Great Video I love all the knowledge you have on bikes , and your opinion is valued , thank you!

I've got a nice white '88 KDX200. It's the last year of the air-cooled KIPS engine. They were legendary enduros, and being white adds rarity.

I found an 05 Crf250r for $900. They claimed it was blown but when I took it apart, one tooth off timing. Runs great still

I’ve been racing a 2001 cr250 for 2 years. Bought in 2020 for 2700 bone stock like new. It does very well.

@barryhallsack8852

2 жыл бұрын

2002 CR 250 was one of my first bikes I love it, I wish I never got rid of mine. I'm just getting back into two strokes they're the most fun to ride. Enjoy your CR ride safe cheers!

06-08 CRF450's are magical bikes. When I clicked this topic, I just knew my first pick would be on it and I was right. It wasn't until 2013 that I purchased a 2007 CRF450R. But I could tell it was freaking awesome so over the next several years I bought an 2006, 2008 and another 2007. Yep I had four of them at the same time, a time where I also had new KTM 4 strokes, and my lap times were no better than the Hondas. I still eventually sold three of those Hondas with lots of hours on them. I kept and still ride my 07 more than my 2017 KTM. I raced them in Hare Scrambles, rode lots of MX (don't race that anymore) and even took them to mountain vacation rides. I also did love my 2008 KTM 300 XCW for woods racing. So ya, I agree with a lot of this review. Cheers man!!!

I’ve got a 03 Kx250 with low original hours. Keeper for sure.

@johnpatrick3866

2 жыл бұрын

yeah. great bikes. parts issue is the only problem.

@humpday2267

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnpatrick3866 I agree

@ethankinsel6290

2 жыл бұрын

Got me a 01 kx 250, finding parts tho 😬 can’t find many, do you know any good places/websites for parts

@humpday2267

2 жыл бұрын

@@ethankinsel6290 eBay or Rocky Mountain atv mc

@ethankinsel6290

2 жыл бұрын

@@humpday2267 thanks man I’ll be sure to check those, can’t believe I didn’t think of that sooner 😂

I’ve got a 1991 cr250 that has out lived a few bikes through the years with good service and quality parts you can get almost any vintage bike to live on forever

@notjoecheez1

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a 91 cr250 as well. Love that bike.

@L00se_change

2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way about my 86 250r quad. Motor hasn’t been pulled apart for well over 200 hours and just refuses to go.

@onkeldunkel3079

Жыл бұрын

Thats true! Greatings from Eastern Germany! I got a 2003er EXC450. Its still a thunderbolt and looks timeless.

@mattjames958

Жыл бұрын

Want to sell it

Thanks for the vid. I have not rode in years . I just got a 77 xr75- for my kids and now I'm hooked again and looking for my next project. Love the hat

I got a 2001 Honda cr250 that I entered into broke 2 built! Right after shooting the after video, the top end blew and when I pulled the cylinder, it had a huge chunk missing out of the wall. It’s currently sitting at millennium technologies right now!

I have a 1995 CR250 and a 1970 CT70. Both are totally restored and fun to ride.

@sevenmilewhite1407

2 жыл бұрын

95 yz250 here. Absolutely rages. Long rod. All the goodies. Faster than alot of modern bikes with ease...and that's not a guess, I've proven it in the woods and on the street lol. Fun bikes.

@joeshmo6176

2 жыл бұрын

@@sevenmilewhite1407 i agree I have a built 07 yz250 with all the goodies and rekluse clutch alot comes down to rider and experience and im no pro but my built 250 smokes everything out the gate and on the top i smoked a 97 cr500 no problem I inow its 10 years newer but yz250 all the way i own 2, 86 yz250s,an 87 factory race yz250 the 07 250 and a minty 89 yz125 and a built 420cc banshee....love the tuningforks

@russellhopson1658

Жыл бұрын

My son has a 94 CR250. And we still have his ATC 70 as well probably a 70 or 71dont know never look up the motor numbers after 31 years.

@Half.Throttle.adventures.

10 ай бұрын

I'm building a 95 cr 250 at the moment can't wait to get it on the track

🙋🏼‍♂️ 1990 cr125 full nut and bolt ground up restore. Sitting in my living room 🤙🏼

Great video... as someone that also has a wide range of bikes its nice to see someone have good reason for their picks as I do agree alot with this list. I also like the fact you know the differences between years especially since it seems that most folks selling their bike any seem to not know what exact year their bike is they are selling. I see alot around my area of folks trying to pass off like a 98 yz250 as 99+ not realizing the engine changes between those years or like an 03 kx250 and try to pass it off as a 04 or even more different an 05+... love the video and looking forward to more of them.

This was very informative... even for me. As someone who lives in an THE center of Tokyo, in an apartment, and can never restore a bike here, lots of great info for the peeps, and when/if I get the chance in Australia to get another bike. (I have my 450 in Australia, and love working on it/riding it the 2 months a year I am in Australia, but being in Tokyo sucks for a dirt bike rider!! haha) Especially the mention of available spare parts etc is very important for many, all over the world. I have long wanted a YZ 250 2-stroke as my second bike for this very reason. Add to that, a YZ with the "updated" plastic kits that keep coming out, you can always have it looking 'cool/modern' if you want. Gotta love the sound of 2 strokes! BRAAAAAP!

I loved my ‘03 CRF450r, had it a few seasons, did regular maintenance including valves and guides with piston changes, cheap insurance. I was also a Honda service tech/manager at the time, so parts were cost, I did the labor. It would have been worth paying for though. Sold it in 2010, and bought my ‘95 CR250r. I still have it, but also picked up a ‘19 CRF250r and couldn’t be happier. Best of both worlds. Now I have to finish my ‘84 CR250r

Dude your so awesome. I love watching your shows and you have taught me so much I have a 2006 rmz 450 and I would really love to fix her up

Top 5? 84-Cr-500, 85-yz250, 89-kdx-200, 87 and 89 cr-250r, 85 xr 350. Some mo'? 88 rm-250, Last year Pe-175, IT-175 the one with the disc break. Ke-175, fun bike. New bikes are nice and expensive, if you find one of these have fun with it..

Awesome list. I’m currently riding a new Yamaha because I don’t currently have time to build a bike. I’ve owned the 07-08 CRF 450 and an 05 yz 250 and they are awesome bikes. Planning on picking up a 99-04 yz 250 and putting 08-09 yz450f suspension and swing arm on it and doing a full build. Currently work and the kids bikes are taking up all my time so I just need a bike that’s ready to go when I get time to ride.

I enjoyed hearing your opinion on these bikes. I have a 2000 CR 125 and I love it🔥🤙

awesome vid! i've been wanting to get a 450 either good or project so this helps!

Good stuff. I had an 05 Crf450, didn't know about the valve issue but mine always ran great. I bought the bike in 2010 for $2500 and sold it in 2017 for $2200.

Love all your content Keep up the great work 💯👌

Thanks Lund.. I've learn so much from your videos.

This one was dope, great info on this video!

I was so stoked on ur first bike. Thats my bike. 06 honda crf450r. Ive owned it since 08 brand new first owner. Bought it for 3995 off showroom floor. Ive rebuilt top end and valves once. Starts first kick, still runs tits. Great reliable bike!

Just picked up a 2001 cr250, love the bike it rips

@donluke974

2 жыл бұрын

How much

@carterkrell5437

2 жыл бұрын

$4500 wasn’t cheap but had a fully rebuilt motor with 3 hours and a new jug

This is wisdom, from a dirt bike wizard.

Hey my friend! I've been a subscriber for a bit, you've really inspired me into rebuilding bikes. I just recently rebuilt a 1998 CR125R as well as a 1999 YZ250 that I just competed in a desert race with! (VCGP). I am more curious about this broke to built competition?

Talking about parts, had to rebuild my 06 rm250 1 year ago. I've definitely noticed a reduction in availability and 3rd party parts. Not general availability due to COVID but discontinued stuff.

@jcobra09

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got an ‘07 RM250. I have found the parts I need since ‘08, but it’s been such a good bike, the only things I’ve HAD to repair, besides top end, are things I’ve wanted to change. Love the way that bike turns. Very confidence inspiring.

@KgiMedia601

2 жыл бұрын

Same man crashed my 03 rm250 a month ago and still havent gotten everything peiced together so shes back whole

I love my 1978 Honda XL250S.

I've got a 2000 yz250 with Eric gore 300 kit set up for trails love my bike probably keep it for ever

Have a 2015 crf250r with over 500 hours on it runs perfect I do oil changes a lot and air filter I drive fast redline is daily

150 'race' hours on a top end is HUGE !! wow thats a solid unit right there !! love my ktm 300/380 2stroked woods bikes , so if your OCD on maintenance as i am your likely good or at least far better off no matter what model huh ? great content just come across your channel this is only the 3rd vid ive watched , wont be tha last

Great video, man...Larry told me about your channel and I came to take a look around. New sub! Thanks for the picks!

