Rob62
Senior Member
I recently acquired an older Honda 4 wheeler. Calling a Honda dealership with the VIN revealed it’s a 1987 Honda 125cc Fourtrax. This is a 2 wheel drive model - not sure if they made it in 4 wheel drive version or not.
After some thought I don't want to put more $$ into this 4 wheeler than what's its worth, therefore the reason for this post.
I have seen this 4 wheeler run and it was running well. However routine maintenance has not been done in some time. One of the front tires is flat. The plastic wheel skirts have large cracks in several places. I already know that I will not replace them as the least expensive I've found the rear skirt alone was in the $160 range. What’s the best way to fix these cracks – Duct Tape
Currently it will not start. It seems that the battery is dead. I also was not able to start it after a couple dozen attempts using the pull cord. I’d like to get it running again but am concerned that it may cost more than its worth, I’m hoping someone here might have an idea of a fair market value. Please note – I am NOT selling, or trying to sell it. It will be well cared for and responsibly used by my kids and me from now on.
Calling a Honda dealer’s service department I was quoted a price of $170 for a “Full Service”. Which I was told should be performed on this condition 4 wheeler. So I can see how this item could become a money-loosing proposition pretty fast.
Any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated.
Regards,
Rob
After some thought I don't want to put more $$ into this 4 wheeler than what's its worth, therefore the reason for this post.
I have seen this 4 wheeler run and it was running well. However routine maintenance has not been done in some time. One of the front tires is flat. The plastic wheel skirts have large cracks in several places. I already know that I will not replace them as the least expensive I've found the rear skirt alone was in the $160 range. What’s the best way to fix these cracks – Duct Tape
Currently it will not start. It seems that the battery is dead. I also was not able to start it after a couple dozen attempts using the pull cord. I’d like to get it running again but am concerned that it may cost more than its worth, I’m hoping someone here might have an idea of a fair market value. Please note – I am NOT selling, or trying to sell it. It will be well cared for and responsibly used by my kids and me from now on.
Calling a Honda dealer’s service department I was quoted a price of $170 for a “Full Service”. Which I was told should be performed on this condition 4 wheeler. So I can see how this item could become a money-loosing proposition pretty fast.
Any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated.
Regards,
Rob