Opinions/Experiences re: HONDA FOREMAN 450

[Capt. Jim]

I have a chance to pick up an '01 Honda 450 Foreman quad. Don't have many details yet, only some pics. Was told it has a broken rear driveshaft. Most body panels appear to be there, although the 2 photos I have are of the left side only. Has a winch. Front rack and grille are not on in pics but seller said he has them.

This will mostly be used on my SC property as a utility vehicle. I haven't seen it in person yet. Looks like it may have been ridden hard and put up wet. Is $500 to much to offer?

Anything to look out for when I inspect it?

Can anyone confirm the year as a 2001?

Thanks.

PS: It has new mud tires on it.

 

[lingo]

Since the shaft is broken, you can't ride it. No way of knowing if anything else is wrong. How did they break the shaft?

 

[Capt. Jim]

Found out this morning the shaft is OK, the rear U-joint is damaged. It does run in front wheel drive only.

 

[fsusteve]

that's not an easy break, he must have been hammering something, besides why not fix it and sell the bike for $1800?

Jim, my son is selling his 2004 honda recon 250, 2 wheel drive for $950 and it runs good.

 

[fsusteve]

never mind, he sold it today.

 

['74 UA FJ]

I'd go more in the $1000-$2500 range and get one that is a little older but runs great and everything works. I think I gave $2400 last year for my 97 suzuki king quad 300 with 1400 miles on it. It has been perfect.

 

[fsusteve]

quads have been cheap and numerous here on CL, the kid has been shopping hard, lots of good buys.