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I posted this in the New Rider section and didn't get many replies. I am looking for more opinions.
So my first dirtbike I bought, a 2003 CR 125 got stolen only after 3-4 real rides on it. I really liked the bike a lot but I knew I would probably like a 250f more. So I started my hunt for a 250f after I lost my poor 125. I found a pretty nice deal on a 2006 CRF 250 that basically just needed a valve adjustment and a few other small things. So I got that and did the work to it. I absolutely love riding that bike in both track and trails.
After about 5-6 rides on my 250F, I get a call from the police telling me my CR 125 was found in a ditch. I go to pick it up in a sketchy part of town and the engine is locked up and fairings skidded up from doing wheelies on the road.
So I basically completely rebuilt the CR and got some plastics to make it pretty again.
Now what do I do? I have three options as I see it. Sell my 03 CR 125 and use that money to rebuild my 250. Sell my 06 CRF250 to have cash in the bank. Or sell both for a newer bike. I know my CR 125 is completely fresh, but my 250 is played out. I have only adjusted the valves on it. I have not seen the head and don't know of the previous owners care for it. I like to ride motocross, but will pretty much ride anywhere any chance I get. harescramble type stuff, motocross, anything. I KNOW for a fact I liked the 250F more on the track, but didn't really ride my 125 enough to find out if I could ride motocross with it.
What would you do in my situation? Thanks
So my first dirtbike I bought, a 2003 CR 125 got stolen only after 3-4 real rides on it. I really liked the bike a lot but I knew I would probably like a 250f more. So I started my hunt for a 250f after I lost my poor 125. I found a pretty nice deal on a 2006 CRF 250 that basically just needed a valve adjustment and a few other small things. So I got that and did the work to it. I absolutely love riding that bike in both track and trails.
After about 5-6 rides on my 250F, I get a call from the police telling me my CR 125 was found in a ditch. I go to pick it up in a sketchy part of town and the engine is locked up and fairings skidded up from doing wheelies on the road.
So I basically completely rebuilt the CR and got some plastics to make it pretty again.
Now what do I do? I have three options as I see it. Sell my 03 CR 125 and use that money to rebuild my 250. Sell my 06 CRF250 to have cash in the bank. Or sell both for a newer bike. I know my CR 125 is completely fresh, but my 250 is played out. I have only adjusted the valves on it. I have not seen the head and don't know of the previous owners care for it. I like to ride motocross, but will pretty much ride anywhere any chance I get. harescramble type stuff, motocross, anything. I KNOW for a fact I liked the 250F more on the track, but didn't really ride my 125 enough to find out if I could ride motocross with it.
What would you do in my situation? Thanks
Here is my 125 when I first bought it
Then when I bought the 250 after my 125 was stolen.
Aaaand my crank after I got my 125 back
Making my 125 sweet again.
And my finished 125 (Except I got new swingarm decals. The tan color bothered me). You can see my 250 in the back getting no attention.
The Shop
Ride it for a while and If you ever get sick of it you can always sell it and find another 250F.
My sort of plan- Ride the hell out of my 125 this season, then sell it towards the end of the season. Then ride my 250 to close the season out. Then rebuild the 250 over winter.
And yeah, Oxmall you were kind of close. I am only 24 but I work as a mechanic at a Honda dealership. So thankfully I have most resources I could want.
And I can't tell if you're serious or not, but there is no way in hell I could ride anywhere near the ability of using all of what a 450 has to offer lol. We got a 2004 CRF450 at work for service and I rode it around for a little while... It's fun and all but no thanks. I only weigh 160lbs.
If I were to sell both bikes, I guess I would try and sell my 250 right away, then keep my 125 for this season. But a bigger part of me would rather just sell my 125 and do the work to my 250. Just for peace of mind- so I know exactly what's been done and how it's been done. Id feel more comfortable with that than buy a newer one that has potentially been raped already. Thats not crazy, right?
Pit Row
The 250 is a race bike and isn't built the same way as Uncle Jesse's F100 pickup. You can't just keep adjusting valves thinking everything is fine. Once the valves start to need adjusting, it's a slippery slope. You'll be sending the head off for a rebuild before you know it. Get out while you can.
The 125 is romantic. We all love to watch Jimmy D rip around on one. They are great learning tools and all that. But IMO the 125 is only fun when you are ripping. Ask yourself....do you rip? Are you pinned through the corners? If yes, then maybe you should keep it. Otherwise......get a fresh 250f.
besides the 03,04 cr125s are slow as heck even when modded. the 05 125 was a much better year ive read you can mod them easy and make them scream
If not, Keep them both.
TM
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