Going to look at a slight h fly used Apollo 250 RX

Huck369 · 08-04-2016, 10:32 PM

What should I look for on it?

"Slightly used"

Weldangrind · 08-05-2016, 10:31 AM

As a buyer, anything you can find to pick it apart. Remember that things like replacement plastics can be hard to find, so cracked panels lower the price.

Aside from that, look for everything you would normally check out on a bike. Operate every switch and function, ensure that each device works properly. Ensure that it starts and shifts as it should, and confirm that the bars are in line with the front wheel. Clamp on the front brake and see if the front end rocks, indicating loose or damaged steering bearings. Attempt to wobble the front and rear wheels from side to side, pointing to loose wheel bearings.

Which motor is in it? Is it a CG? If so, is there clearance to remove the valve cover without removing the gas tank?

Don't mention your China Riders affiliation. You want it to seem like you're alone in the wilderness with a China bike. The price often drops even further.

Take pics! We'd love to see it.

Huck369 · 08-06-2016, 10:00 PM

Thanks for the suggestions, I haven't got to look at it yet, and may look at a Honda tomorrow, so if I get the Honda ill not get up to see the Apollo....Will have to see what pans out(the Honda is closer, and about the same money)

BlackBike · 08-07-2016, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

As a buyer, anything you can find to pick it apart. Remember that things like replacement plastics can be hard to find, so cracked panels lower the price.

Aside from that, look for everything you would normally check out on a bike. Operate every switch and function, ensure that each device works properly. Ensure that it starts and shifts as it should, and confirm that the bars are in line with the front wheel. Clamp on the front brake and see if the front end rocks, indicating loose or damaged steering bearings. Attempt to wobble the front and rear wheels from side to side, pointing to loose wheel bearings.

Which motor is in it? Is it a CG? If so, is there clearance to remove the valve cover without removing the gas tank?

Don't mention your China Riders affiliation. You want it to seem like you're alone in the wilderness with a China bike. The price often drops even further.

Take pics! We'd love to see it.

I bet car dealers hate you.

Weldangrind · 08-07-2016, 12:17 PM

I'd never go to a dealer. I'm so Scottish, it's ridiculous.

BlackBike · 08-07-2016, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'd never go to a dealer. I'm so Scottish, it's ridiculous.

Aha ya boy

Huck369 · 08-08-2016, 09:11 AM

I ended up buying the Honda...a 2006 CRF230F Has BBR fork Springs and a BBR Exhaust System, and a BBR Cam...but wouldn't start, it's getting almost no spark, but can see a faint spark sometimes...has good compression, so I'm guessing a bad CDI unit, or possibly a bad coil....I already have a good running CRF230, so I'll swap part off it to see what it needs, it should make a good one....

We're getting a new Exchange Student this year, that is a 17 year old boy that rides Enduro in Italy, so I wanted to get him something to ride while he is here.....it will be good to have someone else to ride trails with

Will be our 10th exchange student, but the first time having a boy.

Weldangrind · 08-08-2016, 12:16 PM

Awesome! I'd love to see pics of your new bike. So cool that you have a running bike to swap parts with for troubleshooting.

Good for you for preparing a bike for your exchange student. So many take in exchange students only for the money.

Huck369 · 08-08-2016, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Awesome! I'd love to see pics of your new bike. So cool that you have a running bike to swap parts with for troubleshooting.

Good for you for preparing a bike for your exchange student. So many take in exchange students only for the money.

We don't get paid anything to keep an exchange student.......we've had 9 so far, all girls (I had 3 daughters, but they are all out of the house now)
This will be our first boy...

We've really enjoyed the experience of learning other cultures....

I've got it all apart right now, but will post some pics when I get it running and back together.

BlackBike · 08-08-2016, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Huck369

We don't get paid anything to keep an exchange student.......we've had 9 so far, all girls (I had 3 daughters, but they are all out of the house now)
This will be our first boy...

We've really enjoyed the experience of learning other cultures....

I've got it all apart right now, but will post some pics when I get it running and back together.

