Thinking of '00 FE400E - advice needed

Lutefisk · Sep 3, 2015

Hello internet. New guy here looking for help.
I'm 45 and in good shape. Rode enduro (XR250Rs) in my youth and switched to street and have been riding VFRs ever since. Looking to get back into dirt since my 6 year old is about that age to teach to ride. I tripped over a 2000 FE400E I saw for sale that's plated and ready to go. Looks stock. I was originally looking for an XR400R or some other older used trail bike that I could plate for dual use. However light weight (I like jumps too not just trail) and nimble handling is important and I hear these bikes have that. Wanted to check with you vetted Berg riders to see what questions I should ask him as I'm unfamiliar with these bikes. At 45 electric start is a huge bonus. If I could get a list of the important things to look for/questions to ask that would be greatly appreciated.
I did google about this bike but it was a bit confusing because most of the info was about '01 and later models that seemed to have some different parts/fixes than the '00 so I want to make sure I understand.

Cheers-

David

ned37 · Sep 3, 2015

prolly best of early bergs with later frame and early (more reliable) engine. i had one for several years. good trail bike that is a bit underpowered off the bottom, but wants to be revved. two items i would deal with off the bat is get a spare stator (rewind), and swap the dellorto carb for a keihin fcr from a jap 250. the usual caveats apply such as making sure the cam components are in good shape. easy bike to work on. some parts getting harder to find.

logjump · Sep 3, 2015

Make sure the electric start actually works and doesn't slip. Access to starter sprague assembly and and other parts involves splitting the case along with splitting your wallet.

enginenumber · Sep 3, 2015

Hi there,
my view, I would look for a 2004 onwards bike in the bergs, less issues. Low hours good condition, less money to spend.
If you like the characteristics on the XR Honda , have a look at the DRZ400 Suzuki, electric start ,also, you will need to stick heavier suspension in it , but a low mileage bike will give plenty of years fun also, but heavier than bergs.

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