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Old 03-17-2004, 12:40 AM
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Hey!! I just got $4,000 to buy a quad.. I have always wanted a 250r and my neighbor will help me build the motor if I get one (he drag races). Could I get a pretty decent 250r?? Also I am thinking if it is a good idea to put 4k down on a new trx450r?? I wonder what my payments would cost.. Not sure if I can do it. I am 5'7", 300lbs.. what would be the best quad for me? I want something with good bottom end (I can port and polish it and upgrade) also something i can trail ride and ride in the sand, I go to florence, sandlake, winchester, etc.. Thanks a lot!!
 
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Old 03-17-2004, 01:10 AM
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well my personal preferance at 170 riding trails and fields around newengland would be the 250r cause I love two strokes. To quote a great sticker i once read" 4 strokes are like tampons, every p*ssy has one" thats just my personal opinion. the 450r looks like a great bike but there still is no snap like a two stroke powerband. just my two pennies one dime 4 nickels and a sacajeweya gold dollar coin.
 
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Aight I talked to my mom, she said she doesn't want to pay payments and I have to get a used quad for 4k cash. I'm wondering if I can find a good condition (mildly stock) 250r for about 2,500-3,000?? I want to be able to upgrade some things on it still like maybe a big bore kit or other things. Thanks.
 
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Smokd definitley get a 250r, you wont be disappointed. Esr makes several kits that will help you achieve satisfaction with power. Watch the cycle trader and youll find a few r's for 3-4000. I just bought mine in salem or for 3000 and it is all stock(86). Good luck. Try callin dtr racing they usually have some leads on good r's for sale
 
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Old 03-17-2004, 03:42 PM
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You can get a pretty decent 250r for 3,000 and a NICE one for 4,000
 
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Old 03-17-2004, 06:40 PM
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my dad is currently comming home with the new Cycle trader for me now.. Hopefully I can find one for $2,500 with maybe a melted piston or something?? Then I can buy a big bore for it. Guys, should I look for an 86-86 or an 88-89?? Whats better and why?? Thanks.
 
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Old 03-17-2004, 08:28 PM
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jeez.. I've been looking around in my cycle trader and found some NICE 88' 250r's for 4k, I'm just wondering.. I know they have a long rod and spacer plate.. If i end up buying a big bore I don't want a long rod.. What should I do? just buy a 86' rod?
 
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Smokd call matt at dtr 503-589-1300 he can tell you everything you need to know about the 250r. He has helped me tremendously and saved me some $ by not selling me parts I dont need.
 
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Old 03-18-2004, 03:11 AM
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Hmmm being 5' 7", sounds like someone might look at purchasing some adipex and a bicycle to ride 25 miles a day......
 
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Sorry man, but 5'7" 300 you are gonna kill that 250r. You need big power to haul you around. The bike is gonna look like it is riding you. Get a V Force or a DS.
 


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