Plated RMX250 for $800

FastDoc · 05-22-2012, 07:32 PM

Roger and I are going to look at this bike this week if it's still available.

http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/3030158524.html

The RMX was Suzuki's answer to the KDX. 8)

It's plated and should make a good buddy-bike and an all around woods/desert ride. Roger does not have a small bike, all he has is the KLR so this would be nice.

We hope to ride there together on the Gold Wing and one of us would ride it home. Dayton is about 70 miles from here.

I've not had a chance to look at/pick up the CT70 hope to do that also.

Too many blessings!

TeamCheap · 05-22-2012, 09:41 PM

I like it even if it is a 2-stroke.

FastDoc · 05-22-2012, 11:06 PM

Dang. I like it because it's a two stroke.

SpudRider · 05-22-2012, 11:58 PM

Good luck, Doc! I hope the bike is still available.

Spud

pete · 05-23-2012, 01:19 AM

2 stroke only bike worth having 8) ..
There was a plated CR500 4 sale
over here a few months ago :P ..

Bugger old age... I just don't bounce
like use to.. 4 strokes are safer these days..

Weldangrind · 05-23-2012, 01:54 AM

I have complicated feelings for two-strokes. I love 'em, but I'm actively trying to find new homes for the ones I have.

FastDoc · 05-23-2012, 11:22 AM

They have a niche that's for sure, but they are light powerful suimple and cheap to buy and maintain.

Almost the power of my YZ, the same weight, and cheap.

Good buddy bike.

It's really for Roger (he and I will split it) as he has no trail bike, only Hannibal the 450 and Killer the KLR. I don't need another bike, and I hope to make the CT70 my next project.

Looking at it today.

FastDoc · 05-24-2012, 11:48 AM

I spoke with the owner.

The plusses:
Titled and plated.

Second owner, he has had it 20 years. Hardly ridden for 10 years since he has two KTM 2 Strokes.

Owner in his 40's and serious and not flakey. Professional sort.

He will bring it here for inspection and possible dropoff.

Everything works. All mods already done. On a RMX these include RM head gasket to raise compression back to motocross standards, FMF Gnarley pipe and silencer, and an airbox mod. These make it's power essentially identical to the motocrosser, but with a bettre powerband and trail suited suspension.

The minuses:

No rear shock dampening due to a leak. I see replacement shocks in good condition on eBay for $100.

Tires good but not new.

Possible leak on fork seal. IF we get the bike I may try one of those seal saver gizmos.

Cosmetics show age, but thats OK.

He specifically stated he is FIRM on the proice and will not come down.

Since he's priced already off the bottom end of the scale that seems reasonable to me.

FastDoc · 05-24-2012, 11:56 AM

If I had not ridden Spud's plated 2 stroke I could have passed on this one...

Spud's fault.

SpudRider · 05-24-2012, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

If I had not ridden Spud's plated 2 stroke I could have passed on this one...

Spud's fault.

Check your personal messages, Doc.

Spud

FastDoc · 05-25-2012, 01:00 AM

We passed on the RMX. It was too rough. It appeared to have lived a life with no maintenence at all and needed a lot of work. It may have been worth $800 but I was not in the mood to fix it up.

Oh well. :wink:

Weldangrind · 05-25-2012, 11:07 AM

Yeah, sometimes you just have to pass them by, although I never do. It's amazing whay pieces of junk have followed me home.

FastDoc · 05-25-2012, 11:49 AM

He asked me what I would pay for it. I told him I wouldn't go over $500. We'll see how much he needs $500 if he calls me back.

05-22-2012, 07:32 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Plated RMX250 for $800 Roger and I are going to look at this bike this week if it's still available. http://kpr.craigslist.org/mcy/3030158524.html The RMX was Suzuki's answer to the KDX. 8) It's plated and should make a good buddy-bike and an all around woods/desert ride. Roger does not have a small bike, all he has is the KLR so this would be nice. We hope to ride there together on the Gold Wing and one of us would ride it home. Dayton is about 70 miles from here. I've not had a chance to look at/pick up the CT70 hope to do that also. Too many blessings! __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-22-2012, 11:06 PM	#3
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Dang. I like it because it's a two stroke. __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-22-2012, 11:58 PM	#4
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Good luck, Doc! I hope the bike is still available. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-23-2012, 01:19 AM	#5
pete Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: ChCh , NZ Posts: 2,261	2 stroke only bike worth having 8) .. There was a plated CR500 4 sale over here a few months ago :P .. Bugger old age... I just don't bounce like use to.. 4 strokes are safer these days.. __________________ 09 XT660R ... 06 TTR250 ... 80 Montesa H6 125 Enduro... 77 Montesa Cota 348 MRR "Malcom Rathnell Replica"... Current resto projects.. 81 Honda CT110... 80 Kawasaki KL250A1... 11 Husaburg TE125 enduro... "sold" along with another 31... Lifan 125 Pitbike.. "stolen" ... KIWI BIKER FORUM...... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/content.php All the best offroad rides in NZ... http://www.remotemoto.com/ E-mail... xtpete1@gmail.com
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05-23-2012, 01:54 AM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I have complicated feelings for two-strokes. I love 'em, but I'm actively trying to find new homes for the ones I have. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-22-2012, 09:41 PM	#2
TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	I like it even if it is a 2-stroke.
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05-23-2012, 11:22 AM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	They have a niche that's for sure, but they are light powerful suimple and cheap to buy and maintain. Almost the power of my YZ, the same weight, and cheap. Good buddy bike. It's really for Roger (he and I will split it) as he has no trail bike, only Hannibal the 450 and Killer the KLR. I don't need another bike, and I hope to make the CT70 my next project. Looking at it today. __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-24-2012, 11:48 AM	#8
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I spoke with the owner. The plusses: Titled and plated. Second owner, he has had it 20 years. Hardly ridden for 10 years since he has two KTM 2 Strokes. Owner in his 40's and serious and not flakey. Professional sort. He will bring it here for inspection and possible dropoff. Everything works. All mods already done. On a RMX these include RM head gasket to raise compression back to motocross standards, FMF Gnarley pipe and silencer, and an airbox mod. These make it's power essentially identical to the motocrosser, but with a bettre powerband and trail suited suspension. The minuses: No rear shock dampening due to a leak. I see replacement shocks in good condition on eBay for $100. Tires good but not new. Possible leak on fork seal. IF we get the bike I may try one of those seal saver gizmos. Cosmetics show age, but thats OK. He specifically stated he is FIRM on the proice and will not come down. Since he's priced already off the bottom end of the scale that seems reasonable to me. __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-24-2012, 11:56 AM	#9
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	If I had not ridden Spud's plated 2 stroke I could have passed on this one... Spud's fault. __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-25-2012, 01:00 AM	#11
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	We passed on the RMX. It was too rough. It appeared to have lived a life with no maintenence at all and needed a lot of work. It may have been worth $800 but I was not in the mood to fix it up. Oh well. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-25-2012, 11:07 AM	#12
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Yeah, sometimes you just have to pass them by, although I never do. It's amazing whay pieces of junk have followed me home. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-25-2012, 11:49 AM	#13
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	He asked me what I would pay for it. I told him I wouldn't go over $500. We'll see how much he needs $500 if he calls me back. __________________ Happy to serve.
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