TMEC200 or "new" Bashan 250cc Enduro

[culcune]

Aw, shucks. That's me for ya. I assumed you guys were talking about me.

Actually, I was, but the original poster, Hailingfromcork is in Utah, who I forgot actually started this thread, LOL, which is why I was referring to you. You definitely want dual sport tires no matter which bike you go with, birdmove. I went to the local Honda dealer here in Yuma to get a few links taken out of my chain, and they had the 250L on the floor--very nice but quite expensive.

[MJH]

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/big/mcy/4472708970.html

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/big/mcy/4436774926.html

[birdmove]

Thanks, MJH. Actually, I've seen both ads. The KLX650 has been up for sale for a good year or more.

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/big/mcy/4472708970.html

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/big/mcy/4436774926.html

[culcune]

What about the Suzuki? I guess it's not like you can hop in the car to go look at it! Plus, you have to factor in the travel costs to get it to the island of Hawaii from Oahu. But, since you saw both ads and one has been up for a year, it shows your slim pickings like you had mentioned on chinariders months ago!

[birdmove]

First, I'd have to buy plane tickets both ways to see the bike. Then, if the seller was willing, have him deliver it to the barge company on Oahu (I think that's where the bike is?). I'd guess $400-$500 to barge it to Hilo. Also, many craigslist sellers don't want to deal with selling off-island. Also, you have to watch for other things. Such as, I've seen quite a few ads for a "Honda" scooter, let's say. But I can plainly see that it most certainly is NOT a Honda, but a Chinese scooter, and they are trying to get Honda prices for it.

[MJH]

The DR200 is on the big island, Captain Cook
could be a typo with Kailua when it may be Kainalui?
actually Kailua is on the big island too as Kailua Kona

[birdmove]

My mistake. I'd thought that one was one I'd seen that was on Oahu. Captain Cook is near Kona on the big island.