2006 TC 250…opinions on this project needed.

Greetings:

Came across this bike, which looks to be pretty clean…but it could be serious trouble! Seller (second owner of the bike) says it "needs a top end job."

I have emailed and asked about specifics…waiting to hear back. But initial thoughts are that most top end work on these four strokes is outrageously expensive and beyond the realm of mostly two stroke old school guy like me.

He only wants $800 for the bike. But a $2000 repair job won't make this seem like much of a deal. Anyone?

Kent

Does it run?Will the seller let you do a comp.check before you buy it?Maybe drop the engine oil and check for shavings in the filter.Kind of a toss up,might just need a piston and hone.If you did buy it and its not worth fixing could you part it to get your money back?

Well, checked with the fellow again. He told me that he took it in to a local shop, was told only that it was low on compression and needed a top end rebuild. Not much information...

Don't need another project bike…but this one is kind of tempting. I will see if I can take a look…any other bits of advice…things to check out? Many thanks! Help me to not be stupid!