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Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: tylermx71 on January 06, 2016, 10:37:08 PM: Hey guys new to this forum, looking for some advice from people who have alot of experience with the 250r as i do not. There are two nice R's for sale locally and wanted to see what you guys thought of them and can tell me if they are good deals. Im looking at doing mostly desert riding and some mx riding.

The first one (the grey one) has pretty much no engine work with a new top end but may some porting work. The list consists of Front Works Performance triple rate w/ reservoirs, Works Performance rear shock dual rate, No link LoneStar swing arm, New carrier bearings, Durablue extended rear axle, New brake pads, JP Frame, +2 wide and +1 forward JPA-Arms, Aluminum Air Box, K&N Air filter with pre filter, Desert Tank, Pro Taper bars, Twist throttle, Lonestar +1 1/2 steering stem, Stabilizer, Maier Silver Race Plastics, Ceet seat cover, FMF pipe and silencer, DG front bumper, DG rear grab bar, Boswell race carb, Boyesen Rad valve and carbon fiber reeds, Steel braided front brake lines, Outerwear Shock covers. The frame and arms are chromoly and unpainted. He has it posted for $4500. He will take $4000
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The second is has a brand new 330 ct build motor, whole motor was built everything in it is new. Arens Bros Racing frame. Laker plastics, Works triple rate shocks in front with remote res and an Ohlins rear shock with remote res. Air Stryker carb, extended A arms, extended swing arm, no link swinger, extended axle, CT pipe, stabilizer. He wont move past $4200
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I think the grey one has more goodies and is cleaner but i like how wide the red one is for mx. Please let me know what you guys think I appreciate the advice!
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: Skeans1 on January 06, 2016, 10:46:35 PM: I'd look for more of a good stock one then build it for you it'll be cheaper the first time, I got mine down I'm Arizona for 1800 with stock 86 plastics works fronts, reworked rear, and a few other things done to it.
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: fast350r on January 07, 2016, 12:08:21 PM: that grey bike has been for sale on CL for over 3 years , and hasn't sold. It is an aftermarket framed bike so it can be a good start for a build. That red 330 the is fairly new but for that price I would get a cheap one and build my own just like Jared suggested .
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: tylermx71 on January 07, 2016, 12:53:31 PM: Thats what im thinking about doing after talking to him also. I keep seeing cheap parts out there. As much as i want one now, I think ill wait for a good deal and build it the way i want.
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: jwraymond6 on January 07, 2016, 01:40:55 PM: I agree with those guys being in AZ you'll find one in no time and besides it's a lot more fun to build it yourself
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: tylermx71 on January 07, 2016, 02:15:46 PM: I agree, what would you guys consider a good deal for a stock 250 with good plastics?
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: tylermx71 on January 07, 2016, 02:25:36 PM: this guy may go down alittle posted for $1800 https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/for/5386838058.html
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: Skeans1 on January 07, 2016, 02:55:05 PM: Tyler that one I sent you is honestly a good deal with stock 88 plastics and A Jerry Hall motor/pipe set up.
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: jwraymond6 on January 07, 2016, 03:10:33 PM: That 86 isn't a bad deal but if got a to buy a Jerry hall built one like skeans said I'd personally buy that one
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: Skeans1 on January 07, 2016, 03:13:27 PM: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/snw/5374479645.html
Here it is Jeremy
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: tylermx71 on January 07, 2016, 03:14:36 PM: yes i believe it is too, im trying to arrange a meet with him. I also found the one listed above he is willing to take $1500 and the plastics look to be in better shape but he does not know how fresh the motor is. Should i consider looking at this one?
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: jwraymond6 on January 07, 2016, 03:20:00 PM: $2300 for the 88 with a Jerry hall motor is a good deal and the 88/89 250r are more desirable
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: rk88r on January 07, 2016, 03:21:59 PM: I like the '88 better it appears to be a low hour machine.
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: tylermx71 on January 07, 2016, 03:27:18 PM: Ill trust you guys since you know what your talking about. All i see is a price tag since i have no experience. Was Jerry Hall a big name back in the day?
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: tylermx71 on January 07, 2016, 03:31:13 PM: Did a quick search, he seems to be pretty popular.. im going to try and meet with him tonight
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: Skeans1 on January 07, 2016, 03:34:04 PM: Quote from: tylermx71;63019
Ill trust you guys since you know what your talking about. All i see is a price tag since i have no experience. Was Jerry Hall a big name back in the day?

