Speeds: 5
Dry Weight: 214
Low Retail: $905
Average Retail: $1,190
High Retail: $1,285
HONDA
1999

Moto Cross

Model: CR125RX
Piston Displacement (CCs): 125
Stroke: 2
Cylinders: 1
Speeds: 5
Dry Weight: 193
Low Retail: $1,580
Average Retail: $2,075
High Retail: $2,265

:)

[CowsBitePeople]

1993 Yamaha YZ250
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Link to prove....

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:p

[TheRedRebel17]

wise guy eh:p

When did you become a dealer?
Suggested Retail represents the price a dealership might ask for this make and model. The retail price is not a trade-in or private-party value, but rather assumes that a dealer has absorbed the cost of making the unit ready for sale, advertising, sales commissions, arranging financing and insurance and standing behind the unit for any mechanical or safety problems.

The real deal on KBB :D
http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/ke.kb.mr?kbb.AR;575284;AR119&72120;rc;t&29&1993;Yamaha;YZ250;21250;11070&

The real deal..my way
http://www.nadaguides.com/Values/ValueOptions.asp?UserID=52072C17C5A42&DID=37814&Type=MC&GCode=MC&wPg=1106&wSec=3&Com=0225&Year=1993&Model=1200014880
:devil: :devil:

[CowsBitePeople]

The site i go from is usually right and i got what the retail was for my other bike i sold and it seemed pretty acurate :rolleyes:

[TheRedRebel17]

kids always get a attitude when everyone opposes them

[motoxpress]

I bought a '94 KX250 in 1999 for $1800 and it came with boots, helmet, piped, etc.

I am afraid that $1,500 is a little optimistic but, you never know. The area your in also has a lot to do with what the value is as well.

MX

[CowsBitePeople]

Thats the price u would get for it from selling it to a dealer....they dont give you what u can really get for it if u sold it priveatly im goin by that not trade in cause im not sellin it to a dealer....Im not a dealer ithere buddy the dealers need to make something off the bike so they buty it cheaper fix whatever is wrong with it and try to make enough money for it

[CowsBitePeople]

Originally posted by TheRedRebel17
kids always get a attitude when everyone opposes them

What attitude?? :rolleyes: I didnt give any :huh

[MxDale71]

Oh yeah! Well I got my bike, w/ Pro Taper bars and DID Gold X-ring chain, for $5,900 OTD. Since thats like 3 times as much as what yall are asking, I don't think the $200 difference yall are arguing about makes any difference anyways. You can't really say how much something is worth untill you know in how good of shape it is and if it will stay running for a long while.

realisticly your gonna get 1-12 for your old yz...if it was a mint cr u might get 1500

[MxDale71]

Brrrrrrrrraaaaap

[Stevie-D]

you should be able to sell your 400 for 3200 save up a lil and buy a yzf 250 i think ull like it more

:huh 3200???!!! damn...

my dealers sellin em still for 4,000!!!. i have a friend who may buy it who is willin to pay up to 4.
i dont want a fourstroke 250.

me and my brother split the price on it. so i get half of whatever we sell it for. thats why i only will have a lil over two grand to play with;)

[TheRedRebel17]

just wait and look in th epaper..good deals come alot around here. 2 1800$ 20001 CR 125s within 30 minutes of each other and 2 01 YZs for 2500$. Also, theirs a 03 Kawasaki 250 for 3,300$ So just wait till about August, because then i think some people will be selling their own ones for the new 04s.