Pacific Mountain Motorsports

[TurboT]

Hi Guys,

Came across this seller:
www.pacificmountainmotors.com

Wondering if anyone recognizes these products. I have the opportunity to buy a used, larger quad which has their name on the gas tank, but not dealing direct with them... It is having some 'issues' ..obviously the price has to be right but wondering it here is any history with these models.

Some look like a few Gio's, other looks like Tao Tao's to me.

Any thoughts?

[crhunter]

Hey TurboT the link is not working...

[TurboT]

Hey TurboT the link is not working...

Hey crhunter thanks for pointing that out. I corrected it in the original post.

pacificmountainmotors.com

[Weldangrind]

Nice looking machines; a lot like the Beast, but with some suspension improvements. No way would I buy the water-cooled 200 without identifying the engine. Also, why liquid cool something so small?

The 250 utility looks good. Is that the one you're after?

[TurboT]

Nice looking machines; a lot like the Beast, but with some suspension improvements. No way would I buy the water-cooled 200 without identifying the engine. Also, why liquid cool something so small?

The 250 utility looks good. Is that the one you're after?

Yes, may go look at it tomorrow.(250 utility style)

Apparently the owners are not mechanically gifted and cannot get it to run right. Sounds to me like the typical carb clean out/float issue so common on these things.

Although I've heard some horror stories about these types of machines with non stop issues. I've been okay with the gio's nothing too major but reading on CL there's been a seller around selling real junk machines with missing bolts in the engines and such.

If I can negotiate a reasonable price based on this I may have myself a new toy/project.. otherwise I will pass.

[Weldangrind]

Even if you don't buy it, do you mind to show us a photo?

If you do buy it, Nickelmine awaits!

[TurboT]

Here is how it looks. Seat looks like an issue to me, typical they never seem to go on right.

Front racks not bolted on they tell me. Just resting there.

Apparently they've only run it for a couple hours, since they can't get it to work right and don't want to spend any more money on it.

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss108/GioBikePhoto/Picture003.jpg (http://s566.photobucket.com/albums/ss108/GioBikePhoto/?action=view&current=Picture003.jpg)

[katoranger]

It looks like the gas tank cover plastic is unbolted so that the seat will not line up. You are probably correct in that the carb is plugged or not setup properly. Probably a bargain in the making right there.

Allen

[TurboT]

Seller just told me 'someone else coming tonight' and she'd let me know tomorrow.. been trying to get directions to come see it for two days.. I find that annoying, so I might just tell her to piss off now. :)

[Weldangrind]

I'd guess that the plastic could be massaged back into place. The colours are hideous. :lol: The front suspension looks good from the photo, and the racks would be handy. I bet it would push snow, too.

[TurboT]

Yes but it seems I'm back to the drawing board. I got an email to come look at it, then 10 minutes later another, saying it was sold, so sorry.

Bummer really, but obviously not meant to be. I will continue to keep looking for the deals..

[Weldangrind]

You're better off finding a quad with a known parts source anyway. John has lots of stuff in stock.

[TurboT]

True enough. Just trying to avoid paying 'new' price. :)

Got the CDI for my daughters mini beast today. Thinking of going for a Double Double and doing some fiddlin'...

[Weldangrind]

Maybe you'll get lucky and find a used Beast. Assuming that's your definition of luck. :D

[TurboT]

There is a used Gio Bad Boy out in the 'wack, they want too much money for it in my opinion.. got me eye on that too.

I did see a old Yammy for sale tonight as well, cheap but it looks a bit rough..

[Weldangrind]

As long as it doesn't make any ugly noises, you might have a winner. Yamaha parts (and fiches) are easy to come by. Besides, you already speak Yamaha.

One member of the old Gio forum had a Bad Boy, and he modded his "Spud style". He had a great time with it, even in the snow.

[TurboT]

Ad says it runs fine, needs an oil change and carb cleanout. Not bad price for a Yammy.. bet it's sold before I can get out there though.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/mcy/1332472596.html

[Weldangrind]

Yep, I'm going to get there before you!

[TurboT]

Yep, I'm going to get there before you!

Haha certainly are closer than me.

I have an appointment to go look at it bright and early tomorrow. Might have myself a new toy..

[TurboT]

Yep, I'm going to get there before you!

Haha certainly are closer than me.

I have an appointment to go look at it bright and early tomorrow. Might have myself a new toy..

So I was up early, drove the 1.5 hours out to the 'Wack, almost Rosedale to look at this hunk.

Ad said, "maybe needs battery.." Uhmm.. well, there was no battery on it, and the box it USED to sit in was rusted off. Guy jumped it with his jeep.

"Runs well.." hmm.. if you consider blue smoke out the tailpipe smelling like oil running well..

Carb was definetely a problem, any throttle and it bogged, and then when idling would just suddenly pick up speed and start revving, and you had a bugger of a time kicking it down.

All the cables were rusty, some of the wiring disconnected and falling off.

Even for $750, I passed. Not for me. W&G, it's all yours.

...on the the next deal hunt.

[Weldangrind]

I'm going to pass, mostly because of a surplus of other projects. I'd be inclined to think that the smoke could be cleared with new valve stem seals, although that would likely require cylinder head removal.

Cables could probably be resurrected somewhat with decent cable lube, and a new battery box could be fabricated. The carb is probably fixable. Despite his "firm price", do you think you could offer him less?

How did the rest of it look? Was every piece of plastic broken?

[TurboT]

I'm going to pass, mostly because of a surplus of other projects. I'd be inclined to think that the smoke could be cleared with new valve stem seals, although that would likely require cylinder head removal.

Cables could probably be resurrected somewhat with decent cable lube, and a new battery box could be fabricated. The carb is probably fixable. Despite his "firm price", do you think you could offer him less?

How did the rest of it look? Was every piece of plastic broken?

It was pretty beat up, the front plastic around both wheel wheels was cracked, it had some yellow paint spilled on the black front rack, it was generally shit kicked. The right front tire had no air in it and when I grabbed it it made noise like it was loose on the axl.

I saw myself chasing problems. I'd expect the exhaust was ready to fall off too. Just was more of a make work project than I wanted. Perhaps if it was 250-300 bucks but he was in 'Its a Yamaha for 750 such a good deal mode.." I just didn't bother with any offers.

[Weldangrind]

Good thing you passed on it. Next!