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dirtyface
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What to buy? I can't decide
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January 25, 2006, 09:17:48 PM »
My 250r blew the rear axel bearing last sunday. It is getting old now and I am thinking of buying a second bike. Problem is should I buy a 450r sport bike or a utility. If a utility is the way I go, I am thinking either a suzuki king quad, honda forman rubicon, or brute force. What do you guys think? I don't know if the utilities are as fun on the trails as a sport bike, but I see all those guys going through thick mud and it looks like a blast.
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January 25, 2006, 09:22:47 PM »
i would recommend the Suzuki Vinson. They are great utility quads and have a nice sporty ride. Still straight axle rear so you slide the back end around, but has a nice smooth ride. 500cc is plenty of power and they do great in the mud. Also has an awesome seat, really big and soft.
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Re: What to buy? I can't decide
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January 25, 2006, 09:28:09 PM »
Quote from: dirtyface on January 25, 2006, 09:17:48 PM
My 250r blew the rear axel bearing last sunday. It is getting old now and I am thinking of buying a second bike. Problem is should I buy a 450r sport bike or a utility. If a utility is the way I go, I am thinking either a suzuki king quad, honda forman rubicon, or brute force. What do you guys think? I don't know if the utilities are as fun on the trails as a sport bike, but I see all those guys going through thick mud and it looks like a blast.
I love (loved) my K.Q..... until the Terra-Cross
Actually The Vinson is an awesome bike!!!
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January 25, 2006, 09:36:12 PM »
what is the terra cross?
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January 26, 2006, 01:25:48 AM »
honda all the way
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January 26, 2006, 01:32:02 AM »
Yes, anything you want, just be sure it says Honda on it.
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Quote from: Moose on January 26, 2006, 01:32:02 AM
Yes, anything you want, just be sure it says Honda on it.
agreed i love my kodiak, but i love my trx 450 just that much more even though it is only 2x4
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Re: What to buy? I can't decide
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January 26, 2006, 08:01:43 AM »
never rode a Vinson, but everything I hear about them is good,,,,the only utility I ever rode is a Honda Rincon and it was like riding a cadillac,,,,,there is a Vinson for sale for a good price in the for sale section.
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Re: What to buy? I can't decide
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January 26, 2006, 12:34:20 PM »
Quote from: dirtyface on January 25, 2006, 09:36:12 PM
what is the terra cross?
A fun event where I smoaked my belt by hitting a water hole a little too fast
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January 26, 2006, 12:43:16 PM »
hey swamp, the belt is one of things that worry me about that bike. It is the one I am leaning to though. Have you had any other problems with it?
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Quote from: dirtyface on January 26, 2006, 12:43:16 PM
hey swamp, the belt is one of things that worry me about that bike. It is the one I am leaning to though. Have you had any other problems with it?
Actually NO I have had no issues with mine, I have made it very fast though
The belt slipping was my fault....3ft deep water 20 mph = wet belt!!!! Good luck with whatever you get but the KQ is awesome.
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January 26, 2006, 04:00:21 PM »
It all depends what you like most track,,, or trail,,,
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Quote from: Honda250ex on January 26, 2006, 04:00:21 PM
It all depends what you like most track,,, or trail,,,
please do speak from your extensive experience,,,,wer'e waiting.
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Re: What to buy? I can't decide
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Quote from: Ida_Mann on January 26, 2006, 09:20:41 PM
Quote from: Honda250ex on January 26, 2006, 04:00:21 PM
It all depends what you like most track,,, or trail,,,
please do speak from your extensive experience,,,,wer'e waiting.
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