300ex or 97 Blaster?

[Invazen]

Ok, so I recently bought a 99' Honda 300EX. I like it, but the back brake ate the brake disc up. Ate the brake pad completely in half. Needs bearings in the back end as well. I know it's probably cheap to fix both (if you do it yourself) but I don't the cash to take it to the Honda ATV dealership here. I posted an ad trying to trade it on Craigslist and got a few responses and one guy offered me a 97' Blaster with ITP Holeshots, DG Exhaust, Small bore kit and also an aftermarkt carb that is called Keihin or something. It's been blocked off so you've gotta premix as well. Who thinks it would be worth trading even? (He lives two and a half hours away and was gonna come to me as well) The 300EX is completely stock except for the rear axle. It has been extended and is very wide. The previous owner did this and it is one of the main reasons I really want to get rid of it. It's very annoying and I hate it. The 300EX also needs new tires in the front because they have no tread left at all on the center of the tire. I had to let some air out of them to get traction otherwise when I would turn I would continue going straight lol. I've got $858 in the 300EX. I paid $800 for it, and bought a new battery. Starts every time even in the cold. So would the blaster be worth that much with the parts/shape it is in? He also has moose handle bars to put on it because the current ones are a tad bent.


Here is some pictures of both.


Blaster:
http://i49.tinypic.com/345zjmp.jpg
http://i48.tinypic.com/2qwej36.jpg
http://i45.tinypic.com/mrdas.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/16ifv3m.jpg

300EX:
http://i49.tinypic.com/b8smfp.jpg
http://i47.tinypic.com/25kplzq.jpg
http://i48.tinypic.com/344cq5e.jpg
http://i46.tinypic.com/11hds2h.jpg

 

[tio ale]

lol they both need to be cleaned....but i think you should get the blaster cause its faster then the 300ex thats just me......its all up to you man think about it and check out the blaster first

 

[blasterfreek30]

go with the blasty man.......

 

[R2F]

If your looking at resale down the road the 300ex will hold it's value longer because of the 4joke motor. But if you want to have fun get the blaster lighter faster and more fun to ride bikes. Both bikes are dirty and the 300 has been spray bombed and the plastics has been repaired I would ditch that mess. Also if your not a very good mechanic a blaster is a great way to get started on learning the motor is very simple to work on aswell as the rest of the bike and alot of mod parts out there for the blaster.

 

[Awk08]

i'd trade that pos 300ex for a blaster all day long, do it!!!!!

 

[DReeds]

i honestly dont think either of you should own quads the way they look.. dont you know..

A clean quad is a Happy quad??

lol

 

[dygz21]

I say keep the 300ex... more reliable and a lot of fun. I had one of those for years and it never let me down. The 300ex has better suspension (since you are on a budget) you will probably have more fun with it in the long run. Just my two cents.

 

[super noober]

blaster all day!! that 300 looks like sh*t and whats up with the oil leeking outta the head???? cant be a good thing on a 4choker....

 

[fioz600r]

I would go for the Blaster. Like stated by R2F if you are not a good mechanic a Blaster is very easy to work on and you can learn alot working on the Blaster. As for working on the 300ex it will be harder alot more complicaded to work on and cost more to fix.
I think you will grow tired of the 300EX and want something faster sooner than you think. This makes the Blaster a better overall choice. What you can do to a Blaster seems unlimited as you will find out on this forum with the awesome Blasters people have on this site. I want too buy another Blaster in the future.

But you can ask people opinions about this and get mix responaces, the decision comes down to you.

 

[sr5bidder]

I would keep the 300ex and save my money if I where you, put an add on craigs list for a swinger/axle swap.

 

[dygz21]

Also that leaking oil isnt a big deal... My friend had one that leaked for years and never stopped running... they are bullet proof.

 

[yb200]

i honestly dont think either of you should own quads the way they look.. dont you know..

A clean quad is a Happy quad??

lol

same here both look like they are not takin care of very well......a well maintained bike will last longer and not give you as many if any problems on the trail/track

 

[MikeTheBoss]

Umm...What the hell is a small bore kit? Never heard of that before...

 

[DirtDiggler]

300ex is a riding lawnmower that never fulfilled its destiny , get the blasty and don't look back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DReeds]

same here both look like they are not takin care of very well......a well maintained bike will last longer and not give you as many if any problems on the trail/track

exactly the way i look at it..lol my quads get washed after EVERY ride..regaurdless of if its dirty lol

 

[2strokepower]

Also that leaking oil isnt a big deal... My friend had one that leaked for years and never stopped running... they are bullet proof.

this is true my dads 400ex has needed a new head gasket for years but it still starts up easy and dosent smoke.

 

[Cranman]

There are other factors such as electric start and reverse that may or may not be important to you. For me the Blaster would be better because when they are running good and even somewhat modded they are a blast to ride. The 300ex will probably be more comfortable and reliable but the Blaster more fun to ride. it's a toss up.

 

[Blasterdude27]

I would clean up the 300ex, sell it and save up for something better...

 

['05Blaster]

Get rid of that 300ex, It looks like a piece of sh*t ( no offence!) i think that blasty will treat you well, plus there are lots of go-fast parts for them. But then again it depends what type of riding you are into....

 

[bag0b0nez]

I would clean up the 300ex, sell it and save up for something better...

agreed its a four stroke so alot of people will always want it. but its a noob bike. when i had no bike at all i rode a friends 300ex that was piped tires and nerfs. fun thing it was. especially the fart noise i like it lol. but it was fun. but if u wanna really enjoy urself blasty. all the way. but the four stroke will always cost more cause its more reliable and not as SNAPPY!!! so the noobs or young children with parents buying them will like them. like someone else said its a toss up