(also posted this on the Polaris forum)

I have no clue what to look at on ATV’s, so I need some help…

A friend has a 94 Polaris 300 4x4 – he is asking $1250, told me I could have it for $1000.

Here is what is wrong with it (to my knowledge)

Rebuilt engine – oil injector went out and burned up previous engine. New engine converted to pre-mix
Elec start does not work – probably the solenoid
Pull start works, but return spring will need to be replaced
Front sproket slips when putting in to 4WD – this is what I was told, I will check that tonight

I have not seen the ATV, but plastic is supposed to be good, tires, seat good also.

I was planning on offering $750 and see if he bites.

Any comments on this ATV in general? What else should I look at?

Thanks,
Shawn

 

Well I don't know about the 300, but on my 400 2 stroke the starter motor is on the bottom of the engine and you need to pull rear clutch off to get it out, check on the price of a new starter also, I put new brushes in mine for about $40, but a new starter is high. The front sprocket slipping sounds really odd to me, not sure what is going on, a easy way to see it your getting power to the front tires is to get it is some mudd or sand and nail it. the way the demand 4x4 works it's harder to tell if it is in 4x on hard pack. Also lift up the rear and see if you can move it side to side with the tires staying in the same place. The bushings that hold the rear swingarm in place can wear out and if left to long it tears the frame were they bolt in. It's fixable but kind of a pain.