Yamaha YZf250

[Murderotica]

Hey I'm 15 years old and I am looking at upgrading from my Suzuki TS125ER to a Yamaha YZf250. I am on a limited budget (around $4000) and was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction, of what year of the YZf250 I could pick up for this amount of money. Also what years of the bike have certain kinks in them etc. Any help would be much appreciated.

Tom. :scooter:

[Motu]

I doubt if you could get a YZ250F for that much,but I've seen earlier YZ426 and 450F's for that price,but they will of had a hard time,also a big step up from the Suzuki.You'd get a good XR250 for that price though.

[cheese]

you could get my RM, but it's older - 1996, but it's farking quick. all your's for 2900 with a heap of spares, fresh piston, blah blah blah.

[Wellyman]

Anything will be better then his old TS. It aint that grunty and it can't get up the hills with my lard ass on it :lol:
WM

[scott411]

if you are on a budget i wouldn't reccomend buying a cheaper YZF250, because unless it has been rebuilt it will cause you trouble eventually, i would suggest a 125 mx bike, you can get a 02-03 for around $4000, they are just as quick in the right hands and the maintence is eaiser and cheaper

[Murderotica]

Anything will be better then his old TS. It aint that grunty and it can't get up the hills with my lard ass on it :lol:
WM

:bs: Haha nah it gets up hill fine, you just gotta keep it in the right spot. I get up the big hills on the farm easy in third gear. You're just a 4-stroke rider!

[Murderotica]

Hey thanks for all the replies guys keep em coming I want to hear everyones opinion

[Brian d marge]

if you are on a budget i wouldn't reccomend buying a cheaper YZF250, because unless it has been rebuilt it will cause you trouble eventually, i would suggest a 125 mx bike, you can get a 02-03 for around $4000, they are just as quick in the right hands and the maintence is eaiser and cheaper

agreed here a 125 is lighter, and easier to handle , ie fitness doesnt need to be so hot , and from my point of view , 4k on a bike ...ouch. I ride an older model (91 ish , see sig below ) BUT the componentry has been up graded. The difference between an 05 and mine is mine is slightly heavier, the clutch is lighter on an 05 and its smaller ( a little )

BUT ...a full year of every weekend racing , including the bike price ( placing mid field and the occ 2 nd in enduros) 100 000 yen .
A new 05 , on Auction ,,,,, 500 000 yen .

Me i would buy an 2001 Cr 125 , and get the suspension done , springs and a revalve. then Spank the Bytch...

Stephen

trade me have a few for around 2 k

[MSTRS]

Got $4000 to spend, hmmmm??? *rubs hands gleefully together* PM me

[Wellyman]

:bs: Haha nah it gets up hill fine, you just gotta keep it in the right spot. I get up the big hills on the farm easy in third gear. You're just a 4-stroke rider!


It's not coz im a four stroke rider it's coz the poor bike can't handle my bloody weight, unlike you you skinny youngfella!.
WM

[Murderotica]

Haha if you say so.

[Wellyman]

Haha if you say so.

I know so. I have the pain and injuries to prove it.
WM

[Wellyman]

agreed here a 125 is lighter, and easier to handle , ie fitness doesnt need to be so hot , and from my point of view , 4k on a bike ...ouch. I ride an older model (91 ish , see sig below ) BUT the componentry has been up graded. The difference between an 05 and mine is mine is slightly heavier, the clutch is lighter on an 05 and its smaller ( a little )

BUT ...a full year of every weekend racing , including the bike price ( placing mid field and the occ 2 nd in enduros) 100 000 yen .
A new 05 , on Auction ,,,,, 500 000 yen .

Me i would buy an 2001 Cr 125 , and get the suspension done , springs and a revalve. then Spank the Bytch...

Stephen

trade me have a few for around 2 k

Hey Tom I would actually have to agree with Stephen a bit here. a CR125 would be good for you as it can be cheaper to run and might suit your size a little bit better,Working on the supension is another worthwhile invesment, instead of investing your money on a 250f get a 125 and spend the left over on a supension rebuild. just a thought.
WM

[crazyxr250rider]

Just get CR/KX/RM/YZ 250 Theres heaps on trade me for cheap

[Murderotica]

Meh I'm actually thinking about putting the whole motorcycle thing on hold until I'm a bit older, I need to invest in my drums. Maybe when I've saved up in a few years time I might buy a bike again... Anyone want to buy a '99 Suzuki TS125ER? Lol.

[Wellyman]

Meh I'm actually thinking about putting the whole motorcycle thing on hold until I'm a bit older, I need to invest in my drums. Maybe when I've saved up in a few years time I might buy a bike again... Anyone want to buy a '99 Suzuki TS125ER? Lol.


WHAT THE HELL ARE YO DOING MAN!!!! get the mota first then the drums,get your priorities sorted.
WM

[IronicCapers]

Hey have any of you seen what Dene Humphrey is riding in the National Enduro Series this year. A YZ125!!!!!!!! Dam good bike. Easy maintenance for beginners(4 strokes pain in the arse) Really light weight (aluminum frame). Pretty good price. Can keep up with the 4 stroke 250s. You will find them a bit more fun than a heavy 4stroke.
At 86kg the YZ125 is dam fine.
But it would be handy if i knew your size and weight

[chris]

Hey have any of you seen what Dene Humphrey is riding in the National Enduro Series this year. A YZ125!!!!!!!! Dam good bike.
Second overall at Riverhead last weekend.

[scott411]

Craig Brown also won the Bel-ray cross country series on a KX125 2 years ago, 125 are the most underrated bike out their and are a 3rd of the price to run of a 250f, and they start 1st kick all the time when they are hot

[crazyxr250rider]

WHAT THE HELL ARE YO DOING MAN!!!! get the mota first then the drums,get your priorities sorted.
WMDamn Right

[Murderotica]

WHAT THE HELL ARE YO DOING MAN!!!! get the mota first then the drums,get your priorities sorted.
WM

I do have my priorities sorted.
Drums are far more important to me than motorcycles.

[Motu]

Put that drum stick down and back off slowly....don't make any sudden moves or look anyone in the eye.

With a bit of luck no one will notice....

[crazyxr250rider]

I do have my priorities sorted.
Drums are far more important to me than motorcycles.No ya' don't mate.