Buying bike from wheelie boy (update)

SmoothOperator 3/21/2016 12:38pm
3/21/2016 12:38pm
usp4u wrote:
Consider that the bike has spent it's whole life on the original oil, and that as a wheelie bike, good chance that oil could have been...
Consider that the bike has spent it's whole life on the original oil, and that as a wheelie bike, good chance that oil could have been sloshed away from the oil pump for minutes at a time.

No thanks.
Thanks for the laugh.
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Big Lenny wrote:
Can't you put your buddy in your pocket?...Wink
bob567 wrote:
Shooting people with a gun over a dirt bike deal is always a good idea. You are spot on Lenny. Glad you are here to add...
Shooting people with a gun over a dirt bike deal is always a good idea. You are spot on Lenny. Glad you are here to add those insights.
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I thought he was talking about having a mouse in his pocket. I met Lenny in real life once, thought he had a banana in his...
I thought he was talking about having a mouse in his pocket.

I met Lenny in real life once, thought he had a banana in his pocket, but it turned out that he was just really happy to see me... True story!
When you meet Lenny, he does seem to get a little carried away! Woohoo


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yak651 wrote:
I like in a "lower crime" area in the midwest and one of the local police stations added an area in their parking lot designated "internet...
I like in a "lower crime" area in the midwest and one of the local police stations added an area in their parking lot designated "internet sales" for a meeting place that people can use when completing internet sales transactions.
That is a really good idea. I suppose times have changed but I've always sold bikes or vehicles from my house. Safety was never a concern. Its a really awesome idea for women though.
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RonJon516 3/21/2016 2:54pm
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Just an update on buying my 15 Yz250 from a "wheelie boy". I have nothing bad to say at all. The transaction was very smooth with no issues. The bike had a legit title, original tires, chain/sprockets and never seen the dirt. Other than a good cleaning because of his chain lube flinging on everything and bald (stock) tires, the bike is like new. I put my black rims on prior to taking pics but the stock rims are like new too (pictured)





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pCp 252 3/21/2016 3:27pm
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Are you selling the silver rear wheel or keeping it for back up? I saw that bike too, I wanted it but I have an 07 YZ250 that's being rebuilt at the moment and couldn't logically afford the 15.
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RonJon516 3/21/2016 3:35pm
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pCp 252 wrote:
Are you selling the silver rear wheel or keeping it for back up? I saw that bike too, I wanted it but I have an 07...
Are you selling the silver rear wheel or keeping it for back up? I saw that bike too, I wanted it but I have an 07 YZ250 that's being rebuilt at the moment and couldn't logically afford the 15.
PCp 252, I'm keeping the rims. The black rims are actually for my other Yz .
mattyhamz2 3/21/2016 4:10pm
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RonJon516 wrote:
Just an update on buying my 15 Yz250 from a "wheelie boy". I have nothing bad to say at all. The transaction was very smooth with...
Just an update on buying my 15 Yz250 from a "wheelie boy". I have nothing bad to say at all. The transaction was very smooth with no issues. The bike had a legit title, original tires, chain/sprockets and never seen the dirt. Other than a good cleaning because of his chain lube flinging on everything and bald (stock) tires, the bike is like new. I put my black rims on prior to taking pics but the stock rims are like new too (pictured)





Looks like a good deal to me. How much did you pay?
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quicken 3/21/2016 4:29pm
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yak651 wrote:
I like in a "lower crime" area in the midwest and one of the local police stations added an area in their parking lot designated "internet...
I like in a "lower crime" area in the midwest and one of the local police stations added an area in their parking lot designated "internet sales" for a meeting place that people can use when completing internet sales transactions.
Must be a Wisconsin thing....

Our local sheriff dept. just set up a internet sales section in their parking lot that has a security cam on it. Plus their front door is only a few steps away if needed.

It's a great idea for both parties involved (buyer and seller)
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RonJon516 3/21/2016 5:50pm
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mattyhamz2 wrote:
Looks like a good deal to me. How much did you pay?
$4400.
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quicken wrote:
Must be a Wisconsin thing.... Our local sheriff dept. just set up a internet sales section in their parking lot that has a security cam on...
Must be a Wisconsin thing....

