94-00 300ex advice

[CrewCab]

Im looking at buying a older model, early to mid nineties Honda 300ex for my wife. Is there anything about these that I should look out for while shopping around? Is there any issues that were common with these that I need to look for ? 
Thanks

[shortcut]

None that I know of, supposed to be a super reliable quad.

[300EXRACER]

hey i have a 97 300ex. It runs amazing. Nothing was really wrong with it. I had shopped around though looking at these quads for awhile and i really didnt see a problem with them. Just always check the normal engine signs like the motor might be ticking which isnt so good but its nothing big until it states a problem. I love my 300ex and i think its gonna be awhile till i upgrade.

hope any of this helps..any other question just ask ill be more than happy to help you.

bobby.

[CrewCab]

Thanks for the info, I went and picked up my 96 300ex yesterday. I got it for $850 but it starts right up  and runs perfect just needs a little cleaning and cosmetic TLC.  Now I am undecided which service manual to get. Clymer, Haynes or the factory Honda. Which one has the best explanations on repair? 

[300EXRACER]

oh awesome. congrat's on the new quad.

for your question on the repair books, i just have my honda one that came with the atv and that has done me a whole lot of help. With those others i cant really help you out with them because i dont have them 

[TRX450R_Racer]

The factory Honda Manual is the best. All I buy are factory repair manuauls.

[Chuck_Norris]

Now I am undecided which service manual to get. Clymer, Haynes or the factory Honda. Which one has the best explanations on repair? 

Yo might be able to find someone that has the information on-line or on a CD from Ebay

[CrewCab]

Thanks for the help, I ended up getting a Clymer manual and will work well.

[aftrmath99]

i have a 96 model  i had alot of trouble with the rearend bearings. finally got all new bearings and its a heck of a machine. runs perfect putting new bearings in was an incredibly difficult job but i finally got it.