Author Topic: What to look for on a used trx250R (Read 4152 times)

Pj Uptmor · « **on:** March 22, 2015, 01:14:28 AM »

I am in the market for a quad for my son who turn 15. Found one on craiglist near me. So my question is what areas do I need to look at for. cracked frame engine compression. Anymore suggestion.

Pumashine · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2015, 10:48:44 AM »

Rear bearing carrier slop and chain long over due to be changed. Slop in swinger and a-arms

Skeans1 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2015, 12:08:17 PM »

Rounded sprocket or missing teeth on the sprockets loose steering stem bent bars.

Hawaiiysr · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2015, 12:23:06 PM »

Cracked, broken, or missing motor mounts. Busted engine cases

beobe99 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2015, 01:50:50 PM »

All of the above. To focus in, look for Cracks on the engine mounts, particularly around the foot peg part of the frame. On the engine itself the most common cracked or damaged part would be around the front sprocket. The chain guard mounts may be cracked or the case in front of the chain if the chain flew off at one point. This is an expensive replacement ($300 ish depending) or pain in the a** fix if you don't weld + pulling the engine apart.

Stand the quad up vertical on the rear grab bar (turn gas off prior). Check under the engine for cracks or a stripped out drain plug plus any rust issues / cracks on the frame. While the bike is standing grab the handle bars and rock the bike side to side. While doing this look for "slop" in the swing arm and rear bearing carrier.

When you go to check it out ask the owner NOT to start it up prior to you showing up. Grab the pipe when you show to see if it's cold to confirm. A warm bike starts easier than a cold one, you want to see how well it starts cold.

Good luck, and post pics!!

Tbone07 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 22, 2015, 07:32:59 PM »

Busted engine cases around front sprocket (take off the case saver to check under it if possible)

cracked motor mounts

low compression

stripped oil drain bolt

take the stator cover off and check for rust

Pj Uptmor · « **Reply #6 on:** March 22, 2015, 09:05:35 PM »

Thank you for ya'll input.

aztecgwynn · « **Reply #7 on:** March 22, 2015, 09:09:41 PM »

The question is are you looking for all OEM, or are you looking for something to ride and don't care if its OEM?
If you are looking for every weekend ride for your 15 year old son i would look under seat, front motor mounts, front shock mounts all for any cracks. Look inside air box to see how owner took care of his machine, clean he took care of it, dirty bike was neglected and engine may need overhaul
Now if you are looking oem i look at fenders, tires, wheels, grab bar, seat, or anything else that cant be bought because Honda discontinued. Engines I never worry about that most engine parts are relatively inexpensive and plentiful.

Pj Uptmor · « **Reply #8 on:** March 22, 2015, 09:27:10 PM »

The one on craiglist has a fmf pipe, 36 pj carb. stock cylinder and stock axle and stock suspension. I didn't know all the stress points on the frame to look for.
Thanks Paul

Pj Uptmor · « **Reply #9 on:** March 22, 2015, 09:31:20 PM »

What about the engine? stripped bolts, chain guide area, engine mounts and oil drain plug. The cleanness of the bike.