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Should i buy this Dirt bike?

Discussion in 'All Terrain Vehicles' started by newmexico, Jun 28, 2012.

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  1. Jun 28, 2012 at 7:35 AM
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    ‎2000 Yamaha yz125 2-stroke $500 OBO. needs new gas tank clutch lever break lever and kick start lever... owned by a female. Claims bike runs good...

    What do you think forum?
    She will take 400 for it...:confused:
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    newmexico, Jun 28, 2012
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  2. Jun 28, 2012 at 7:36 AM
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    truckboattruck

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    truckboattruck is one of the sharper tools in the shed

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  3. Jun 28, 2012 at 7:38 AM
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    lul?
     
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  4. Jun 28, 2012 at 7:38 AM
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    YES!

    assuming it has a clean title, buy it now.
     
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  5. Jun 28, 2012 at 7:39 AM
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    Bump start it when you look at it since it doesn't have a kick starter. Just to make sure it runs.
     
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  6. Jun 28, 2012 at 7:42 AM
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    Id check it out VERY close. If suspension is shot and motor has any issues at all it may need $1500 to make it good and then youre stuck with a 13 year old $2000 bike when you could have bought a solid used late model for same money.
    Besides 125s suck. 250 two-strokes are a blast.
     
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  7. Jun 28, 2012 at 7:43 AM
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    Maybe? Those are simple things to fix. Question would be, What else might be wrong with all the falls to break all that stuff? How do the cases look? Can you start it neutral even with the kick start lever in whatever shape it is in to see how it runs? What shape do the forks and shock seem to be in? Just check it over real good and maybe borrow a kick start lever to see if and how it runs first or push start it if one brake works and you can be ready to shift it into neutral without clutch.
     
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  8. Jun 28, 2012 at 7:43 AM
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  9. Jun 28, 2012 at 7:47 AM
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    That might be a challenge with no clutch lever and 1 brake..........suit up for the test ride, lol.
     
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  10. Jun 28, 2012 at 7:50 AM
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    Dont get it, you'll easily spend 500 on all the other stuff and it looks to be in pretty rough shape, look around a bit more and get a 4 stroke 250
     
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  11. Jun 28, 2012 at 7:53 AM
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    Exactly. For 1200-1500. You can get a decent 05 250 4stroke

    Don't waste your time or money on a 2000 125.
     
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  12. Jun 28, 2012 at 7:54 AM
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    I'd drain the case and look at the oil for schrappnel (sp?) as well. Top ends are cheap and easy on these if the jug is ok.
     
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  13. Jun 28, 2012 at 7:57 AM
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    Unless it can be started and ridden, I wouldn't buy it. At a minimum, I'd have her buy a clutch lever, even if you have to install it, so it can be bump started and riden. The way it sits raises too many concerns.
     
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  14. Jun 28, 2012 at 8:03 AM
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    wow thanks guys for the comments I think ill pass.. I’m wanting a Dirt bike I was going more towards the 250 more newer than this.. I was also thinking a quad not sure though I Have a 2 year old and would like to take him out for a ride. No sure but thanks for the comments helped me decide before I tell my wife I’m getting another toy!!!
    just got my taco like 3 weeks ago so an off-road vehicle is pushing it right now if you know what I mean...
     
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  16. Jun 28, 2012 at 8:45 AM
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    Haha its about 2 -3 roaches
     
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  17. Jun 28, 2012 at 8:46 AM
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    ffemt2987 Shut up Hippie!

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    What happened to the gas tank? Did the female rider forget to tighten the tie downs in the bed and it fell out on the highway?
     
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  18. Jun 28, 2012 at 8:46 AM
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    Ive owned many 2smokers and still do

    Its a good bike......but with the bad parts, Id be suspiscious to how well it was maintained.

    You may get it and fix all issues, just to find that the rings are bad and it needs a topend rebuild.....

    If it has NEVER had a topend rebuild before......id pass
    If its beeen recently rebuilt(motor) then $400 is a good price

    GL
     
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  19. Jun 28, 2012 at 8:51 AM
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    A two year old on a dirt bike? Seriously?
     
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  20. Jun 28, 2012 at 8:56 AM
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