Hey guys, i recently bought a ltz 400 for 1600, just turned it around and sold it for 2100. I am about to go pick up an 05 yfz 450 that hasn't been used in 2 years, what should i do to get it running right? I know it needs a new battery, and im guessing a carb rebuild? It looks like it has been run for 5 hours, it is really clean and it has the original tires on it. Im buying it for 2100 and it comes with 3 helmets, 2 pairs of boots, and 2 pairs of riding pants. Is this a good deal? Any other help with what I should do would be great.
Thanks a lot guys

 

I would just pop a new battery in it and see if you can get her to fire up first, even before you go ahead and buy it. From there I would change the plug and oil and make sure there are no rats nests in the air box or under the seat. $2,100 is a pretty good price for an 05 YFZ.

 

And considering i would bretty much get it for 1600 cause i just sold a ltz i bought for 1600 for 2100. And it hasn't been used in 2 years so its almost new, very clean. But i don't know if i would just try to start it up, i don't want old gas to go in it

 

Be sure to put on some Sea Foam before you start it up as it well help clean up any old fuel that might be in the tank as well as clean out the carb.

 

yes good gas, and good battery... great place to start, sounds like a great buy. wittness marks, every thing tells a story. i would ride before you buy if possible. 1.) does it look right 2.) sound right 3.) feel right.

 

Definitely would make sure that it runs before you hand over the $$$