Hi,

I'm thinking of buying a CRM as my first off road bike. I'm looking at http://www.rp.rpsys.net/crm250/CIMG0130.JPG" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; but don't really know a lot about these bikes. Do any potential problems jump out at anyone? Is there anything specific I should be looking for on a CRM in person (e.g. known weaknesses or parts that are known to wear out/be expensive)?

For background I've had road bikes and a bike license for 9 years but my only off road riding was a MX experience day and I much preferred the two stroke bike to the four strokes :). I also used to race karts with CR250 engines and have rebuilt a classic car so could be said to be mechanically literate.

Cheers,

Richard

Hi Rpurdie your post would indicate that you have the mechanical where with all not to be frightened of the CRM ,though it is a bit more complex than your basic crosser .
You may wish to avail yourself with the search function with your question,and failing an unsatisfactory reply to your question , then post up your enquiry, for the guy,s to keep answering the same question is a little tedious ,and unlikely to furnish you with a useful response
Regards Mike

Well, I guess I'm wondering mainly if the bike pictured looks reasonable or not although I realise its hard to tell from a photo. I can check things like wheel/swingarm/headstock bearings (like an MOT) and I did have a look around the site but couldn't find a list of CRM specific checks.

Hi Rpurdie , yes , all of the afore mentioned should be checked , espec, sw, arm bearing , they can be a tw@t to drift out and replace.
P valves, can give grief, it,s defo, worth a look to see the thing rocking open and shut .
Listen for noisy balancer shaft bearings , definite, high pitched whine , allow £300 for a fix if suspect.
Might be worth having a look at the drain plugged ,and oil , one for hand fisted spannering two for the oil colour or bits in it .
You should be able to feel the comp on the k/start lever, though a devious scroat may well have banged a new rings in a dodgy barrel .
It's all the usual caveats that normally apply with a purchase such as this , if you are not picking up good vibes , don't worry , there will be another along shortly.
Regards Mike