CRF 250 started by zdawg
	June 28th 2011 at 4:07 PM  [ Modified June 28th 2011 at 4:07 PM ] Post #1
	zdawg New Member 69 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 4th 2009 Location: Canada
	Ive been looking around for a new bike lately and I stumbled across this.http://www.nlclassifieds.com/classifieds...nda/655306 1800 is a really good price for this where I live, but I'm wondering first of all if a valve job is only $100 and if running a bike with bad valves can cause more problems. I dont know much about 4 strokes but is it easy to get screwed over if I'm not careful? What should I look for? Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

	June 28th 2011 at 8:24 PM Post #2
	Dekk Above Average Member 665 Posts Group: Members Member Since: June 18th 2008 Location: Hawarden, Iowa, USA Current Dirtbike: Kawasaki KX250F Race Number: 25
	Go for it, 250F is pretty much the next step for you. 04's have some valve issues Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 28th 2011 at 9:41 PM Post #3
	Kawi_Rider_316 Team Not Even Scared 632 Posts Group: Members Member Since: July 11th 2008 Location: Ocheyedan, Ia, USA Current Dirtbike: Kx 250F Race Number: 316 Sponsors: Spencer Motorsports
	04 honda valves are junk. That thing sounds like a typical 04'. I'd save your money and fine one thats 05 or newer. Also you can tell it wasn't kept up just by the list of stuff that needs to be done to it. If the valves need adjustment - 100$ probley cover it I dont know what your shop charges but prob hour job, depending how fast they move ha ha. But running it with the valves way out of adjustment (like where you have to push start it) usually doesnt help the matter and may need valves, springs, probley haven't been seating right at all. "Jump for show, Corner for dough" "In ball and stick sports they give you the balls, In Motocross you have to bring your own" Sponsors: Glens Sport Center, FC MODS, MSR, Sunline, Tag, Filtron, Six Six One, Steel Mx, Dunlop, Rating: +1 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 29th 2011 at 10:22 AM Post #4
	zdawg New Member 69 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 4th 2009 Location: Canada
	Well thats good to know, I might look around a bit more but I havent even sold the 85 yet. If I do I would definately have enough money to fix up the 250 but I dont want to deal with constant problems, Ive had enough of that with my cr. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 29th 2011 at 11:42 AM Post #5
	zdawg New Member 69 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 4th 2009 Location: Canada
	and dekk do you find your 250f alot better than the 125? like power wise its got alot more torque right? Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	June 29th 2011 at 12:32 PM Post #6
	Dekk Above Average Member 665 Posts Group: Members Member Since: June 18th 2008 Location: Hawarden, Iowa, USA Current Dirtbike: Kawasaki KX250F Race Number: 25
	Ya it sure has a lot more torque. My 125 was kinda a worn down though. I have a bunch of friends who still ride 125's and every time they hop on my bike they fall in love over and over again. I wouldn't waste my time buying a 125 after experiencing a 250F. They cost twice as much but it is totally worth it. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	July 1st 2011 at 6:10 PM Post #7
	polarisiq93 Junior Member 154 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 7th 2011 Location: Orillia, Ontario, Canada Current Dirtbike: 09 kxf250 monster edition
	Quote originally posted by Dekk Ya it sure has a lot more torque. My 125 was kinda a worn down though. I have a bunch of friends who still ride 125's and every time they hop on my bike they fall in love over and over again. I wouldn't waste my time buying a 125 after experiencing a 250F. They cost twice as much but it is totally worth it. exactly, its way worth it. like kawi rider said though i would save your money and wait for something else. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	July 1st 2011 at 6:59 PM Post #8
	zdawg New Member 69 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 4th 2009 Location: Canada
	Quote originally posted by polarisiq93 Quote originally posted by Dekk Ya it sure has a lot more torque. My 125 was kinda a worn down though. I have a bunch of friends who still ride 125's and every time they hop on my bike they fall in love over and over again. I wouldn't waste my time buying a 125 after experiencing a 250F. They cost twice as much but it is totally worth it. exactly, its way worth it. like kawi rider said though i would save your money and wait for something else. yeah man I probably will. After seeing all you guys on 4 strokes though im thinking thats what my next bike will be. I like bottom end power and two strokes dont seem to have much of that haha. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	July 1st 2011 at 7:22 PM Post #9
	polarisiq93 Junior Member 154 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 7th 2011 Location: Orillia, Ontario, Canada Current Dirtbike: 09 kxf250 monster edition
	[/quote] yeah man I probably will. After seeing all you guys on 4 strokes though im thinking thats what my next bike will be. I like bottom end power and two strokes dont seem to have much of that haha. [/quote] ya they are good bikes forsure, and thats the same with me. i like how the power is always there when you need it. just a personal preference between 2 and 4 strokes though not saying one is better than the other. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit