What do you think?

[kono993]

so im looking at this 05 kicker the guy says its fully built for xc and hes only asking 2500 but my problem is he doesnt have a title.

parts list
- Elkas front and back
- Houser arms
- Pro taper bars
- HMF pipe
- AC nerf bars
- SKid plate
- MAxxis tires
- Hand guards
- Brand new Hinson clutch

think i should just go for it?

[chronicsmoke]

Originally posted by kono993
so im looking at this 05 kicker the guy says its fully built for xc and hes only asking 2500 but my problem is he doesnt have a title.

parts list
- Elkas front and back
- Houser arms
- Pro taper bars
- HMF pipe
- AC nerf bars
- SKid plate
- MAxxis tires
- Hand guards
- Brand new Hinson clutch

think i should just go for it?

Thats not bad at all man.. Lots of aftermarket stuff on it..

[01boneless]

id buy it in aheart beat if it ran good :D you can get a title at the dmv made up just make sure you geta bill of sale off him

[honda250xrider]

I've had several bikes that did not have titles. I do not worry about it much. You can call the dmv or the local police department and they should be able to run the Vin.

Once that checks out just get a bill of sale and your good to go.

[kono993]

yeah ill run the vin. i think the only bad thing is that the drive its 2 hours one way lol but i think it will be worth it:D

[chronicsmoke]

Haha, 2 hours is nothing! ;)

I drove 5 hours a few years ago to pick up my little brother's Z400.. I got off the phone with the guy on a Wednesday at 5:00p.m. and packed up and left. Didn't get back until 4:00am and I had to work at 7:30. Only if the price is right am I'm willing to travel though..

[kono993]

Originally posted by chronicsmoke
Haha, 2 hours is nothing! ;)

I drove 5 hours a few years ago to pick up my little brother's Z400.. I got off the phone with the guy on a Wednesday at 5:00p.m. and packed up and left. Didn't get back until 4:00am and I had to work at 7:30. Only if the price is right am I'm willing to travel though..
yeah thats the only reason im doing it the price cant be beat

[kono993]

Picked the quad up today I'll post some pics tomorrow of it. First impression of it is that it's been around the block... A lot lol

[01boneless]

oh ohhh

[kono993]

Originally posted by 01boneless
oh ohhh its not that bad just nees a arm bushings and swing arm bearings and a good wash

[01boneless]

oh well thats not bad i have a brand new set of swinger bearing and swinger bushings pm if you want them i can getem to ya cheap cause i dont need em :D post pics of your 450!

[kono993]

yea im deff interested. can any bushing fit in houser a arms? and ill post befor and after i clean it up today.

[fomospede]

if those houser arms have the plastic delron bushings ?
i have some bronze replacments i can sell you

the delron plastics dont last

[chronicsmoke]

hurry and post some better pics already!! :D

[01boneless]

i dont know about the a arm bushings but ill ship ya the swinger bearings and sigarm bushings for 40 shipped sound good it is less than what there worth but im just trying to help out :D

[01boneless]

send me your address so i can quote u shipping for sure there big boss bearings byt the way

[kono993]

BIGG update!
so yesterday i didnt gety much done because of halloween besides spray the thing down with degreaser.
and took some befor pics and after washing it. let me no what ya think of it!

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all loaded up with degeaser
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rear shock was a bit of a mess but no leaks
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full adj front a rear shocks
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rear shock
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power washing it
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all clean
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no metal shavings!
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as it sits now draining oil
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[01boneless]

nice bro definitly in need of powder coat but that is no biggie looks like it has a awsome supstion setup ps i sent you a pm

[89trx250r]

Got some nice stuff on it that looks to be a quadtech hood spraypainted? black. Gibson stem,aftermarket shocks all around is a huge plus on a 2500$ quad haha.The only thing it looks to need is a skidplate for the frame and maybe a swinger skid idk how rocky it is where you live.All in all looks like you got a good deal.

P.s. remove that terrible light on the bumper!

[kono993]

Originally posted by 89trx250r
Got some nice stuff on it that looks to be a quadtech hood spraypainted? black. Gibson stem,aftermarket shocks all around is a huge plus on a 2500$ quad haha.The only thing it looks to need is a skidplate for the frame and maybe a swinger skid idk how rocky it is where you live.All in all looks like you got a good deal.

