i'd buy it if it was close to me
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| Author: | elsinorerick [ Wed May 25, 2011 8:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Should I buy a 1979 CR250? |
Hi everyone, I have the opportunity to buy a very very rough 1979 cr 250 for $500. It runs but that is about it. There is not the metal plate on it with the year but the serial number is on the frame. I currently have a 1980 cr 250 that is in pretty good shape. I know the AHRMA has different regulations and 1979 is cut off year for a certain class. My question is does anyone have an opinion or information on this year model and is there a big difference in the 1979 compared to the 1980. I thought I might restore the 1979 using my 1980 bike and turn the 1980 into a parts bike. Any thoughts??? |
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| Author: | mitchie [ Thu May 26, 2011 5:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Should I buy a 1979 CR250? |
I'm going to buy a 79 someday. One of my three favorite dirt bikes of all time. Many magazines considered the 79 generally superior to the 80 bike. Running at $500, I'd probably suggest you buy it. What shape is the aluminum tank in? |
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| Author: | badsix [ Thu May 26, 2011 9:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Should I buy a 1979 CR250? |
i'd buy it if it was close to me
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| Author: | redrocket190 [ Sat May 28, 2011 8:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Should I buy a 1979 CR250? |
Wrong in multiple ways. Go look for a 1980 parts bike or a much better start for a 1979 project. And I speak as someone who bought multiple common parts bikes. You end up with lots of crap you don't need to use. |
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| Author: | elsinorerick [ Sun May 29, 2011 12:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Should I buy a 1979 CR250? |
I was planning on fixing up the 1979 with 1980 parts. I was under the impression the 1979 would be a better bike for AHRMA and better investment long term. Will the 1980 parts not fit the 1979, any big differences? The 79 does not have the frame plate near steering column but is somewhere on the frames. Is that ok? The tank has some dents and little rust but is not terrible. Is the tank a make or break deal? |
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| Author: | redrocket190 [ Sun May 29, 2011 11:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Should I buy a 1979 CR250? |
The big differences are the frame, cylinder, exhaust pipe, tank etc... |
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| Author: | b-joe [ Mon May 30, 2011 9:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Should I buy a 1979 CR250? |
about 40% of the parts are the same, and i guess you won´t need them to complete the 1979. |
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| Author: | elsinorerick [ Mon May 30, 2011 3:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Should I buy a 1979 CR250? |
Thanks for the input. Since the first post I have researched it and according to AHRMA the 1980 fits in the same Gran Prix class as the 79 so I will think a little harder about it. Thanks |
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| Author: | mitchie [ Tue May 31, 2011 6:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Should I buy a 1979 CR250? |
A 1979 CR250r tank will have no rust at all. It is an aluminum tank. |
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