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re: What brand 4 Wheeler to get?

Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:11 pm to
Posted by Big_country346
Member since Jul 2013
3597 posts
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:11 pm to
I forget what it's called. Oh, Honda.
Posted by Rize
Spring Texas
Member since Sep 2011
15718 posts
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:13 pm to
Grizzly 700 would be the other option if you wanted more power than the Honda. I have a Rincon 680 and it's been a great bike.
Posted by LongueCarabine
Pointe Aux Pins, LA
Member since Jan 2011
8205 posts
Posted on 1/28/16 at 9:07 pm to
quote:

Grizzly 700 would be the other option if you wanted more power than the Honda.


Yamahas are every bit as good as Hondas in the 4 wheeler market. Hell, Honda only recently started putting IRS on their bikes, something many other makers have been doing for years.

LC
Posted by djs017
Member since Oct 2014
237 posts
Posted on 1/28/16 at 11:15 pm to
I have an older Yamaha 450 4x4 I use for hunting and don't have any complaints. Only upgrades are baskets and some mildly aggressive tires. Got plenty power for what I need, and never had any issues. Thought about gettin a winch but have never needed one. I agree honda makes a fantastic bike but I wouldn't hesitate to buy another yamaha either.
Posted by X123F45
Member since Apr 2015
27320 posts
Posted on 1/28/16 at 11:32 pm to
I've owned every brand, I prefer Yamaha in atvs, hondas in threewheelers, and polaris in side by sides.

Hands down the best 4wheeler I ever had was my 800 polaris. The ride was great, power was great, and zero problems in the 3500 miles I had it.

Honda isn't bad, they are just low on power and can't make a damned wheel seal to save their lives.
Posted by Rize
Spring Texas
Member since Sep 2011
15718 posts
Posted on 1/28/16 at 11:49 pm to
Honda has been doing it for 9 years at least. Now they have been last to the market with it but Honda tends to be last to market with a lot of things but when they do it's right.


They are the 1st company to come to sXs market with a 1000 utility that I know of. There may have been some off brands but Polaris has a 900 and can am has the defender in 1000.
This post was edited on 1/28/16 at 11:53 pm
Posted by NWLA Tiguh12
Member since Jul 2015
2402 posts
Posted on 1/29/16 at 12:06 am to
Honda hands down
Posted by Islandcat
Member since May 2011
286 posts
Posted on 1/29/16 at 12:34 am to
I got a 2014 Yamaha grizzly 700 with eps. Absolutely love it. I seen they have a 2015 identical to mine at friendly( forgot which location Baton Rouge or Slidell) for 7699. That is quite a steal if the price online is right. I also just bought a 2009 Honda foreman for my gf. I really like it too. Great bike

Bottom line, if you gonna go have fun on it sometimes get the grizzly. If you are just strictly hunting then either one is fine.
Posted by ItFliesItDies
NO MAN's LAND
Member since Apr 2011
1246 posts
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:15 am to
Honda. Lasts a lifetime
Posted by MarshMan
Ponchatoula
Member since May 2015
615 posts
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:38 am to
Hondas are great bikes. I have owned a few different models. But I also owned a 1000 can-am and the Honda don't compare to it. I was dead set on Honda too before I owned a can-am just like most of the guys here posting. They also probably have never ridden one either. Can-am has came a very long ways and are very reliable. Go ride both bikes before you make a decision to see what fits your needs best.
Posted by maisweh
Member since Jan 2014
4059 posts
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:44 am to
quote:

Honda only recently started putting IRS on their bikes, something many other makers have been doing for years


did they ever decide to make an actual 4 wheel drive and not that limited slip 3 wheel spinning BS? or have they still not caught up with Polaris, can-am, Yamaha and Kawasaki there yet either??
Posted by maisweh
Member since Jan 2014
4059 posts
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:46 am to
quote:

some mud lite tires

why would you pay extra for crap tires? stocks>mud lites
Posted by King of the Sabine
Member since Jan 2016
149 posts
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:48 am to
Got a 2004 Honda Rubicon I bought new. Immediately added Detroit gearless locker, stick stoopers, bellypan, lift kit,tires, exhaust, winch, snorked it and dry storage. To this day no significant issues besides 2 boots dry rotted, changed battery twice and headlight bulbs. 12 years and that's ALL. Walk to it right now bump the starter and go. Most reliable thing I have ever owned.
Posted by Yammie250F
Member since Jul 2010
902 posts
Posted on 1/29/16 at 8:09 am to
They're all good now. Everyone here is saying Honda because that's what's popular in this region. Just find what features you like then get the brand with the best deal. Right now Suzuki has 0% financing for up to 60 months I believe. With that you don't have to drop all your cash at once.
Posted by Brood211
Member since Jun 2012
1414 posts
Posted on 1/29/16 at 8:35 am to
Ranch - what side x side do you recommend?
Posted by JoePepitone
Waffle House #1494
Member since Feb 2014
10548 posts
Posted on 1/29/16 at 8:55 am to
Damn, I opened this thread to read 4-wheeler recs.

Only made it halfway through page 1 before you pervs are talking about wenches and trannies.

OBTW...get a Honda.
Posted by geauxscott
Member since Nov 2007
939 posts
Posted on 1/29/16 at 9:09 am to
1985 Honda Big Red 250ES.....Still going strong!!!!
Posted by oldcharlie8
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2012
7801 posts
Posted on 1/29/16 at 9:13 am to
if you don't get a Honda.........you're wasting your money
Posted by Babewinkelman
Member since Jan 2015
1258 posts
Posted on 1/29/16 at 9:16 am to
Honda Rancher 4 x 4, 10 years old and still has original tires. Change oil once a year. Only problem I had was starter brushes needed replacing, used bike for couple of years with pull start. Then repaired it for less than 30.00. Manual shift, bo gauges
Posted by tigamike
Member since Jun 2005
5113 posts
Posted on 1/29/16 at 9:19 am to
I'm still rolling in my '88 model Honda 300 Fourtrax. She's a bad bitch!
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