P.s. remove that terrible light on the bumper!
thanks man i couldnt pass it up for 2500 cant beat it. and yeah idk what the last guy was thinking with the light lol

[89trx250r]

Also just another thought i had from lookin at the pics get yourself a case saver if it didnt come with one :)

[kono993]

Originally posted by 89trx250r
Also just another thought i had from lookin at the pics get yourself a case saver if it didnt come with one :)
it has one but is off being cleaned

[flint250trx]

just curious how you like the elkas. I am thinging about trading in the axis i have for a set of stage 4 elkas

[kono993]

Originally posted by flint250trx
just curious how you like the elkas. I am thinging about trading in the axis i have for a set of stage 4 elkas
in all honesty there great shocks but havent goten to really beat them up yet. but from just little test rides they seem to do really well. this is my fist quad that has had full aftermarket shocks so it feels amazing to me compared to stock lol

[kono993]

***TO EVERYONE THATS SELLING ME SOMTHING!!! CHECK YOUR PMS!!!***

[01boneless]

pmed

[kono993]

Walk Around (http://youtu.be/ejchAJsDpnU)
made a little video of it the other day for my YouTube channel

[01boneless]

nice bro i subed ya also im shipping your bushings tomarrow :D i noticed you said it needed the bushings and bearings in there did you know that those are all bushings in there not bearings. just thought id tell ya so you dident think there should be bearings lol the only bearings in the rear is the axle carrier bearings :)

[kono993]

Thanks! and yea never had to change them in a 450r befor wasn't sure lol

[01boneless]

ok just letin ya know haha ill get u a trackin number also tomarrow

[mx Eli]

Originally posted by kono993
thanks man i couldnt pass it up for 2500 cant beat it. and yeah idk what the last guy was thinking with the light lol

the light really confused me:chinese: but if I remember right your a fellow youngin on the forum, looks like a good buy! please put a case saver on it tho!!

[kono993]

Originally posted by mx Eli
the light really confused me:chinese: but if I remember right your a fellow youngin on the forum, looks like a good buy! please put a case saver on it tho!! yeah i have one just need to put it back on

[mx Eli]

yeah get that back on and adjust them valves she'll be set for awhile!

[kono993]

Originally posted by mx Eli
yeah get that back on and adjust them valves she'll be set for awhile! i know i cant wait!

[01boneless]

kono i set you a pm on the bushings

[kono993]

Originally posted by 01boneless
kono i set you a pm on the bushings
ok thanks ill check

[kono993]

another little update on whats going on with the quad.

just striped it down going to check the valves!
and alos got a new set of rear tires on
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under the hood
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valve cover and all
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air box befor i cleaned it
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and the rear shock kinda dirty
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front end!
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[Crazy lil punk]

I was looking at picking this quad up also. You got a great deal! Nice work cleaning it up too

[kono993]

Originally posted by Crazy lil punk
I was looking at picking this quad up also. You got a great deal! Nice work cleaning it up too
yeah its not a bad bike at all it runs strong the suspension is great on it and the price was right. now that i have it all i think about is doing a winter rebuild on it:D

[8secnotch]

Have u tried to get a title for it yet PA is tough to get a title from I've tried for a few race quads just to sell them and it was a pain. They all had clean titles and no leans or anything like that but when I bought them I never got a title or transfered them into my name and some state only give u a bill of sale and it was still a pain. Good luck

[chronicsmoke]

Originally posted by 8secnotch
Have u tried to get a title for it yet PA is tough to get a title from I've tried for a few race quads just to sell them and it was a pain. They all had clean titles and no leans or anything like that but when I bought them I never got a title or transfered them into my name and some state only give u a bill of sale and it was still a pain. Good luck

That's why you should put everything in your name after you buy it!

[kono993]

Originally posted by chronicsmoke
That's why you should put everything in your name after you buy it! havent tryed but ill look into it.

[kono993]

i finished checking the valves last night and put it back together today and was riding around just runing it. then noticeced that the clutch cover has a small crack in it.
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think i could fix it or no?
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[D Bergstrom]

Originally posted by kono993
i finished checking the valves last night and put it back together today and was riding around just runing it. then noticeced that the clutch cover has a small crack in it.

think i could fix it or no?


If you need a stock clutch cover, I have a couple laying around, both in good shape. Will let one go for $25 shipped. If you are interested, let me have an e-mail address and I can send you some pics later tonight when I get home.

Doug

[kono993]

Originally posted by D Bergstrom
If you need a stock clutch cover, I have a couple laying around, both in good shape. Will let one go for $25 shipped. If you are interested, let me have an e-mail address and I can send you some pics later tonight when I get home.

Doug ok sweet Akonowaluk@yahoo.com

[01boneless]

^^ great deal on the clutch cover bro!!! also im wainting on the money so i can give OK to ship your new bushings out! :P

[kono993]

Originally posted by 01boneless
^^ great deal on the clutch cover bro!!! also im wainting on the money so i can give OK to ship your new bushings out! :P ill go do that now

[D Bergstrom]

Originally posted by kono993
ok sweet Akonowaluk@yahoo.com

Pics sent.

Doug

[kono993]

Originally posted by D Bergstrom
Pics sent.

Doug
ill buy it but need to wait a bit till i get everthing done like bushings and stuff

[D Bergstrom]

Originally posted by kono993
ill buy it but need to wait a bit till i get everthing done like bushings and stuff

No problem, let me know when you are ready and I will give you my paypal address.