I had a very nice original condition 89 suzuki rmx250 and looked for 5 years for a clutch basket and never found one so I sold the bike a few months ago and bought a 97 kawasaki kdx220 because I can buy parts for it,I will not own a 4 smoker dirtbike

My two best deals were an 03 YZ250 FOR $300 It was complete with title and a few aftermarket parts just needed a pieton. Second deal was a 99 CR250 with title tons of gear and tons of brand new aftermarket parts but needed a top and bottom end. I regret selling both but i loved building more than riding.

I've got a 97 rm 125 that runs like a champ, got lucky it's been well taken care of, but yeah parts can be hard to come by though since Suzuki stopped making the 2 strokes

@gqmonster976

2 жыл бұрын

CANT FIND PARTS?! SERIUOSLY?

@chrisbolton1060

2 жыл бұрын

@@gqmonster976 i have a 1995 Yamaha RT 100 that I am rebuilding and let me tell ya, it was a pain to find the parts for it. Thankfully I managed to find everything I need. Also probably didn’t help that I am a newbie to this but decided to tear it all the way down to the frame lol.

KXF 450F -06 with new crank FTW in my

I got a honda crf250 2022 and I love it 🤙🏻

I have a 2004 CRF230f and that thing is the most reliable bike I’ve ever encountered in my life.

2006 - 2009 yz250f. Same suspension as the 2021 yz250 and yz125, uses a great aluminum frame, and had a good solid motor.

@tpghl5225

2 жыл бұрын

I had a 06 yz250f. I loved that bike, super reliable and the suspension felt great

@MikesBikes66H

2 жыл бұрын

@@tpghl5225 I currently have one and I love it, I'm currently in the process of converting it into a woods bike. I recently raced a harescramble and loved it, but the bike wasn't set up perfectly for it.

WR/YZ426f, powerfull bikes that even keep up with the newer 450's fuel injected.

@anthonycr2502

2 ай бұрын

My cousin has a 426 I believe, and that thing is a monster! As much if not more power then my kx250 2stroke

I ride a '21 ktm 250sx but I still love my '06 CRF450R.

Thank you for making this

I have a 99 KX500 and 2002 KDX200, both in excellent shape, seriously, they are both beautiful and run perfectly. The 500 is FS.

The Ti 5 valve yamahas worked very well. Only time failures happened was due to lack of maintenence. My 05 YFZ has the same head as the YZF and WR with the same valves. I do oil every 10 hours and clean my air filter every other ride (i actually have 2 i swap out). I bought it with 30 hours so its about due for a valve adjustment after only putting about 12 hours on it racing this year but she runs like new. Proper maintenence and tuning and theyll run forever

I had a 2000 cr250 had to replace the cylinder so I put the 2001 jug on it and it was fantastic with the pwk carb. 01 they went to a mikuni it wasn’t as good but the porting on the 01 jug was better

Great list. 👍 01 XR650R here.

@Rakkasan-vr8xt

Жыл бұрын

BRP! Had two of them, both 03’s

Just lit one and we’re of to a good start … preach brother … love your who effort brother

What are your thoughts on the 2002 YZ250F? Got one in a trade deal. What parts should I change out and expect to go out on me? Looking to do some trail riding with it.

Just a recommendation from me. depending on your budget. If your going 4stroke go for a 2010 or newer yz450. This was my first bike and its been such a stud. I bought it 6 months ago for 2800 bucks. Havent seen any for less than 4k so maybe I just really got lucky!

ive taken apart hondas from the early 80s with all stock parts only to replace rings. i dont see how honda could mess up their valves unless they are cutting corners.

Big bore 2-strokes are also in demand. Here out west you can't touch a kx500 for under 5k.

@jimt7851

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jak what's a Yamaha IT465 worth?

Cr250 -01 Cr125 -06 Cr85 -07 is my keepers

I’d have too say any old big bore (500cc) two stroke is the way to go to flip or to keep.

I have a 81 YZ 465 I bought off of a family member a while back as a loooooooooong-term project and all of the covid bs is making it even longer term as any money I save for parts gets used on more important things. Like alternate transportation for getting to work or just going for a joy ride so I'm not using my truck all the time. But my bike is in the category of having some things that are easy to find and others HAVE to be gotten from ebay because there is just no new parts. Of course it doesn't help it being a 41 year old dirt bike either. :)

@sevenmilewhite1407

2 жыл бұрын

But. It's. A. Legendary. Rare a.f. beautiful bike. Keep. Up. The dream. Hope to see it finished. Much love.

