Please Help Me Not Get Ripped Off

[Adrian Ciotinga]

I am checking out a KFX 700 later today. From the pictures, it looks like the front rims are aftermarket. Is there any reason to worry? Also, does anything else stand out as odd?

[Frank Angerano]

I would defer to @06kfx440 on this one.  

[Adrian Ciotinga]

Thank you. Hopefully he sees this before I go to check it out 😊

[Adrian Ciotinga]

Also, it is a dune quad. Would that result in any damage I should look for?

 

[Frank Angerano]

Nah it looks clean, just check the oil, look for any damage to the frame and cracks on the plastics. 
How much ?

[06kfx440]

All I can say is check for engine noises or taps like valves or rod knocks. If it is drivable. The clutch should be smooth and grab about a quarter of the way out. Other than that. Great quad and you’d be happy. It will go fast and it’s a lot of machine. It’s not really a tight trail quad. Check the oil too. And look into the radiator cap for oil residue.


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[Adrian Ciotinga]

I bought the quad last night for $2500 including a set of new paddle tires mounted on rims. To the best of my knowledge, there was nothing wrong with it, and the guy appeared to have taken really good care of all of his machines. I plan on selling the paddle tires as I have no intentions of going to the dunes. The quad is pretty clean, the only scratch or visible damage being on the front bumper (he acknowledged that in the ad). Thanks everyone for your input!

[Frank Angerano]

Thats great! Be sure to stay in touch and post some pics and videos!  

[Adrian Ciotinga]

It’s exceeded my expectations for a CVT quad to be honest. So far, I’ve never felt that I’m out of power or that I could ride any better with more power. However, it was decently hard to start (especially after I held it at WOT while trying to start... my bad), but nothing that can’t be attributed to colder weather or a bad battery. Just replaced the battery, as the old one was bad, and it starts like a dream.

Here’s a pic of it sitting in my garage, and hopefully I can get a riding video tomorrow.

[Frank Angerano]

Its a nice looking quad! I think you did good on the purchase! Im so glad ur happy brother. Handles good? 

[Adrian Ciotinga]

Yeah. Never rolled, only bumped into a tree on the front bumper.

Decent turning radius. It does pop the wheels up pretty easily though.

[Frank Angerano]

Lots of power! Good luck with the new bike and ride safe !

[quadnut20]

That looks badass !! Those are great trail quads !! 

[quadnut20]

On 1/3/2020 at 7:49 PM, Adrian Ciotinga said:

It’s exceeded my expectations for a CVT quad to be honest. So far, I’ve never felt that I’m out of power or that I could ride any better with more power. However, it was decently hard to start (especially after I held it at WOT while trying to start... my bad), but nothing that can’t be attributed to colder weather or a bad battery. Just replaced the battery, as the old one was bad, and it starts like a dream.

Here’s a pic of it sitting in my garage, and hopefully I can get a riding video tomorrow.

you will enjoy that Kawi 700 Ive ridden a few!! Any mods done to it ? 

[olbooker]

On 1/3/2020 at 8:20 PM, Adrian Ciotinga said:

Yeah. Never rolled, only bumped into a tree on the front bumper.

Decent turning radius. It does pop the wheels up pretty easily though.

I was going to say something about it being a wheelie machine... I was test riding one, at the dealership I worked at, either after assembly or working on a customer unit, and yeah... they do pick the front up real easy. Nice find!

Edited January 13, 2020 by olbooker