is this a good deal with the engine he said he thins it blown i have the money to fix it and buy it but im just want your opinion
Yamaha Raptor 350 2005
Yamaha Raptor 350 2005
i need you guys opinion
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power wise ya they blow but handling and eveything else no but they do cost more to work on = 4 poke
I've never seen ATV tires as bald as those before, whoever is selling this clearly rode it hard and never did anything in terms of maintenance, or even basic care.
He says he doesn't know what's wrong, blew the engine and he thinks it's the bottom end, if he's right then both bottom and top end are going to need overhauled, which is not as easy or as cheap on that motor as it is on a Blaster. Also it is highly likely that there is damage to the case internally.
Given the careless condition of the motor and the tires, it is likely that the brakes, bearings and bushings have as much life in them as the tires do (none). Also, judging by the way parts are just laying around he's probably already lost a few things.
If you're somebody who's very comfortable with doing a complete teardown and rebuild of a 4 stroke at home on your own, then this might be a decent project, but if you're planning on paying someone to work on it, there's no way it'll be worth it by the time you get it into riding condition. It looked like a steal at first glance, but really it's just a deep deep money pit. That's just my 2 cents on it. Good luck with whatever you decide.
He says he doesn't know what's wrong, blew the engine and he thinks it's the bottom end, if he's right then both bottom and top end are going to need overhauled, which is not as easy or as cheap on that motor as it is on a Blaster. Also it is highly likely that there is damage to the case internally.
Given the careless condition of the motor and the tires, it is likely that the brakes, bearings and bushings have as much life in them as the tires do (none). Also, judging by the way parts are just laying around he's probably already lost a few things.
If you're somebody who's very comfortable with doing a complete teardown and rebuild of a 4 stroke at home on your own, then this might be a decent project, but if you're planning on paying someone to work on it, there's no way it'll be worth it by the time you get it into riding condition. It looked like a steal at first glance, but really it's just a deep deep money pit. That's just my 2 cents on it. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Not worth it. Rode hard/put away wet. Darn near bullit proof with oil/filter changes. Least around here they go for low as 800 running. I bought one for 300 I determined needed a cdi. Being it was an 87 it was not available aftermarket. Ended up swapping all tires, adapted rear hydros to Blasturd, seat and bumper for other War, sold it for 300. Actually would liked to have kept it as it's the only year with replaceable ball joints. Was thinking of making arms and using spindles and brakes.
Thats just wrong, youd probably never get your money back out of it. I had a warrior that was a pit but traded for the awesome blaster that I have now and never happier.
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