@Slane583

2 жыл бұрын

@@sevenmilewhite1407 Oh she'll be worked on alright because I want it drivable at some point. I've priced out a lot of the major stuff I need for it. Funny thing is, if you can't find it under YZ 465 go look under YZ 490. Since the 465 was only made for two years you can't find everything needed. But if you look under YZ 490 you'll find a lot more of what you need since it was made longer. Aside from bore and port timing the 465 and 490 used the same engine. :)

@sevenmilewhite1407

2 жыл бұрын

@@Slane583 That's what's up. And yes. It ALWAYS pays to cross-reference parts! Much love n enjoy your bike!!

@Slane583

2 жыл бұрын

@@sevenmilewhite1407 Thanks, and oh I will when I finally get to start on it. :)

You shouldnt put these up, because then all the collectors buy them up and the prices go crazy and normal people can't afford them

I got an 06 cr250 that I brought new and a 00 cr250

What year KTMs were notorious for the head tube snapping clean off upon a rough landing?😊

Love my Y2k Cr250 been riding and racing it for 7 years. Bike is incredibly durable. Not sure on hour count tbh.

For your first bike Honda cr450, do you mean 2 stroke and 4 strokes? Or just the 4 stroke.

You are spot on about the 07 CRF450R. But as for the CR250. I think the 1993-1996 as a better bike. The 1997-1999 where good also if you didn't mind the rough ride!

@davidb9323

10 ай бұрын

What about the 03?

I got a used set of 00/01 CR250 forks for my 93 CR250R (which was in fact McGrath's favorite CR) I have been looking for a suspension shop to rebuild and revalve it for me and anodize the tubes and sell me a new billet triple clamp to make the combination work. I will give YHM a call. Never heard of them. I have always been. George Quay guy but I am old school guess lol.

Good pics and break 👌

I gt a works connection 06 crf450r. I love it !!!!

I have a 91CR500 I'm the original owner a few mods including a smart carb

Would you say that the 07 CRF 250R is a good buy for 1500 in todays market? The one I am looking at the guy said it has compression just hard to kick. What are your thoughts? P.s Love the channel.

Funny listening to this in a way. ALL these bikes are newer than my current race bike. :-)

I have a cousin That has A KTM Five hundred Two stroke. I'm wondering if that would be a good bike to get my hands on.

I found an 08 450 could I send you a video of it. It has some pops when letting off . I don’t know if the bike is healthy or not

Thoughts on a 94 kdx200?

Have an 01 kx250 with maybe 5 rides on it,has been sitting idle since Nov 2001 for no particular reason, just always had 3 or 4 others to ride and this one was brand new at the time so i let it sit off to the side. Fair to say it is still pretty minty minus a couple of dings not even worth mentioning, and it's dusty lol😂 Got it from a good friend that bought it new behind his wife's (at the time) back and she caught a bill in the mailbox from Kawasaki and he was busted cold. Paid him half of what he paid for it,he divorced her a year later and went nuts at a ktm dealership and bought a 525exc,a 450 and a 250 2 stroke all in the same day lol!!😂 Well that's my story🤷‍♂️ I appreciate the channel👍

@Thefailcycle

2 жыл бұрын

Im very surprised a kx500 didn't make this list

@yamaharaptor01able

2 жыл бұрын

@@Thefailcycle or any Kawasaki KX for that matter

@keithtarrier4558

2 жыл бұрын

@@yamaharaptor01able It would be I think... for parts availability for the average person. Awesome bikes!!

I'd put the '01+ RM250 on list list but your probably correct about part availability dwindling.

For the 2006 yz250. 2 or 4 stroke?

If you are just play riding the XR200 and CRF230 are great bikes. They run forever with minimal maintenance and can be modded easy. But everyone wants $2-3k for them and that's almost what they cost new 20 years ago. If you can find one cheap they are great, but at $3k just spend the extra 2k and get a new crf250f.

I literally LOL whenever I see someone trying to sell an older DRZ400SM for $7,000+ on Craigslist Um, your "3 x 3 mod, aftermark exhaust and tail tidy" ain't worth that.

Greetings from Idaho!!

Thanks

@LUNDMX

7 ай бұрын

thank you so much my friend!

I have a 2005 CRF450 and yes the intake valves did not last BUT I read an article and was told to replace them with the TRX steel valves --also white brothers had some replacement valves way to expensive. I went with the TRX valves and have not had any problem.

