250-500cc Go new or rebuild

What to do? I have 07 wr250. Don't know either buy new beta or update or refresh current bike? The bike has been great except for a cracked cylinder. Like the feel of the Husky. Not ready for ktm.

it really depends on what the bike is worth to you, if it was mine id find or repair the jug and do the top end. But then other thing to take into consideration is there any other work the bike needs and what it will cost to fix.

Could rebuild as a 300!! Buy an extra piston kit and be set for awhile until the new bikes shake out???

I'm wondering the same thing about my 09. I may just part it out eventually and double it's worth, have to give them away to sell them now. Ashame.

I'm looking hard at the Beta or Sherco. I'm not impressed with the time I've spent with my WR. My 2012 WB165 on the other hand has been awesome.

What are the top three let-downs of the bike besides resale?

[quote="shrubitup, post: 385266, member: 1702at are the top three let-downs of the bike besides resale?[/quote]
Let down 1. When I bought the bike the lower steering stop was sneered off. Bought a new one with stem and it sheered the first ride.
Let down 2. The fit and finish of the hardware.
Let down 3. The lack of a good aftermarket tank.
Its an ok bike but not as good as some of the past 250/300' s I've owned. On the other hand I love my WB 165.

Let down 1. When I bought the bike the lower steering stop was sneered off. Bought a new one with stem and it sheered the first ride.
Let down 2. The fit and finish of the hardware.
Let down 3. The lack of a good aftermarket tank.
Its an ok bike but not as good as some of the past 250/300' s I've owned. On the other hand I love my WB 165.[/quote]

I think both IMS and clarke have tanks that fit that bike, actually I believe IMS has a couple.

I have the same bike and went the 300 kit route. Very happy with it.

Yes Rancher 1 , my bike came with the biggest of the two of the IMS tanks. Made the bike way to wide for my liking. Found a stock tank from BMP and what a difference and it holds 2.7 gallons. It would be nice if there where a 3 gallon available for it.

I'd rebuild it. If you've already addressed the problem areas, then they are great bikes. The aftermarket is limited yes, but for me and the riding I do the Husky is a very good fit. I'm definitely in love with mine after 150 hrs and an unfortunate engine failure, a 360 engine swap, and a 6-speed 250 rebuild. I'm planning on running it for at least another 200 hours. By then the new Huskies might be more than just a Husaberg with white plastic.

The tank has not been an issue for me as 95% of my riding is racing. I do tend to drop a 0.5-1 gallon in around the hour mark of a 2 hour hare scramble depending on the type of terrain and how hard I'm on the gas. And I do take advantage of available gas stops in an enduro, but most of that is just for peace of mind. I did the same on a KTM 200 with an aftermarket big tank.

I'd say for tight technical enduro racing, the Husky really stands out. Despite it's dated design, it's still the best bike for technical riding IMHO. When trails get wider than about 3 feet, and the soil turns to loam rather than rock, a different bike might be more suitable. There are plenty being parted out if you can wait for something to pop up. Having a second engine, or an extra set of radiators or whatever on hand is always nice for any bike, but this one especially, when it may take a few weeks to get a part ordered in form the dealer.