Hi everyone,

I'm new here and am looking at purchasing a 2009 KLX 250SF bike and am not sure what a fair price is.

The bike I'm looking at had 9,500 miles on it. Is this something to worry about? How many miles until a rebuild might be needed?

The bike is showroom quality and looks brand new. The only thing I can find wrong with it is a cheap cracked rubber cover over the clutch linkage by the handlebars and where a sticker was removed on the tail fender. The seat is even brand new and there are no scratches anywhere.

They are asking $3,199. Should I be worried about the mileage? It appears that the bike was taken care of and maintained to a very high level.

Thanks!

 

That mileage isn't something to be worried about if the bike was maintained. I think that price is on the high side, but your market may be different.

Welcome to KF

 

If you can get it for $3k that would be a good deal.

 

Thats a really good deal. I'm selling my 09 250s for 3200, and its got many scratches and 12k miles.

 

I paid $2900 for that same bike with a bit over 5000 miles a few months ago. Guess I did OK. Used drz's are too expensive around here. But I am digging the little bike.

 

Are you looking for a deal or a bike? Do you like the bike? Can you afford it? Does everything work? Are the tires in good condition?

 

I'm worried about it having so many miles on it. That's what's holding me back from driving up there in the morning and picking it up.

Can afford it, the rear tire is new and the front tire would need to be changed next season if I had to estimate.

 

Good grief, man! You are sounding like a throwback to the 70s!

By 2000 we were more concerned when bikes didn't have some miles. That meant they sat around deteriorating or had down time for any variety of reasons, including crashes. We learned that decent miles meant few problems and a rider who actually rode. I'd rather see that bike with 9000 than 4000.

I have over 47,000 miles on my 650 and bought my 250 with around 15,000 on it. These engines now are considered barely broken in completely at 10,000 miles. With the over rev capability of the 250 I almost doubt you can hurt them. It sounds fairly good, but near top dollar. If the bike is otherwise perfect it sounds fair. I'd try $2700 with my check book or a cash deposit in clear view.

If you really are concerned and want to play it as safe as possible take the bike to a dealer and ask if the service manager or mechanic would listen to and maybe ride it to give an opinion. Pay them for a half hour if asked, otherwise consider taking a couple dozen donuts back to the shop if they do it for no charge. You could make it a condition of the deal at the top dollar price.

We were always willing to ook at a bike a rider and give an honest opinion. We were motorcyclists first and always looked at the big picture. If you bought the bike hopefully we would sell you accessories and service, but we didn't want you to buy a lemon. So we were truthful and told what we could. For example, if the sprockets were worn we'd show it, if they were good we'd point that out too.

 

My 351 has about 22k selling it now for about 2500, bought it as a 250 with 9k for 3700

 

Found a bike that claims to be in perfect condition also but with only 3,400 miles. It has the stage 2 jet mod and a heavy duty radiator guard. Hopefully it's mine tonight.