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Yo,I've been always pretty into dirtbikes and now for the past 3 months I really have been wanting one.

I got one when I was eleven but the fucking bike was always broken.

Now I'm looking into some and I don't want to pay for a brand new one.

there's this cool one thats gonna be 10 years old in 2014 for 2100 negociable.

Is that too old for a dirt bike?.

Is the transmission gonna break or something.

It looks really clean on the outside.

useful insight appreciated.

here's the bike
http://www.lespac.com/longueuil/veh...U0M1MyODE0OTI3NFMyODI1ODA0MlMyODE3NTEyOCZkPTA

 
That four stroke is a decent bike but if it has any engine issues whatsoever you're gonna be lookin at some expensive repairs. Look into a 125 2 stroke, stupid easy to rebuild and work on. I have an 03 CR125 and love it dearly. Plus 2 strokes are just pure sex to ride and listen to. Just my two cents.
 
Just saw that the bike you linked has an Athena Big Bore kit, I would proceed with caution as far as buying it. Dunno what dirtbikes go for in Quebec but you should be able to find a newer and better bike for the same price if not less than what that dude is asking. Would buying in the states be cheaper for you? Sorry for the double post.
 
anytime you are buying a bike that is over 10 years old, you are going to run into issues at some point. i wouldnt recommend this unless it looks like this bike has never really been ridden. I recently purchased a yz125 from a guy that is a 2004 model. The spokes were still shiny, and the engine had less than 10 hours on it. you need to look for signs of wear, especially on the frame and engine cases. In the end, i wouldnt go for the $2100 just yet. Maybe look into buying a 2 stroke if you dont want to worry about as much maintenance or costly repairs
 
I'm really confused, I thought 2 strokes were by far a bigger pain in the ass cause the motor always fucked up, or at least if you didn't do regurlar maintenance on it. is just easier to repair?

my dad always told me 2 strokes are a bitch.

and I also won't buy a 2 stroke cause yah, the sound might be orgasm to the ear when you're on it on a racetrack, but I'm gonna be riding little trails as much as tracks and once again, my dad told me everyone would wanna kill me if I had a 2 stroke
 
4 strokes can be just as loud if not louder than a 2 stroke depending on parts. I have an '02 KTM 200 2 stroke that is the bomb and fairly quiet. Paid 1500 for it. If the bike has been taken care of decently don't worry about the age. And yes, 2 strokes are very easy to work on. Very marginal knowledge and youtube is basically all you need. But the whole 2vs4 stroke debate has been going on since the dawn of time.
 
2 strokes will require regular maintenance, but it's pretty cheap. 4 strokes don't require as much regular maintenance and they will cost a little more to fix of something does go wrong. 2 strokes are cheaper to buy. Ten years is kinda old for a bike. Just make sure you really inspect what you buy. Ask questions about how it's been taken care of and look for any problems with it.
 
^4-stroke race bikes require a lot more maintenance than a 2-stroke. For a beginner on a limited budget, definitely look into a 2-stroke. Pretty easy to maintain, cheaper to buy, and cheaper to fix. As for what brand/model/year etc. check out http://www.thumpertalk.com/

Tons of people more than willing to help you decide what bike is best for you.
 
2 strokes are alot more pain in the ass everytime you ride because you have to mix the gas but the repair bills( and their will be if your buying an older bike) will be cheaper, plus if your going to buy a 10 year old bike it would be better to buy a 2 stroke to keep up with the new 4 stroke bikes cause the new 4 strokes are fucking insane. The only downside to 2 strokes is that you gotta be on the clutch alot more than the 4 strokes and it takes more skill to ride a 2 stroke. As for people getting mad at you for the sound, Fuck em!
 
I have a 2002 XR250R and it still runs great. I don't use it a ton so it spends a fair amount of time in the barn but every spring I can get it running in about 5 minutes. 4 strokes are much more user friendly and easier to drive, but as everyone has said they will cost more to repair, however I would definitely still recommend one
 
10 y.o. Is def not too old by any means. Be prepared to rebuild the motor at some point or pay to have someone do it. The suspension will probably need work done too. I would say that $2100 is alittle steep but it says negotiable so if you think it's worth it make a reasonable offer
 
I have a 1997 2 stroke KX125 and love it. Just be sure to ride it before you buy, and ask lots of questions. Things like past rebuilds, approximate hours, has it been dropped, premium or regular fuel/oil. Also just check the bike for general damage and wear.
 
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