I'm so pissed

[DunDunSkeert]

My yz250f ran like a champ for over 3 years of racing, started first kick and the valve were always in perfect spec. Then one day it dropped a valve on the face of a jump and over $2300 in repairs followed.

This what $2000 of destroyed engine looks like.

Well about $2500 later I had a great bike with a brand new engine and tons of mods

it was great for about 6 months then it started to bore me and I decided to get a yz250 two-stroke because of the low/cheap maintenance. I found a yz250 for sale and promptly traded my bike on monday.

He won't trade me back.He really doesn't know much about bikes and the previous owner told him that it had a fresh topend( which was a lie as evedent by the blowby on the piston). I traded a fucking perfect 250f for this destroyed piece of shit. I took some pics. At the least it will need a new cylinder, piston connecting rod, wristpin bearings, crank bearings and full engine gasket kit. I'm looking at upwards of $700 to fix this if I do all the work myself and well over $1000 if I pay someone. I to go back in time and beat this shit of myself for even considering trading my perfect 250f.:wtc:\
I am so pissed of in disbelief that I'm just numb.

What I traded:


For:


After 2 days I started it to let it warm up and this happened.

[DieselNuts]

damn, you got some bad luck with bikes lately. After reading the first part of the post, I kept thinking "this is why I love 2 strokes" lol. At least your current problem can be fixed in a couple hours for a couple hundred bucks.

**EDIT** I just finished reading the rest of your post....that sucks that you traded for a bad apple, but at least you have a 2 stroke now. 2stroke>4stroke oh, but you shoulda went green...

[Thighs]

holy fucking shit. you could probably go to court over that. and i definitely would.

[DieselNuts]

holy fucking shit. you could probably go to court over that. and i definitely would.

not really. 2 strokes don't even have a warranty off the showroom floor.

[DieselNuts]

oh, and LOL @ the bike being in your kitchen

[Thighs]

not really. 2 strokes don't even have a warranty off the showroom floor.

i learned something today. and you have given me another reason to dislike them. lol

[DieselNuts]

i learned something today. and you have given me another reason to dislike them. lol

to each their own. I LOVE 2 strokes.

[FasTech]

I myself pefer a 2 stroke over a 4 stroke any day. But they both have their ups and downs. But, sucks about your luck... I deff. would find this guy and whoop his ass.

[DunDunSkeert]

damn, you got some bad luck with bikes lately. After reading the first part of the post, I kept thinking "this is why I love 2 strokes" lol. At least your current problem can be fixed in a couple hours for a couple hundred bucks.

**EDIT** I just finished reading the rest of your post....that sucks that you traded for a bad apple, but at least you have a 2 stroke now. 2stroke>4stroke oh, but you shoulda went green...

No I should have kept my bike... Or went orange, My dads 2004 200exc still has the stock top end and still runs like a champ. ktM makes the best 2-stroke engines period.

[BUGMAN]

to each their own. I LOVE 2 strokes.

The new 4 strokes are kicking azz. Look at the quads, even the fastest 4 brands made are all 4 stroke engines. Technology is up and coming in the 4 stroke world and you don't have to worry about mixing gas, fouled plugs and some offer a 3 year warranty.

[J-ROCK]

damn son! that sux but yeah 2 strokes are so much nicer than 4 cause the powerband is so fawkin awesomw lol

[DunDunSkeert]

oh, and LOL @ the bike being in your kitchen

That is just how nice that bike was. It was beautiful.

[DunDunSkeert]

The new 4 strokes are kicking azz. Look at the quads, even the fastest 4 brands made are all 4 stroke engines. Technology is up and coming in the 4 stroke world and you don't have to worry about mixing gas, fouled plugs and some offer a 3 year warranty.

They are also getting more and more riding areas shut down because there too loud. But on the up side fixing this will cost less than half of what it cost to fix my 250f... Four strokes are too expensive imo.

[DieselNuts]

The new 4 strokes are kicking azz. Look at the quads, even the fastest 4 brands made are all 4 stroke engines. Technology is up and coming in the 4 stroke world and you don't have to worry about mixing gas, fouled plugs and some offer a 3 year warranty.

You are 100% right and they are really nice. My cousin let me borrow his CRF450 and its quite the hoss. I love the torque it makes, but I just like to have a hard head about the subject

[T34me]

ouch, sorry to hear bro

[03RCode]

Time for a 450. I wish I never parted ways with my RMZ.

[Papa_Smurf]

it's aiight, just get shit wasted when you come visit ur brother and you'll forget all about it

[DunDunSkeert]

it's aiight, just get shit wasted when you come visit ur brother and you'll forget all about it

Sounds like a plan. I'll just drink until I can't feel feelings anymore.

[Me86Rob]

hey man wanna make some $$$? i have a 2 stroke yamaha i need rebuilt

[Friggintitsman]

I stopped reading at my

[alpine_aw11]

Damn dude.... No offense but I don't know what went through your head when you made that trade. 4 stroke ftw! That sucks though, take his ass to court son!

[Me86Rob]

really though. pm me. it runs. but like shit. itsjust old. plus i wanna put a stroker kit in it. leaks oil bad. every 2 or 3 days i have to change the plug and put oil in it. yea, its purple. wanna fight about it?

