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Four wheelers
Posted on 7/3/13 at 3:05 am
Posted on 7/3/13 at 3:05 am
Looking for some recommendations on buying an ATV. It will primarily be used for hunting and some trail riding as well as pulling some things around the house-boat, etc. I have been out of the four wheeler game since there were only 3 wheelers, and I'd like to get something I can hand off to my sons in a few years (9 and 6 years old). I may be leaning toward something used just because of price. I keep hearing Honda Foreman. What says the OB?
Posted on 7/3/13 at 4:46 am to TigahsWin
Buy a used one- there are plenty mid-2000 Ranchers that can be had for $2000-$3000. Still look good and have a lot of life in them.
If you have to have a new one, Brookhaven Honda does manual shift 4x4 Ranchers for $4600+tax.
If you have to have a new one, Brookhaven Honda does manual shift 4x4 Ranchers for $4600+tax.
Posted on 7/3/13 at 5:41 am to subMOA
If you get a used, carbed 2 stroke get a pre 2006.
Posted on 7/3/13 at 6:09 am to TigahsWin
If I wanted a manual transmission I'd get a Honda.
If I wanted an auto trans, I'd get a Kawasaki or Yamaha.
I don't like Hondas automatics , but the rest of their bikes are bulletproof and reliable.
If I wanted an auto trans, I'd get a Kawasaki or Yamaha.
I don't like Hondas automatics , but the rest of their bikes are bulletproof and reliable.
Posted on 7/3/13 at 6:47 am to TigahsWin
If you find a few youre interested in,post what they are and ill let you know what to look for on them.
If you want the best riding best pulling, best engine by far, then find a 500 sportsman.
ranchers and foremans without electric shift are good but ride and pull like shite unless you get a newer one with independent rear suspension.
If it will be rode in mud n water check rear dif oil daily..
honda and kawi rearends and carb work(all brands) keep me very busy.
If you want the best riding best pulling, best engine by far, then find a 500 sportsman.
ranchers and foremans without electric shift are good but ride and pull like shite unless you get a newer one with independent rear suspension.
If it will be rode in mud n water check rear dif oil daily..
honda and kawi rearends and carb work(all brands) keep me very busy.
This post was edited on 7/3/13 at 6:48 am
Posted on 7/3/13 at 6:51 am to greasemonkey
What is the word on Can-am ATV's? Looking at a renegade 800.
Posted on 7/3/13 at 7:08 am to LSUSVM02
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What is the word on Can-am ATV's? Looking at a renegade 800.
fast as hell and power breaks shite, people that know how to not abuse things can make most brands last.
if you plan on snorkling and big tirews the canam belt will overheat and wear out very quickly
for mud there is no better than polaris
for trail and occasional mud with not much bigger than stock tire canam is good
Posted on 7/3/13 at 7:25 am to CHEDBALLZ
+1 on the Honda Rancher, I have an 08 and it is a beast.
Will never own another bike that is not fuel injected.
ETA: Rancher 420 get the 4x4, my only regret is not getting it. I use mine mostly for trail riding, and rarely have a need for 4wd. I tend to avoid large mud holes, but if Im feeling frisky, I got a winch.
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carbed
Will never own another bike that is not fuel injected.
ETA: Rancher 420 get the 4x4, my only regret is not getting it. I use mine mostly for trail riding, and rarely have a need for 4wd. I tend to avoid large mud holes, but if Im feeling frisky, I got a winch.
This post was edited on 7/3/13 at 7:28 am
Posted on 7/3/13 at 7:48 am to laangler21
If youre mostly using it for work and hauling heavy things, then I would say a Foreman 500 (footshift). A lightly used one will run you around $3500. The solid axle will stand up to anything and the 500 has a lot of low end power.
If youre going to primarily be trail riding and having fun with it, my vote goes to the Grizzly. I have owned several Atvs, both Honda and Yamaha, and I prefer the Yamaha. My Hondas were very cold natured, whereas my Yamaha will fire right up and be ready to ride after sitting for weeks at a time. The CVT that Yamaha has is very durable, and very convenient for trail riding. For the full sized Grizzly, you can get a 660 (older), a 550, or a 700. You cant really go wrong with either one. The newer ones are fuel injected which is also nice to have. They also offer a 400-450 Kodiak/Grizzly that is comparable in size to the Rancher. I had a 2006 Kodiak 450 that I loved, and regret selling.
If you find any that youre interested in, post a link on here.
If youre going to primarily be trail riding and having fun with it, my vote goes to the Grizzly. I have owned several Atvs, both Honda and Yamaha, and I prefer the Yamaha. My Hondas were very cold natured, whereas my Yamaha will fire right up and be ready to ride after sitting for weeks at a time. The CVT that Yamaha has is very durable, and very convenient for trail riding. For the full sized Grizzly, you can get a 660 (older), a 550, or a 700. You cant really go wrong with either one. The newer ones are fuel injected which is also nice to have. They also offer a 400-450 Kodiak/Grizzly that is comparable in size to the Rancher. I had a 2006 Kodiak 450 that I loved, and regret selling.
If you find any that youre interested in, post a link on here.
Posted on 7/5/13 at 7:25 am to greasemonkey
Thanks to all. I am shopping around.
Posted on 7/8/13 at 12:51 am to greasemonkey
2002 Honda Rancher 350es 4x4 with supposedly no problems. 2" lift kit HMF? exhaust. $1700? Decent price? Problems with that model?
This post was edited on 7/8/13 at 12:57 am
Posted on 7/12/13 at 11:46 pm to greasemonkey
Got the guy down to $1100 on the 350es. Has brake issues and a little rust near the engine. I assume this is somewhat normal on a bike this age?
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