@insanetaco98

9 ай бұрын

It also boils down to cleaning your air filter after every ride and doing oil every 10 hours of runtime

@michaelledoux5261

9 ай бұрын

Yeah buddy!@@insanetaco98

Thanks!

@LUNDMX

7 ай бұрын

thank you so much my friend!

I’m looking to buy a second hand enduro, a ktm EXC-F or CRF X, any tips? I’m looking around 2012 models for my price range here in the uk about 3k any help at all greatly appreciated 😊

I have an 09 KTM 250 XCW, I picked it up for $2700 and I absolutely love it. I do wish I got the 300 with electric start head light and tail light though

So I am coming from 15 years of street bikes, and I want to get into dirt bikes both trail and track riding, but mainly trail probably. Any recommendations for someone like me? 5'8 154 lbs if that matters. Thanks for any input.

What do you think of the 2000 KTM 300 EXC and the 2006 KDX 200 bikes? It's December 2023 and I paid $1000 for the KTM that Needs a motor rebuild and tires sprockets and chain.$1800 for the KDX needs tires chain sprockets.

I have a 96 CR250 that I need to find a great restoration company to get it right. I got too many other things to do to work on it. Had one back in the day and picked up one that’s beat up recently. Best bike I’ve ever ridden when it’s dialed. Let me know if you have any suggestions!

@rickrick3545

Жыл бұрын

where are you located i have access to a parts bike for that year

Lmk about xr400r it’s what I ride. Need a restore soon. I ride only off road an crossing

Can you do a top 5 or best 250f video?

Just got a Ktm 450 ewc 2003 is it worth putting some money in to it. I got it for $1000?

Found a CR250 near me for sale but scared of parts availability after trying to find parts in the US for my Husaberg 350 and learning support is not there for old bikes unless you do it yourself.

i love my 06' 450

This made me feel good! You listed all 4 of my bikes. Now here’s another thing going on and pisses me off. I spoke to people who deal with metal and metal after 2018 is just garbage. It’s recycled and missed with other metals and has a high failure rate and not just in dirt bikes but in every thing from auto to oil field equipment. It’s a quality control issue and it needs to change and quick. Hate to say it but dirt bikes is not high on the list of priority metals

I would include the 06+ yz125 with the yz250. Those two bikes have the best parts availability ever!

@jonthelamb4549

2 жыл бұрын

Going from one of those bikes to any other scares me becuase I’m not used to having a harder time finding parts lol

Great information and thank you for this I have 07 crf 450 R raced two season never had to adjust the valves still runs Awesome, in fact if I am going to race moto.... I will still race that bike. I have a 2002 YZ250 chromoly frame needs rebuild, I have 00 and 01 cr250 r need restoration on 01 the 00 get ridden but not hard still on original top end. We take of our bikes. Can you recommend anyone for restorations on my three two strokes? Thank you. From Oklahoma....don't mind shipping them.... I am vet rider....

YZ250 for me, do the spring rates, so good, I got the 22-23 models

I got a 1991 Yamaha wr250zb building it to be a hard enduro trail bike

Hey bro my name is Jon, and I'm from Delaware I have a 93 yz250 that Is in a lot of pieces I am literally redoing everything. I have a 2023 crf 450r but am a fan of older bikes in 125 and 250 class. I would like fix and enter in the broke to build, but don't have a clue how enter my bike, if u can please help me.

Just wonder not being smart but are the older yamaha blasters gonna be rare and worth holding onto like the banshee are getting higher prices

@joeshmo6176

2 жыл бұрын

Not so much the blaster dont have the Rd pedagree one of the things that make the banshee special is they used the rd350 motorcycle engine as the platform ,I have a 98 banshee I totally rebuilt it from ground up and its stroked ported port matched v force 4,hi comp pistons 22mm domes a somewhat rare dyna port 2into1 pipe with a dyna port silencer a timing plate +4° still will run on super with additives but had to +4 the swing arm and widen 6 in rear 4 in front and will still break loose on pavement going from 4th to 5th with brand new holeshots I had a matching 02 blaster as far as appearance but got opportunity to trade for a fully modded 07 yz250..... I traded in a heartbeat blasters are fun little quads but theres 10 times more blasters than banshees imo

Can KYB SSS forks be retrofitted to a 2003 yz250 with the right tripple clamps?

@wrenchone5003

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@johnny624johnson

2 жыл бұрын

@@wrenchone5003 just swap the clamps and steering stem bearings?

Anything 2 stroke and carbed crf's

Woo!!! 2001 cr250 💪

Good old kdx