bigryrs

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2 stroke 1999 model bought it for 700 badgers cheers for all the replies

NEIL A

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Thats exspensive for the year and if you liked the way your 4 stroke rode then i would stick with them its alot hrder to ride a 2 stroke well

bigryrs

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ive offered him 700 im goin to see him tomorrow and wave the cash in his face the 4 stroker was a weapon sounded ace and went like fook i seen this kx briefly and fancied another bike this one is local and cheapish what do you mean by its different to ride compared to a 4 stroker is the 2 stroke nippier or what

Munch

agreed on the price, 1k is abit expenive for a 99'er

NEIL A

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2 stroke is much more on or off power so harder to ride as it can catch you out, plus there is the hasel of pre mixing and servicing. Would think you would get a 2001/2002 4 stroke for around a grand.

bigryrs

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700 is all hes getting im not paying more than that

bigryrs

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i had a 125 on road off road yamaha dt years ago when i was about 17 i used it as a field bike and pre mixing etc was a right pain in the arse lol how often do you have to have the engines rebuilt etc

SteveH

250 4 strokers race against 125 2 stroke, the 450s race 250 2strokers

Power deivery is the difference, 2 strokes fucking shift (specially the 250s) but lack the low down grunt, once you're used to them they're ok. Lighter too.

That said I'd take a 450 over a 250 anyday, IMHO.

And KX250's are cool bikes. Check the linkage bearings (get it on a stand for that) and the head bearings, check fork seals for leakage and ask how many hours the piston has had

HTH's

Steve

SteveH

I used to change my piston every 20 hours, one lad i rode with did his every 10, i just rode a bit richer and not as hard

bigryrs

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ive always wanted a kx cos they look so cool especially with black rims im going to see the guy tomorrow so if i get it il post up some pics etc cheers for the help so far people

SteveH

Even if they were shit i'd still want one, they look kick ass

sortedsaff

there a wepon sold mine last year loved every sec of it .rapid!

rsvmad1

The kx`s are good bikes but cr`s are better, Fook the 4strokes stick to the 2strokes ye u might need to change rings an so on ever now and again but 2strokes are so much more fun than the 4`s and its quick an easy anyway.
If you got a grand to spend your better of buying at least a 2003model.
If you do go for the 2stoke make sure you have a good ride make sure gear box, clutch is ok. ask how often they changed the oil an rings this should be done around about every 3 rides to keep the barrel all good, rings are cheap enough! also when i buy crossers i always take a look inside the barrel make sure its ok, they shouldnt mind u taking the top off if they do mind the chances are the barrels fooked..
Good luck

Ollie.

Get a 4 stroke... im just back from preston the now picking up my new bike... got a 07 CRF 450 so my 04 CRF 450 is for sale!

bigryrs

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im away to buy the bike today and maybe a couple of months down the line the bike might fuck up is there a haynes manual etc for this bike lol im handy enough with spanners to fix it if ive got some type of manual to follow is it expensive to fix a fooked 2 stroke engine

NEIL A

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There a real basic engine so you prob wont need a manual but if you do then there would of been one with the bike so try ebay or your local dealer.
As for fixing them they arent bad unless it scores the barrel then your looking at 100+ to fix.

bigryrs

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so its not the end of the world price wise thats ok then i was worried that it would be expensive as ive been told if it goes tits up with a 4 stroker its a bit pricey to fix not sure if this is true or not

NEIL A

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cheaper than a 4 stroke but you have to do it more often, 4 stroke is normaly shims and valves when they go but with a 2 stroke its more a case of preventative maintenance by changing rings and pistons on a usage based timesacale.

Nash_mr2

it's worth Ł700 ona 99 - i sold a 1996 KX125 to a lad in scotland on ebay for Ł650 he drove down to leeds to pick it up too! mental

rossco22

yer if its in fairly gd condition then youve done well if you can get it for Ł700 , i sold my 1989 kx 250 2 years ago for Ł750 it had a lot of money spent on it mind..

