Should I quit or...?

[Andreja]

Hi, I recently bought a 1987. 2KF. Cam chain needs replacement, piston rings and valve stems as well. 3rd and 5th gear make some whining sounds. It is common for 5th gear but not for 3rd.

Fork seals and oil should be replaced, brakes have to be refurbished. I have to search my wiring because last time I rode it, it just died. Don't know, maybe just a spark plug, cable or something minor.

Swing arm bearings have to be replaced.

When I open the engine, I may find out that cam chain slider and tensioner have to be replaced, maybe crankshaft bearings, transmission bearings, piston as well...

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I paid 770 euros for the bike (about 850 USD). In worst case scenario, how much the refurbishment may cost? My biggest problem is, I calculated that almost 1000 euros is needed for fixing up the bike. You can buy a solid 2KF in Serbia for about 1000 euros, of course, you have to invest at least 200 euros in every bike you buy to make it good. You can buy a 2001. TTR600 for let's say 1800 euros. I really LOVE XT and this is my second one but, is it worth it? One of the biggest problems is, my monthly income is about 200 euros

Solutions:

1, Finish eating this sh*t and fix it. It will take more than six months and I will live like a hobo because it will eat all of my money

2. Sell the bike to some enthusiast for 700 euros (nobody would pay 700 euros for a bike that doesn't work)

3. Disassemble the bike and sell parts separately (rationally, the best option because I could get over 1000 euros but I love XT bikes and that would mean, one less on Earth, I would really feel bad about it)

4. Keep the bike, sloooowly rebuild it, in a year or more.

Options 2, 3 and 4 include buying a cheap transportation device, for example, 125cc scooter, Piaggio Liberty... I find it very difficult being without a two wheeler

What would you do? Thank you in advance.