I might need a 250 2-stroke

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Edited Date/Time 1/24/2012 3:37pm
Guy is coming to get my 450 today. I haven't rode it since March. I was going to get a 250 2-stroke just to keep around. I liked the last KX250 that I had and I really like the feel of the Suzukis.
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motogrady 6/30/2009 3:22am
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Been watchin the classified for a few months, used to be maybe 10
smokers, all under 2500, every week.

Last week there was a 500cr, 2500 and a 125 YZ , for 2 grand.
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JB 19 6/30/2009 4:53am
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I'd love to have a last generation cr125.
sbarrington314 6/30/2009 5:53am
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my friend just got like a 03 kx250 just to have some fun on. i hope i can go have some fun with it also. got it for like 1400 bucks too. came with some goodies at that.
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Racer92 6/30/2009 6:18am
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2005 thru 2007 RM250

Ask anyone who owns one; best smoker they ever rode.

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rmz271 6/30/2009 6:32am
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Racer92 wrote:
2005 thru 2007 RM250

Ask anyone who owns one; best smoker they ever rode.
Agreed. I sold my RMZ450 and switched back to a 2006 RM250 and never looked back.
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zookrider62! 6/30/2009 6:33am
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Racer92 wrote:
2005 thru 2007 RM250

Ask anyone who owns one; best smoker they ever rode.
Agreed, it's a pity 4 strokes dominated because so few people got to enjoy the greatness of that bike.
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jbomx363 6/30/2009 6:34am
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Racer92 wrote:
2005 thru 2007 RM250

Ask anyone who owns one; best smoker they ever rode.
The 06+ YZ's are probably on the top of the best smoker made list. Of course, I'm biased.
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moran182 6/30/2009 6:44am
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I'm in the same boat. Trying to off my 07 450 for an 07ish YZ 250. Lookin forward to the two stroke.
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i got an 06 250sxf But i really am wanting to get a 250 2 STROKE prob KTM 250 SX and a 300 XC one for the track one for the trail 4 strokes are all right but they suck at the same time Wink but i like any dirty bike really
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Racer92 6/30/2009 9:10am
6/30/2009 9:10am Edited Date/Time 4/17/2016 12:40am
jbomx363 wrote:
The 06+ YZ's are probably on the top of the best smoker made list. Of course, I'm biased.
For sure those YZs are very very good also. You cant go wrong with a >=2005 250cc smoker in any color.
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The 09's are'nt bad eithr Smile


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Cygnus 6/30/2009 9:45am
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I am looking for a late model CR125R. To keep around for a play bike.
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Im looking for:

06 and up YZ250 and 05 and/or 2005 and up RM250, not sure which one would be better for me but I have an 01RM that I got real cheap so once the season rolls around im gonna play around on that bike till I get back to 100% but I think im done with 4 strokes at this point
MXant15 6/30/2009 10:54am
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Thats it....Ive heard enough.....Im getting the KX250 out the garage.

Im going to let my 450 have a little time off
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jtomasik 6/30/2009 10:56am
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I was thinking of selling my RM250...but I think I'll keep it until I really need the cash, which will probably only be when I'm ready to nut-up and buy a second CR500AF for my stable. Last night was working on the 500...put new tranny oil in it, had to deflate the tire and spin it on the rim, lubed the clutch cable, and that's it. She's good for another 40 hours, except for new sneakers (coming the end of the week) and the air filter cleanings. I love these smokers. End of the year I'll put a new set of rings and a piston in it, just to freshen her up.
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jtomasik 6/30/2009 10:59am
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Racer92 wrote:
2005 thru 2007 RM250

Ask anyone who owns one; best smoker they ever rode.
Curious, what was the shortcoming of the '04? I've got one, and although I hardly ride it at all anymore (the 500 gets all of my seat time), I can't recall anything except some head shake at high speed as anything bad about the '04.
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MOgle80 6/30/2009 11:05am
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I want to know why you YZ250 lovers say 06 and up. Was the 05 really worse?
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TJ 755 6/30/2009 11:09am
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MOgle80 wrote:
I want to know why you YZ250 lovers say 06 and up. Was the 05 really worse?
06 and up have SSS suspension. Good stuff. I have been keeping my eye peeled for an 06 or newer yz 125 for my daughter.

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Cygnus wrote:
I am looking for a late model CR125R. To keep around for a play bike.
Why would you want a late model Honda? Of all brands thats the one I cant figure out. why get a 2007 thats really a 2003? While all other brands updated they just did BNG,
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jtomasik 6/30/2009 11:14am
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Cygnus wrote:
I am looking for a late model CR125R. To keep around for a play bike.
zookrider62! wrote:
Why would you want a late model Honda? Of all brands thats the one I cant figure out. why get a 2007 thats really a 2003...
Why would you want a late model Honda? Of all brands thats the one I cant figure out. why get a 2007 thats really a 2003? While all other brands updated they just did BNG,
BNG drops your lap times, or so I've heard.
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I am looking for 03 and up. I have seen some greart deals on ebay and CL. The newer bikes are just that. Newer. This will be built almost to the hilt. The Honda was down on power but always got the top marks for handleing. I know a couple guys who know how to get them to make power.
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TJ 755 6/30/2009 11:18am
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Cygnus wrote:
I am looking for a late model CR125R. To keep around for a play bike.
zookrider62! wrote:
Why would you want a late model Honda? Of all brands thats the one I cant figure out. why get a 2007 thats really a 2003...
Why would you want a late model Honda? Of all brands thats the one I cant figure out. why get a 2007 thats really a 2003? While all other brands updated they just did BNG,
Dyed in the wool Honda lover.
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Cygnus 6/30/2009 11:19am
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TJ 755 wrote:
Dyed in the wool Honda lover.
Exactly !
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Cygnus wrote:
I am looking for 03 and up. I have seen some greart deals on ebay and CL. The newer bikes are just that. Newer. This will...
I am looking for 03 and up. I have seen some greart deals on ebay and CL. The newer bikes are just that. Newer. This will be built almost to the hilt. The Honda was down on power but always got the top marks for handleing. I know a couple guys who know how to get them to make power.
meh, their handling actually wasnt so great compared to other brands in the late 2 stroke years.
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zookrider62! 6/30/2009 11:20am
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TJ 755 wrote:
Dyed in the wool Honda lover.
Cygnus wrote:
Exactly !
Thats what I figured, or was trying to get at
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TJ 755 wrote:
Dyed in the wool Honda lover.
Cygnus wrote:
Exactly !
x2! i've been looking around for a cr125 too, just cause i want to keep my stable red!
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alphado 6/30/2009 11:22am
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KX250, is a 2004 pretty much the same as a 2007?
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zookrider62! 6/30/2009 11:23am
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alphado wrote:
KX250, is a 2004 pretty much the same as a 2007?
Im might be wrong, but im pretty sure they kept updating
Shimokitazawa 6/30/2009 11:25am
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JB 19 wrote:
I'd love to have a last generation cr125.
Exactly.

These fuckin' things are becoming prized treasure.
Shimokitazawa 6/30/2009 11:28am
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zookrider62! wrote:
Agreed, it's a pity 4 strokes dominated because so few people got to enjoy the greatness of that bike.
Yeah, it's different, isn't it.

It's kinda like having sex - up front or in the rear - both get the job done, but are very totally different sensations.

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