OPINON ON RANCHER AT

[inked4life87]

I GOING TO BUY ONE AND WANTED TO SEE WHAT OTHER OWNERS THOUGHT OF IT,IT LOOKS GREAT TO ME ALL THE TOYS 400CC,JUST WHAT I NEED,AND I CAN AFFORD.

[SoFlaEiger]

I GOING TO BUY ONE AND WANTED TO SEE WHAT OTHER OWNERS THOUGHT OF IT,IT LOOKS GREAT TO ME ALL THE TOYS 400CC,JUST WHAT I NEED,AND I CAN AFFORD.

Eiger...Eiger...EIGER...hehe

It's about $1,000 cheaper, faster top end, better low end tq, and has a better warranty.

[inked4life87]

the problem is i got approved for the honda finance

[Bigscrb15]

If Honda approved you it is likely that Suzuki will approve you. In all honesty though if Honda approved you, go to your bank and talk to them, I got my truck loan for 8% for 5years my boat at 7.5% for 4 years and my atv's are at .25% over prime(currently 6%) all of them are through my banker, it also makes it nice to have someone to talk to face to face. My beacon score is quite low(not even 600) so these rates are extremely good for my credit. If I were you I would go with Suzuki Eiger and its also possible depending on what terms hond credit was offering that you may be able to get a Vinson for the same monthly payment as the rancher with lower interest.

[americanhighlander]

I have heard  they have seal drive  shafts  and  seal drum brakes.But I have heard rancher AT is very good.I looking planning buy a used  one somewhere between  2003-2004.I look getting it around  early winter  or late winter 2006.And depends what type  atv you use.My best bet go with all season tire And I like itp atr holeshots tire be my best and better  traction on your atv.


thanks,
amhighlander

[SoFlaEiger]

I have heard  they have seal drive  shafts  and  seal drum brakes.But I have heard rancher AT is very good.I looking planning buy a used  one somewhere between  2003-2004.I look getting it around  early winter  or late winter 2006.And depends what type  atv you use.My best bet go with all season tire And I like itp atr holeshots tire be my best and better  traction on your atv.


thanks,
amhighlander

[Kawa3]

exactly what i was thinking [smiley=lecture.gif]

[inked4life87]

well after talking to zilla954 i thing im going to buy what he is getting.eiger 400.for the price  you cant beat it and has hi/lo gear.a nice plus.

[SoFlaEiger]

well after talking to zilla954 i thing im going to buy what he is getting.eiger 400.for the price  you cant beat it and has hi/lo gear.a nice plus.

wtf mate?? what i said wasn't enough??  welcome to the Eiger Claw Clan! lol

[o4250]

I didnt even read the posts, Just the topic of the thread, And all I got to say is THEY SUCK, save your money.

[NPRVinson]

Nature Coast Motorsports : 'O5 Vinson 5 speed $4999 Go with the Vinson

[TRX350_On_The_Rack]

If you want a bike that is dependible then get a Honda.

[SoFlaEiger]

If you want a bike that is dependible then get a Honda.

Now a days, most any bike is going to be dependable.  The standards are so high now and companies all have essentially the same technology applied to their build process.

And dependibility doesn't mean anything with the Honda because on the chance taht something DOES happen, that 6 month warranty for $6k is crap when you could get a 4 year warranty for $6k with free service (so $5.6K without the service)

[americanhighlander]

Nature Coast Motorsports : 'O5 Vinson 5 speed $4999 Go with the Vinson

those kind of atvs have drive diffrent.Drive  diffrent  makes traction go alot harder on ground and it can go through snow and mud very good and not getting stuck.I saw some of that on atv tv on  the outdoor channel network.

[NPRVinson]

those kind of atvs have drive diffrent.Drive  diffrent  makes traction go alot harder on ground and it can go through snow and mud very good and not getting stuck.I saw some of that on atv tv on  the outdoor channel network.

[TRX350_On_The_Rack]

ATV Ebonics Lesson 1


Drive different or otherwise know as "different drive" is really variable-speed belt-drive  

[ish]

all i know is i remember one day at the squares when i came across a couple on the eiger and i had 2 tow them back cause the eiger wouldn't start. did not find out what the problem was but kept on hearing the couple say that this was like the 4th time it happens and they had to take it back to the dealer. the same happened to a buddy of mine on a polaris. my rancher had to tow a polaris 500 back to his house cause the dam thing wouldn't start. i will stick with my honda anyday of the week. the abuse i give it is just wrong but everytime i go to start it up she runs great.

[TRX350_On_The_Rack]

Well said ish

[SoFlaEiger]

all i know is i remember one day at the squares when i came across a couple on the eiger and i had 2 tow them back cause the eiger wouldn't start. did not find out what the problem was but kept on hearing the couple say that this was like the 4th time it happens and they had to take it back to the dealer. the same happened to a buddy of mine on a polaris. my rancher had to tow a polaris 500 back to his house cause the dam thing wouldn't start. i will stick with my honda anyday of the week. the abuse i give it is just wrong but everytime i go to start it up she runs great.

I remember one time up north when my buddy was riding his foreman and all the sudden, out of nowhere, he heard a big crunch and i had to tow him all the way back home.  He blew out his rear end on a two week old bike just cruisin along in 2wd.

sh*t happens  thank god for warranties

[TRX350_On_The_Rack]

Yeah I put sand, bolts and metal shavings in his rearend when he wasn't looking.  

