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Hi everyone!
I have been thinking about motocross ever since....I don't even remember :-)
And now I have the chance to purchase my first bike. Its going to be a used ride, but I have no idea what to look.
Otherwords, the man/lady I'm going to buy the used bike can tell me ANYTHING and I don't have a chance to know rather he is telling the truth or not.
So I hope you guys here in the forum can help me out on this one! My budget is 4500 dollars. And so far dealer told me that I should go for Honda CRF450.
So what should I go for, and how can I guard my self against a "stupid-purchase" that is over priced??! Welcome all your inputs!
I'm new to this one, so please email me, as I don't really know how to find back to this forum thread again!
Thank you all! :-)
I have been thinking about motocross ever since....I don't even remember :-)
And now I have the chance to purchase my first bike. Its going to be a used ride, but I have no idea what to look.
Otherwords, the man/lady I'm going to buy the used bike can tell me ANYTHING and I don't have a chance to know rather he is telling the truth or not.
So I hope you guys here in the forum can help me out on this one! My budget is 4500 dollars. And so far dealer told me that I should go for Honda CRF450.
So what should I go for, and how can I guard my self against a "stupid-purchase" that is over priced??! Welcome all your inputs!
I'm new to this one, so please email me, as I don't really know how to find back to this forum thread again!
Thank you all! :-)
marcussastre@gmail.com
The Shop
PS.. what you save you can spend on safty equipment ;-)
Why bother with his 2000 CR250 when I'm willing to sell you mine for the same amount- and mine's 3 years newer. It's way better, Honda even said so.
Ok first thing first! How smart is it to order a bike via ebay? I mean I've ordered alot from ebay but never a thing this large such as a bike! Is this smart?
Secondly, some say Yamaha other say Honda, which one is the best in terms of "durability and minimal maintenance"? Not because I don't want to maintain my bike, but its cool to get that extra durability.
Thirdly, the box during registration wasn't checked, but I'm not in USA, I'm in Europe Denmark. Anyway, we have a private shipping company to deal with such things, what I want to know is how much it cost MORE to ship the machine outside USA.
If this is a problem that can be solved then I need 2 bikes!
Bike 1: Budget 4500 dollars
Bike 2: Budget 3600 dollars
I didn't knew the price in USA, since the price is that low and Honda is giving 2000dollars off I might as well get a brand new one!
A mx rider told me that Honda has the special two chamber system, one for the clutch and one for the gears, which makes them "low-maintenance" and the rider told me that Honda is the "Mercedes" of the dirtbikes, they just keep running.
But again! Another one told me Yamaha has the 5 valve thing! What use do I get from the 1 extra valve?
If some of you are dealer and are happy to ship outside USA and you can give me a good price I might take 3 bikes in a row!
Let me know! Thank you!
And NO, I'm not related to Carlos Sastre!
seems like you could spend more on the bike and less on shipping.
If your a beginner and no larger than about 220 pounds than get a 250.
If your built like Ken De Dyker you might need the 450, but if you havnt rode before youll end up in a cast faster than you can say Whiskey throtle on a 450
my two cents
I was trying a Honda CRF250 and that thing didn't felt "right". I think 450 is the one to go.
Anyway, no matter the location if a dealer in here is interessted to ship outside he can get money for at least 2 bikes right away!
Pit Row
How do you guys tell the difference between 2007 and 2008 WITHOUT trying it out or turning it on?
The appearance is identical, the only thing noticeable is the braking discs, in 2007 it is totally circular, in 2008 it is circular with serrations all the way around teh brake disc edge.
Is this is the only cosmetic difference?? How can I be sure that the model I buy IS ACTUALLY a 2008?
Because I'm a beginner, so probably I won't even notice between 2007 and a 2008.
Please help me out! :-(
And now I have the chance to purchase my first bike.
If this is a problem that can be solved then I need 2 bikes!
2010 Maico 700 MX. Perfect beginner bike noob. Downhill fast.
FUTK!
try mobile.de its a big market for cars but almost every bike dealer inserates there too...
for 4500 you can get good used bikes and denmark and germany are like no distance....
with all the laws i think it will be a big hustle to ship a bike from us to eu, especially with costums and stuff...
i mean shipping for little stuff is like 50-100 bucks....so a whole bike will be of the charts i guess
Or you can just look at the sticker on the steering head.
Good luck!
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