Doug

[kono993]

Originally posted by D Bergstrom
No problem, let me know when you are ready and I will give you my paypal address.

Doug
ok sounds good.

[kono993]

thinking of buying a full set of hiper wheels. think $700 is a fair deal? i never bought them befor lol

[Balaz_73*00]

No, considering you can buy the Douglas champion in a box for $400. Unless you have your heart set on Hipers.

[kono993]

Originally posted by Balaz_73*00
No, considering you can buy the Douglas champion in a box for $400. Unless you have your heart set on Hipers.
yea i really like them but they cost soo much i cant get over that. but if i can get them for like 500 i think i would do it.oh and they have new tires on them to. thats why im not looking at the Douglas champion in a box

[89trx250r]

Hipers are good wheels but there not that much lighter then aluminum wheels maybe 1-2 oz per wheel which really isnt noticeable...Another thing with hipers is ive heard numerous people snapping the heads off the the beadlock bolts.

[kono993]

Originally posted by 89trx250r
Hipers are good wheels but there not that much lighter then aluminum wheels maybe 1-2 oz per wheel which really isnt noticeable...Another thing with hipers is ive heard numerous people snapping the heads off the the beadlock bolts. not so much in it for the weight im in it so save wheels lol cant stand denting and bending aluminum wheels and then dont hold air anymore.

[mx Eli]

If you get a good aluminum it shouldnt bend, and if you have hypers and do that the rims breaks haha. you;d have to pound somthing pretty good for a dwt beadlock to bend

[kono993]

Originally posted by mx Eli
If you get a good aluminum it shouldnt bend, and if you have hypers and do that the rims breaks haha. you;d have to pound somthing pretty good for a dwt beadlock to bend yeah i had some dwts on my old quad they worked great. but trying to work out a deal with the guy for the wheels and tires that are on my quad now for the hipers plus cash on my end.

[kono993]

any one no a good way to seal a bead on tires? got slow leaks.

[kono993]

mini update!
got the swing arm bushings and almost have the swing are off but it feels like its stuck. is there a special way of taking it out?

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[kono993]

ok so today me and my dad were working on the bike and everything was going good till we got to taking out the old swinger bearings the drive side came out without any trouble but the other one was stuck so it took a little beating to get out :devil: and after that was done we tryed to clean up the marks in the bearing sleeve from getting out the stuck bearing. but when we put the new one in we didnt see one little lip till it was too late so we ended up puting a small dent in the bearing witch wouldnt let the bearing roll smoothly so now i need a new set of swinger bearings :ermm:. also started puting in new a arm bushing to but wont be done till tomorrow. now some pics!!

this one went in with no problems
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this one not so much
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switching axles
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what she looks like
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started the front end
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[01boneless]

dang bro that sucks!! :(

[kono993]

Originally posted by 01boneless
dang bro that sucks!! :( I was so pumped to ride. but Shouldn't be any more then a few days anyway just need them before Tuesday want to go riding when I have off. Lol

[DnB_racing]

Originally posted by kono993
ok so today me and my dad were working on the bike and everything was going good till we got to taking out the old swinger bearings the drive side came out without any trouble but the other one was stuck so it took a little beating to get out :devil: and after that was done we tryed to clean up the marks in the bearing sleeve from getting out the stuck bearing. but when we put the new one in we didnt see one little lip till it was too late so we ended up puting a small dent in the bearing witch wouldnt let the bearing roll smoothly so now i need a new set of swinger bearings :ermm:. also started puting in new a arm bushing to but wont be done till tomorrow. one little piece of advice to help eliminate any pivot issues in the future is...


to have clean well maintained ground connections

by keeping your grounds clean and with good continuity,it eliminates any stray voltages from looking for a grounding means, and any dissimilar metals that have voltage present, will have oxidation from electrolisis, and this is the single biggest factor in siezed pivot bolts and bearings, its even worse the dirt and water

[kono993]

Got some more done today but also have a new problem lol

[01boneless]

^^ lol what?

[kono993]

ok so i got the arms back on today
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and anyone have a good way of cleaning shocks?
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and now for my PROBLEM! so i started taking things off to get to the stem bearing and everything was going good then when everything was out i tryed to take off the c clip that holds the bearing down and what do you know its rusted in lol how can i get this thing out?

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[kono993]

finished everything but the rear cant wait to ride this thing lol been working on it since i got it.

[audioworks04]

Originally posted by kono993
any one no a good way to seal a bead on tires? got slow leaks.
Pick up a can of bead sealer, if you have a car quest around you they carry it. Comes in a quart sized jug with a ball on a stick applicator attached to the lid. Works wonders on small bead leaks. You do have to break the bead though inorder to apply it.

[kono993]

ended up sealing it with some of that slime stuff and pumping them up a lot lol they seem to hold air now so everything worked out. still waiting on my new set of swinger bearings tho...