Mr. Tuesday
05-14-2003, 05:02 PM
I posted early because this is my first quad purchase but i have had 12 dirt bikes and 4 sleds so i am familar with atv territory but dont know alot about quads specifically.
THE DEAL =2002 400 ex (yellow) fmf slip on otherwise stock.
it looks in good shape, the plastic is not bashed up and the handle bars and levers looks ok too.
apparently he had only 1 major incident, wheelie and lost control and bent up the front rim. he has put a new one on since. is there an easy way to check alignment to make sure nothing else got bent? frame or A arms. also is there an easy way to check if bearings are needing to be replaced.
Doesnt look like he was a big fan of maintenace as there are some rust spots on it, even on the chain. since it is my first quad i was asking him about the chain tightener and he was clueless, its never been adjusted ( the tension looked fine to me) so maybe it does not have many miles on it. who knows
The exhaust pipe was rusty too so he not a big fan of painting the pipe. also he hadnt changed to the oil since last years riding so it was darker but appears to have no water in it or particles. he was using some higher temp atv oil? whatever that is.
The pads all need to be replaced to so there has been some definate harder breaking going on.
tires look in good shape, no brake stands on pavement it appears.
The airbox and filter was quite dirty, hopefully the filter did its job.
i did not have time to do a compression test or even a full test ride yet. Next monday is the date for that. looks like job to even change the spark plug on this beast little alone do a compression test. ( majority of my toys have been 2 stroke) high maintence but typically easy access at everything.
the price seems right 5500 canadain ( new is 7800$). so for 1 year old it is 2300 $ off the price of new, sounds good to me or should i bargin some more.
lots of questions and i appreciate all the feed back. again newbie quader and need assistance.:confused:
THE DEAL =2002 400 ex (yellow) fmf slip on otherwise stock.
it looks in good shape, the plastic is not bashed up and the handle bars and levers looks ok too.
apparently he had only 1 major incident, wheelie and lost control and bent up the front rim. he has put a new one on since. is there an easy way to check alignment to make sure nothing else got bent? frame or A arms. also is there an easy way to check if bearings are needing to be replaced.
Doesnt look like he was a big fan of maintenace as there are some rust spots on it, even on the chain. since it is my first quad i was asking him about the chain tightener and he was clueless, its never been adjusted ( the tension looked fine to me) so maybe it does not have many miles on it. who knows
The exhaust pipe was rusty too so he not a big fan of painting the pipe. also he hadnt changed to the oil since last years riding so it was darker but appears to have no water in it or particles. he was using some higher temp atv oil? whatever that is.
The pads all need to be replaced to so there has been some definate harder breaking going on.
tires look in good shape, no brake stands on pavement it appears.
The airbox and filter was quite dirty, hopefully the filter did its job.
i did not have time to do a compression test or even a full test ride yet. Next monday is the date for that. looks like job to even change the spark plug on this beast little alone do a compression test. ( majority of my toys have been 2 stroke) high maintence but typically easy access at everything.
the price seems right 5500 canadain ( new is 7800$). so for 1 year old it is 2300 $ off the price of new, sounds good to me or should i bargin some more.
lots of questions and i appreciate all the feed back. again newbie quader and need assistance.:confused: