yamaha563 Posted April 18, 2008 Report Posted April 18, 2008 tomorrow im going to look at a 2001 shee and its pretty much stock, it has after market carbs but i dont knjo the size. he said it runs better then the stock ones........he wants 1800 for it... is there anything any of you canhelp me to loook for..... this will be my first banshee... all i kno to look for is check the timing.. see i9f the frame is in good shape. if the timing is off would be be worth 1500??? all i plan on doing is pipes/jet filters...thats about it.... i hope its dialed.. cuz i have wanted a shee for soo long... Quote
yamaha563 Posted April 18, 2008 Author Report Posted April 18, 2008 Check the timing??? sorry i was kinda in hurry typing.. i mean the comperssion..duh.. Quote
Joshtruction Posted April 18, 2008 Report Posted April 18, 2008 check the cases for cracks, especially near the chain. Quote
drgnass91 Posted April 18, 2008 Report Posted April 18, 2008 look the frame over for bends check the plastics for whitening could be a sign of a roll over look for leaks check the air filter pull it out look for signs of dirt in the intake check for play in the swinger and the a arms Quote
yamaha563 Posted April 18, 2008 Author Report Posted April 18, 2008 look the frame over for bends check the plastics for whitening could be a sign of a roll over look for leaks check the air filter pull it out look for signs of dirt in the intake check for play in the swinger and the a arms thanks.. so have somone lifet it up and see if it has play??? Quote
RollinRhino Posted April 19, 2008 Report Posted April 19, 2008 tomorrow im going to look at a 2001 shee and its pretty much stock, it has after market carbs but i dont knjo the size. he said it runs better then the stock ones........he wants 1800 for it... is there anything any of you canhelp me to loook for..... this will be my first banshee... all i kno to look for is check the timing.. see i9f the frame is in good shape. if the timing is off would be be worth 1500??? all i plan on doing is pipes/jet filters...thats about it.... i hope its dialed.. cuz i have wanted a shee for soo long... What to do with a quad? Get a jack and put it under the rear swing arm and spin the tires and look for bent axles. See if the brakes are spongy. How hard is it to put it in first/neutral,second.... a good test to do on any two stroke is to put it in first and see if it rolls easy: if it does the compression is poor and you will need to rebuild the top end. Check the plugs. Make sure it is cold when you see how many kicks it takes to get it started. Due dilligence will help you to determine it's real value. 1800 sounds reasonable, but not if it needs work. Quote
Animalman294 Posted April 19, 2008 Report Posted April 19, 2008 An '01 for $1,800. Mines an '02 and it blue books for $3500 in stock form, so something may be wrong so check it out really good. But then again maybe they need the money................ Quote
Toybreaker Posted April 20, 2008 Report Posted April 20, 2008 Man everyone that lives away from dune areas is spoiled.... $1800 for a bike that runs? 2001? Never see a banshee for sale that low around me that lasts for more than a few hours. Be it craigslist or the trader. Yeah check suspension for play. put the bars straight and look at the front wheels. If one is turned some the tie rod on that side is fubar the frame or a-arm is bent, check the axle, look at the chain adjustment bolts, if they are all the way in you are going to need a new chain and sprockets.... Pick it apart if you don't want to pay what he is asking. the more you find wrong the more "ammo" you have. But there is a fine line in negotiating for a lower price... don't piss of the seller he/she could just decide "fuck you your an ass i am not selling to you at any price" had it happen to me and i have done it to a couple of people when i was selling my chevelle. Quote
yamaha563 Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Posted April 21, 2008 http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/DRU...our10420007.jpg http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/DRU...our10420002.jpg Quote
yamaha563 Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Posted April 21, 2008 http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/DRU...our10420007.jpghttp://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d143/DRU...our10420002.jpg i like it alot..it ripps im glad i got it..i just hate the lights..haha..getting new ones asap.. Quote
trex banshee Posted April 21, 2008 Report Posted April 21, 2008 i like it alot.. thats all that matters! Quote
Animalman294 Posted April 22, 2008 Report Posted April 22, 2008 Glad to know there is another shee owner out there, let the mods begin................... Quote
locogato11283 Posted April 23, 2008 Report Posted April 23, 2008 1800 is about right for your area. i can pick up 2001 nice running banshees all day long here for 1500 to 2000. if its in good shape, has good compression and you like it, offer him 1600 and see what he says. might be able to get it for less than 1800. Quote
Animalman294 Posted April 23, 2008 Report Posted April 23, 2008 Really, man I need to move to Missouri.............. Quote
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