CTGT2005 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 I won a Banshee on ebay the other night which was claimed to have been "bored, stroked and blue-printed". My logical request after winning the item was to request proof of these services being performed so I dont get pinched on the sale. I'm concerned that the seller misrepresented the atv and after having the shee shipped I'd be up a creek with no recourse to send it back. The seller is backing their statement of the engine work solely on there being a spacer plate at the base of the cylinder. The easy way to determine if this information is correct would be to get out a caliper and measure the stroke, which the seller refused to do. I requested photo proof of the spacer plate and these are the pictures sent. Looks a little thicker than a base gasket but not the 2mm or so of a spacer that would be. I'm asking you guys for some help here since I'm fairly green when it comes to Banshee's and engine mods. Does this look like enough to conclude the engine has been stroked? Should I push for more details or just run far away on this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave5.0 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Tell dude to pound sand if he's not willing to get ya some more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2otoofast4u Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Youre fixing to get fucked 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2otoofast4u Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Is it a 2-1 carb setup, or does that have a giant reed spacer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfrjag Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 looks like a thicker base gasket but not might not be a stroker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYUK Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 your gut never lies. pass on that shit. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastnline75 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Runaway as fast as you can. Save your money an buy something you can physically look at yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Fuck that thing. If he's not willing to show proof then why would you bother? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprinklerman Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Ditto on all the above. Sent from a van down by the river Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwriter Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) Well, here it is. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2002-Yamaha-Banshee-350-RACING-2-STROKE-VERY-FAST-NO-RESERVE-FREE-SHIPPING-/291105645757?item=291105645757&forcerrptr=true&pt=ATVs&hash=item43c73fa4bd&nma=true&si=OsPT0Sk9Wl2Jws6V%252FAWHFwZCEYk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 The people selling it are a bunch of dumb shits. "THIS FOUR WHEELER CAN EASILY GO 100 MILES AN HOUR." Nope "IT HAS A DURABLUE AXLE" Nope At $3100 plus shipping, yeah, you got fucked. However, when you bid, you entered into a legally binding contract. What you choose to do from here is your choice. Edited March 26, 2014 by Starwriter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Just don't pay for it. They're not going to do shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Oh man!! That thing is so stock!! Cancel the transaction. Shoot them a message saying you want to cancel due to insufficient proof of claimed work. And just wait for them to cancel. If not contact eBay. They'll look into it and see you shot them a message and you won't have an unpaid purchase mark on your record. I've done it 2 times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 eBay doesn't give a fuck. They run a website that caters to scammers. Just don't pay for it and forget it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTGT2005 Posted March 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Thank you everyone for the fast and candid responses. I should have trusted my gut on this one for sure. It seemed like a good deal (with the free shipping and claimed motor work) but after talking to the seller smelled more like week old fish. I'll see what I can find locally up here in New England and hope for better luck. Banshees in decent shape with some mods are difficult to come by for a reasonable price, but it could just be timing. Thank you again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppedupandcutdown Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 You must have misinterpreted this part of the shipping details... FREE SHIPPING ANYWHERE IN THE LOWER CONTIGUOUS 48 STATES. HAWAII AND ALASKA ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS OFFER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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