What's a 2 stroke worth these days?

[rdenis]

Any ideas on what 2 strokes are going for these days, say from 125cc to 400cc and say 1980 to 2000?

I wish I still had my 89 RZ350 - they are a friggin fortune now

I've found a 79 RD400 for $600 OBO - seems pricey but I know its a friggen rocket and would be awesome in a cart.

 

[Rickracer]

I bought an 84 RM250 motor with coil, CDI box, carb and radiators a few month ago for $250, but $600 for a whole RD400 sounds like a pretty good deal, it will definitely be a monster,

 

[rdenis]

The more I research the RD the more I like the deal - it would almost be a shame to take this bike apart - they definitely have some great racing history. But that engine is a tight bugger and very easy to work with. Darn.... what to do... what to do.

 

[whitepower]

hmmm right now im searching as well thier is a 79 yz490 for 450 obo with no kickstart...
and now i found a 1985 Honda Dirt bike 200 CC, runs good, smokes a little for 400 dollers

but the good deals are hard to find

 

[modelengineer]

Ring up some insurance companies and find out where they sell off their damaged bikes. I bought a whole 2007 GS-500F with 9,500 k's on it for $1000 AUD. It now owes me $350, and I should be able to get it down to $0 while keeping the engine, sprockets, chain, brakes, lights, mirrors, etc. for the kart.

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

Look for older bikes that have been sitting for a whilebut are not seized. I picked up a complete 78' Kawasaki kz400 for $40, just need the carbs cleaned and a new coil, and it only had 8900 miles!

 

[rdenis]

I would love to find a deal like that - ridonculous!