Just checking the specs on those crf s the other day. With the 6 speed, and fuel injection and 70mph capability. Nice. Also no issue for you buying used with your other bike

humanbeing · 08-08-2016, 05:14 PM

I highly suspects this model compatible w/ some chinese parts ...
For example stator is "equilateral triangle" bolt pattern which can be found in chinese Honda... Anyone knows # of magnets / distance btw holes in the CRF230F flywheel?

Huck369 · 08-10-2016, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Awesome! I'd love to see pics of your new bike. So cool that you have a running bike to swap parts with for troubleshooting.

Good for you for preparing a bike for your exchange student. So many take in exchange students only for the money.

Attaching a picture....
It's running now, cleaned the coil ground, and cleaned the carb (was nasty) and fresh fuel, and it fired right up

Weldangrind · 08-10-2016, 11:20 AM

Terrific news! Is that a stainless header?

Huck369 · 08-10-2016, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Terrific news! Is that a stainless header?

Pretty sure it is painted steel....

Weldangrind · 08-11-2016, 12:39 AM

If you have a moment to see if a magnet sticks to it, I'd be grateful.

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08-05-2016, 10:31 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	As a buyer, anything you can find to pick it apart. Remember that things like replacement plastics can be hard to find, so cracked panels lower the price. Aside from that, look for everything you would normally check out on a bike. Operate every switch and function, ensure that each device works properly. Ensure that it starts and shifts as it should, and confirm that the bars are in line with the front wheel. Clamp on the front brake and see if the front end rocks, indicating loose or damaged steering bearings. Attempt to wobble the front and rear wheels from side to side, pointing to loose wheel bearings. Which motor is in it? Is it a CG? If so, is there clearance to remove the valve cover without removing the gas tank? Don't mention your China Riders affiliation. You want it to seem like you're alone in the wilderness with a China bike. The price often drops even further. Take pics! We'd love to see it. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-06-2016, 10:00 PM	#3
Huck369 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 684	Thanks for the suggestions, I haven't got to look at it yet, and may look at a Honda tomorrow, so if I get the Honda ill not get up to see the Apollo....Will have to see what pans out(the Honda is closer, and about the same money) __________________ Huck 2013 Honda NC700X 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone 2016 AJP PR4 2022 Templar X 250 2021 Sondors Metacycle AMA Life Member
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08-07-2016, 12:17 PM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'd never go to a dealer. I'm so Scottish, it's ridiculous. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-08-2016, 09:11 AM	#7
Huck369 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 684	I ended up buying the Honda...a 2006 CRF230F Has BBR fork Springs and a BBR Exhaust System, and a BBR Cam...but wouldn't start, it's getting almost no spark, but can see a faint spark sometimes...has good compression, so I'm guessing a bad CDI unit, or possibly a bad coil....I already have a good running CRF230, so I'll swap part off it to see what it needs, it should make a good one.... We're getting a new Exchange Student this year, that is a 17 year old boy that rides Enduro in Italy, so I wanted to get him something to ride while he is here.....it will be good to have someone else to ride trails with Will be our 10th exchange student, but the first time having a boy. __________________ Huck 2013 Honda NC700X 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone 2016 AJP PR4 2022 Templar X 250 2021 Sondors Metacycle AMA Life Member
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08-08-2016, 12:16 PM	#8
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Awesome! I'd love to see pics of your new bike. So cool that you have a running bike to swap parts with for troubleshooting. Good for you for preparing a bike for your exchange student. So many take in exchange students only for the money. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-08-2016, 05:14 PM	#11
humanbeing Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,436	I highly suspects this model compatible w/ some chinese parts ... For example stator is "equilateral triangle" bolt pattern which can be found in chinese Honda... Anyone knows # of magnets / distance btw holes in the CRF230F flywheel? __________________ Last edited by humanbeing; 08-08-2016 at 11:12 PM.
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08-10-2016, 11:20 AM	#13
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Terrific news! Is that a stainless header? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-11-2016, 12:39 AM	#15
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	If you have a moment to see if a magnet sticks to it, I'd be grateful. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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