yamaracer585 Posted October 23, 2005 how reliable is the new 250f's becuase mystep dad says that there really easy to blow up and if u do blow it up it will cost around $3000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaptain Posted October 23, 2005 I would not say they are easy to blow up, as long as you maintain it well. If you keep the oil changed and the filter clean they are very reliable. They do demand maintenance though, and they are expensive to fix in a big failure. However, $3,000.00 break downs are few and far between if you keep the maintenance up. I have an )@ and an 05 and have never had an expensive break down. That said, it's true that blowing a top end on a 250F is a lot more costly than doing so on a two stroke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaptain Posted October 23, 2005 Oops, that should say 02 and 05, doggone caps lock key........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dirtbikingpunk16 Posted October 23, 2005 Haha....what the heck does your stepdad ride? Must be a Honda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mxmark Posted October 23, 2005 I always get the extended service contract for 3 years. If I have the records of oil changes they pay to fix it. If it does not let loose and I sell the bike it is transferable. Thanks Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Way Fast Whitey Posted October 24, 2005 my friends crf250 cost him 3000 this summer, i was laughing!!(as i rode my yz by the way) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anamoose Posted October 24, 2005 I have 02 and it clapped out this summer 1000 to fix...... but hey just ride it low in the power run a good oil and change it often and that wont be you....sadly im the second owner and i got stuck with the results of crappy mant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chevymx78 Posted October 24, 2005 do the maintanence and the bike will take all abuse you can throw at it, mines been flipped over, run off the rev limiter constantly and it still runs perfect, unlike those damn hondas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chevymx78 Posted October 24, 2005 oh and let your stepdad know that the bikes have bucket& shim for valve adjustment which allows them to be revved out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThumperMx365 Posted October 24, 2005 Just keep on your maint and you wont have a $3,000 bill, i have had a 02 and 05 with no issues what so ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sxy rider 39 Posted October 24, 2005 Well, I've heard that the oil temps are up on the 06 since the oil doesn't get the cool airflow like it did with the steel frame with the oil sump. Don't know how big it will be in terms of reliability, but since the design is so good with the 3 intakes it shouldn't really be a problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
