Comments on: Imagine, a Brand New Street Legal Motorcycle for under $1,368.99!

By: Hayk S

Hayk S — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 00:35:41 +0000

It’s good to have a motorcycle, for as long as you drive safely and follow rules of the road.
Thanks for sharing this content!

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 02:12:42 +0000

In reply to andre. I just bought a Baja and the seat was not attached. I'm trying everything to attach it but having trouble. Any tips on ways to attach seat? Or is this seat mod the only way you found to attach seat?

By: Dan DeGroodt

Dan DeGroodt — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 23:25:06 +0000

I just got a used 250 baja today. I love it. But I would rather collect venom from a cobra snake while being blindfolded than try taking this on Oregon interstate 5 again. I thought I was going to die.!.!.!.!.!

By: Robert Sickels

Robert Sickels — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 13:05:19 +0000

In reply to Mattie.

I had the same problem, I replaced the starter relay with a newer style, I removed the main fuse and wired it directly to the starter relay. The original model rusted inside. My now turns over, I have to clean my carb due to it sitting for awhile. Anyone looking for parts for this bike go to http://www.partsyahoo.com/Default.asp. The model is slightly different from mine but the parts are compatible. The only downfall is that they ship parts slowly. How it helps.

By: Bob Burgess

Bob Burgess — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 23:23:17 +0000

I have a theory on the shift linkage on my 2008 Baja Phoenix 250. There is a shaft coming out of the transmission case with male splines on it. A shift linkage arm with female splines connects to the splined shaft. That linkage arm seems too short for good leverage and should be about 1″ longer. When you shift you are putting too much pressure on the splined shaft and the transmission case. I plan to improvise something there.

By: Mattie

Mattie — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:19:05 +0000

In reply to Jeff Waldo. I am having the exact same problem. I have taken it apart and cannot find anything. Please let me know if you find the problem!

By: Sandra

Sandra — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 01:23:12 +0000

Andre…Iam interested in your shifter rod design.I have owned a Baja Phoenix for 2 yrs now and really love the bike.Picked it up for $1500,would probably ride it more if it wasen`t for the shifter,would really like to see something that works better.Would really apperciate any recommedations.Thanks!

By: andre

andre — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 13:06:02 +0000

Baja PX250 seat mod: toss away seat locking mechanism. Cut a roughly 1×1 foot birch veneer plate to fit underside of seat. Drill 1/4 inch holes in veneer and in seat plastics to secure seat to veneer with very strong tie wraps. Use four (4) tie wraps. Use small 90 degree steel angle brackets with wood screws as bridge between bike frame and veneer. Existing side panel bolt and hole can be used for attachment of angle brackets to bike frame. Finding the right drilling spots to screw brackets to veneer plate was a bit of guesswork. ** I already had Air hawk style bladder cushion pad on top of seat, but vibrations were so bad that I decided to go ahead with this mod! Now there is a lot less vibration through the seat. Downside: access to hidden compartment is now difficult, due to need of screwdriver. Put rarely needed tools in the hidden compartment.

By: andre

andre — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 12:37:37 +0000

The Baja PX250.. PROS: +low price, +good engine, +good front disc brake. CONS: -unacceptable rear brake linkage play, -inefficient shifter rod design, extremely low gearing 14-33, -annoyingly lean jets in carburetor, -strange seat attachment to frame. MORE CONS: -noticeable engine vibration, -the air box and carburetor are not aligned vertically, -insanely difficult oil change plug position, -poor side panel fitment on right side. ** Many problems, of which some which can be fixed with metal/shop skills. ** List of modifications I made: shifter rod adjustment to address shifting problems, rear brake linkage rebuild, 7 inch H4 headlamp, rear sprocket 30, front sprocket 15T, daylight running LED strip, brake light LED bulb. I installed a Fumoto oil change valve which make oil changes a lot easier! The Fumoto valve has 12mm x 1.5 thread with open/close handle cut off with hacksaw. About chain and tire maintenance: access to lug nuts and rear sprocket requires removal/reassembly of exhaust pipes, which fortunately is a fairly simple task. Rebuilding the Baja PX 250 rear brake linkage with over sized clevis pins and brass bushings was the hardest mod.

By: Mel

Mel — Thu, 24 May 2012 05:31:46 +0000

does anyone know where the carb adjustment is on the baja 250? It starts but when throttled up it dies. thanks for any input.

By: brox

brox — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 04:11:39 +0000

Can someone help me out here ? I would like to make an oil change – but which oil should I get for that bike ? And where can I get a filter ?

Is there maybe a video that shows how to do ?

On YouTube I saw a video about the Baja phoenix 250cc – and the owner was talking about the motor – what I could understand the motor should be a Honda motor which is the same on the Honda Rebell !?

If so, wouldn’t any Honda service and dealer ship have the possibility to make a full service and getting all kind of parts if needed ?

Thx a lot for every info !

By: Wayne

Wayne — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 22:39:39 +0000

In reply to Kevin.

Kevin,

1. No – I have one of these bikes and half of my commute has a highway in its way (I ride 20 each way). I ride the service roads. Its pushing it a bit to take it highway speeds for prolonged periods.

2. I am 5’8″ and I think I am maxing out it’s comfort zone. If I were any taller I think the bike would be too small.

I have owned my bike for about a year and it’s a good bike as far as reliablity. The only problems I have had were due to assembly at the dealer (bolts not tightened properly, the speedo cable guide set so it bent and broke the cable, etc).

Over all its a good bike, but not the most easily supported. I think I am going to go riding right now.

By: Elladell

Elladell — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:37:48 +0000

In reply to jeremy. I have been riding mine for the last few years and other than the kickstand giving out and finding neutral I totally adore my bike. I learned to ride on it and it has given me a lot of pleasure cruising around. I would like to find some accessories for it to make it look cooler.

By: Gene Spate

Gene Spate — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:25:27 +0000

I have a 2009 Johnny Pag Pro Street with the 300 engine. Is it normal for the engine to vibrate excessively around 2000 – 2500 rpm? During this rpm range, or 35 – 45 mph, I can barely see the reflections in the mirrors.

By: Milton Cantellay

Milton Cantellay — Fri, 22 May 2009 23:44:15 +0000

I just bought the Baja Phoenix 250 from GI Joes here in Washington. The store was going out of business and they sold me the bike for about $950.00. I don’t have a licence or anything yet so I’ll be picking it up tomorrow via truck and take it to an empty parking lot for some practice.

I’ll report back once I’ve had a chance to ride it. But it seemed like a cheap price for a biginner bike. If it lasts me 2 summers, I’ll be happy with the purchase.

I’ll have to double check all the screws though seeing as that seems to be a common issue if bought from Joes.

Milton
Co-Host of Old School / New School Podcast
http://www.oldschoolnewschoolpodcast.com