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BDI got a KlX 250???

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BDI:
Sweet bike danger. Is this one of those bikes that stayed the same for years like the 500 did? will I be able to up date it with newer klx part? I really don't know crap about this bike. It's one of those bikes I would have never gave a second look at but now that I have one it looks like it could be a cool bike. My goal is to fix it and sell it to make some money but I'm thinking it might not be a bad commuter bike. It would probably pay for itself in no time.

BDI:
So I take it no one knows anything about these bikes  :?

sandblaster:
About the only thing I know on the KLX250 is it shares some parts with the KLX300.
I don't know the specifics on all the interchangeability but that is a place to start.
My question is how bad is the engine?

BDI:
Theres no oil in the engine and you can't get the engine to roll over by rocking it in fifth.I'm assuming the cranke is done and it needs all new bearings. I'm hoping the top end is still good. I took the valve cover off and it looks like a brand new bike inside. The radiators look like new inside and the brake pads are 75%, I'm pretty sure they are stock. I think this bike is very low hour for a 1994.

sandblaster:
Pull the cam clamps off and take a look at them on the inside.
The journals should be smooth with no marring.
If they are not smooth and unmarred then the top end lost oiling and you will have to have the cam journals repaired as well as a complete rebuild.
Also, the cams would have to be replaced if the journals are worn.
If it all looks good, try pushing the valves open (one at a time) with the palm of your hand.
They should all open and shut smoothly.
If it all looks good you should as a minimum have the valves ground and the seals replaced.

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