TP4MYBUNGHOLE 8 Posted October 11, 2022 Hey I found my holy grail bike finally a water cooled 250r what should I look for that’s a problem with these bikes like frame issues suspension issues or anything that would make it not worth it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,719 Posted October 12, 2022 I know nothing about that machine, but am chiming in to see if anyone else does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,969 Posted October 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, jeepwm69 said: I know nothing about that machine, but am chiming in to see if anyone else does. i just know they are 2-strokes..and a death wish !..lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATC4ever 1,084 Posted October 12, 2022 I doubt they are worse than any other machine that old. If you want it bad enough, & you may not get another chance to own one, just get it IMO. Any issue would be worth it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TP4MYBUNGHOLE 8 Posted October 12, 2022 49 minutes ago, ATC4ever said: I doubt they are worse than any other machine that old. If you want it bad enough, & you may not get another chance to own one, just get it IMO. Any issue would be worth it. Well they do make ever single part for it still due to it being so popular in racing back in the day so I’m not worried I just don’t know if they have any issues like the tri z’s burning out 3rd gear all the time you know common ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlammedRanger 1,559 Posted October 13, 2022 I would suggest going over the normal stuff. Make sure it hasnt thrown a chain and cracked the cases. Always remove the case saver if the seller will allow. If not get in there with a flash light. I always do a compression test on any 2 stroke i look at. If the seller wont let you do that make 100% sure they havent started and warmed it up before you get there. Witness a cold start. I have legit turned and walked from a deal when the seller wouldnt do this. 250r's arent a problematic machine. But at its age anything could be worn out. Check carrier bearings and all the front end parts for excessive looseness. I would put the quad up on the back grab bar and look closely at the frame. 250r's almost every single one was raced at some point. Cracks and bent frames are common in racing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TP4MYBUNGHOLE 8 Posted October 13, 2022 1 hour ago, SlammedRanger said: I would suggest going over the normal stuff. Make sure it hasnt thrown a chain and cracked the cases. Always remove the case saver if the seller will allow. If not get in there with a flash light. I always do a compression test on any 2 stroke i look at. If the seller wont let you do that make 100% sure they havent started and warmed it up before you get there. Witness a cold start. I have legit turned and walked from a deal when the seller wouldnt do this. 250r's arent a problematic machine. But at its age anything could be worn out. Check carrier bearings and all the front end parts for excessive looseness. I would put the quad up on the back grab bar and look closely at the frame. 250r's almost every single one was raced at some point. Cracks and bent frames are common in racing. Yea that’s what I figured common ! luckily I’m meeting him and he has to come home from work for lunch so I’m gonna leave a little early grab lunch and wait in his driveway eat lunch till he shows up so I definitely will get a cold start IMG_1588.MOV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TP4MYBUNGHOLE 8 Posted October 13, 2022 I mean I have dealt with him before I bought my big blue from him so I’m not to worried his stuff is all in good shape Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATC4ever 1,084 Posted October 13, 2022 17 hours ago, TP4MYBUNGHOLE said: Well they do make ever single part for it still due to it being so popular in racing back in the day so I’m not worried I just don’t know if they have any issues like the tri z’s burning out 3rd gear all the time you know common ! Funny you say that, the 84 i had for a little bit had the fork bent for 3rd gear in it 😆 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
