2001 400ex $2800-worth it?

[BlazingYamahaYz]

Here's the deal. A buddy of mine is selling his 2001 400ex. It is red and has pretty low hours, as shortly after this quad was bought he bought a yellow 400ex and rode that one. To start, its in overall good condition. All it has is shock covers as far as mods(if you can even call those mods - aftermarket accessories I guess). It starts and runs just fine, no weird noises or anything like that. Now to the bad. The parking brake doesn't work. When you pull the lever it moves the cable in the back but doesn't engage. I don't know how big/expensive a problem like that is. Secondly, the front right tie rod is bent and the right front rim is bent as well. It is not bent enough to feel it on the trails, but on the road you can feel it. Lastly, the rear tires have about 25% life left. He wanted to get $3300 for it, but I offered him $2500. He said I could have it for $2800. Is it worth it seeing as it needs about $100(Prices that I looked up) worth of work? I am thinking I should just wait and keep looking seeing as he wants kind of a bit much? Thanks.

[DH400EX]

doesnt sound like a bad deal. u can remove the parkin brake and get a parkin brake block off for like $10. Look on ebay or on this site when ppl part out there 400's u can usually find what u need for pretty cheap. You can also find some deals on here wit stock rim/tires for sale. Id say buy it and find all the stuff u need on this site cause im pretty sure u could.

[400exrules]

just so u know, the parkin brake isnt meant to work...

good luck findin one that does

[Rico400]

yea my praking brake stopped working after 2 trips to the dunes

[jwick07]

So if it has low hours on it then why do the back tires only have 25% left, I think he used them doing burn outs, I think doing them a lot is not good on the motor, and the since you will have to replace them soon get him to go down on the price.

[FoxRacing81]

$2,800 for an 01? I'd say $2,600 and thats being generous.

Lets see as far as fixing the parts...
Parking Brake-They never work anyway...they usually stick and wear your pads out anyway. Cheap block off is about 10 bucks and you probably find a cr250 perch and lever cheap to clean up the bars a little.

Tie Rods-9 bucks around here for one at the local parts store.

Rim-Probably find a good deal on ebay

Tires-Tires will run you about 40 bucks a tire. It good to change them. The stock ones are balloon anyway, so it would be best to replace them.

I guess $2,600 wouldn't be bad.
But...the dealership is selling my friends 2004 440ex that has a Wiesco 440 big bore, full skids, nerfs, bars, rev box, full yoshimura pipe, maier race cut fenders, and a K&N filter for only $2,400. It has been "ridden" but it was in good shape.

-Justin

[DH400EX]

yea u can get a parkin brake block off cheap, ur biggest thing would be tires. I would just buy some kenda klaws, they are good tires, and they wont put a hole in ur wallet. I think the rears run for about $45 a piece.

[BlazingYamahaYz]

Alright thanks for the replies guys. I had been reading about the parking brake problem, and figured I would just get a block-off. I told him I would talk to him next Friday to see where I was at(money-wise), so I think I will try and get him to drop the price more. I know he is hurting for cash, because he is trying to sell his mustang as well to get a car he can drive year-round.

[BlazingYamahaYz]

Ok guys update time! I talked to him Saturday and picked it up for $2800. He did replace the rears with ITP holeshots, so I'm happy. I rode it like seabiscuit before I bought it to make sure there wasn't anything else wrong with it. It has loads of power and it's awesome. I'm going ridding @ a buddy's house in about 30 mins. Thanks for all the help!:D :cool:
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[400exrules]

looks good, have fun and start moddin it:devil:

[hemi operator]

Plastics look very good, as does the seat. Looks like either very little use or they were replaced. Price isn't too bad, plus you know exactly where it came from, it's history, how it was treated, etc. as opposed to taking a chance buying one from a stranger.

I bought my 2002 last winter for $2700. All stock, everything intact, a couple of bumps and bruises but overall very good condition. It wasn't beat on at all, just a little neglected. And no, the P-brake didn't work;) . After I replaced the brake pads it worked, but it's pretty useless anyhow and I'm going to remove it. I caught a local kid in trouble who needed money for his legal fight to get his license back. He was desperate for money. He too wanted more like $3500 for it, but I waited until he was unsuccessful in selling it for a few months. I offered $2500 and he countered with $2700 and I agreed. Not a "smokin" deal but a pretty good one, considering all it needed were rear pads and it will need tires soon. So, all in all I'd say you did pretty good. The main thing now is that it's YOUR'S!!! Enjoy!

[BlazingYamahaYz]

Thanks guys. I went ridding this morning at my buddy's house. He lives on a farm and has property all around. He has made a few trails in his 80 acres of woods and then had some waterway stuff between fields that we rode on. It was amazing. I had a few close calls, I went up this kinda steep hill that was total mud, and got to the top before spinning my tires. I ended up hopping off and killing it in gear to stop it rolling down the hill. And once I had to get off cuz I tried to climb the creek bed and got stuck. As far as mods go, I am going to get heel guards and nerfs for now. After that I'm not sure, possibly fix the missing gas knob(can still shut it off, just the stock thing is missing).