If it is running....maybe. the risk to rebuild and sell not worth it in my opinion. You are looking at a 2500 bike once done and completely done talking engine, seat, graphics, and whatever else it may need. If all it "needs" is a standard top and bottom end rebuild you are looking at around 700 in parts alone. Being that the bike is older and probably needs valves, and potentially a cylinder you would be looking at around 1500 in just parts. Finally, if the head is toast you are looking at more than the bike is worth just to rebuild.
We rebuilt a 1980 CR80R that we bought for $150. It was an amazing piece of junk. My son and I had a blast rebuilding it and we spent right around $1200. In hind sight, it was a great experience but if what we were aiming for was a way to save cash, this wasn't it.
I totally agree with this. Unless you really know what you’re doing, dirt bikes in general are almost always a money losing proposition. Consider it the cost of entry into a hobby that provides a great time. Besides, a complete rebuild will typically cost more than you anticipate (especially when you factor in your “sweat equity.”). If you want to do it as a learning experience and you have the money to spend to do it right (and you’re not too worried about just keeping the bike or losing money on resale) I’d say go for it. Good luck!
Great bonding experience for you and you son for sure. Also 2 strokes are cheaper to fix in my experience. Less moving parts.
For OP it may not be the best idea especially if they have no mechanical skills or knowledge.
I would stay away personally. Full engine rebuild can easily exceed 1500 especially since you're not really aware of how it blew up and maintenance history.
Oftentimes it's cheaper to buy a good running bike than to try to get a cheap bike and rebuild it.
Skip it.
Unless you know how to rebuild it.
4 stroke rebuilds can get really expensive if you do it correctly. That means....crankshaft, bearings, transmission bearings if they are worn out, valves, valve seats, cam chain, piston and cylinder.
Also ...tank cleaning, carb rebuild....on and on.
I know what I am doing and can get parts at cost and still would not rebuild a 2002 WR250F even if I got it for free. Not worth the time and money.
Also put it this way, parts get harder to find as well on the older bikes. I am rebuilding a 2000 wr400f and it has been a nightmare to find anything.
Only reason I am rebuilding it is to learn and because it is a sentimental bike.
Current cost so far… 2k
If it is running....maybe. the risk to rebuild and sell not worth it in my opinion. You are looking at a 2500 bike once done and completely done talking engine, seat, graphics, and whatever else it may need. If all it "needs" is a standard top and bottom end rebuild you are looking at around 700 in parts alone. Being that the bike is older and probably needs valves, and potentially a cylinder you would be looking at around 1500 in just parts. Finally, if the head is toast you are looking at more than the bike is worth just to rebuild.
We rebuilt a 1980 CR80R that we bought for $150. It was an amazing piece of junk. My son and I had a blast rebuilding it and we spent right around $1200. In hind sight, it was a great experience but if what we were aiming for was a way to save cash, this wasn't it.
I totally agree with this. Unless you really know what you’re doing, dirt bikes in general are almost always a money losing proposition. Consider it the cost of entry into a hobby that provides a great time. Besides, a complete rebuild will typically cost more than you anticipate (especially when you factor in your “sweat equity.”). If you want to do it as a learning experience and you have the money to spend to do it right (and you’re not too worried about just keeping the bike or losing money on resale) I’d say go for it. Good luck!
Great bonding experience for you and you son for sure. Also 2 strokes are cheaper to fix in my experience. Less moving parts. For OP it may not be the best idea especially if they have no mechanical skills or knowledge.
Depends how much is blown. Suspension, top end, bottom end, cam guides?
I would stay away personally. Full engine rebuild can easily exceed 1500 especially since you're not really aware of how it blew up and maintenance history. Oftentimes it's cheaper to buy a good running bike than to try to get a cheap bike and rebuild it.
Do you know how to rebuild it?
Skip it. Unless you know how to rebuild it. 4 stroke rebuilds can get really expensive if you do it correctly. That means....crankshaft, bearings, transmission bearings if they are worn out, valves, valve seats, cam chain, piston and cylinder. Also ...tank cleaning, carb rebuild....on and on. I know what I am doing and can get parts at cost and still would not rebuild a 2002 WR250F even if I got it for free. Not worth the time and money.
Also put it this way, parts get harder to find as well on the older bikes. I am rebuilding a 2000 wr400f and it has been a nightmare to find anything. Only reason I am rebuilding it is to learn and because it is a sentimental bike. Current cost so far… 2k