Im currently selling my cr 125 07 if your after a slightly newer bike lol


I have also got an 06 yzf 250 , which i use pretty much every w.end, they are great fun the old mx bikes you cant beat the buzz they give imo ....

Rax

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it all depends what you want it for fella,if you want on open land wheeling everywhere 4stroke,tracks 2stroke but i would still try and find a RC valve CR,late 02 onwards.had an ex cas cr250 race bike and it was quick.sold that after breaking my ankle on it p*ssed out of my head lol NOT !.defected to 4 stroke,crf 450 59.5bhp it was ace and really quick but because there nowhere to go on em anymore except for proper practice tracks i went back to 2 stroke,less weight to pick up off the floor !! http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/r...x/100_0369.jpg http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/r...x/100_0482.jpg

sortedsaff

heres my first kx250 1990 and thought this one was the best even after my 1998one

1990kx250


1998kx250 this one i got rid of last year

bigryrs

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got the bike i had a good look at it and it looks like its hardly been used the guy bought new plastics for it so im ordering a graphics sticker kit off ebay just now for it and other bits and bobs

S1rst

Every ten hours! Id love to get ten hours from a piston! I used to have a top end re-build every 2-3 race meetings.

Agreed, 4 stokes are much easier to ride. You need to be much fitter to race a 2 stroke imo.

Saying that, it depends what you want it for mate. I used to race KX;s and prefered them to the lot. Its hard to say why i prefer them but you can only judge it on lap times and how it 'feels'. If your not racing it, you wont really tell much difference between the whole 2 stroke/4 stroke range. you really have to get the most out of the bike to be able to tell/feel the difference. Different bikes suit different people and riding styles.

I can ride a 2 stroke quicker and much prefer them as its more demanding and more exciting imo. In fact i can actually ride a 125 2 stroke quicker than a 4 stroke 250 on most tracks. All depends on the track and how its suited to the bike.

coziboy

long and short 4 stroke 1000 pound rebuild 2 stroke 300 pounds
kx looking good already

kx cracking bike had a few over the years but im a honda man cr250 2003 for me

bigryrs

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ive just been out on the bike and its really quick im gonna order graphics etc a new seat cover helmet boots gloves etc etc cheers for all the replies a lot of handy info

danneth

race on :P

joel_winders

heres my toy, TM 250 ... like the alfa romeo of the mx world !

bigryrs

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nice i was gonna do a deal for a 125 tm with a car i had but it never happened it was a nice bike as well

bigryrs

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thats nice that

Mr Brannen

I had a YZF 450(02) and it was fuckin manic man!!! unbelivable machines,but I can see why people think theyre heavy,but its the only bike I have ever driven so Im not able to judge the whole 2/4 stroke thing.

joel_winders

for the money they go for there an awsome bike, come with all the best bits as standard !

Roosie

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thats a 1994-1998 model 1999 changes to different plastics

Ollie.

My 2004 CRF450 which is now for sale...

My new 2007 CRF450 i bought just last night...

bigryrs

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its got new plastics maybe the guy got the wrong ones

bigryrs

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what a beast man

bigryrs

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how can i check what year the bike is the guy says it was a 99 not that im complainin cos it only cost me 700 sheet but i wouldnt mind knowing for sure

Roosie

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phone kawasaki themselves and give frame numberwhich is on steering column

this site is good to determin year http://www.bikepics.com/kawasaki/kx250/

S1rst

Although the 450's above look nice, im not into the whole 450 thing. Just not for me. Good for a blast on the field, or for a lazy thrash or a run on a practice day, but not to race on. If you know how to get the most out of them, a 250 2 stroke is quicker round a track imo. The only track a 450 could be quicker on is the few tracks with some pretty long straights, but not by much if any, and then the 250 could gain ground round the tighter corners imo.

bigryrs

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the plastics look identical to the 98 model