official_style Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 my boy just bought a leftover 06 yfz450, the yellow SE one. he rode it 2 times and fucking hates it. he wants to get a banshee or a raptor 700, so what do you all think that yfz is worth? it has maybe 3 hours of riding on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogs Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 I don't think you could get any more than 4,000 for it. Once you buy it it immediately loses at least 1-2 grand in value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
official_style Posted November 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 that sucks, i told him not to buy that POS and just buy a banshee, that thing is so uncomfortable to ride and feels way less stable. i guess he is gonna have to take the hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Location, Location, Location.... Check out Craigslist and local truck/bike traders in your specific area. Junk that has gone for 1500 here in MI goes for double that in California...just for an example. It's worth as much as someone is gonna pay for it in your area, unless you want to ship it (figure 500 to 800 to ship it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollinRhino Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Why not find someone to trade up with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 trade for a raptor? is he crazy? craptors are way less stable than a 450.. the banshee doesnt handle nearly as well. are you sure your son really needs a banshee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
official_style Posted November 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 (edited) got rid of the 450! traded it in on a 2006 kodiak 450 SE with 39 hours on it, like 225 miles, excellent condition. even swap. we had wanted one utility quad anyways, so that me and my boy can ride my 2 banshees, and then someone else who doesnt know how to use a clutch can use the kodiak. yfz450 sucks compared to the banshee btw, it is fast, but definetly doesnt feel as fast as my 97 shee, its uncomfortable to ride, and it feels very unsteady when your going fast, like its too light in the front. the dealer had the kodiak marked at $4680, so i think this is a fair swap. Edited November 29, 2008 by official_style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarineNYC Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Dunno about that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
official_style Posted November 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 well it was between that, and a raptor 700, but we already have 2 banshees, so why get another sport bike? if we bring chicks or people who dont ride, we need the auto! are you going to come hit up the spots with us in the catskills when it gets warmer? im actually going this weekend, even though i will probably freeze my ass off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarineNYC Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Yea but I am doing some upgrades right now. Should be ready for the test Flight. Give me a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
official_style Posted November 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 (edited) Yea but I am doing some upgrades right now. Should be ready for the test Flight. Give me a few weeks. sounds like a plan, i am going to ride the 06 SE i bought this weekend, it is completely stock, ive never ridden a stocked out shee, then it will be out of comission for a while i install everything, get parts powdercoated etc. bay powedercoat is the best place to get that stuff done right? Edited November 29, 2008 by official_style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarineNYC Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Bay is good. I know the guys over there. I have had a couple things done there. They do a nice job @ a nice price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
official_style Posted November 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 which coating did you get? i was going to go with the "super durable" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddyman Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 my boy just bought a leftover 06 yfz450, the yellow SE one. he rode it 2 times and fucking hates it. he wants to get a banshee or a raptor 700, so what do you all think that yfz is worth? it has maybe 3 hours of riding on it. So why exactly did he hate it???I just bought an 08 SE. And it's friking awsome. I think your boy's smoking crack. It is different than the Shee.....I mean your talking apples and oranges bro. Two stroke vs. four stroke. Nice to be able to have both if you ask me. But everyone is intitled to his opinion...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollinRhino Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 The YFZ is different from the Banshee but still a blast to ride. I think they are the best 4 stroker made myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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