by riddler9 » Mon Dec 16, 2013 8:09 pm
We purchased a CR85 a few years back. The kid raced, and was sponsored AND maintained by a local shop. The bike was in excellent shape. It was being sold because the kid moved up to lites.
Personally, I have no problem buying from a dedicate racer, however the occasional racer scares me a bit.
$1,500 for an '09 150RB in my state is average (people ask for a lot more than they get). The photos are horrible. Is the frame powder coated or spray painted (spray paint is bad)? What wheel set is on the bike? Also, are the triple clamps aftermarket, anodized, or painted (painted is bad, anodized if not done properly could weaken the tree)?
Something you may want to consider is checking dealers for left over bikes. You may find 3-4 year old NEW 150RB for $3k or so.
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