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12-23-2009, 02:39 PM
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should I buy...
Sorry--I posted earlier in the wrong forum...
Hammerhead Twister 150 in pristine condition...except for one teeny little thing... it appears the cylinder and or rings are bad...and it smokes big time model year is 2005 ---appears they didn't ride it much... they are asking $775 GY6 appears to need about $150 worth of parts... bolt-on; worth the effort? or should I look further? It is for my 12 year old son. Been looking at Yerf Dogs, Kinroads...averaging about $1000 for a used 150cc. The Hammerhead appears to be a better/tough unit....seems to me that an engine is an easy rebuild...and I could upgrade/modify. thoughts? |
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12-23-2009, 03:30 PM
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I would say $775 is a bit much. Have you tried negotiating?
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12-23-2009, 04:45 PM
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for a 2005 with a smoking motor that is a tad high. sometimes when they have been run low on oil the wrist pin will weld itself to the rod, then its will need a crank and bearing. a complete rebuild will run around 600-700.00
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12-23-2009, 05:09 PM
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thats expensive
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12-23-2009, 07:28 PM
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There is something about those early ones and the Carters as well. I have seen a lot of them with top ends gone. Changing out the top end is not really a big deal but as mentioned, if they took out the bottom end too, now you are in it for more money. Wait it out till you get a decent running and looking machine for <$1k. Typically, the ones that need the top end are going for <$500.
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12-23-2009, 09:58 PM
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ok, that is good advice---thanks for all that have replied.
Could someone stack rank the quality of buggies? I understand most are made in China--and there are a lot of similar designs....based on what I have read, here is how I understand it... this isn't meant to knock anyone's buggy, rather, just a reflection on what I have read. in order: Joyner Hammerhead Twister American Sportsworks/Carter/Kinroad (tied) Yerf Dog / T. Crossfire (tied) Did I leave anyone out...How would you rank them? thanks... |
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