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Too good to be true??
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Posted by: NBurr

I went to the dealer the other day to look into a racing fourwheeler. He said that he will be getting a KFX 400 in soon and he could get it to me for $2400. He also said that it was in excellent condition. Anybody have suggestions about a deal like this? It is a 2003.

Posted by: z400roosteR

that's insanely cheap, look it over or take someone you know that has knowledge of bikes and ask to ride it obviously....roll through all the gears make sure it runs fine. If you have room go through them run high low etc listen/look for anything unusual.

Posted by: NBurr

Yeah i thought so, he said something about an older guy owning it and he was getting a good deal on a trade in to a mule yada yada and could get it to me for cheap. said it was a solid atv. i will drive it hopfully in two days. anything in particular besides those things to look for??

Posted by: jak1389

look for cracks in the frame above the shock mounts! just look it over very well.

Posted by: NBurr

Thanks alot for the quick replies and if anyone has more suggestions plz let me know!!

Posted by: z400roosteR

Look for rusted parts, saw one at the local dealership glanced at it an 03 Z yosh exhaust walked inside asking the price cause my buddy was lookin for a bike and he said like 3 somethin i walked back out there wondering why so cheap and alot of the *** end of the bike was covered in rust. Some idiots like to run there toys in the ocean - which is salt water - which makes things rust!

Posted by: NBurr

yeh that would suck I just don't know how this could be. My fingers are crossed though

Posted by: zdog400

dont get ur hopes up alot of people at the dealers will say stuff and not mean it but like very 1 else said go over it aggresivly look for painted spots near welds and stuf these might be cracks coverd upmatch the vin #s and so on oh and i got my 03 z for 2800 i was very hapy

Posted by: NBurr

Yeah I think I might end up going with a new honda rancher AT because my dad said he would let me trade our rancher if I pay the difference. He said that it has to be a utility not a racing four wheeler. tough decisions. I dont think i can get a racing 4 wheeler for that much and have it last very long. Oh yeah the kaw ended up to be about $1000 more than what he originally said.

Posted by: zdog400

man get a racing quad look for a used 1 on eby near u r local trading post or sumthin

Posted by: NBurr

Well the problem is that ive been burnt on the used ones twice now and dad would definitely help on the money a lot more if i get the ute. I would definitely like the kfx/z, but i don't think it's possible. Plus you get the no tax on "farm use" and better insurance. I just don't think i have the money right now and i'm 18 and need to keep a little in the bank. fun times

Posted by: Punk'd

Go over every inch of it and ride it before anything.