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Title: 2nd hand 2 stroke or 4 stroke? Post by: coolbananas1973 on March 24, 2010, 09,21:47 AM Hi guys. I know this topic has been done many times before but as I'm getting back into trail riding and being so long since I owned my last one I thought I had better get your opinions.
Ok I have in my bank account about $2700 and was looking at getting an RMX 250 (around 2000 model) as I'm only a light weight(about 70kg) and not that tall. I have ridden this bike in the past and they are nice and light to throw around and have a meaty but smooth delivery of power(as I'm not exactly "buff" this is very desirable for the spindley things that I pass off as arms and legs). They are also super easy to throw a set of rings at etc. The downside being a refuel on a long trail ride requires carring oil and economy not as good as the 4 bangers. On the other hand I was looking at an 03 WR250F. I would need to save for another 3-4 months to have enough to climb onto one of these but the electric start and no permix does sound nice. I have only heard good reports about this bike but I am concerned that: after a few months of getting back into riding I might find it a little under powered(have done a few years of enduros with Oyster Bay Motorcycle club) a couple of kids ago(about 10years...) and that they have to be pushed pretty hard to get the best out of them and that it will be a bit more expensive to maintain. Like I said, it has been a long time since i've ridden and I could be way off the mark on all accounts so if I am please set me straight. Any feedback would be great and I can't wait to hit the trails with you guys. ;D Title: Re: 2nd hand 2 stroke or 4 stroke? Post by: Peter r on March 24, 2010, 09,26:19 AM I got a 99 RMX 250, fully rebuilt frame up with all the goodies on It Ring Me Peter 0409 381 745
Comes with Rec Reg Title: Re: 2nd hand 2 stroke or 4 stroke? Post by: Mick on March 24, 2010, 01,02:49 PM And if you need spare front & back complete wheels for a RMX 1998 to 2002, then check these out :)
http://www.oztion.com.au/buy/auction.aspx?itemid=5823443 http://www.oztion.com.au/buy/auction.aspx?itemid=5823668 Cheers Mick. Title: Re: 2nd hand 2 stroke or 4 stroke? Post by: Wiggy on March 24, 2010, 04,06:29 PM Sounds like you already know what you're after, make sure you get a good one !
Title: Re: 2nd hand 2 stroke or 4 stroke? Post by: Paul Smith on March 25, 2010, 01,44:14 AM The RMX is the pick of the bikes for your budget. A cheap 4 stroke will have done a lot of miles and there are too many (costly) moving parts in there that could give you grief.
When you add to that the ease of working on a 2T I'd be saying stick to a 2 banger (on your budget) and save your extra $$$ for a new set of piston and rings. BTW Peter's RMX is in awsome shape. Be sure to check it out. Title: Re: 2nd hand 2 stroke or 4 stroke? Post by: James B on March 25, 2010, 01,59:42 AM The 98 model WR250 2 stroke is also an awesome trail bike, I had one for a long time and it was always reliable and fun to ride.
It is very similar to the RMX. Title: Re: 2nd hand 2 stroke or 4 stroke? Post by: coolbananas1973 on March 26, 2010, 08,47:56 PM thanks guys.I think the RMX is the direction I,m going to head in. Peter's bike looks pretty nice but I'll have to try to twist his arm on price a bit :) Can't wait to get a bike and do some riding!!!!
Title: Re: 2nd hand 2 stroke or 4 stroke? Post by: Serge C on March 26, 2010, 10,17:32 PM Peter's bike looks pretty nice but I'll have to try to twist his arm on price a bit Good luck with that!! ;D Title: Re: 2nd hand 2 stroke or 4 stroke? Post by: Peter r on March 26, 2010, 11,16:31 PM Peter's bike looks pretty nice but I'll have to try to twist his arm on price a bit Good luck with that!! ;D |