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ss243b · 08-25-2010, 11:58 PM

Ok guys, hello first of all as this is my first post,
Question is what do i look for when buying this bike, it is an 03 foreman 400 4x4 the guy bought it new in 03 and it has been sitting in his dirtfloor garage for 2 years not started very often, it wouldnt start today but im going back tomrrow with a new plug and he is gonna trickle charge it tonight. what do i look for?
i can get it for around 800
any input is appreciated

martdog420 · 08-26-2010, 06:14 AM

Well I dont know anything about the bike, but if your gonna buy a plug for it I'd throw in some new gas and maybe drain the carb if you still have trouble starting it.. Also check the oil and make sure it isnt white(water) or thick n black. Maybe someone else will help you with the model and what to watch for.

seminole39 · 08-26-2010, 10:34 AM

for 800 bucks i would take a chance on it

gsxrjarrett · 08-26-2010, 11:14 AM

I'd get it for $800 buck too. Check the air filter for any oil. And yes drain the carb. Check for spark when you pull the old plug out.

shawnandstacy · 08-26-2010, 11:23 AM

It is worth the chance for that price. But like the other guys said look for water in the oil and check the air filter. But for $800 its a deal even if you have to spend some to get it right.

FloatingForeman · 08-26-2010, 07:52 PM

to the fourms. for $800.00 i would buy it.... also if its been sitting there a while the carb may need cleaned

ss243b · 08-26-2010, 08:34 PM

ya the guy ended up screwing me, i pulled up to pick it up and another guy is standing there , he offered more money , not much more either, but i wasnt gonna have a bidding war, we agreed last night on a price and he didnt keep his word, oh well
if the other guy would have offered 5 dollars more i still wouldnt have bought it, dont do business with dishonest people

ss243b · 08-26-2010, 08:35 PM

On a happy note though, THANKS GUYS FOR THE HELP!!!! love this site lotta good info

h22ate · 08-27-2010, 02:41 AM

WOW that sucks man. Cant trust anyone to a handshake nowadays. Ive been caught up in those deals as well and honestly I have got what I waned on the handshake deal. Sorry to hear about that!

Gauntlet3D · 08-27-2010, 07:37 AM

I was on the sellers end once. I was selling my old truck and wanted 2500 for it. A guy showed up and offered me 2000 and I said yes and then he wanted to test drive it. He did and while he was gone another guy showed up and offered me the full 2500. I was hoping that the guy on the test drive wouldn't want it. He did. I lost 500 bucks. It sucked but was the right thing.

08-25-2010, 11:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
ss243b Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3	Need advice on buying used foreman tomorrow Ok guys, hello first of all as this is my first post, Question is what do i look for when buying this bike, it is an 03 foreman 400 4x4 the guy bought it new in 03 and it has been sitting in his dirtfloor garage for 2 years not started very often, it wouldnt start today but im going back tomrrow with a new plug and he is gonna trickle charge it tonight. what do i look for? i can get it for around 800 any input is appreciated

08-26-2010, 10:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
seminole39 Honda Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bybee, TN Posts: 159	for 800 bucks i would take a chance on it __________________ There's only 2 things you'll ever see me fight: a stubborn clasp of a bra, and sexual harassment charges 06 Rancher 350 4x4 2" lift kit FMF Power Core 4 Uni air filter ITP Type 7's & 26" Mud Lites Superwinch LT2000 Coleman Soft Ride gun rack Linex racks & bumper Reciever hitch LED tail lights 04 Bombardier Rally Bone stock (Wife's ride)

08-26-2010, 11:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
gsxrjarrett Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ONTARIO Posts: 646	I'd get it for $800 buck too. Check the air filter for any oil. And yes drain the carb. Check for spark when you pull the old plug out. __________________ 2007 HONDA RINCON 680 FI 27X10X12 / 27X12X12 EXECUTIONERS ! ITP SS106 RIMS (CHROME) 2" HIGH LIFTER LIFT KIT RDC-RAD RELOCATE KIT LINE-X RACKS/BUMPERS 2500LBS WARN WINCH POWERMADD HANDGUARDS CARGO BOX/BEER HOLDER QUADRAX FRONT BUMPER 2003 HONDA XR50R (KIDS) 2004 HONDA CRF50R (KIDS) 2004 RAM QC 5.7L HEMI (LIFTED) 2006 MAGNUM 3.5HO (WIFEY) PROUD TO SERVE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER ONTARIO , CANADA "If your gonna be stupid, you better be tough ! "

08-27-2010, 02:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 4,637	WOW that sucks man. Cant trust anyone to a handshake nowadays. Ive been caught up in those deals as well and honestly I have got what I waned on the handshake deal. Sorry to hear about that! __________________ 08 Rubicon 27" Bighorns on MSA Reapers 2" SSATV Lift Moose rear pack Moose heated grips, thumb warmer, gun racks and hand guards Custom Polaris Front and Rear bumpers Custom rack extenders Custom GSXR projector headlight Custom Stereo Superwinch 3k Snorkeled front and rear ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ Boilermaker L.U. 154 http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

08-27-2010, 07:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
Gauntlet3D Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,105	I was on the sellers end once. I was selling my old truck and wanted 2500 for it. A guy showed up and offered me 2000 and I said yes and then he wanted to test drive it. He did and while he was gone another guy showed up and offered me the full 2500. I was hoping that the guy on the test drive wouldn't want it. He did. I lost 500 bucks. It sucked but was the right thing. __________________ 2009 Rubicon Black 350 Miles 2500lbs Warn ITP 212 Machined SS Rims 27" Maxxis Zillas 2" Gorilla Lift Richocett Swing Arm Skid Plate 2" Snorkle HMF Swamp Series UniFilter Rejet Custom Speaker Box Powermadd Black Hand Guards Ammo cans 2007 Rancher ES Red 750 Miles ITP 108 Machined SS Rims Rubicon stock tires Powermadd Black Hand Guards 2 Up Rear Box

08-26-2010, 06:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
martdog420 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ontario canada Posts: 1,119	Well I dont know anything about the bike, but if your gonna buy a plug for it I'd throw in some new gas and maybe drain the carb if you still have trouble starting it.. Also check the oil and make sure it isnt white(water) or thick n black. Maybe someone else will help you with the model and what to watch for.

08-26-2010, 11:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
shawnandstacy Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mississippi Posts: 10	It is worth the chance for that price. But like the other guys said look for water in the oil and check the air filter. But for $800 its a deal even if you have to spend some to get it right.

08-26-2010, 07:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
FloatingForeman Honda Lover Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: FLORENCE AL Posts: 365	to the fourms. for $800.00 i would buy it.... also if its been sitting there a while the carb may need cleaned

08-26-2010, 08:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
ss243b Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3	ya the guy ended up screwing me, i pulled up to pick it up and another guy is standing there , he offered more money , not much more either, but i wasnt gonna have a bidding war, we agreed last night on a price and he didnt keep his word, oh well if the other guy would have offered 5 dollars more i still wouldnt have bought it, dont do business with dishonest people

08-26-2010, 08:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
ss243b Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3	On a happy note though, THANKS GUYS FOR THE HELP!!!! love this site lotta good info

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