Saying bye bye to my 250R
#32
11-16-2005 | 04:21 PM
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Saying bye bye to my 250R
Originally posted by: BruteForce
You would be better off going with a polaris than another honda. The 450's are junk (powerless). They have 50cc's more than the z400s and can just barely beat them, that is sad.
You would be better off going with a polaris than another honda. The 450's are junk (powerless). They have 50cc's more than the z400s and can just barely beat them, that is sad.
I understand your situation 1BAD, I had the same decision to make a few years ago. I had the option to buy back one of our old R's that was in great shape, or purchase a new machine. I had been a honda man all my life, but then the 400 couldnt compete with the big bores and I opted for a new yamaha. I love my raptor, but I miss my R. Good luck with it and keep us updated on the new purchase. If you do hold off though, and arent completely tied to another Honda, then I'd see what the zuki 450 has up its sleeve.
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11-16-2005 | 04:55 PM
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Saying bye bye to my 250R
Originally posted by: maddog56
LOL, the predator cant beat any of the 450's stock, and it has 50 MORE cc's. But I'm not going to be ignorant and say that's sad, because I understand the differences in engine design and tuning between them.
LOL, the predator cant beat any of the 450's stock, and it has 50 MORE cc's. But I'm not going to be ignorant and say that's sad, because I understand the differences in engine design and tuning between them.
Im sorry as well 1bad, didn't mean to hi-jack your thread.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img]
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11-16-2005 | 11:01 PM
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Saying bye bye to my 250R
Originally posted by: maddog56
LOL, the predator cant beat any of the 450's stock, and it has 50 MORE cc's. But I'm not going to be ignorant and say that's sad, because I understand the differences in engine design and tuning between them.
I understand your situation 1BAD, I had the same decision to make a few years ago. I had the option to buy back one of our old R's that was in great shape, or purchase a new machine. I had been a honda man all my life, but then the 400 couldnt compete with the big bores and I opted for a new yamaha. I love my raptor, but I miss my R. Good luck with it and keep us updated on the new purchase. If you do hold off though, and arent completely tied to another Honda, then I'd see what the zuki 450 has up its sleeve.
Originally posted by: BruteForce
You would be better off going with a polaris than another honda. The 450's are junk (powerless). They have 50cc's more than the z400s and can just barely beat them, that is sad.
You would be better off going with a polaris than another honda. The 450's are junk (powerless). They have 50cc's more than the z400s and can just barely beat them, that is sad.
I understand your situation 1BAD, I had the same decision to make a few years ago. I had the option to buy back one of our old R's that was in great shape, or purchase a new machine. I had been a honda man all my life, but then the 400 couldnt compete with the big bores and I opted for a new yamaha. I love my raptor, but I miss my R. Good luck with it and keep us updated on the new purchase. If you do hold off though, and arent completely tied to another Honda, then I'd see what the zuki 450 has up its sleeve.
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11-17-2005 | 01:44 AM
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Saying bye bye to my 250R
Originally posted by: DuneRider650
Theres no way i would sell that 250r for a 450r....also in one of your pictures there is a ds650...that yours??
Theres no way i would sell that 250r for a 450r....also in one of your pictures there is a ds650...that yours??
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11-20-2005 | 06:31 AM
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Saying bye bye to my 250R
I was thinking about selling my 250 also, but I started looking around, and did not see another that was just as good in my area. So I will keep my R and try and sell the 400. I am looking into a 450 also, but have not made my mind up.
Man I would try and just save money and keep the R. Maybe dont ride it as much, it will last longer between rebuilds. THat is what I am doing. The 250R is a bad quad, I have not rode a bike better yet. I have rode them all except the Suzuki 400 and the waiting 450.
Good luck.
Man I would try and just save money and keep the R. Maybe dont ride it as much, it will last longer between rebuilds. THat is what I am doing. The 250R is a bad quad, I have not rode a bike better yet. I have rode them all except the Suzuki 400 and the waiting 450.
Good luck.
#39
11-20-2005 | 07:52 AM
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Saying bye bye to my 250R
LOL.. yea i will need more than a fast quad.. maybe the 26 years of experience riding might help [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
but its a nice quad, you should keep it and save up for the 450R. im all 2 stroke and need a 4 so i am modding my 2 bikes then will work on buying the 450R. i dont think anyone should just have one bike.. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
but its a nice quad, you should keep it and save up for the 450R. im all 2 stroke and need a 4 so i am modding my 2 bikes then will work on buying the 450R. i dont think anyone should just have one bike.. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
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11-20-2005 | 12:18 PM
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Saying bye bye to my 250R
Originally posted by: Kennyroo
I'm thinking of doing something with my 250R as well. I was thinking YFZ, 450R or Raptor 700. Not sure if I could bring myself to ride Suzuki. Thoughts????
I'm thinking of doing something with my 250R as well. I was thinking YFZ, 450R or Raptor 700. Not sure if I could bring myself to ride Suzuki. Thoughts????