Newman! 1972 DT250 value?

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Runs great



Rode it today runs great, missing turn signals and seats ripped, 4500 miles on it. I can get it for 1000. Is it worth it?
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Haven't rode an old bike in a while, this thing was heavy it's a 1972, but man it seemed more fun to ride than a modern bike. I want it pretty bad.
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Start negotiating! Couple hundred in each pocket!
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newmann wrote:
Start negotiating! Couple hundred in each pocket!
But what's it worth?
400?
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I probably wouldn't go over $600.00 if I really wanted it. Condition is good? Everything works? Runs good? Start at $400.00 and let him beat you up a little.

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Got a title so you can get it plated and ride around town?
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newmann wrote:
Got a title so you can get it plated and ride around town?
Ya I need to call the DMV and see about that.
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I don't need a title in Alabama because it's over 35 years old so that's cool.
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It's actually a DT2.

1968-1971 DT1
1972 DT2
1973 DT3
1974 DT250A

They were much better bikes than the 1974 DT250's. Better engine, and the bike was about 20 lbs lighter.

I've been looking at these lately (along with the RT versions with the 360 engine). I think it would be cool to ride one on the Trans-America Trail.

Looks good! Go for it!
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indy_maico wrote:
It's actually a DT2. 1968-1971 DT1 1972 DT2 1973 DT3 1974 DT250A They were much better bikes than the 1974 DT250's. Better engine, and the bike...
It's actually a DT2.

1968-1971 DT1
1972 DT2
1973 DT3
1974 DT250A

They were much better bikes than the 1974 DT250's. Better engine, and the bike was about 20 lbs lighter.

I've been looking at these lately (along with the RT versions with the 360 engine). I think it would be cool to ride one on the Trans-America Trail.

Looks good! Go for it!
Thanks for the info!
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Love those old bikes that have 2 sparkplug holes. Mine had a cable operated compression release in the 1 hole Works like a jake brake,freeks people out, I kept that when i sold it.
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indy_maico wrote:
It's actually a DT2. 1968-1971 DT1 1972 DT2 1973 DT3 1974 DT250A They were much better bikes than the 1974 DT250's. Better engine, and the bike...
It's actually a DT2.

1968-1971 DT1
1972 DT2
1973 DT3
1974 DT250A

They were much better bikes than the 1974 DT250's. Better engine, and the bike was about 20 lbs lighter.

I've been looking at these lately (along with the RT versions with the 360 engine). I think it would be cool to ride one on the Trans-America Trail.

Looks good! Go for it!
Good stuff Indy.
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MOTODAD422 wrote:
Love those old bikes that have 2 sparkplug holes. Mine had a cable operated compression release in the 1 hole Works like a jake brake,freeks people...
Love those old bikes that have 2 sparkplug holes. Mine had a cable operated compression release in the 1 hole Works like a jake brake,freeks people out, I kept that when i sold it.
Yes, so when the plug that has been sparking gets wet and fouled you can switch over to the plug that has not been sparking and is wet and fouled.Smile Always confused me.

Some of the old CZ's had dual coils and plugs.
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MOTODAD422 wrote:
Love those old bikes that have 2 sparkplug holes. Mine had a cable operated compression release in the 1 hole Works like a jake brake,freeks people...
Love those old bikes that have 2 sparkplug holes. Mine had a cable operated compression release in the 1 hole Works like a jake brake,freeks people out, I kept that when i sold it.
newmann wrote:
Yes, so when the plug that has been sparking gets wet and fouled you can switch over to the plug that has not been sparking and...
Yes, so when the plug that has been sparking gets wet and fouled you can switch over to the plug that has not been sparking and is wet and fouled.Smile Always confused me.

Some of the old CZ's had dual coils and plugs.
If one plug is fouled the other one is also.

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