Our local sheriff dept. just set up a internet sales section in their parking lot that has a security cam on it. Plus their front door is only a few steps away if needed.

It's a great idea for both parties involved (buyer and seller)
I really like that idea.... I don't like strangers coming to my house...
smoothies862 3/21/2016 5:59pm
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nice bike.looks like a good deal to me. our local sheriff did the same thing. internet transaction area. right in front of the bldg.
so we have to ask? can you ride a long wheelie?Silly
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njracer46 3/21/2016 6:11pm
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Looks clean. I would just be worried about the maintenance or lack of it that was done to the bike. Air filter probably wouldn't be an issue if he never rode it on dirt but how often oil was changed. Big thing is what kind of gas? Regular or premium? If I had to guess he was not buying race gas. What oil was he using for mix, what ratio, was he even mixing gas? I would pop that head off and check things out.

The cheapest I found a 16 for was 6600$ and the 300$ rebate. Last minute I found a left over new 14' for 5400$ plus the rebate. Still waiting on it though!! Are you still eligible for contingency if you don't buy new?
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RonJon516 3/21/2016 6:24pm
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njracer46 wrote:
Looks clean. I would just be worried about the maintenance or lack of it that was done to the bike. Air filter probably wouldn't be an...
Looks clean. I would just be worried about the maintenance or lack of it that was done to the bike. Air filter probably wouldn't be an issue if he never rode it on dirt but how often oil was changed. Big thing is what kind of gas? Regular or premium? If I had to guess he was not buying race gas. What oil was he using for mix, what ratio, was he even mixing gas? I would pop that head off and check things out.

The cheapest I found a 16 for was 6600$ and the 300$ rebate. Last minute I found a left over new 14' for 5400$ plus the rebate. Still waiting on it though!! Are you still eligible for contingency if you don't buy new?
Njracer46, if this guy burnt more than two full tanks in the bike, I would be surprised. I would be nervous about the maintenance too, but I don't feel he used it enough to be worried about it.
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GeorgiePorgie 3/21/2016 7:03pm
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RonJon516 wrote:
Would anyone buy a bike in Ny city from a wheelie boy?? He bought it new (15 yz250) and has title. I'm bringing 2 of my...
Would anyone buy a bike in Ny city from a wheelie boy?? He bought it new (15 yz250) and has title. I'm bringing 2 of my boys for "backup". So other than safety, worn out tires and a flat spot on rear fender, the bike looks brand new at a very good price.
Thoughts?
This guy I beleive tried trading me the same bike. Plus cash on top for my 450. I wouldn't do it. He might own the thing. Who knows. But wheelies aren't good for oil circulation. dont do it.
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usp4u 3/21/2016 8:37pm
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usp4u wrote:
Consider that the bike has spent it's whole life on the original oil, and that as a wheelie bike, good chance that oil could have been...
Consider that the bike has spent it's whole life on the original oil, and that as a wheelie bike, good chance that oil could have been sloshed away from the oil pump for minutes at a time.

No thanks.
SmoothOperator wrote:
Thanks for the laugh.
I assumed it was a 250f...in which case it is a concern. Early yamaha service manual even noted this in the case that pump would starve. It is also noted in the street bike world.
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Big Lenny 3/21/2016 10:04pm
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People worrying about the maintenance and if he changed the oil..you can look at the cylinder and engine bolts and wheels and see it's in good shape...
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seth505 3/21/2016 10:56pm
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Big Lenny wrote:
People worrying about the maintenance and if he changed the oil..you can look at the cylinder and engine bolts and wheels and see it's in good...
People worrying about the maintenance and if he changed the oil..you can look at the cylinder and engine bolts and wheels and see it's in good shape...
Sweet, I can get top dollar for my bike from you if I put new shiny fasteners on.
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shanes 3/21/2016 11:12pm
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bike looks brand new , nice find

