Picking up a 89 trx300 2wd....thoughts?

[MRSOUND]

Guy at work sold his place in the mountains and no longer has a use for it. Been looking for something as a starter to get the wife to ride with me. She has no desire to hop on 3 wheels (they're dangerous! ), but is willing to try 4. Anyway, he's 2nd owner, 1st owner works with me as well. Garaged or "shedded" all its life. In great shape and plastics are not all faded. Runs and shifts great. Just needs a battery. $700, also got 4 helmets and a chest protector. So how did I do price wise? Likes, dislikes, quirks of this model? Any input is welcome!
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[DohcBikes]

I think it looks great for that price! Can't beat knowing the previous owners too, good score!

[shortline10]

Great machine and even better price .

[trike savior]

worth it for price, especially with all the extra pieces. those bikes are real strong for being 2 wd.

[atc007]

Unreal. If it doesn't pan out Mike. Please give me 1st crack at it. You did REALLLLLYYY good. Wow. Drop all the oils,clean/oil the filter,adjust and lube everything and that is ready for the next 30 years. I guarantee that doesn't even need the valves adjusted. Very nice find.

[MRSOUND]

Here is the rest of the booty. 3 HJC 1 old school and a Thor chest protector.
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[shortline10]

The weak link on those is the metal gas tank , that one looks great .

[MojaveRider]

Great looking machine and a fantastic price! That one looks like it's been babied. Those models are bad about getting water in the rear diff, but other than that should run forever.

[atc007]

The weak link on those is the metal gas tank , that one looks great .

And the starter,and one way bearings,and the diffs,and the rear brakes. But no worries on this one )

[MNhondaguy]

A lot of those around here. It is probably the only quad I would ever own. My brothers brother in law has one and he put new arctic cat rims and tires on it, I think 27" or bigger. Has a plow on it and it just doesn't stop working. Pulls the fishhouse out no problems. Amazing little thing for only being 2wd.

[hoosierlogger]

I have the 4X4 version of that. It is a great quad. I use mine for plowing snow and mowing. image.jpg When the battery needs replaced I'll show you a cheap truck to get a bigger power reserve and more cranking amps for a third the price of a new battery.

[MRSOUND]

Thanks for all the replies guys!

I have the 4X4 version of that. It is a great quad. I use mine for plowing snow and mowing. image.jpg When the battery needs replaced I'll show you a cheap truck to get a bigger power reserve and more cranking amps for a third the price of a new battery.

Does need a battery so hook a brother up

[hoosierlogger]

Put a lawn mower battery in the trunk. You will need a 6" extension for the negative cable to reach that far. But you can't beat a 325 CCA battery. I did it to mine a few months ago. Last week when it was -18 degrees out overnight it started. I doubt the stock size battery would have done it.

[6speedthumper]

Great quad!!!!! We have 3 of them in the family. All 4x4. Dad's 99 still has the original battery!!!! Fantastic machines. Only quirks or issues I can think of is the electrical junction box under the front fender. It has a 10mm head bolt that holds it shut, and there is a white connecter inside (among others) that can come loose and it won't start. Just have to reroute it inside that box. It is actually stated in the Clymer manual.

Other then that just change the engine oil, diff oil, service or replace the air filter, new spark plug, adjust the clutch and down the trail your go. If there is no valve train noise I wouldn't even bother to adjust the valves. Like said previously, it probably doesn't even need it! They hold an adjustment that well.

I would change the rear brake drum cover's seal, and large o-ring that goes on the backing plate. There is a method that I use to reinstall that rear brake drum cover so water does not get in. Have not had any water issues on our 3 since I started doing it.

[MRSOUND]

Ended up popping for this battery on ebay (same brand as the ones I got for the SX and BR)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400635594484...84.m1439.l2649
At $35 figured can't go wrong. Would like to keep the trunk open to carry necessities if needed (like the heavy duty tow strap he's leaving in it). Has fresh oil and carb kit. Filter is good but needs a good cleansing and oiled. When I asked about the differential he said he hadn't touched it, so that will be the first task. Very familiar with this this myself with having the SX & BR. Oh and in the pics the right side cover is missing....has that too, just took it off so he could kick start it since battery is dead. I'll get better pics in the daylight once I get it home. Probably this wkd. First quad for me. I'll be careful, I hear that extra wheel makes it even more dangerous!