Help choosing between 3 bikes

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Grant_m99 7/27/2020 6:19pm
7/27/2020 6:19pm
SLAPAHO wrote:
RM, YZ, CR. That's if the RM isn't a time bomb. That is a really good 250... But then again, everyone should have a 125 at...
RM, YZ, CR.

That's if the RM isn't a time bomb. That is a really good 250...

But then again, everyone should have a 125 at some point, they are a blast to ride...can't go wrong with a newer yz125

You never mentioned price tho, that makes a big difference... unless i missed that somewhere?
RM and and YZ are pretty stuck around 3000 the guy wants 2600 for the 01 (yikes) lol. The YZ is a 2012 so it’s fairly new seems like a great deal.
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Grant_m99 7/27/2020 6:22pm
7/27/2020 6:22pm
adamdf wrote:
I think the real question is. Do you really want a 125 or do you want a 250? Or do you have no preference and enjoy...
I think the real question is. Do you really want a 125 or do you want a 250? Or do you have no preference and enjoy riding 125s?

If you like 125s then definitely just go with the YZ125, its the newest bike out of those 3 and the suspension is amazing on those yamahas too.

If you want a 250 and don’t mind spending a little to freshen it up then go with the RM and replace the crank and service the suspension. Don’t bother with the CR.

I had the 2004 RM250, and for what its worth, its a great bike, 2007 will be just as nice if you go that route. But make it fresh so that you can truly enjoy it if you go this route.



Grant_m99 wrote:
Believe it or not I’ve never even rode a 125 lol.
adamdf wrote:
Any way you can test ride one? 125s are fun, especially the YZs. But your going to have to be more precise with your shifting. As...
Any way you can test ride one?

125s are fun, especially the YZs. But your going to have to be more precise with your shifting. As long as you are ok with staying on your toes and being precise in order to make the most use of the motor then your going to enjoy it.

However, if you also want something to take out in the hills as well, and not just the track, then my personal preference would be a 250.
I ride alot of open desert, sandy washes, rocky terrain, gnarly hill climbs and enduro type shit, but I don’t get to carried away beating up my bikes in the rocks. Also ride up north in the woods a little bit I’d like to ride some tracks here in AZ but haven’t ever been.
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spimx 7/27/2020 6:29pm
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adamdf 7/27/2020 6:30pm
7/27/2020 6:30pm
Grant_m99 wrote:
Believe it or not I’ve never even rode a 125 lol.
adamdf wrote:
Any way you can test ride one? 125s are fun, especially the YZs. But your going to have to be more precise with your shifting. As...
Any way you can test ride one?

125s are fun, especially the YZs. But your going to have to be more precise with your shifting. As long as you are ok with staying on your toes and being precise in order to make the most use of the motor then your going to enjoy it.

However, if you also want something to take out in the hills as well, and not just the track, then my personal preference would be a 250.
Grant_m99 wrote:
I ride alot of open desert, sandy washes, rocky terrain, gnarly hill climbs and enduro type shit, but I don’t get to carried away beating up...
I ride alot of open desert, sandy washes, rocky terrain, gnarly hill climbs and enduro type shit, but I don’t get to carried away beating up my bikes in the rocks. Also ride up north in the woods a little bit I’d like to ride some tracks here in AZ but haven’t ever been.
Sounds to me like you would likely be happier in the long run with a 250 2T with a flywheel weight To assist with getting power to the ground.

And then maybe some suspension re-valving for Desert riding.

Then, just go have a blast.

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Langhammx 7/27/2020 11:17pm
7/27/2020 11:17pm
RM250
Looks like it might already have a flywheel weight, by the ignition cover. Those are deeper to accommodate the weight.
The crank might be fine, I’d ride it for awhile and see how it runs. But if you rebuild it, try and find a good used crank and have a OEM rod kit installed. Way cheaper than a new OEM crank.
The 125 will be fun for a little while, but you’ll wish you bought a 250. JMHO
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