GA SHEE 199 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 What should I check and look for when buying a banshee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwriter Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 More money in aftermarket parts than the selling price. If you find that, then the base bike is free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hp2000 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Paper work Matching engine & vin number Straight good frame Aftermarket parts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett131 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I like to make sure it starts up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_smith97 Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 See if they are willing to let you check compression Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Paperwork is nice, but there is no way it is super important as long as you can verify a positive history on the bikes origins. IE, not stolen. Get a bill of sale with description. My bike has had a few different cases and I've even swapped frames over the years so there's no friggin way numbers will match. However I've for titles for any frame I've had. On the motor, look at compression, ease of start, plug condition(rich/lean, detonation, etc) , pull the dip stick to see if the bottom end is taken care of, maybe drop the carb bowls, check coolant level. Chassis, listen for squeaks and creaks, any loose wobbly stuff, wonky bearings, etc. Things should be moderately clean and wiring should be tidy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous039 Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Shake the bike side to side to see if there any play in axle bearing of front arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skitso559 Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Paperwork is nice, but there is no way it is super important as long as you can verify a positive history on the bikes origins. IE, not stolen. Get a bill of sale with description. My bike has had a few different cases and I've even swapped frames over the years so there's no friggin way numbers will match. However I've for titles for any frame I've had. On the motor, look at compression, ease of start, plug condition(rich/lean, detonation, etc) , pull the dip stick to see if the bottom end is taken care of, maybe drop the carb bowls, check coolant level. Chassis, listen for squeaks and creaks, any loose wobbly stuff, wonky bearings, etc. Things should be moderately clean and wiring should be tidy. Pretty much suming it up! +5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwriter Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 If you get a titled bike with $4k-$5k worth of aftermarket parts, for $2500, none of that matters. As long as it runs, is clean, chrome not all rusty, and vin matches title, that's all I care about. I've bought several bikes this way. Never even rode them or did a compression check before buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA SHEE 199 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Thanks I'll try these suggestions I don't want to buy a POS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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