New member from MI

buildingup · #1 (**permalink**) 12-02-2010, 01:25 PM

Use to own a Ds650 and now looking at picking up a DS450 from a fellow member.

All updates have been done to the quad and seems like it was well maintained. What are some things to look at when purchasing one of these quads?

Its a 800mile drive one way and don't want to get screwed.

hcomras · #2 (**permalink**) 12-02-2010, 02:16 PM

Which member is selling? Only things to look for r all updates being done and maintained. If its in good shape, no leaks, rides goodand is cheap, go for it.

buildingup · #3 (**permalink**) 12-02-2010, 02:25 PM

Picking it up from 88x

hcomras · #4 (**permalink**) 12-02-2010, 04:29 PM

O ok...don't really know what's been done to it so I can't help u there...

quadracer12 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-02-2010, 04:40 PM

Does the clutch have any work done on it? Check the front of the frame (near radiator and near a-arm mounts) for any bends or signs of failure. You can usually tell when a bike has been maintained, but general condition should tell the story.

buildingup · #6 (**permalink**) 12-02-2010, 07:33 PM

Heres a link to the quad:

http://www.ds450hq.com/forums/sale-w...sc-4500-a.html

From my understanding its all updated and no cracks in the frame. Stand up guy thats for sure.

hcomras · #7 (**permalink**) 12-02-2010, 08:39 PM

Ooooo right good deal there! Looks cherry!

buildingup · #8 (**permalink**) 12-02-2010, 09:00 PM

Thats what I thought. Going to be making the 12hr drive Friday night (11-10) and picking up Saturday. Can't wait to get back into the sport. Planning on stripping it down and doing a good amount of PC and painting the frame. Hopefully will be looking brand new by the time I'm done.

motox_rider695 · #9 (**permalink**) 12-02-2010, 10:05 PM

might wanna double check on pc the frame

ATV Riders Forum - DS450 PC frame?

that link may help you understand

buildingup · #10 (**permalink**) 12-02-2010, 10:22 PM

Already read through that. Not planning on PC the frame. Just regular paint. Interested in doing the E85 mod though and a couple other items but that might wait a year to see how the quad runs how it sits.