2001 Suzuki RM 250

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Edited Date/Time 5/7/2015 7:07pm
I'm finally looking at getting back into the mix after 3 years away from riding. Found a pretty good deal on a '01 RM 250 two stroke. Pretty excited about it, but wanted to know what opinions on that model and year you have. Thanks.
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Ebs 3/16/2015 4:24pm
3/16/2015 4:24pm
Good timing. I just came across a nicely built '01 for sale as well and am curious how they stack up to the later years. I used to own an '03 which I really liked and was supposed to be the first year they essentially copied the YZ cylinder/piston. Just don't want to jump on something if it's too far removed from the those good final years.
RailinRuts450 3/28/2015 5:20am
3/28/2015 5:20am
A good riding buddy of mine had the same bike growing up. Soild motorcycle, have extra fiber clutch plates in your tool box m though. Invest in stiffer clutch springs.
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TX24 3/28/2015 6:05am
3/28/2015 6:05am
You don't really say if your talking racing mx 15 times or so this season or riding off road with friends.
Either way, one thing I think that is many times over looked with a used bike is at least getting the suspension serviced.
Which is an oil change and any worn parts replaced.
Craig_Lambrecht 5/7/2015 7:07pm
5/7/2015 7:07pm
loved mine. I agree though about the clutch.
suspension is what's to be expected of a 14 yr old bike.
motor tame and very rideable (compared to my 14 husky 250)

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