Some serious advice needed please!

[Nzcody]

Hey guys I'm new around these parts
My name is Cody I'm 20 from Dunedin Otago
Here's my problem I bought a 2000 YZ125 for $200!!
It was a family members and I bought it was going sweet well I was riding it all was well then it randomly died didn't think much of it so I started it up again then it went and died and done the some thing again (please don't judge I fairly new with bikes) so I decided to look at the engine to notice oil every where then undone the oil plug to see a crack which is causing my oil leak. I took it to the local shop MCR and got a bit of paper with what it needs and what it might need the total $3750 for genuine parts or $3250 for after market parts those prices are with labour included!
So I don't know if I should spend the money on it or part it out. Or slowly get it fixed and also save for a different bike. My options for a different bike are
Something which doesn't require constant maintenance
Has to be $3500 or less don't have huge budget.
Will be ridden on trails not jumped
My thoughts are
Xr400
Kdx200
Crf230/ttr230
Drz400
WHAT WOULD YOU GUYS DO! PLEASE HELP ME!

[sugilite]

Ebay can be your friend here. Look for either the specific parts you need or a entire replacement motor. Other years motors may slot straight in too - do your homework. Obviously ebay australia will likely have cheaper freight. www.ebay.com.au
You "might" get lucky on trade me.
I would go down that road before thinking of parting out or getting a replacement bike.
Would help us to know what is actually stuffed. If it is the cases that are cracked, you maybe able to get those repaired for cheap.

[Akzle]

I WOULD NEVER TYPE IN ALL CAPS AS IT'S JUST FUCKEN OFFENSIVE.

RUNNING ENGINES WITHOUT OIL IS NOT CONDUCIVE TO RUNNING ENGINES.

Tick it up to experience. Buy a busa.

[Nzcody]

315979
Here's the list of what is needed

[Nzcody]

Sorry about the caps didn't see it like that.

[sugilite]

From you original post, you mmentioned a crack with associated oil leak around the oil (sump?) plug. The parts list does not reflect the cases and or sump being damaged, it is basically parts for a total engine overhaul.
when you ran it, did you use premix? - Petrol mixed with two stroke oil that YZ125 would need.
As the bike is a cheapie, I'd only get the parts absolutely necessary to get it running. If the motor is so poked it really does need all those parts. Get a complete 2nd hand motor.

[Nzcody]

Yip I ran premix. Not sure what to do would like to do a full restoration on the yz as a bit of a project but want a reliable trail bike also so I'm sort of confused I've been looking for a whole motor but to no avail

[sugilite]

Hmmm, well look at the price for a crank n piston rebuild kit
http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-YZ-125-ENGINE-REBUILD-KIT-CRANKSHAFT-PISTON-GASKETS-2001-2004-/181129564745?hash=item2a2c29d249&vxp=mtr
With sleeve....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LA-Sleeve-Cylinder-Sleeve-54-00mm-Bore-Yamaha-YZ125-1999-2001-/111712325263?fits=Year%3A2001|Model%3AYZ125&hash=item1a0292ce8f&vxp=mtr

$606 NZD for the lot which includes shipping, prob be some gst on that as well....

[sugilite]

Stop press - this sleeve kit is on special, only $112 NZD with free international shipping!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LA-Sleeve-YA-5378-Cylinder-Sleeve-54-00mm-Bore-AC-YA5378-FL5378-/261371651505?fits=Year%3A2001%7CModel%3AYZ125&hash=item3cdaf6e5b1&vxp=mtr

[Nzcody]

Sorry for novice question is that a good price ?

[sugilite]

Compare it to the prices you have been quoted.

[Grubber]

Sorry about the caps didn't see it like that.

Ignore him, he is a prime DICK!

[barty5]

From you original post, you mmentioned a crack with associated oil leak around the oil (sump?) plug. The parts list does not reflect the cases and or sump being damaged, it is basically parts for a total engine overhaul.
when you ran it, did you use premix? - Petrol mixed with two stroke oil that YZ125 would need.
As the bike is a cheapie, I'd only get the parts absolutely necessary to get it running. If the motor is so poked it really does need all those parts. Get a complete 2nd hand motor.

There is a clutch cover listed with cylinder and head listed sounds like the piston let go in some way not sure with out pics but seen many bikes happily keep running with a few marks in the head being a 2 stroke will save you some money. Could also look at getting cylinder re coated in chchch. Motox parts here in auckland can supply all the rest real cheap. I'd suggest sending motor up and I'd rebuild it for way less in labour if wanted.

[jellywrestler]

Hey guys I'm new around these parts
My name is Cody I'm 20 from Dunedin Otago
Here's my problem I bought a 2000 YZ125 for $200!!


at that price i'd check that it wasn't stolen

[Nzcody]

There is a clutch cover listed with cylinder and head listed sounds like the piston let go in some way not sure with out pics but seen many bikes happily keep running with a few marks in the head being a 2 stroke will save you some money. Could also look at getting cylinder re coated in chchch. Motox parts here in auckland can supply all the rest real cheap. I'd suggest sending motor up and I'd rebuild it for way less in labour if wanted.
That sounds like a plan mate ! If you were to do say everything on that list what would I be looking at price wise cause I am more than happy to send motor up when I get the bike back

[barty5]

That sounds like a plan mate ! If you were to do say everything on that list what would I be looking at price wise cause I am more than happy to send motor up when I get the bike back


How's 200 sound if you sort the parts as I haven't got my accounts re sorted at shops yet been in the states for the last 2 years.

Give us a call 021470444

[JimO]

that price had a estimate of $800 for labour so i would expect it to be more than that. for that sort of money i would put the bike on the tard and buy something else

[Nzcody]

How's 200 sound if you sort the parts as I haven't got my accounts re sorted at shops yet been in the states for the last 2 years.

Give us a call 021470444


Sweet will do what parts should I ordere for ya mate?

[barty5]

Sweet will do what parts should I ordere for ya mate?

Get it back I'll asume its in parts since b Ike shop looked at it send some pics best thing is give us a call tomorrow anytime is ok go from there

[Grubber]

Crap!!!!
Shut down the airports, immobilize all public transport.....i just got a red from Akzle arse.....hilarious!:laugh:

[Nzcody]

Okay mate awesome I'll hopefully get the bike back tomorrow and hopefully take a look and send some pics I'll give you a text cheers

[Nzcody]

Good news have talked to Barts bike Barts and sorted out a plan so should be back on the dirt in no time so a big thank you to him! :drinknsin