Should i part out or sell?

wr250f95 · 06-15-2007, 04:27 PM

Hey, my 1996 XR250R needs a valve adjustment or something like that, really low compression. Would it be worth it to fix it and sell it as a whole, or leave it and part it out on ebay?

JThompson · 06-16-2007, 12:24 AM

You have to ask your self if its worth the time to take it apart and sell it part by part. A person like myself with very little free time would just sell it as is cheap for a bit of cash... Thats my two cents

DirtriDER · 06-16-2007, 07:27 AM

i would keep it 1996 is a good year but i would fix it and sell it

wr250f95 · 06-16-2007, 07:43 AM

i really do wish i could keep it, but she has to go. parting out would probal bring in more money right?

DirtriDER · 06-16-2007, 04:34 PM

it might i would just sell it as a whole a shame to ruin a good bike

wr250f95 · 06-16-2007, 05:40 PM

for some reason i think taking her apart to be parted out would be sad, guess its just the memories i have with her

tigmaster · 06-16-2007, 10:38 PM

i would just do some research and see wat people are getting for the whole bike and for the parted out bike on ebay.

Wopstar · 06-18-2007, 10:01 AM

Parting out would get you more cash but take longer and leave you with a bunch of random parts that nobody wants. Selling outright will get you less cash a less drama.

tigmaster · 06-18-2007, 10:25 AM

well in my opinion i would sacrifice time if it was going to equal more cash. it depends though, because parting out on ebay can get a bit pricey with all the listing fees. idk if u do it right parting out usually does give u lots more cash.

Wopstar · 06-18-2007, 10:48 AM

A lot of the time the extra cash does not make up for the lost time. My general rule is that if you know you can part it out for more then do it otherwise just get rid of it. I tried to part out my 86 XR600 (project bike that was inpeices but complete)and wasted more time and energy doing it than it was worth. Finally got tired of looking at it and sold it for $100.

06-15-2007, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 8,447 iTrader: (1)	Should i part out or sell? Hey, my 1996 XR250R needs a valve adjustment or something like that, really low compression. Would it be worth it to fix it and sell it as a whole, or leave it and part it out on ebay? __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

06-16-2007, 12:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
JThompson Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellingham WA Posts: 5,156 iTrader: (6)	You have to ask your self if its worth the time to take it apart and sell it part by part. A person like myself with very little free time would just sell it as is cheap for a bit of cash... Thats my two cents __________________ Tired of ads? Become a member for an almost ad free site! Also we give away monthly prizes just for posting! Register today! Looking for places to ride! Want to review a riding area? Check them out! PRE-ORDER MOTOTIPS Stickers now. Help keep mototips running! Get your order in today! Buy NOW! Special Discounts for members only! Check out our new discount forum for retailers offering to help you save money! Mototips Discounts

06-16-2007, 07:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 8,447 iTrader: (1)	i really do wish i could keep it, but she has to go. parting out would probal bring in more money right? __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

06-16-2007, 05:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 8,447 iTrader: (1)	for some reason i think taking her apart to be parted out would be sad, guess its just the memories i have with her __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

06-16-2007, 10:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	i would just do some research and see wat people are getting for the whole bike and for the parted out bike on ebay. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

06-16-2007, 07:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
DirtriDER C Rider Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crab Orchard, KY Posts: 136 iTrader: (0)	i would keep it 1996 is a good year but i would fix it and sell it

06-16-2007, 04:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
DirtriDER C Rider Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crab Orchard, KY Posts: 136 iTrader: (0)	it might i would just sell it as a whole a shame to ruin a good bike

06-18-2007, 10:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
Wopstar A Rider Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 963 iTrader: (0)	Parting out would get you more cash but take longer and leave you with a bunch of random parts that nobody wants. Selling outright will get you less cash a less drama.

06-18-2007, 10:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	well in my opinion i would sacrifice time if it was going to equal more cash. it depends though, because parting out on ebay can get a bit pricey with all the listing fees. idk if u do it right parting out usually does give u lots more cash. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

06-18-2007, 10:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
Wopstar A Rider Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 963 iTrader: (0)	A lot of the time the extra cash does not make up for the lost time. My general rule is that if you know you can part it out for more then do it otherwise just get rid of it. I tried to part out my 86 XR600 (project bike that was inpeices but complete)and wasted more time and energy doing it than it was worth. Finally got tired of looking at it and sold it for $100.

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