Two Stroke Motocross

Two Stroke Motocross Forum => Non-Moto => Topic started by: factoryX on October 26, 2010, 05:03:32 PM

Title: 98 kx250
Post by: factoryX on October 26, 2010, 05:03:32 PM
 I have one local for $700 freshly rebuilt bottom and top, and I am debating about going and picking it up. Just need information about it.  ;D
Title: Re: 98-99 kx250
Post by: Coop on October 27, 2010, 03:03:02 AM
The KX's changed from 1998 to 1999 so which year is it?
Title: Re: 98-99 kx250
Post by: factoryX on October 27, 2010, 12:08:20 PM
really? I read that they had the same porting 98-99, oops. its a 98. And whats up with the resale value on kawi's?
Title: Re: 98 kx250
Post by: Swimr2DaResQ on October 27, 2010, 07:06:50 PM
I have a 2001 KX 250, and from 1999 - 2002, they were nearly identical bikes, The engine is pretty much the same from 1992 - 2001/02, the 02 motor has some differences (not exactly sure what they are), in 99-02 the frame has some different angles so the exhaust has some different bends than later models and the plastics were a little diff too. One of my ridin buddies had a 98 KX 250 and it was not very diff from my 01, it was set up for trails so the suspension was more plush and forgiving, but the power delivery was the same, it had a good strong hit that pulled hard to the midrange and kind of tapered off kind of quick at the top of the powerband. 8)  
Title: Re: 98 kx250
Post by: burn1986 on October 28, 2010, 01:31:11 PM
You should be able to get at least $1100 for a good running 98 KX250. maybe more.
Title: Re: 98 kx250
Post by: factoryX on October 28, 2010, 03:02:55 PM
I'll check it out, its either this or rebuilding the 85 atc250r.  :-X
Title: Re: 98 kx250
Post by: ford832 on October 29, 2010, 02:19:43 PM
Buy the KX.If I remember correctly,it was bike of the year in most mags that year.
Title: Re: 98 kx250
Post by: factoryX on October 29, 2010, 05:25:41 PM
I will try to, but some expenses popped up, and I don't think I can afford it now. God it sucks being broke at 19.
Title: Re: 98 kx250
Post by: ford832 on October 31, 2010, 04:37:14 AM
It sucks worse being broke when you're older :D
Title: Re: 98 kx250
Post by: Coop on October 31, 2010, 11:18:59 AM
It sucks worse being broke when you're older :D

I was just going to post pretty much the exact same thing. It is never fun to be broke, regardless of age  :) .
Title: Re: 98 kx250
Post by: cmiller493 on October 31, 2010, 03:44:16 PM
I will try to, but some expenses popped up, and I don't think I can afford it now. God it sucks being broke at 19.

Ill back you up on that! I'm only 17 but yeah it sucks! Especially when you work at a golf course so you dont get to work during the winter months!
Title: Re: 98 kx250
Post by: SachsGS on October 31, 2010, 04:25:36 PM
Injuries are way worse then being broke. My father used to say "There's more then one way to skin a cat" and this is true for lousy finances but being hurt is a whole different matter.

By the way, my father meant that in a figurative sense for you nature lovers, he didn't mean to actually like grab the people next door's cat and skin the poor little guy!   
Title: Re: 98 kx250
Post by: cmiller493 on October 31, 2010, 04:29:10 PM
This is true, I had two friends have serious injuries this summer in races. One guy broke like 7 vertebrate in his neck. Another one broke 10 ribs, collapsed lung, broken collarbone and was in the hospital for 2 weeks. Being injured also means being broke, hospital bills cost a lot. Both my friends also found out that getting lifewatched in a plane is extremely expensive also. Moral of the story, WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR, Gear=$600 Injuries-$6,000+
Title: Re: 98 kx250
Post by: factoryX on October 31, 2010, 05:11:07 PM
I have gear lol.  ;D and as for injuries, I have gone 19 years with out breaking any bones, and I ride 2 stroke trikes :o
Title: Re: 98 kx250
Post by: factoryX on November 13, 2010, 12:10:33 PM
okay update, I still might get it.  :o
Title: Re: 98 kx250
Post by: factoryX on November 13, 2010, 07:20:33 PM
okay, went and looked at it, the motor is completely rebuilt.  :P
tag bars
applied racing tripples
fmf pipe
fmf turbine 2 silencer
and thats it...
It will probably need a pipe, bolt kit for little stuff, air filter, and fenders which is all incredibly cheap in comparison of the trike. Will probably be getting it tomorrow.
Is this worth $700 still?