cr250 2003.

[richcliff10]

Hi all i am going to look at a bike tomorow for myself to buy its a cr250 2003, but what things should i look out for and where can i find the number to tell me the year of the bike?

Any help appreciated cheers!

[richcliff10]

[IMG]C:\Documents and Settings\Richard Clifford\My Documents\cr 250 03.jpg[/IMG]

Heres a pic!

[dklassen]

First of all you should look for the condition of the footpegs, lower fork legs and frame under the motor. If these items are bent, dented, or broken run away! From there check for leaks from the forks and shock and check that the rims are straight and true. Check the air filter to make sure it's clean it can tell you a lot about the previous owner. Check for full and clean coolant in the rad. Make sure that the bike starts easily and that there is good resistance on the kick starter. Then look at the brakes, chain and sprocket, and tires. these all wear out and if they are shot, you'll have to replace them so factor that into the cost of the bike. If the seller will let you, take the pipe off and look into the exhaust port with a flashlight. You can see the piston and cylinder wall to check for major damage. After all that now look at the seat cover, grips, levers and plastics. Notice how I left that for the end? Sadly too many people look only at the shiny plastic and ignore the stuff that costs big $$$.
I know this because I did it on my last bike and sadly I have paid a high price to repair and replace the expensive stuff. Not only that but I should know better. I sold my 2003 CR250 and it was 95% perfect. I regret that day and the new owner won't even sell it back to me!