[DunDunSkeert]

really though. pm me. it runs. but like shit. itsjust old. plus i wanna put a stroker kit in it. leaks oil bad. every 2 or 3 days i have to change the plug and put oil in it. yea, its purple. wanna fight about it?

Not now I have way to much on my list already. Seriously fix it yourself, two strokes are so simple. I had the engine apart in an hour. It's a great way to learn. Your quad is purple!!!!!!! Lets fight Ohh and you need to lube your chain.

[Princess12]

That sucks! I've always been partial to the 4-stroke engines, but respect for the 2-stroke riders. Like stated previously, you have acquired a machine that is relatively cheap to fix/maintain compared to the 4-strokes, but it sucks that this guy was such a jackass about it. If you ever need some work done, just let me know. I've been in the motorsport industry my entire life, and I know a lot of good people.

[Me86Rob]

hm maybe an R1 swap is in store or this beast

[DunDunSkeert]

That sucks! I've always been partial to the 4-stroke engines, but respect for the 2-stroke riders. Like stated previously, you have acquired a machine that is relatively cheap to fix/maintain compared to the 4-strokes, but it sucks that this guy was such a jackass about it. If you ever need some work done, just let me know. I've been in the motorsport industry my entire life, and I know a lot of good people.

My friend said he could get me a hookup on parts because he used to work at millinium. The most expensive part is going to be the cylinder, around $400. But if you have hookups I would greatly appreciate any help. I'd rather get a used cylinder cause of cost but I can't find one anywhere.

[DunDunSkeert]

hm maybe an R1 swap is in store or this beast

How do you plan on getting that to fit?

[Me86Rob]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4-H0OolWro

yea yea thats a raptor. but my buddy has a raptor, and they arent THAT much bigger so....lol it would be a fun project

[DunDunSkeert]

Damn dude.... No offense but I don't know what went through your head when you made that trade. 4 stroke ftw! That sucks though, take his ass to court son!

Faster, lighter, cheaper to maintain. Plus it's now legal to race against 250f's .
And nobody rides them anymore and I like uniqueness.

[DunDunSkeert]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4-H0OolWro

yea yea thats a raptor. but my buddy has a raptor, and they arent THAT much bigger so....lol it would be a fun project

Wow! Thats way too much power though and If we could make it work my bike would be a lot lot lot slower. All it would do is spin it's tire. I race motocross and woods. It would also weigh a ton.

[alpine_aw11]

Faster, lighter, cheaper to maintain. Plus it's now legal to race against 250f's .

That is a good point. I just love the 4 stroke feel. I need to get another bike I miss that shit....

[DunDunSkeert]

That is a good point. I just love the 4 stroke feel. I need to get another bike I miss that shit....

Ya I love insane power bands. But honestly the 4-stroke was getting boring. No jumps were challenging anymore so I would wait for the very last second gas it and seat bounce and still clear the jump.

[Princess12]

My friend said he could get me a hookup on parts because he used to work at millinium. The most expensive part is going to be the cylinder, around $400. But if you have hookups I would greatly appreciate any help. I'd rather get a used cylinder cause of cost but I can't find one anywhere.

Your friend probably knows Keith Davis, who was part owner there for a while. I will see what I can do as far as finding a used cylinder. I will let you know!

[DunDunSkeert]

Your friend probably knows Keith Davis, who was part owner there for a while. I will see what I can do as far as finding a used cylinder. I will let you know!

Thanks a ton man. Complete engine would be fine too. The cylinder from a 2003 to 2009 will fit.

[Me86Rob]

dude im sayin R1 swap my blaster and boost it. make it a drag bike or something. itd be sick

[alpine_aw11]

Ya I love insane power bands. But honestly the 4-stroke was getting boring. No jumps were challenging anymore so I would wait for the very last second gas it and seat bounce and still clear the jump.

You ever ridden one of the KTM 450's? Sweet god.........

[DunDunSkeert]

dude im sayin R1 swap my blaster and boost it. make it a drag bike or something. itd be sick

We could try it, my friend even has a r1 engine in his garage.

[DunDunSkeert]

You ever ridden one of the KTM 450's? Sweet god.........

Actually I have, KTM makes the best engines period. But I don't like the way they handle because the have linkless suspension.

[Princess12]

Thanks a ton man. Complete engine would be fine too. The cylinder from a 2003 to 2009 will fit.

I'm a chick, but it's ok. No problem.


Barrow Cycle Works in Hoschton, GA
C/O George Twitty
(770) 867-1281
-He has a junkyard full of engines, bikes, parts, etc. You'll just have to call and ask him if he has anything that you can use. He may or may not, but it's worth a shot.

I also get great discounts with Parts Unlimited, Tucker Rocky, etc. for new parts. I'm still looking for some used stuff too, and I will let you know if I find anything.

[DunDunSkeert]

I'm a chick, but it's ok. No problem.


Barrow Cycle Works in Hoschton, GA
C/O George Twitty
(770) 867-1281
-He has a junkyard full of engines, bikes, parts, etc. You'll just have to call and ask him if he has anything that you can use. He may or may not, but it's worth a shot.

I also get great discounts with Parts Unlimited, Tucker Rocky, etc. for new parts. I'm still looking for some used stuff too, and I will let you know if I find anything.

Well that explains the user name. Thanks alot I'll give George a call. I appreciate the help.