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I'm looking at picking up a 2005 WR250F from my uncle. It has about 190 miles on it and is bone stock. I'm looking to add dirt riding to my resume and figured this would be a good way to get started. He's asking $3k for the bike, but I know I can get it for less. I'm seeing them go for around $2200-$2500 on the web. Chain is good, tires good, no rust, no broken bits, just bone stock.
What do I need to look for with the 250F? any problem areas, things that go wrong, etc...that I need to know about before I drop the cash.
Second, I've never ridden dirt before. I'm lower than a noob when it comes to offroad riding on a bike. My first (and only) experience was with my pitbike last weekend in my dad's pit. What gear is the bare minimum (outside of helmet and gloves), what should I do to the bike. I'm looking to go trail riding, not so much MX type stuff with jumping etc... I'm going to try and plate it so I can just drive it to and from a couple local pits/trails near my place.
any insight, advice, riding partners, would be appreciated.