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Big Lenny 3/21/2016 11:18pm
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Big Lenny wrote:
People worrying about the maintenance and if he changed the oil..you can look at the cylinder and engine bolts and wheels and see it's in good...
People worrying about the maintenance and if he changed the oil..you can look at the cylinder and engine bolts and wheels and see it's in good shape...
seth505 wrote:
Sweet, I can get top dollar for my bike from you if I put new shiny fasteners on.
You really think he went thru all that and couldn't change his oil?...
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seth505 3/21/2016 11:23pm
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Big Lenny wrote:
People worrying about the maintenance and if he changed the oil..you can look at the cylinder and engine bolts and wheels and see it's in good...
People worrying about the maintenance and if he changed the oil..you can look at the cylinder and engine bolts and wheels and see it's in good shape...
seth505 wrote:
Sweet, I can get top dollar for my bike from you if I put new shiny fasteners on.
Big Lenny wrote:
You really think he went thru all that and couldn't change his oil?...
I just thought it's obvious that oil or lack there of has nothing to do with nice outer metal components. Bike does look sweet though.
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Big Lenny 3/21/2016 11:44pm
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seth505 wrote:
Sweet, I can get top dollar for my bike from you if I put new shiny fasteners on.
Big Lenny wrote:
You really think he went thru all that and couldn't change his oil?...
seth505 wrote:
I just thought it's obvious that oil or lack there of has nothing to do with nice outer metal components. Bike does look sweet though.
i would think one would take that into consideration when making a purchase..
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40Plus_922mx 3/22/2016 12:26am
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I think it is safe to assume a guy like that never reved it over 9000 rpm. In gear that is.
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Flip109 3/22/2016 1:41am
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It's a two stroke so I wouldn't be to worried. Thing looks clean. Change the oil, inspect the top end, and let her rip. Oh and get a new back fender lol
SmoothOperator 3/22/2016 5:26am
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RonJon516 wrote:
Would anyone buy a bike in Ny city from a wheelie boy?? He bought it new (15 yz250) and has title. I'm bringing 2 of my...
Would anyone buy a bike in Ny city from a wheelie boy?? He bought it new (15 yz250) and has title. I'm bringing 2 of my boys for "backup". So other than safety, worn out tires and a flat spot on rear fender, the bike looks brand new at a very good price.
Thoughts?
GeorgiePorgie wrote:
This guy I beleive tried trading me the same bike. Plus cash on top for my 450. I wouldn't do it. He might own the thing...
This guy I beleive tried trading me the same bike. Plus cash on top for my 450. I wouldn't do it. He might own the thing. Who knows. But wheelies aren't good for oil circulation. dont do it.
Wheelies hurt oil circulation in a 2 stroke?
Learn something new everyday.... Wink
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philG 3/22/2016 10:43am
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usp4u wrote:
Consider that the bike has spent it's whole life on the original oil, and that as a wheelie bike, good chance that oil could have been...
Consider that the bike has spent it's whole life on the original oil, and that as a wheelie bike, good chance that oil could have been sloshed away from the oil pump for minutes at a time.

No thanks.
SmoothOperator wrote:
Thanks for the laugh.
made me chuckle too
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usp4u wrote:
Consider that the bike has spent it's whole life on the original oil, and that as a wheelie bike, good chance that oil could have been...
Consider that the bike has spent it's whole life on the original oil, and that as a wheelie bike, good chance that oil could have been sloshed away from the oil pump for minutes at a time.

No thanks.
SmoothOperator wrote:
Thanks for the laugh.
philG wrote:
made me chuckle too
Good Prices on Y-Zed Oil Pumps right here....

http://www.yamahapartshouse.com/oemparts/c/yamaha_motorcycle/parts?gcli…
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RonJon516 3/22/2016 12:07pm
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SmoothOperator wrote:
Thanks for the laugh.
philG wrote:
made me chuckle too
h&m_cycle wrote:
Good Prices on Y-Zed Oil Pumps right here....

http://www.yamahapartshouse.com/oemparts/c/yamaha_motorcycle/parts?gcli…
I'm confused :/. It made you laugh and chuckle because this guy is worried about oil not getting to the oil pump right? If that's why you're laughing.... I'm laughing with you . I said it was a Yz250, not a 250f
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1st pic is from my old Yz250 ridden in dirt with motocross boots and the 2nd is sneaker marks from the new bike lol
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Motoxtombo 3/22/2016 12:43pm
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It looks like you got a good deal Ron, I'm glad the sale went through without a hitch.
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ginger969 3/23/2016 10:19am
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haha sneaker marks

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