Suzuki RMZ250 2007

[umka]

I am thinking of getting a second hand one low hours. Is there anything i should look out for? were there any problems with these bikes?

just dont want to get a lemon.

[Buddy L]

These bikes are realy good (just like all bikes).
They didn't change the bike for the 08 seasion so their must have been something good about them.

All bikes if treated and looked after well, are bullet prof.
I haven't heard of any problems with these bikes and haven't enocounted any yet.
Find out how many hours the bike has done and under what conditions eg.
50 hours+ top end of the motor will need checking,valves clearances, camchain etc.
The main thing with these's bikes you need to know is:

How ofteren was the motor oil changed
(should be evey two rides or every 5 hours)

How ofteren was the airfilter cleaned.
(should be every ride or outing)

[theblacksmith]

Some good advice from Buddy there - here's something I found on the Epic Events written by Nick Reader which might be of help for you-

What to check when buying a second-hand bike.

VISUAL - ON STAND
Plastics, tank, seat :- splits , repairs, tyre rub, seat foam deformed or hard.
Frame :- dents under frame rails, repairs, alignments, tightness of footpegs.
Pipe / silencer:- dents, leaks, repairs.
Engine / gear oil :- level, colour.
Radiators :- bent , repaired , evidence of leaks, coolant level / colour.
Controls :- light smooth action on cables, sponge in brakes,
Handlebars :- straight, tight, rubber into top yoke, grip ends, slack in levers.
Seals :- fork legs, rear shock, output shaft, gear shift, any oil leaks / repairs around sump plug.
General :- heavy spannering, replaced nuts / bolts, fuel tap, oil leaks.
Chainset :- wear, alignment.

MECHANICAL - ON STAND
Wheels :- dents/ repairs, spoke tension, spin to check rim, tyre, disc alignments, pad/disc wear.
Front end :- wheel bearings, fork bushes, headset- wear and roughness.
Rear end :- wheel bearings, swing arm bushes, slop in linkage.
Suspension :- do all adjusters move.
Seat off and check air filter for fit, holes and cleanness.
Gear shift lever / kickstart tight on shafts.

OFF STAND
Feel suspension, ride position.

START AND RUN ENGINE
Compression, ease of start.
Noise :- tick over, clutch in/out, rev up, exhaust note.
Electrics :- On /off/kill, lights Hi/ low, brake light switches, indicators, horn, neutral light.
Can you get neutral with engine running.

TAKE FOR A RIDE
Does speedo work /odometer move.
All gears up and down and smoothness of change.
Try for clutch slip, test brakes, suspension.
Flat spots , hot restart.

PAPERWORK
Proof of ownership, MOT cert, Tax disc, V5, previous owners.
proof of year, work done receipts, handbook.

DECISION
Yes:- cash, receipt, means of transport.
No :- justify
Maybe :- names and phone numbers, set time for yes or no.

Best of Luck.