So after much debating and questioning I've come to the conclusion to save my money and go ahead with a "project" bike of sorts. I realized I would just be jumping too ahead with a Ktm690 and or 610sm so I decided on waiting, saving, and learning on this 1986 (oldish I know) xr250r that I picked up for $1000. Motor is rebuilt and bored to 260cc (might be wrong) :headscrat The bike runs pretty damn strong for that old lugger and it takes corners beautifully (street tires). Though my one and only concern is that the bike smokes TONS (oil), I would compare it to a 2-stroke :headshake
During the meetup (craigslist) the bike was already smoking, obviously that brought up some flags. Mechanically inclined friend of mine that I brought with me told me it could be a very simple screwed up valve seal or valve guide (something along those lines), but it could also be a major cracked cylinder which I'm praying it's not.
Has anyone one else had the same problem with an older xr or any xr in general? What is the fix and what are some tips? PLEASE! Any answers are appreciated!! Im dying to ride this thing! Pictures will be up very soon!
*Too further specify how much oil I'm burning, I go through about a full quart in 60 miles WTF?!
During the meetup (craigslist) the bike was already smoking, obviously that brought up some flags. Mechanically inclined friend of mine that I brought with me told me it could be a very simple screwed up valve seal or valve guide (something along those lines), but it could also be a major cracked cylinder which I'm praying it's not.
Has anyone one else had the same problem with an older xr or any xr in general? What is the fix and what are some tips? PLEASE! Any answers are appreciated!! Im dying to ride this thing! Pictures will be up very soon!
*Too further specify how much oil I'm burning, I go through about a full quart in 60 miles WTF?!