firs tthing to check is... can you kick start it? lol!!!
idk if there like the lt250r.. if so check frame for cracks by front shock mounts, and swinger for cracks, and check the cases for old/repaired damage,
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firs tthing to check is... can you kick start it? lol!!!
idk if there like the lt250r.. if so check frame for cracks by front shock mounts, and swinger for cracks, and check the cases for old/repaired damage,
^^Yup, case damage is sometimes hard to see at first, so look carefully and watch for painted-over JB Weld. Just sayin'...I've seen some really bad fixes on Banshees and I'm sure 'Zillas are just as suceptable.
Take and use a compression gauge, also check the rear axle bearings and swingarm bushings for wear. Same check for frame cracks. Pull the radiator cap. What's in there? Nice clean coolant? Only water? Rusty goo?
How's the air filter? Hopefully there's one in there... Dirty, clean, downright nasty?
Check chain and sprockets...
How many kicks does it take to start when cold? More than 3 and the carb is outta tune or something else is wrong.
Check your trans oil, too. Same idea here; see what kind of shape it is in and go from there..
One more thing I look for on older quads...call me odd but I'm just quirky...Look at all the hardware holding the bike together. Is it all the same, or do you have mis-matched (or even non-Metric! - Gulp!
) fastners all over? Screw heads all stripped-out, or everything in order? This will give you an idea if things were put together well or just thrown together by the owner at the last minute.
Take and use a compression gauge, also check the rear axle bearings and swingarm bushings for wear. Same check for frame cracks. Pull the radiator cap. What's in there? Nice clean coolant? Only water? Rusty goo?
How's the air filter? Hopefully there's one in there... Dirty, clean, downright nasty?
Check chain and sprockets...
How many kicks does it take to start when cold? More than 3 and the carb is outta tune or something else is wrong.
Check your trans oil, too. Same idea here; see what kind of shape it is in and go from there..
One more thing I look for on older quads...call me odd but I'm just quirky...Look at all the hardware holding the bike together. Is it all the same, or do you have mis-matched (or even non-Metric! - Gulp!
) fastners all over? Screw heads all stripped-out, or everything in order? This will give you an idea if things were put together well or just thrown together by the owner at the last minute.
They do on that gaudy heavy thing. Old ohlins shocks are vastly overrated anyways. The LT250R handles vastly better.
there slightly heavyer than a banshee, and we all know how well banshees handle....
the way to go is a lt250/500 hybrid
the way to go is a lt250/500 hybrid
Well final update on the whole buying new quads drama. Its been nuts how fast thing sell how some have backed out and others make me drive to them then tell me they are holding it for someone but if they don't get it then I can. Well I bought 2 today
2002 400 ex for the wife
3 sets of tires
Alpine star boots
2 helmets and google
2 extra sets of plastics
Flag
complete bearing and gasket kit
2000 spent
2007 polaris outlaw 525
Paddles
oil
Grease
Ramps
Flag
helmet
2000 spent. Ill get pics up tomorrow.
2002 400 ex for the wife
3 sets of tires
Alpine star boots
2 helmets and google
2 extra sets of plastics
Flag
complete bearing and gasket kit
2000 spent
2007 polaris outlaw 525
Paddles
oil
Grease
Ramps
Flag
helmet
2000 spent. Ill get pics up tomorrow.
Good deal on the Outlaw. They are pretty fast stock. I believe they dyno between 46-48hp stock and my friend's brother's Outlaw walks his YFZ pretty easily. Is it the model with IRS or swingarm?
I:I I know what you mean. It takes a lot of getting used to. It has more roll, but it is more comfortable on trails. It's a different feel.
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