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« on: January 27, 2010, 12:22:04 PM »
Well, the 450F is not a bad bike. The 250F's are what most of us talk about when talking about cost etc. That being said, any of those 2 strokes would be a good bike, as long as taken care of. If going with the 450F, I recommend getting an 04 or newer, and preferably a 05 or newer. I've ridden the 03's and they are the biggest tanks and you will not like it if you ever ride a newer version, and then compare you will see. Now, finally just be aware, the 4 stroke vs 2 stroke comes in to play here. Why, you may ask. See you are looking at older versions due to cost I take it? the 4 stroke will probably be a better bike for you if you are a beginner, plus considering your weight and height. But let's say this bike has 60 hours on it. Well, if you ride it and it goes, you have a $1500 pile of metal there, most likely was around $3000 used running. To rebuild a blown 4 stroke, unless you can do it yourself, you will spend quite a bit. My friend builds them all day long and saves a ton of money. But if you can't, just remember it could go both ways. A low hour 450F is a good buy. A 60+ hour 450F, unless it's been worked on, could be a regretful mistake. Just do some research. A 2 stroke on the other hand can be completely rebuild from the crank up for I'd say half of what the same work on a 450F would be, if not 3 times less. Plus, just add a flywheel weight on and a Gnarly pipe, and you have a great beginner bike. It will most likely be a cheaper buy in as well. JMHO so take it with an open mind
By the way, 2000 and 2001 CR's are not the best. I have had 00,01,02,03,04,05,06 CR's. The 05-07's are the best. They only need a small mod done to the intakes (MiedosoRacing Pro intake mod), and no it isn't adding Vforce reeds etc. But after that is fixed, those years are by far the best. They handle much better than the 00 and 01. Feels skinnier and run good.
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Good luck and hit those corners hard. 
