Buying a used Dirt Bike 1993 Honda CR250
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ก.พ. 2024
- 🏍️ Welcome to Dirt Bike Repair, where we dive into the world of off-road adventures! In today's video, we'll be your guide on what to look for when buying a used dirt bike, using our recent acquisition - a beat-up 1993 Honda CR250 - as a real-life example. Whether you're a seasoned rider or a beginner, these tips will help you make an informed decision and avoid potential pitfalls.
🔍 When it comes to buying a used dirt bike, it's crucial to inspect every aspect thoroughly. Our Honda CR250 may be weathered, but it's the perfect canvas for showcasing what to look for in a second-hand dirt bike.
🔧 Don't miss the exterior inspection, where we'll show you how to spot potential issues with the frame, plastics, and overall wear and tear. Moving on to the engine, we'll discuss the importance of checking for leaks, compression, and any unusual noises.
🚀 Suspension and brakes are critical for off-road performance. Learn how to assess the condition of the shocks, forks, and braking system to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride.
💡 Throughout the video, we'll share valuable tips on negotiating the price, understanding the bike's history, and making an educated decision based on your riding preferences.
👉 Whether you're considering a 1993 Honda CR250 or any other used dirt bike, this video will equip you with the knowledge to make a smart purchase. Hit that like button, subscribe for more dirt bike content, and let's hit the trails together!
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If you Google "money pit", there is a picture of this exact bike.
Keep watching to see how deep we get into this bike... this video show's only half of what we come to find out
"Project 93, Canada's Worst Dirt Bike"
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😂😂😂😂😂
Meh Google says a lot but this bike has something Internet search engines don't understand
And Tom Hanks selling it.........bada bing.....
In a TH-cam world full of bad information, this is a really good video. I can see this one helping a lot of folks. I personally go through a 100 point inspection myself. I go look at one assuming their asking price and the. Use a process like this to negotiate my offer. Great video.
Thanks a lot for the comment and the complement. I hope that this video and a lot of our other content will help new people thinking about getting a bike for the first time all the way to a veteran that has been around for years.
Glad you found the channel
Love the videos! I’m almost done a 91 KX250 that I picked up for $500. I knew it needed a lot of work, but there’s no way I’ll ever get my money back out of it. Bought it as a project and I’m enjoying the rebuild. Getting really close to firing it up!
I don't think you can ever get back what you put into any of them... but the experience has to be worth something... at least that what I keep telling myself lol
Thanks a lot for watching and for the comment. Hope you like the rest of our content.
Thanks. CR500R owner from NZ . Just subscribed. Keep up the good work mate.
Thanks a lot for the comment and for subscribing!! Hopefully you like the rest of our content! I have seen footage of riding in New Zealand, totally different then what we have here. Would love to check it out one day.
Good project bike !
lol... I don't know if I would say Good... But its diffidently a project...
Thanks for the comment hop you enjoy the upcoming series on this bike
I payed 400 bucks for a 94 cr250 basket case project bike couple months ago. Top end is good just a new piston bottom end needs a new crank. They had stock oem crank problems and yup steering stems were junk mine has the stop knob broken off.
Still not a bad price, 400 if it’s all there is probably fair..
Thanks for the input, comment and for watching of course.
$2000 on marketplace. I know what i got.
I have always wanted a 93 or a 94.
Well when I saw the add, it was posted a bit higher then that... I didn't pay asking. but i did negotiate a price without seeing the bike. I recommend never doing this though.. wait till you see the Tare Down video to see all the things we discover.
Thanks a lot for the comment, and I hope you like the rest of the content that is coming up.
I can see the ad now "Fresh top end, only 5 hours on piston. Needs a few odds and ends but runs strong. Come own a classic. Will trade for quad or 4X4 truck" LOL
lol, That is the classic I need this thing i know nothing about gone add... lol
Thanks a lot for the comment :)
@@Dirtbikerepair Have enjoyed your videos the past few days - came here from a FB CR250 group where you posted a link. I have a 93 250 so it's been fun to see you tear it down and go through it.
@@TN_HondaDad well I’m glad you seen the link. I usually have a video for all the normal questions that get asked on those groups. Just trying to help people with what they are working on.
Another thing to ask yourself when buying a bike like this is, “What’s the value of its parts?”, if you were to part it out.
I wouldn’t pay more than $500 for this. If I later discover the bottom end is destroyed, I know I could make my money back selling parts off of it… or just use it as a parts bike for a better one.
That is an excellent point with older bikes for sure, and for ones that people want to rebuild. Hondas are a pretty good bike that people want to restore so used parts are worth pretty good money.. if the parts are in good shape... this bike might be an exception... not sure there is many good parts on it ... lol
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That bike looks like it came from a mad max movie 😂 hell yeah
That is actually a good comparison. but when we are done it will look like it should be in a Honda Showcase ;)
Thanks for the comment, Keep an eye on the channel for what's coming up with "Project 93, Canada's Worst Dirt Bike"
Absolutely from mad max to showroom material
I bought a new kx 450 2023 for 5000 and it is awesome bike !
That's actually a really good deal, want to sell it lol
Thanks for the comment and for watching the video. hopefully you get a chance to see what we turn this bike into.
With the used prices where they are at it really doesn’t make sense to buy used. Unless you want an older 2 stroke because you want one. I saw a 23 kx250x at a local dealer for 4900$ before tax and fees. Still for a brand new bike why would you pay someone 4000 for the same used. Most people ride them until they’re clapped and sell it’s a shame. Saw a 22 crf450 for sale dude wanted 6000$ and the Honda was rubbed off the seat. I offered a price he was offended and said it was professionally riden 🤷🏼♂️.