[Bigscrb15]

I believe that every ATV in the world will have supporters and enemies. In all honesty it doesn't matter which atv you buy, as long as you are comfortable on it and it is in your price range. They all have warranties and most are made by large corporations that have been trusted for years and years by many people. The only ones I would be wary of are the "EBAY SPECIALS". Just make sure it fits your riding style and your wallett and you will be more than happy with anything you buy!

[SoFlaEiger]

I believe that every ATV in the world will have supporters and enemies. In all honesty it doesn't matter which atv you buy, as long as you are comfortable on it and it is in your price range. They all have warranties and most are made by large corporations that have been trusted for years and years by many people. The only ones I would be wary of are the "EBAY SPECIALS". Just make sure it fits your riding style and your wallett and you will be more than happy with anything you buy!

well said....





so go buy the more powerful eiger for a grand less

[inked4life87]

that is what im going to do..more bang for the buck

[customrubicon]

Well I say if you can afford the honda go with it. If not get what you can because we will always be willing to pull you out. J/K

[TRX350_On_The_Rack]

that is what im going to do..more bang for the buck

That's true. When you hear the bang we'll be there to pull you out  

[Bigscrb15]

That's true. When you hear the bang we'll be there to pull you out  

They will pull you out as long as you dont have a full tank of gas or way close to 250 because that lil honday can only pull 850lbs. But you and your 992lb towing Eiger will pull the honda and rider and passenger home any night!

[SoFlaEiger]

They will pull you out as long as you dont have a full tank of gas or way close to 250 because that lil honday can only pull 850lbs. But you and your 992lb towing Eiger will pull the honda and rider and passenger home any night!

git-r-done

[TRX350_On_The_Rack]

Little Honda pulled many a stuck trucks out of the mud and I don't have to worry about the smell of burning belts  

[Bigscrb15]

Ive never smelled a burning belt. Is it similar to a burning Honda Electric Shift Unit?

[TRX350_On_The_Rack]

LOL!


Real Men Drive Manuals

[Bigscrb15]

And that's why the Vinson also come in a manual cause neither manufacturer can get the automatic right, lol. I have a vinson automatic so Im sure I will get the burning belt soon, but oh well.


EDIT:: Inked, Hope your not upset for us goin on about this in your thread, we are just having a little fun, I hope you enjoy your new quad when you get it!!

[dmljohnson]

i love mines....well its the 1st 4x4 i ever own...so far...no problems...i have the itp c series w/589 on it.....

[TRX350_On_The_Rack]

Yeah, just having a little fun....

WOW look at that awesome Honda in the pic above

[ish]

that is exactly how mines looks down to the tires and rims. except the rack bags i carry my dewalt radio on the front and a cooler on the back. ohh and my ammo box for my air comp, plugs and anything else i wanna keep dry.

[TRX350_On_The_Rack]

As I have learned: You can never be prepared enough

[inked4life87]

i dont mind about the thread.i just dont want to make a 6000.00mistake,you know what i mean.like buying a house going to be stuck with it for a while and atv,s dont always hold their vaule.

[TRX350_On_The_Rack]

Try this:

http://www.nadaguides.com/Values/ValueManufacturer.asp?LI=1-13-0-2003-0-0-0&Lnk=1&wSec=3&wPr=0&wPg=1026

[dmljohnson]

i dont mind about the thread.i just dont want to make a 6000.00mistake,you know what i mean.like buying a house going to be stuck with it for a while and atv,s dont always hold their vaule.

believe me...you will not be making a mistake....what ever bike you like...buy it....these guys just gave you an idea..of their opinion....so what ever bike you like go for it....i am a die hard yamaha fan....but i just love the 400 Rancher.....i love the grissle also...but i desided to buy the Rancher......i love the dam bike..its a great investment for me.......no one can force you what to buy.....are you buying it from rick case honda..on your side...thats where i got mines....with it loaded you might up paying like 11K for it.....to me thats way too much $$....


so what ever you deside to buy...its all up to you.....

[dmljohnson]

Here this might convince you....LOL...hahahah..love it...

[dmljohnson]

one for the road.....lol ..heh ISH this man needs convincing here....hehehehehe

[zilla954]

Well, he might just have to settle for the Rancher.  I talked him into the Eiger like I'm getting, but they are having a hard time finding mine in a manual shift in green  

[inked4life87]

hey dml did you change any engine parts,and what size tires did you put,and did you go with or with out the lift.because it olny comes stock with 7.5 clearence,witch sucks compared to the eiger with 9.5

[americanhighlander]

i love mines....well its the 1st 4x4 i ever own...so far...no problems...i have the itp c series w/589 on it.....

What  year is your rancher?Is a 2004 or 2005 model?


I saw your pics on that you have on there.That some nice upgrades you did to your atv.nice tires.

Well when i get  my own rancher 4x4 in 2004 model
first:I put  itp atr's I have seen on atv tv  on outd network
channel and tire  hads better  traction on alot atvs like new front diffrent lock to make these tires cut through snow,mud very good. second:I'll put some more cargo bags like with coolers in them and big hualing  atv trailer that huals dirt and alot more to do with it.

[dmljohnson]

my bike is only 1 week old....05....i just got it....and i did all the upgrades one time.....they are 589 with the itp wheels, winch, toe package, bags....man i love it...no lift or snorkle yet...they say it will void my warrenty....