Opinions On Purchase

[msw1382]

I'm in the market for a cheap 2T bike and came across this Gas Gas: http://cleveland.craigslist.org/mcy/4827836399.html

I've always wanted one and think this may be my ticket. Sight unseen my offer was $1500 to which he accepted... I'm going to check this out next week. If everything checks out, how do you all feel $1500 is on price?

One concern I have is parts. If I ever needed to do a bottom end rebuild, where could I source the crank and bearings?

Thanks!

[liv2day]

Originally Posted by msw1382

II've always wanted one and think this may be my ticket. Sight unseen my offer was $1500 to which he accepted... I'm going to check this out next week. If everything checks out, how do you all feel $1500 is on price?

One concern I have is parts. If I ever needed to do a bottom end rebuild, where could I source the crank and bearings?

Thanks!

Congrats (assuming everything checks out) and welcome to the forum! Personally, I think that's a great price for the bike given the new top end, bearings, etc.

You should not have an issue sourcing crank/bearings/seals/etc; search around for a local dealer. There are also several dealers on here that go out of their way to help folks - quick search of the engine sub-forum should help. On that note, there's a ton of knowledge here too - lots of people who have years of experience with the GG brand. I would still be testing jetting scenarios if Jakobi, firffighter, and several others hadn't pointed me in the right direction

She's a good looking bike, be sure to post up your thoughts once you've had a chance to take her out to the woods

[msw1382]

Appreciate the quick response... I found the part #'s on GG website but searches bring up nothing. I have to assume the used parts from Jap bikes on these older gassers, its just finding which.

[memphis2857]

If you go to the main page of this site there is a crossover chart. The connecting rod is the same as older cr250 and 250r quads. Also I called that guy about he same bike a few weeks ago and I think he is prepared to take quite a bit less. I would offer $1200

http://www.gasgasrider.org/html/parts_crossover.html


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[Tbucket]

For $ 1500 I will jump all Over that bike. Looks awesome also have the big gas tank. Go for it

[jprizz]

That bike was for sale last spring listed for $1500 and I passed it up. The owner wanted to get a true motocross bike. I passed then because I had a hard time finding info & parts for it on-line... Then I found this place and had my eyes opened.

I've kicked myself ever since for passing it up. Don't be like me

[msw1382]

So it was listed last year and didn't sell...

A little concerning.

[bowhunter007]

Originally Posted by msw1382

So it was listed last year and didn't sell...

A little concerning.

GasGas resale values generally stink. Buy it, ride it, love it, ride it some more. In my neck of the woods TM is way below GG in resale.

[jprizz]

I believe it sold - just not to me. IIRC - the bike was being sold by a guy named Zach from Lancaster. I've been watching CL for almost a year (Toledo area) There have been less than 10 GasGas show up in a 300 mile radius in that time period. Because they aren't well known in these parts, the resale on them is low and sometimes they don't move quickly. Don't let that stop you from getting a good bike. Just look it over good, ask lots of questions. Real key is clean title in Ohio. I got shafted on mine with an MSO.

[msw1382]

OK, I have my eye on this one as well: https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/4822593701.html

Guy wants $2200, im firm at 2000 but am considering coming up to 2100. It seems high even with how clean the bike is.

I have plans to check out the 03 this weekend, may try and stop to look at this one as well.