In Canada, a New 2023 CRF450, I seen listed for $11,000.00 plus 13% tax, plus fees, I'm pretty jealous of your prices in the states.. a used 2023 CRF450R is selling for 8500 - 9000 here @@SoCalMisfit712
Buying used bikes over 10 years old is a PITA because many OEM parts are no longer available.
It's not easy making old bikes great bikes again. I don't encourage beginners to try it.. they always cost more to finish then you think.
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I just missed out on a 2015 kx100 that was MINT for 1900
That's to bad... but maybe you missed out on it for a reason... now something better might come up.
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So what did you end up paying for it?
I will have an over view of the bike cost when the series is done "Project 93, Canada's Worst Dirt Bike" should be at least 1 video a week till its done. maybe some downtime for parts.. like sandblasting etc...
Thanks a lot for the comment and for watching, Hopefully you will see the progress and the final build
I think that’s the original shifter. They just never went past first gear 😂
Lol. Could be!
wow, that looks rough !
Oh it is. Thanks for the comment.
The video would have been shorter by listing the good parts only. I have seen many bikes like this one in my area on the ole marketplace listed for astronomical prices.
lol ya it would have been a youtube short, all of 30 seconds..
Thanks for watching the video and for the comment hopefully you will like what we end up doing to this bike in the end.
I like the Ronnie Mac rear fender. That bikes ain’t worth much even if it has the pink. Not sure what they’re worth in good condition but I’d give like 200$ if it has the pink. Another thing to look at is how long the registration is out. More fees at the dmv to get it up to date.
Things are a bit different here in Canada when it comes to the registration of off road bikes. But I do understand that could be a big problem in some states
Thanks for watching, and for the comment.
@@Dirtbikerepair I bought a bike that was last registered in 2020. When I did the title transfer to bring it up to date it was 350$. Im in CA so it’s probably higher than some states, but still a huge factor in buying a bike used.
here in Ontario, Canada. older race bikes like CR, KX, RM, YZ, usually were never even registered in the 90's and early 2000
and when you do transfer them into your name there is now "Book value" so you just pay tax on what you bought the bike for, then add a registration fee and you are suppose to buy a plate or use one you already have. so basically a $1000.00 bike pay tax of 13% so $130.00 then you transfer it and buy a plate, about $100.00
so a 1000.00 bike cost $230.00@@SoCalMisfit712
they would have had to give me $500us to take the bike i'm interested to know how it runs and shifts
well it would not run... the car was leaking so bad it was pouring out fuel faster then you could pour it in the tank..
Thanks a lot for the comment and for watching.. there will be another video as the bike comes together showing how it would not start and how bad is was leaking.
Ha, you've got your work cut out for you on this one. Gonna take some long dollars if you do it right.
This video only shows a part of the problems.. keep and eye out for the "Project 93, Canada's Worst Dirt Bike" series to see the build progress.
Thanks for the comment and the support
@@Dirtbikerepair Will do, eh. Check out Peggin Leggin on Zip Ties & Bias Ply's. Minty f*ck if you like mass profanities and obscenities in the hillbilly great white north, lol. Love that guy, funny as shit! *Make sure the wife and children are not around.
I will check it out for sure! Thanks for the heads up
How much did you pay for it?
The cost of the build will have a breakdown in a later video for "Project 93, Canada's Worst Dirt Bike". Follow along with the build, Subscribe, do all the normal things to see what all needs to be done to bring this bike back to the eye catching beast it once was.
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😂 nobody paying 4 grand for a rebuilt from frame up two stroke bikes i cant even get 3 grand for any of mine ive done even with ohlins rear shocks other nice hard to find parts or oem builds sad everybody is cheap they will buy a clapped out 1500 dollar bike instead thinking its a deal
I would not say no one will pay 4 grand for a frame up, I would depending on the bike. But area and country obviously change prices pretty drastically.. I might need to make a trip down south to buy bikes soon. Lol.
Thanks for the comment and for watching. Hopefully you will like the rest of this build.
@@Dirtbikerepair come on down for sure bring lots of cash I got lots of nice bikes 10 or so done bikes forsale plus 20 plus project bikes I'm always buying them. I'm doing a 01 cr250 with title right now started out as a 230 dollar basket case. Just finished a 88 cr250 and have a 89 cr250 I redid can't get 3 grand for it by me. Have a nice 91 cr125 and 01 cr125 all done ready to go. Also have a 93 kx250 and a 95 kx250 both with ohlins rear shocks etc. Can't sell any of them for 3 grand have had them all forsale for a year or two. I have more time into them sometimes money too but ive redone bikes for less parts wise i can still make money even at 3 grand sometimes but I enjoy rebuilding bikes and if they don't sell I will enjoy them even if they sit or ride them. Growing up I couldn't afford those bikes as a kid now that I can I'm building the bikes the way I want. I have a 87 cr500 with title I got for free, lots of people can't believe that one but was a close friend of the family. I've started with worse bikes then yours even a bare roller or just some parts before. I've walled away from some bikes before even if it was cheap it wasn't to me if I kept finding stuff the more I looked at it I passed on a 86 cr250 project already torn all down for 900 only paid 300 for my 87 cr250 so I wasn't interested. People don't maintain these old bikes they lie about years of bikes and everything is clapped out to just plain unsafe to ride. I've gotten luckl buying non running bikes they still need all the little stuff adds up quick but a carb clean new spark plug and air filter change trams fluid and fires right up and runs good. Always check the vin for correct year check for spark then bring a compression gauge also pull the pipe takes a min to do look at piston and cylinder walls. Also check over engine cases etc. I always go look at bikes never even make a offer till I'm there and looked at it in person. I've walked away on bikes before even after they offered me them for even less trying to get me to buy them lol
Sounds like you have a bunch of great bikes!! The prices here are definitely a lot different for nice bikes