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Posted by: firffighter---------------------
I just bought my oldest son his second bike a kx60 and he is ready to start motocross racing shortly. I would like to join him even though I haven't ridden motocross, just woods riding. I have ridden since I was a kid, but could never afford the newer bikes and never had a chance to try racing. But now that the kid is out there, I want to join him. I am looking at used bikes and have around $2500 to spend on a bike. There are several mid 90's honda cr250's with many add ons in that price range, or newer bikes that are stock. Any suggestions on what bike is best in that price range? I found a '95 cr250 with just about every add on there is in like new condition. Is it a good bike or too old. I am 35 and not looking to take any checkered flags, just have a little fun with the boy. Sorry for the long thread. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Posted by: keithb7---------------------
You cannot go wrong with a 1995 CR250. Some of the best engines Honda ever put in the CR250 are in the 92-96 CR250's. Depending on what type of riding you will be doing a stock one is not necessarily going to be your best choice. If you are planning to go play on the track once in a while, but still ride a lot of woods riding, the used one with all the options on it is going to be woods ready.
A stock new bike is nice, however if you are like me, as soon as you get it home, you'll be thinking about an FMF Exhaust, Skid Plates, Bush Bars, etc...If you are clueless in the maint. department, then maybe new is better. If you do your own wrenching, and have no problem doing your own top ends, the used one might be better.
I ride a 1993 CR250 bored out to 265, lots of bolt on options. I ride with plenty of newer bikes. It looks just as good, performs just as good (better than some), and is very reliable. I spend a lot of my time riding and stick to a strict maint. schedule. My 93 is a killer bike, I get asked many times if it is for sale....No way, for the $2000 I spent on it when I bought it, I am getting excellent value for my dollar. No payments is great. Ripping past aluminum frame CR250's is great too.
Good luck.
Keith
Posted by: Mike R.---------------------
with the funds you have readily available I would look at the 97-99 CR250's.
I think this was a great motor for all around use with very a good bottom.
Most all the CR where very realiable and the 97-99s are no exception.
About 50% will say the frame was to stiff those years being the first generation aluminums but, its the suspension that is stiff and actually some like myself love it.
I am 37 and I too rode all my younger life and got my son interested in the sport I love. The 250's in general make great bikes for us dads because they are MX ready and with a few mods. can be one awesome trail bike re: Flywheel Weight etc.
Not to mention the CR250 in comparrison to todays lightweight high revving 4 strokes they are far easier to maintain and far cheaper to repair in general in something goes afoul.
I like the newer CR's as well but, most now are being meant to run with atelast some race fuel mix to help avoid detonation. My bike runs just perfect on 93 octane which to me is an added benefit of $ saved.
As Keith said and I agree whole heartedly that you dont need a new bike to be fast as the ones mentioned will easily keep up with todays.
As a mtter of fact one thing I love about the 97 I own is it is not finicky. A mild swing in temps does not drastically affect it like some of the more finicky newer bikes.
Best of luck in your decsision anf have a ball ridding with your son. 
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