FitZBanshEe Posted September 15, 2009 Report Posted September 15, 2009 Hey Guys, I wanna buy a motor because i blew mine and i was wondering how I can tell if i'm buying a motor in decent condition.. What can I do or check to make sure i'm not getting a bad motor? What can I do besides checking the compression Quote
SAVAGE420 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) This is the $800 motor correct? Bring a compression tester...anything under 110...low ball him ..but for 800 that aint to bad if its runnable. Check for leaks all over and look for damage in front of the sprocket on the cases as well man. Chian breaks can be havoc on cases in that area. Also make sure the motor turns freely with the kicker. Hell i would even pop the clutch cover and stator cover off and have a look see as well and check everything out under the covers.. Would only take 10-15 mins to do both anyways. If he says no, well then he is proly hiding something..... When i buy big stuff in person i always get them to write out a paper that says what the condition it is in. Then both sign it. Helps for later on if you get a lemon. Edited September 15, 2009 by savage420 Quote
PACIFIC NW BANSHEE Posted September 16, 2009 Report Posted September 16, 2009 This is the $800 motor correct? Bring a compression tester...anything under 110...low ball him ..but for 800 that aint to bad if its runnable. Check for leaks all over and look for damage in front of the sprocket on the cases as well man. Chian breaks can be havoc on cases in that area. Also make sure the motor turns freely with the kicker. Hell i would even pop the clutch cover and stator cover off and have a look see as well and check everything out under the covers.. Would only take 10-15 mins to do both anyways. If he says no, well then he is proly hiding something..... When i buy big stuff in person i always get them to write out a paper that says what the condition it is in. Then both sign it. Helps for later on if you get a lemon. Wow some good advice check compression .But just for the record i have 2001 motor for sale and there is no way in hell i would let any body start pulling the clutch cover off .The truth you are buying a used TWO STROKE motor for cheap so you better have some cash to rebuild it and remember the key word USED motor you get what you pay for Quote
r/atvshee Posted September 16, 2009 Report Posted September 16, 2009 Just a suggestion... Why not rebuild your motor? Atleast you'll know what has been do to it and it runs well. It may save you a few headaches than buying a used motor that may not be in great condition. Quote
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