Hello all! First time poster here and I'm looking for a little advice on re-entering the dual sport world.

Growing up I had a few dirt and dual sport bikes, the last one being a KE100 of which I have fond memories. Now 20 years later I want to relive my youth. Yesterday while on a drive by I noticed my local Yamaha/Honda dealer has something green out front. I drive in and noticed a very clean looking 2007 klx250s with 800 miles. I looked it over and it looked pretty good. I don't have a valid license so I came back later with my brother so he could check it out on the street. When he came back he said is felt "weak." Then again his normal bike is a 900cc Ducati so I don't think he realizes what it should feel like. He did say he thought it handles great and has good brakes. I rode it in the parking lot and on a little trail they have out back and thought the power through 2nd gear was decent. More importantly I was having fun.

Anyway, I put $100 deposit on it and am going to seal the deal tomorrow but before I do I wanted to ask you guys what I should look for and if the deal is good. As I said it's a 2007 with 800 miles and is very clean. Chain adjuster is on "2" which is about right for the miles unless a link was removed but I don't think so from a quick pull on the chain on the rear sprocket. Tires also seem to have the right amount of wear. No signs of being dropped. They are asking $3000. What do you guys think? Good deal? What should I look out for? Unless I find something major I'm going to buy it. It's been too long since I've had a Kawi in the garage.

- Mark

 

$3000.00 sounds a bit high for an 07 IMO.
You mentioned you don't have a licence. Are you planning on getting it re-newed? If not why not just get an off road bike since you can't ride the KLX on the road anyway? Just saying.

 

I have a KLX 06 and I would pay 3000.00 for it with many more miles. If it has not been beat up and it would show if it has been I would think it is a good buy. The dealer should give you 90 days if any major things should good wrong and if he wont I might look some where else.

gary2

 

canklx is right, if you aree going to ride on the steet you shouldconsider taking an MSF class whitch would get you the lic.

gary2

 

07. The last of the 'good' model. ****** that baby up, you won't regret it. Smiles and fun all the way.

 

+1 what Gary2 said. The MSF course is a good thing to take. Here it's mandatory for everyone wanting to get their MC licence.
The KLX is a great bike for on and off road riding.

 

With so few miles on it I doubt there'll be anything wrong with it. 3k is a bit high but not it's not that bad. There is post purchase price $$ that you have to consider too.
Figure $500 give or take.

 

Make sure the odometer has not been rolled back

 

I read the title of the post and instantly thought of beardoge and his roll back odometer thing he says he did.
My 06 had 9060 miles on it when I bought it. I am over 11,000 miles now and still going strong

 

Today's KLX250S is $5300. The early ones had the rear rack which I use daily and nearly a foot of suspension travel front and rear. Yeah, I'd pay $3000 for another '06 like mine or the '07 you mentioned. I have 13,000 miles so far and its like new.