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Title: 4x4 Quad need help choosing
Post by: LTZ400ApK on December 28, 2004, 02:41:19 PM
I know we've had a thread like this before but dont feel like digging it up lol

Im looking to get a new 4x4 at the end of Jan. im looking for nothing bigger than a 500cc quad what would be my  best choice?
It's mostly gonna be for playin in the mud and what not

Thanks ahead of time!!

Scooter


Title: Re: 4x4 Quad need help choosing
Post by: Chuck_Norris on December 28, 2004, 02:44:33 PM
I'll let you ride Daphne's Prairie on the 22nd group ride see if you like it or not. it is 650cc though.


Title: Re: 4x4 Quad need help choosing
Post by: Da_Mtg_Man on December 28, 2004, 03:46:11 PM
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I know we've had a thread like this before but dont feel like digging it up lol

Im looking to get a new 4x4 at the end of Jan. im looking for nothing bigger than a 500cc quad what would be my  best choice?
It's mostly gonna be for playin in the mud and what not

Thanks ahead of time!!

Scooter


Hey Scooter,
You need to check out Flatouts post from a couplr weeks back. He is selling his 03 Suzuki Vinson. It has low hrs and he really babied that thing. It is in immaculate condition and he was asking $4400. It is a great buy.


Title: Re: 4x4 Quad need help choosing
Post by: Thrasher on December 28, 2004, 03:58:59 PM
NOOO!! get a Polaris!


Title: Re: 4x4 Quad need help choosing
Post by: LakeMaryKid on December 28, 2004, 04:07:27 PM
no get a vinson or foreman! Just ask garrett how big of a beast his is


Title: Re: 4x4 Quad need help choosing
Post by: o4250 on December 28, 2004, 04:10:44 PM
Well if your really gonna beat this thing up get like an 03 rancher 4x4 or a foreman (the new ranchers have had problems)


ride red [smiley=ThumbsUp.gif] [smiley=ThumbsUp.gif]


Title: Re: 4x4 Quad need help choosing
Post by: 450R_Matt on December 28, 2004, 04:30:32 PM
Scoot, as you know im sure. I just got an 04 Rubicon. I like the quad alot. Its way more comfertable than my Rancher has way more power and the Hondamatic trany on this thing is awsome. 2 things I dont like are...1. its full time 4x4 and 2. Its heavy and the first time I took it to the bottomless Bad Luck I stuck it twice. So new wheels and tires are on the way.

The Vinson is a good quad. Fast and the manual trany is sporty
I road a 650 Prairie with a pro-circuit pipe K&N and rev kit and it is A BAD MOFO. Trust me and I like the rear break set up.
Last week I road my friends Grizz and it was BAD AZZ too. The stock axel's just dont hold up. Ill bump the post I made and read up what others said....Later, Matt  


Title: Re: 4x4 Quad need help choosing
Post by: customrubicon on December 28, 2004, 04:31:14 PM
I am not sure why you do not want more than 500 cc but the honda 450 foreman is a good proven choice. I have the rubicon 500 cc and love it. If I were to get a new bike I would seriously look at the king quad 700 and the new Foreman.


Title: Re: 4x4 Quad need help choosing
Post by: 450R_Matt on December 28, 2004, 04:38:55 PM
 ;)....499cc....597lbs dry... :(


Title: Re: 4x4 Quad need help choosing
Post by: yunt2ride on December 28, 2004, 05:31:28 PM
Look at the atric cat, most ground clearance and wheel travel. Or consider the Kawasaki 650 prairie. I would suggest that you purchase an independent rear whatever you choose. They all make pretty good machines. Polaris makes pretty good machines also but their customer service stinks. They will tell you the belt has a lifetime warranty but will only replace one. Even the extended warranty will not cover the belt.


Title: Re: 4x4 Quad need help choosing
Post by: LTZ400ApK on December 28, 2004, 07:18:38 PM
thanks guys,the biggest reason i dont want over a 500 is weight"yeah i know their all heavy",and the other is the price,i cant see paying 7000 + dollars for a mud toy ;D


Title: Re: 4x4 Quad need help choosing
Post by: CamoPrairie on January 02, 2005, 04:14:55 PM
LT - check out the Prairie 360. I've had one for over a year and it's been a great bike. Front locker, 2wd/4wd, all disc brakes(rear enclosed). I go anywhere the big bikes go just not as fast.


Title: Re: 4x4 Quad need help choosing
Post by: Smoknbanshee on January 02, 2005, 04:21:53 PM
1 word scooter - YAMAHA


Title: Re: 4x4 Quad need help choosing
Post by: Its_a_Jeep_thing on January 02, 2005, 06:06:47 PM
1 word scooter... HONDA... rincon all the way.. with a gorilla axle lift and 29.5 outlaws... that biotch would eat...


Title: Re: 4x4 Quad need help choosing
Post by: CamoPrairie on January 02, 2005, 06:35:07 PM
and........the Prairie 360 is only around 5k


Title: Re: 4x4 Quad need help choosing
Post by: GregsRancher on January 03, 2005, 02:56:54 PM
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1 word scooter... HONDA... rincon all the way.. with a gorilla axle lift and 29.5 outlaws... that biotch would eat...


agreed


Title: Re: 4x4 Quad need help choosing
Post by: 450R_Matt on January 03, 2005, 05:23:56 PM
Well Scooter I love my new Honda Rubicon But I have to say 1 thing.....I rode a Kawasaki Brute Force this weekend.


Well 2 things........HOLLY........SH1T.....

This Quad is Bad Azz. I raced a Piped, jetted, K&N, sprocketed 400ex with a 130lb rider on it and the Brute Force WON all 6 races. It beet a Grizz & a Prairie also. If you want the fastes 4x4 there you go.