I Need Help Bike Search [Please Read this is serious]

[MotoX745]

ok i been on my 85 for a while and everyone keeps tellin me i need a 250f my family cant really afford a new bike from the store itself so im looking for a used one i live in Lincolnton, North Carolina and was hoping if some of you know any good sites to look for used Dirt bikes virtually kinda cheap like 3300 or below sumthen like that. Hopefully ill get some good responses

[cuzmxer544]

craigslist is your best bet.

[Chancellorsville]

Also be sure to use search tempest. It shows craigslist ads from however many miles away you want from your zipcode.

[MotoX745]

thanks guys

[KTM57]

Do they sell Cycle Trader or anything of the like in your area? Around here, they sell them in the gas stations and the like. Also, look for a motocross community site around your area, there may be a classifieds section. Hope you find a bike!

[MotoX745]

there is i was lookin at a RMZ-250 for like 2200 and a KX250f i mean it dont matter what kinda bike ill take what i get i consider myself lucky to ever get a 250f with the financial situation my family is in but whatever i can get cheap right now im only 16 about 6'2 dealers tell me i need a 250f hell even racers tell me i need one but just tryin to find the best deal i can get for one

[tyskorn]

You could try getting a 125. They might be cheaper and easier to find. You definitely need a big bike if you are 6' 2" though.

[MotoX745]

yea well i never wanted a 125 my friend has one of those i rode it and i didnt really like the feel of that ive already rode most 2 strokes i rode my friends kx250f and i loved it fit perfect for me just what i wanted so starts my search

[shawn1331]

yea well i never wanted a 125 my friend has one of those i rode it and i didnt really like the feel of that ive already rode most 2 strokes i rode my friends kx250f and i loved it fit perfect for me just what i wanted so starts my search

Go with a 125. They are cheaper, a dime a dozen, ten times cheaper to rebuild and IMO less maintenance as long as you stay on top of your air filters and oil. If money is tight a 2 stroke is the way to go. I've rebuilt entire 2 stroke engines(top and bottom end) for just under $500cdn. If you look in the right places parts are cheap and available. I would love to see someone do a top and bottom end on a 4 stroke with OEM parts for under $1000. It can be done but it's very difficult.

A 2 stroke is the racer on a budgets best friend. Plus the 2 stroke market seems to be on the rebound right now, so in a few years you should be able to trade an older 2 stroke 125 for a bit newer 250f no problem. If not you can definitely sell it for more than you bought it for.

[MotoX745]

again i have tested a 125 and i really didnt enjoy it as much as i enjoyed the 250f ive always enjoyed 4 strokes more myself i usually keep on top of maintenence so i dont have to replace parts much this was my first 2 stroke and i enjoyed it a little but i do miss the 4 strokes which is mainly why im goin for a 250f seems more of my style of a bike

[DK662]

You should be able to find a nice 09 or 2010 for about that price, the crf and the kxf were good bikes for those years. I would recommend the 2010 kx250f. That's was a very good bike and reliable. You should be able to find one for about that price.
Craigslist is your best bet.

[MotoX745]

i cant really find a high year one like that other then the 450f the only one i found was a 06 yz250f and ive always owned em but im really likin this 04 rmz-250 to

[suzukiozark]

i cant really find a high year one like that other then the 450f the only one i found was a 06 yz250f and ive always owned em but im really likin this 04 rmz-250 to

DO NOT BUY THE 2004 RMZ.
2004-2006 RMZ's were made by Kawi and were terrible and unreliable, it won't last very long before it'll beak down and cost you a lot of $$$ in repairs. This arcticle: http://motocrosshideout.com/what-is-the ... dirt-bike/ explains that...

If you're looking for a reliable bike with plenty of power, get a 2006 and newer YZ250f.

[DK662]

Keep your eyes open. There's like 10 2008 and newer 250f's for sale on Craigslist listed under 3500$. That's Denver Craigslist but still..
And yea do not buy a 04-06 kawi of suzuki, junk.

[MotoX745]

its not a problem traveling to denver to get one Lincolnton si close to it anyhow so