Hi

[Siv429]

Hey my names Justin! I currently ride a Kawasaki zx7r and am looking to sell it to get my first crm 250!

I have been infected with the off road bug by my mate who owns a yamaha xt serow, who has been kind enough to teach me the basics of it all.

Basically apart from saying hello I'd like to know the basics of what I need to look out for when I come to buy the crm.
Also I am 5ft8 with an inner leg of 30cm so will I fit comfortably on the crm?

Cheers

J

[Eddie Evans]

Have a good look around the FAQ.
CRMs are 15+ year old dirt bike and some have had a very hard life.
A major thing for me is that the swinging arm pin is free and can be pulled out.
If there is a strange noise that rises and falls with engine revs the chances are that it is the balance shaft and bearings.
Neither of these things would stop me buying the bike if the rest of it was good but I would know that I was in for a lot of work.
My bike gets a lot of hard use and it stands up to it well but I do spend time maintaining it.
Take your time and buy a tidy one they are out there.

[Siv429]

Cheers eddie. What Mk do you have? Also how much would a balence shaft etc cost to replace if I had to?

Cheers

J

[fallenmikethebike]

Hi Siv, welcome to the sight.
It's more important that your feet are a comfortable reach to the pegs, as that's where they should spend most of their time, if you are, dragging a foot, you will end up running over it, or twisting an ankle.
Learning to balance is the best prevention to injuries.
Mk1s are, as Eddie alluded too, now quite, mature.
There are still lots of MK2s, and 3s about, so, seconding, Eddies advice take your time and buy a looked after example.
ARs super bit of kit, but only when running right, and a nightmare when they,inevitably, lose their PGM, box, and eye wateringly expensive.
Check the search for the cost of Balancer shaft replacements.
Mike

[Siv429]

Hi fallenmikethebike,

Cheers for the info! I think my legs will reach the pegs fine it just when i stop i dont wanna fall flat on my face and look a tit infront of everyone lol

I want to go for a Mk 2 as they seem to be in good condition and i like the colour scheme but they say the suspention is way too soft? Is there a cost effective way to improve it?

Cheers

J

[SkidMark]

Hey Justin,

There is plenty of info already on the site regarding suspension etc. Check out the FAQ's as FMTB suggested and use the Search facility.
Personally I would buy the newest and best condition CRM you can find (and afford!) rather than limit yourself to a particular MK. The only exception maybe an AR but if you find a good AR and get someone to check it out for you (you might find a volunteer on the site if you ask nicely ) then I would go for an AR everytime!!!

Regards

SkidMark
(Owner of an AR who has been and done the Power Valve/CDI thing )

[knackeredMk1]

Just put a post together saying much as Skidmark but without the plug for a AR .

Always go for condition over age as all CRMs can have been trashed and bashed by now. They are very resilient, but there are lots around and you need to choose wisely.

Look over 'FAQ - Check here first' as this will give you a lot of answers.