anyone know what a 81 cr250 is worth ?

[ATC-RYDA]

i came across a real nice 81 cr250 today for sale for $450 appears to be completely original the man is actually the original owner as well... the bike runs great and needs nothing and seems to be in really good shape .. its a true survivor .. i figured a few of u guys could tell me if this is a good deal .. to be honest im not even really interested in owning the bike just thought it may be a money maker ??? i dont have any pics of her.. so what would this thing be worth to a collector .. ballpark price obviously beings u guys havent seen the bike .. just looking for a little input ..

thanks in advance !!

[Dirtcrasher]

Anything that old in great condition is worth buying and storing....... Weren't the Elsinores 79 and older??

Imagine if you had bought 20 2K 250R's and held onto them till now, whats the return on that!!

[leviblue]

Rick I think I know the one your talking about and it's nice. It would make a good vintage racer but as an investment NO. Well not at this time. If you hung on to it, can you keep it for 10 or so years, you might double your money. Their only going for $500-700 in VG con. My buddy tried all summer selling his, even on EBay and couldn't get close to what he wanted and it was perfect. A 9 out of 10 and the top on Ebay was $650. Tommy still has it sitting in his collection. I don't think the 250's will ever bring the money like the 480's.

[ATC-RYDA]

ok thanks for the input guys

[UndefinedT]

I guesstimate it's worth about $81.

[3wheelmecca]

Elsinores were anything before watercooled. That CR is worth about a grand, possibly more. I had an 80 CR250 and was one of the funnest bikes i have ever ridden.

[3wheelmecca]

Rick I think I know the one your talking about and it's nice. It would make a good vintage racer but as an investment NO. Well not at this time. If you hung on to it, can you keep it for 10 or so years, you might double your money. Their only going for $500-700 in VG con. My buddy tried all summer selling his, even on EBay and couldn't get close to what he wanted and it was perfect. A 9 out of 10 and the top on Ebay was $650. Tommy still has it sitting in his collection. I don't think the 250's will ever bring the money like the 480's.The only aircooled 500 brings even more. 1984 was the only year they made it, and it screamed.

[fabiodriven]

The only aircooled 500 brings even more. 1984 was the only year they made it, and it screamed.

Wow. I didn't even know they made an air cooled CR 500. Guess you learn something every day.

[leviblue]

The only aircooled 500 brings even more. 1984 was the only year they made it, and it screamed.
Speaking of the BEAST here's one in NJ 4/S http://cnj.craigslist.org/mcy/1993799302.html

[ATC-RYDA]

there ya go levi .. go scoop her up !!

[leviblue]

Have a 87 500 allready and I'm scared to death of it. my father bought it new, I got it 18yrs ago and have ridden it maybe twice a year sence. No thanks I like three wheels

[ATC-RYDA]

lol ...me too !!