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hey guys, i came across this locally and i must say...i am VERY tempted

what are you guys' thoughts?

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/mcy/3665242023.html
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What are you planning on doing with it? It's a pretty good looking machine, and I'm sure I could find something to do with it. But a busted up $700 thumper could end up being an expensive toy. And really, next to a 200+ smoker.... Kinda boring. So you'd have to do something stupid with it!
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it just looks so cool
i would love to have second plated kawasaki to keep the KDX company

i just cant help but wonder how the wifey would look on it ?
ive never given the KLX 250 any thought as a beginners bike but you make a persuasive argument

the seat height is a few inches higher then i hoped for her bike but still a few inches lower than the KDX
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Am I being sent to the correct link??

The bike I see has this below it: "Bike is not running and the engine is currently out of the chassis."

At least price an older KLX300 that is running.
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I wouldn't touch it. You have no clue what really needs to be done to it. The only way I would feel safe is to split the cases and go from there. Eh, not worth it.
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$675 for a non-running 17 year old four stroke.

What does a non-running 1996 KX250 go for in the same condition, $300??

I seriously doubt you could part it out for what it costs.
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mhhh...i wonder how that puppy would do with a KDX 200 engine in it ?
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mhhh...i wonder how that puppy would do with a KDX 200 engine in it ?
Why bother??? your KDX is a year newer, and the KLX has basically the same frame with the USD forks. If it's to lower the seat height, look at a Kouba link and/or shock mod to reduce the altitude.
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yeah, i guess you got a point
on the other hand....i couldnt buy a lowering link, set of USD forks AND a street title for my KDX for $675.00
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Yeah, the older KLX chassis really has nothing on the KDX, by design. For a wife/buddy/kid bike it'd be fun. I would only fool with it if I had the money to spare.
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I can sell you a completely assembled 91 KX 250 front end. Wheel, complete brakes, triple clamps, disc guard, fork protectors. It just needs a fender (I'm keeping the fatty that's on it) and bar mounts. I can send you a picture tomorrow. It does need seals or the old ones cleaned out. You come get it you can have it for $100.00. Then you'll have $575.00 to get a title and a lowering link. pic...
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Post by scheckaet »

my view on "project" if the sum of all part exceed what I'm about to pay for it then it's a potentially good project.
That way if it cost more than expected to rebuild, you can part it out and recoup your money.
If i can't do that then i walk away or talk the seller down.
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yeah, i guess it might be a tad more trouble then its worth
still seemed like a nice project though
scheckeat, i agree that it might not be the best bang for the buck but once you add in the funfactor who knows...it may be worth it

Corona, that does sound like a good deal but im not really looking for a set of USD forks, just thinking out loud, comparing the two bikes
(i have a 99 KX front end on my DD but not looking to spend the money on USDs for the project bike)
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No sweat, I really only need the front rim for a spare but I feel guilty about tearing up a perfectly good wheel. I'll probably just clean them up and sell them on fleabay and gut the wheel.
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send the guy an email just to see what is up
he says he bought the bike with the top end removed so he "guesses" it needs a top end
who knows, the guy who owned it before him may have pulled the jug to find the crank is snapped in half and shelved it

not a whole lot to go on
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I think its too much. I just bought a running bike for $650, so at least for around here that's too high.
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I like KLXs but would avoid it, too much of a basket case. As mentioned, KLXs are good wife/gf and loaner bikes. My Pop bought a 300 new in '97, and it was pretty good for any of my friends who were visiting without a bike, but the old man hated it because it was hard to start. They changed the auto comperssion release in 200ish which helps but the CV carb is a turd. My gf loves her '05 KLX300 after I spent hours dialing in the carb to make it an easy starter. I agree with Jason, if you're interested in a KLX, you could find a later model 300 for less than you'd likely end up putting into that 250.
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