3 junk Hondas. Is it worth it really?

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Question for the old school dads out there that like to restore bikes...

I am in the throws of restoring my '03, nothing fancy, mostly stock budget build.
http://halftonefactory.com/fmt/cr-rebuild.png

And I came across this on CL yesterday.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/mcy/5179584335.html

$500 takes it all, including the stands. The '02 has potential but the '01 and '97 need a lot of parts and attention. It took me 6 months to get my bike where it is now due to fatherhood and the career.

Obviously this is a steal of a deal but when looking at the big picture of properly restoring these machines and not being a full-time mechanic, is the cost and effort worth it? The wife is cool with it but I am just afraid my garage will be a junk yard for a couple years. Any advice appreciated.

Thanks!
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TXDirt 8/20/2015 9:40am
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Properly restoring those is thousands of dollars I estimate. These bikes are hammered. What looks salvageable is the frames, swingarms, hubs and rims. Maybe offer $300 and sell the parts separately. Even then that's a chore and this crap will just junk up your garage for a long time. Just my opinion...
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bonseff 8/20/2015 9:44am
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Well said, holmes. It would be an ambitious task for a weekend warrior.
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Question 8/20/2015 9:47am
8/20/2015 9:47am Edited Date/Time 8/20/2015 9:47am
I would buy it immediately.

You can try to make one clean,
Take all the junk parts to make a replica, just for fun
Sell anything you will not use for 500.
Just the stands and the couple pipes you will spend 1 hour on and you will get 200 ...
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newmann 8/20/2015 9:47am
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If you want to build one bike(the 02 CR250 if it is actually all there) for yourself to ride, sure. If you are planning to buy it all and part it out for a very small profit with a lot of effort, sure. If you think you are going to build more than just the 2002 bike, forget about it.

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h&m_cycle 8/20/2015 9:55am
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I like the trendmill... It's got a wide belt...Woohoo



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RandyS 8/20/2015 10:38am
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For 500 buy it for parts to keep the 03 going another 10 years. Worst case if you sell the 03, include the extra parts and you should get your 500 back.
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Robgvx 8/20/2015 11:11am
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But it could be one of the badest bikes around.
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Micahdogg 8/20/2015 11:13am
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Your garage will definitely be a junkyard if you get that stuff. A frame, trees, forks and fender are hardly a starting point of a restoration. Smile There is enough stuff there that I would take cash and look, but my plan would be to buy, inventory and look for future donor bikes to complement them. You shouldn't be losing money if you decide to fire sale everything, but there is almost nothing in that pile of parts that would encourage a restoration on my part.

Look for "complete" bikes for a restoration. They can be steaming piles of blown up mess, but "complete" or close to that is the key. Even basket cases are a crap shoot when you can't find studs, dowels, air boots, etc...
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newmann wrote:
If you want to build one bike(the 02 CR250 if it is actually all there) for yourself to ride, sure. If you are planning to buy...
If you want to build one bike(the 02 CR250 if it is actually all there) for yourself to ride, sure. If you are planning to buy it all and part it out for a very small profit with a lot of effort, sure. If you think you are going to build more than just the 2002 bike, forget about it.
I agree. I recently bought a couple of YZ125's thinking I was getting a deal. The amount of little crap that needed replacing made them only a decent deal.

If the 02 includes a good cylinder and the play in the connecting rod is OK, I'd buy it.

You can sell the extra forks for $100 bucks or more, and the rest of the extra parts, then use the money to finish the 02.

But, the guy says it needs $700 to get running. Ask him what it needs. If it needs bottom end work, I could be way off.

If it was in my area, that's what I would do.

BTW: It was kind of fun restoring the bikes. Only one is running so far.
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bonseff 8/20/2015 7:44pm
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i pulled the trigger. i might hang these frames from the ceiling like a cot dam meat locker. dude is delivering to my door for an extra $60. plus the '01 and '97 have 'fairings' and extra parts not pictured. This should be a fun delivery. maybe i can trade this shit for a pw50 for my squish. if any of you n. texaner's want stands for a gix'sr as he said.. holler at me, i will give them away. no go on the treadmill tho or the microwave...
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bonseff 8/20/2015 7:58pm
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that 02 motor needs a complete breakdown. but hey, put it on the shelf i suppose. total parts motor for the 03 for sure.

what about transferring the wheels and the forks from the 02 the the 01, i love my 03 forks. maybe focus on the 01? ebay a motor? hell they all may have trashed motors.. i have no idea what this dude is bringing
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bonseff 8/24/2015 8:03am
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Oh lawd, what have I done?

Hopefully I can have these out of here by Christmas..

The '02 250 came with a title. Seized up motor and needs a carb.

'01 250 is a super clean chassis, needs wheels, handlebars, motor, carb, seat and electrical

'98 125 needs wheels and a motor, forgot how light that bike was.
nascarnate326 8/24/2015 4:12pm
8/24/2015 4:12pm
looks like a great project.

I would start with the bike hat needs the least and then go from there.
MXandSXracer21 8/24/2015 5:19pm
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Ransom_Bennett wrote:
I will buy the rolling 250 frame from you for 500 bucks. Email me if you buy the lot and are interested.
Ransom@ironbrush.com
I have an 02 CR250R that I am parting out. Engine has been sold, along with forks, front and rear brakes, airbox and a couple other things.

If you are interested in chassis parts let me know.

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