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kaseobeer2585
08-21-2010, 02:10 PM
I have the chance to pick up an 85 250r for $300, only one problem its currently without an engine. Just wanted to get some input on if I should scoop it up for that price. It seems to be complete otherwise with an extended rear swing arm and wide axle. Its been sitting since its engine got transplanted into a quad in 96 or so. I've always been a big fan of the 250r, is there anything I should check in particular that would be cause for concern? Thanks for the help!
harryredtrike
08-21-2010, 02:21 PM
if everything else is there,radiators,good plastics, shock,good frame,good forks,controls,wheels,ect.a motor complete will be kinda high ,so 300.00 plus a couple hundie for a motor 250.00-500.00 will put you at 550.00 to 800.00
bigbadktm
08-21-2010, 09:52 PM
not a bad deal so long as all that is missing is the engine. figure around here a complete 250r is going from $800 needing work all the way to $2k in pristine condition. so if you figure in your motor cost and extras to be within that ballpark you should be good.
Ironbnder
08-21-2010, 10:32 PM
I would say that it depends on you and what you gonna do with it. I would buy them all day long like that for many reasons- Ebay, spare parts for my R's or to build something neat out of it. If you want to get it going for your main ride, you need to consider your mechanic skills and how much $ you are willing to invest.
cr480r
08-22-2010, 12:44 AM
if I found a deal like that i would soon have a 500r...
leviblue
08-22-2010, 12:59 AM
if I found a deal like that i would soon have a 500r...

what he said...heck a CR 500 would fit right in and scream down the trail...where in PA is this cheap little gem at..just kidding but I'd jump on it
kaseobeer2585
08-22-2010, 12:35 PM
Cool thanks guys, I'm fairly mechanically inclined and as far as funds if I do get it ill be selling my tecate to fund the project. A 500r sounds pretty insane ill look into it for sure.
torker
08-23-2010, 10:54 AM
Cool thanks guys, I'm fairly mechanically inclined and as far as funds if I do get it ill be selling my tecate to fund the project. A 500r sounds pretty insane ill look into it for sure.

Not really any of my buisnes, but, I hope your talking about a Tecate 4...

TORKER.