the wifes bike is out of the shop total cost for bike and repairs $515.01usd

[k_ogre]

ok I found a add on craigslist venox 250 blown head gasket 200.00 so I called he said two other people where going to look at it in the nest few hours I stated i'll buy it unseen and pay with paypal if that was ok he said sure if it's not sold. well 3 hours later he call me back said it's mine if I wanted it  so I sent the paypal and got my friend larry to go with me and pick it up. well looked good not to beat up so we loaded it up and home we went. after playing with it for hours I did.t see anything that pointed to a blown head gasket I changed the oil (looked good) felt for presser leaks arounf the head still no sign so I played with it till I got it started (ran only on top end and one cyclender) so  I did what a smart guy would do.(very unlike me) took it to the shop. 8days and $315.01 later runs pretty good carbs were really dirty and needed rebuilt and the front valves were out of adjustment all said I'm happy and the wifes happy

[jphanna]

hopefully the money you saved by buying the bike with faulty engine, was still worth it, AFTER the repair bill.  fingers crossed that the gamble paid off.

[k_ogre]

$515 is after the repair bill it runs great