Jerry is on this site and still in business down around Phoenix and a very good builder as well as very knowledgeable.
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: tylermx71 on January 07, 2016, 03:50:42 PM: Just got off the phone with the guy, the motor just has some port work. Hes not to sure if any else was done, im going to meet with him tomorrow after work.
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: jwraymond6 on January 07, 2016, 03:58:42 PM: Try sending Jerry a pm and see if he remembers anything about the motor and the porting done he just posted on here this morning I believe in this thread http://trx250r.org/threads/6854-44mm-lectron-on-a-363-sphynx
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: hickwheeler on January 07, 2016, 05:18:51 PM: I would go with the 88 skeans posted the link for. Then you have money left over to put into on mods to fit you.
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: 2ndmoto on January 07, 2016, 09:29:57 PM: I would go with one of the model bikes. Aftermarket chassis is a good starting point. When you start changing over stuff you will have aftermarket parts to sell off. You are going to have to go into the motor, so that's a wash. Ct330 would make a good starting motor, just need a good pipe and it will run. Arens frame comes with a good reputation. I think his price is a bit high, but if you bout the 88 and slapped a frame on it, and motor and shocks, you would be way over the $4200
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: jwraymond6 on January 09, 2016, 10:45:07 AM: any luck on any of those R's
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: tylermx71 on January 09, 2016, 01:08:02 PM: Decided to pass on the two expensive ones i originally posted. Im going to buy a 250r i looked at yesterday. It has a fresh built motor with 3 hours, new trans, bottom and top, esr 310. pipe/ silencer, lone star axle, hubs, +2 arms with new works shocks. good plastics, frame, tires, and rims . Theres a couple things in going to change but i feel like it is a great stating point for $2500
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: jwraymond6 on January 09, 2016, 01:25:44 PM: glad you found one post pics when you get it
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: Wrench U on January 09, 2016, 01:57:09 PM: Congrats! That's how the disease starts. Before u know it you'll have a stable full of horses.
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: Skeans1 on January 09, 2016, 02:12:01 PM: Let the addiction begin you'll be wanting more power here soon trust me.
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: broken1 on January 09, 2016, 06:35:51 PM: Quote from: tylermx71;63064
Decided to pass on the two expensive ones i originally posted. Im going to buy a 250r i looked at yesterday. It has a fresh built motor with 3 hours, new trans, bottom and top, esr 310. pipe/ silencer, lone star axle, hubs, +2 arms with new works shocks. good plastics, frame, tires, and rims . Theres a couple things in going to change but i feel like it is a great stating point for $2500

Does the guy have paperwork to prove the engine is fresh & has a new trans & all that stuff? New tranny's aren't that easy to find & if it has a wiseco crank run the other way. Lots of people on CL like to claim they have bikes with all new engine internals with low hours & what not when they really don't. Not trying to discourage you just don't like seeing people get ripped off. Good luck with your purchase & welcome to the 250R brotherhood.
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: 2ndmoto on January 09, 2016, 08:09:06 PM: Well put. Do your due dilegence and check the facts. Bottom end rebuilds aren't cheap.

I am always looking at bikes, and it cracks me up how many people post, "low hours", "fresh this and that", and the bike is clapped out.
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: tylermx71 on January 09, 2016, 08:25:12 PM: Thanks fellas cant wait to get this thing dirty tomorrow! Yes he gave me a folder full of receipts and everything was done locally here in az from a reputable place. It has a hot rods crank and the actual gears arent new but all the trans bearings were replaced and some shift forks were replaced. The gentleman i bought it off was very nice and straight forward. He had built this quad for himself but realized he was getting to old to ride so he had to give it up. I cant wait to start tearing it apart and building it better, here are some pics, tell me what you guys think!
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Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: jwraymond6 on January 09, 2016, 08:32:29 PM: very nice I guaranty youll enjoy it
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: broken1 on January 09, 2016, 09:20:16 PM: Thats a nice clean looking R. Congratulations on the purchase. Looks like it has some pretty nice parts on it.
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: thesmith87250r on January 09, 2016, 09:50:07 PM: Nice find !
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: hickwheeler on January 09, 2016, 11:03:30 PM: Looks like a pretty good bike let us know how the maiden voyage goes
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: havinnoj on January 10, 2016, 12:42:07 AM: Nice!
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: huntertools on January 10, 2016, 11:47:28 AM: Really looks nice. Good luck and let us know how you like it. More pictures also.

Allen
Title: Need some advice on buying my first 250R
Post by: tylermx71 on January 11, 2016, 03:48:22 PM: Thanks guys i appreciate the feedback. Unfortunately I didnt get a chance to go riding yesterday, but i started tearing into it to get it running better. It has the stock 34mm carb on it still and im currently looking for a 38 air striker and possibly a different pipe. The jetting is off but if im going to spend the time to mess with it, I may as well have the correct carb on it.