i have a 2004 400ex i am selling and i am looking in to a 250r what i would like to know is what are the pros and cons of the 250r what year should i get is it better handling or the about the same and which one is a better jumper and what should i look at when bying a wheeler this old

 

i like the 400ex format alot., but you will be very pleased with the r. its lighter,handles better,flies better,hill climbs better,way more exiting to ride. they really dont have any glaring weaknesses at all. just look over the usual stuff bearings,breaks, motor noises,tranny feel,and such.the 86 is alittle longer and has a steel swinger and seems more plentiful.the only thing your losing is that pansy electric start!!! lol

 

Thoroughly check the waterpump cover/right crankcase cover. Older Honda's have a really bad problem with corrosion here. If there is even a drip from the weep hole underneath it's probably shot. Also look for black oil spooge where the exahaust meets the cylinder and again at the silencer. If it's oily or thick it will need a new crankcase oil seal on the right side. Both are very easy to repair, but a new cover is around $200. Also, don't take anyone's word that their 2 stroke has a "new top end". If the owner will let you, remove the exhaust and take a look through the port at the piston to get an idea of what shape it's in. If he won't, it probably means he's lying about the new piston. Good luck!

 

The vibrate like crazy, you jam gears twice as often and they don't wheelie for chit (takes more skill). Those are the drawbacks. The R is better suited for open areas and drags and the EX is better suited for general rec riding.

 

Don't always have to replace the piston to freshen a top end. Sometimes, rings are just fine. A compression test would be the best for determining the need. You can't always tell visually.

 

oops, sorry.

 

hey there , i would go with the 250r of course !! like all two stroke it just a lttle more maintience but really all worth it, they ride great, handle great and have excellent power for short runs and longs runs, and man can they fly, there 20 years old bike and still are the best bike out there even the 450 are giving them a good run for there money !!! but 250r are still the best !!! the only things with the r that i have problems with are for long runs the gas runs out fast so it is good to get a dessert tank , oh i would go with a 88 or 89 trx ,and man you can get so many aftermarket parts for them to look GREAT !!!

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2004 raptor 660
1989 honda 250r trx
1986 honda 250r atc
1982 honda 250r atc
1983 honda 200x atc

 

HONDA QUADS SUCK. THEY HAVE GREAT LAWNMOWERS AND GENERATORS. 400EX P.O.S

 

Let me guess, it's summer time once again. I wish parents would lock up the computer, when they go to work.

 

YOU MUST BE A HONDA LOVIN FOOL.