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DerickYZ
2/26/2019 7:00pm
2/26/2019 7:00pm
Edited Date/Time
3/6/2019 9:46pm
After weeks of looking at 05 YZ125's in my area being listed for $2800+, I decided to go a different route. I got on Craigslist this morning and found a 2009 RMZ450 for $1700. After texting the owner and getting more pictures, I decided to hop on the highway for 30 minutes to check it out. Met the owner there, was shown the bike and immediately knew it wasn't taken care of the best. The bike didn't start. Owner says its an electrical problem (I will find out Monday as that is my next day to really tear into the bike to see what's going on).
However, after looking over the bike I noticed an AMA Pro Racing red sticker on it. After inspection the bike doesn't start, has a blown shock, some missing bolts and just needs a good wash.
Talked him down, I got it for $800. Loaded it up and off I went. The kid needed money for a car, so I guess it works out
This is my first 450 ever. I never rebuilt a four stroke either (done many two strokes, whole motor overhauls, etc). I am confident I'll be fine with proper organization and patience. Here is my gem, well, going to be at least. I apologize with the messy garage, it's been hectic recently.
However, after looking over the bike I noticed an AMA Pro Racing red sticker on it. After inspection the bike doesn't start, has a blown shock, some missing bolts and just needs a good wash.
Talked him down, I got it for $800. Loaded it up and off I went. The kid needed money for a car, so I guess it works out
This is my first 450 ever. I never rebuilt a four stroke either (done many two strokes, whole motor overhauls, etc). I am confident I'll be fine with proper organization and patience. Here is my gem, well, going to be at least. I apologize with the messy garage, it's been hectic recently.
The Shop
I would have bought it because I have the Jay Clarke disease and feel compelled to save any and all neglected dirt bikes that will otherwise never run again.
I've got three basket-case purchases/rebuilds on my resume...
1978 IT175
2001 GasGas300
2001 Husaberg 650 FE
Made negligible profits but had a blast bringing them back to life. There will likely be more.
Pit Row
Better than buying one for $2000 and then dropping $2500 into the motor.
I presently have an 89 KX 500 a buddy gave me.
Not sure how I'm going to settle with him if I sell it.
He's a good friend so I'll have to split profits somehow. Even though he'll likely try not to accept it.
Its too much work you can part that out on ebay for about 2k if you really strip it down.
Sorry no one can help with the ama pro racing sticker though.
It probably goes without saying that you can market it "as is" without being misleading or dishonest about what the buyer is really getting. It's the buyers job, as it was yours, to perform proper due diligence on what they might be up against with repair costs.
If the engine is fuckered, then look no further for a solution:
https://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/my-Rmz-200-sx-build,1263…
Edit: This is the one I was actually looking for, but the other thread is fun:
http://www.pitracer.com/threads/51999/
https://www.vitalmx.com/forums/For-Sale-Bazaar,26/Ultimate-200sx-projec…
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