I understand what you are saying. I just don't get why it seems everyone says to avoid 4 stokes...to me they seem like they will be whats coming in the years and 2 stokes will be gone. 2 strokes in my area seem to be way over priced now that I really look for them. Early 2000 years are the same price as 2009 2011 4 strokes.
Are 4 stokes really that bad? What causes them to have so many problems? I am a person that really looks after their stuff so if its lack of maintenance that won't be an issue with me.
Im having a hard time with spending more money on an older 2 stroke.
No!!!! They are a great bike. My last 4 bikes are 4 stroke I love em!!!
Just find one that looks really good and ask questions like hours and fluid changes, and how old is this and that like clutch, grab ahold of the wheels and give em a wiggle to se if tight. If the bike looks really good and not beat up it's prob Going to be a good Bike.
Look to spend 2900 at a low for a good bike if u can find one for that price. And up to 3900
If you have a friend that's into bikes take him and listen for anything!!
My point is everything that is mechanical Will fail one day or another I don't care if it's from a toaster to a new car . Just be mindful and look over everything and hope for the best. The real point is to strokes have less parts meaning maybe possibly less failure. and four strokes have more parts and cost more. When it comes time. Id go for a four stroke if you could if that's what you really want I think you be really happy
We always tell the guys we build race engines for if you don't want to hurt it don't start it