zpetrichko;3546511; said:
You either don't ride (and are repeating something you read on a forum somewhere) or you have only owned a two-stroke.
There is a reason two-strokes are rebuilt after every race.
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You either don't ride (and are repeating something you read on a forum somewhere) or you have only owned a two-stroke.
There is a reason two-strokes are rebuilt after every race.
if you look into my post, i have an rmz 250 rmZ thats a 4 stroke 250. 2 strokes only need to be rebuilt if you race them. if you ride them casually then their fine for a long time.
rmorse;3546551; said:
I have been riding for about 20 years now (mostly two strokes). I freshen the top end once a year. When I was racing, I did a rebuild twice a year. Two strokes are MUCH easier on maintenance and cheaper in the long run. They make way more power from less displacement, are lighter, and less complex. They are less problematic and are cheaper to fix if there is a failure. I'd have to say that zpetrichko's posts are 100 percent accurate.
zpetrichko;3546575; said:
Once again, you are either BSing, or don't know what you are talking about.
If you race, two-strokes need to be rebuilt after every race. If you don't, they need to be rebuilt every season. Do a google search on the maintenance logs for comparable bikes. Search the logs for an XR400 compared to a CR250.
I have been riding for 18 years now. Two-strokes need their air filters cleaned after every ride, jetting must constantly be worked on, etc.
The main issue with the two-strokes (and reason that they require MUCH more maintenance) is that the engine is not lubricated well. The pre-mix does not lubricate nearly as well as an engine soaked in oil, resulting in the engine being run MUCH hotter.
Not to mention the fact that the engine fires more then a four-stroke.
frnchjeep;3546577; said:
I'm not arguing that maintenance is harder, AT ALL. I'm saying it is required way more.
A two-stroke engine is much much much more simpler then a four-stroke. This equates to easier repair. And yes, it is cheaper. And yes, IT REQUIRES MORE MAINTENANCE.
see the thing is..... we're not talking about racing. we're talking about what a guy thinks his bike is worth and if its hard to fix the bike. the answer is no. its rather cheap, and you can probably find parts for the bike at a very cheap price. i don't know why you went off on a tangent about racing. if he were to race it yeah the thing would need to be rebuilt but racing has nothing to do with this post. sorry to hijack the thread. honestly the bike will be easily worth a grand and see as the demand for 2 strokes is going up and people are no longer making 2 stroke bikes you could probably hold out for a better offer if you really wanted.
zpetrichko;3546603; said:
Racing or not. Does not matter. Screw it, I'm done with this. Here, do yourself a favor. Read up about four stroke vs two stroke.
Whether you are racing, or you are a weekend warrior, four-strokes require less maintenance.
http://4wheeldrive.about.com/od/atvbuyersguide/bb/2-Stroke4-Stroke.htm
http://ezinearticles.com/?ATVs-Two-Stroke-Vs-Four-Stroke&id=2537307
http://www.whybike.com/motorcycle15.htm
http://www.dirtrider.net/forums3/text/topic/39641-1.html
http://forums.sportfishingmag.com/archive/index.php/t-559231.html (outboard engines, same concept)
http://forums.somd.com/archive/t-167929.html
EDIT: If you had actually read my post, you would have seen I addressed both racing and not racing.
rmorse;3546598; said:
If by maintenance, you mean pistons and rings, then, yes, it needs to be done more on a two stroke. It still needs to be done on a four stroke, just not as frequently. However, valve adjustments, oil and filter changes, timing chains and tensioners, valve seals, etc. fall under maintenance and aren't even applicable on a two stroke. This is why I say that two strokes are less maintenance.
your bike is worth it, trade in value is $985 according to kelly blue book. if you put in some cash and energy you can shine it up and i'm sure you'll get that amount easily. 2 strokes are honestly becoming more scarce and ktms are amazing bikes. i'd get new plastics for it, replace the cables, replace the air filters and do an overall spit shine on the bike and if possible get an engine rebuild. you'll easily get what your asking if not more.
go to www.goldenmotorsports.com, check the availability of the parts in question, if you cant find it on our web site call me @ 432-332-1288 just ask for dave. by the way we sell ktm.
