by wfo4ever » Sat Nov 25, 2017 5:57 am
I am a new member on this site. I want to buy a used, clean, well maintained, stock with baffle Honda CRF-230F. Hopefully a wifes or girlfriends CRF-230F that has very low hours. I do not want one a teenager has beat into the ground thinking he had a CRF-450R. I have property in the mountains in NC and just want to ride on my trails. I would like as much information as possible on this model from the experts on this forum. First, what year models should I be looking for? I am sure some years are better than others. I really don't care for the look of newer models with the white on the rear fender, side panel, and tank. But it is only looks but white on a dirt bike looks bad in a short time. I had a 1986 XL-600R so I have dealt with white plastic before. I would imagine the bikes have been updated over the years. So which years should I be looking for? Also when looking at used bikes what known problems or issues should I be looking for? Over my 50 years of riding I know all motorcycles have some issues, some are small, some are a real problem and a good reason to buy a different year model or motorcycle. Thanks for any help, I appreciate it.