Used 4-wheeler - assessing / determining a value before buying

[Glockster69]

I make sure to turn off the gas and run it out of the system when I won't be riding for a while. Makes life easier next time I want to ride.

SOP for me too though admittedly I didn't last time because it was running bad. I wanted the ATV this weekend but it's not meant to be so I'll tear into more later.

Thanks for the help guys.

 

[Glockster69]

That thing is still alive?

LoL .. you have NO idea how much I'll spend to make/keep a $100 bike running

 

[Cogent Design]

I had a bike once that ran on starter fluid and nothing else. I sold it after the dealer took my money on a new fuel tank and I had the carbs rebuilt - twice. The guy who bought it from me called me a couple weeks later and said the vacuum hose going from the intake manifold to the carbs (the one that opens the carbs up and let fuel flow) had a crack in it. The crack was enough to eliminate the vacuum and keep the engine from running.

In short, carefully check your vacuum hoses!

 

[Glockster69]

In short, carefully check your vacuum hoses!

Funny you mention that. If you didn't see the beginning, this thing sat out in the weather for years before I bought it. I'm kinda glad I didn't get it running because I noticed a CV boot dry rotted and torn.

Good tip, I look at them.

 

[Vaquero]

Bikebandit.com

 

[Glockster69]

I remember Vaq, but thanks

 

[deemus]

Bikebandit.com

Cool site. Thanks.