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Help Buying an ATV **UPDATE w/PICS**
Posted on 8/21/14 at 10:53 pm
Posted on 8/21/14 at 10:53 pm
With the advice from some of yall and some more of my buddies I went with the ranger. Got a 2015 900 for a pretty good price. This machine is very comfortable and the ride quality is better than expected. Tons of room and plenty of power to do anything im going to ask of it. I went ahead and voided the warranty with highlifter's forward set a arm kit and some 30" moto monsters. Seems to turn them very well in the little riding I have done on it and should get me to the blind like I wanted. Also figured out it wouldn't fit on the trailer we already have so had to make accommodations there too 
Not sure how to resize these pictures so they're going to be huge I imagine.
Not sure how to resize these pictures so they're going to be huge I imagine. This post was edited on 9/4/14 at 10:30 am
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Posted on 8/21/14 at 10:57 pm to LouisianaChessie
How big are ya?
How much stuff you need to haul?
I ask because many factors. If just you riding out with a decoy bag of say a Rancher. Light enough to rock it and get out of anything. The Formans are heavier but if you're a bigger guy then yea.
Lots of shite and think you'll have friends/kids/ole lady then go with the Polaris. The new big ones are amazing and super quiet
How much stuff you need to haul?
I ask because many factors. If just you riding out with a decoy bag of say a Rancher. Light enough to rock it and get out of anything. The Formans are heavier but if you're a bigger guy then yea.
Lots of shite and think you'll have friends/kids/ole lady then go with the Polaris. The new big ones are amazing and super quiet
Posted on 8/21/14 at 11:01 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
I'm about 5' 11" 210 right now. Young and we have a rancher at the house I can rock and get out of the mud but man it's beat up.
No ole lady no kids the only friend I got has 4 legs and won't ride with me
No ole lady no kids the only friend I got has 4 legs and won't ride with me
Posted on 8/21/14 at 11:06 pm to LouisianaChessie
A rancher with a drop basket is really all you need then. Put some 26" grips on it and you own the trail
Posted on 8/21/14 at 11:19 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
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A rancher with a drop basket is really all you need then. Put some 26" grips on it and you own the trail
I think you're right. Maybe the day crew can talk me into the ranger.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 1:47 am to LouisianaChessie
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No ole lady no kids the only friend I got has 4 legs and won't ride with me
How YOU doin?
I'm kidding. If you're going to do any real riding in it at all, then go with a bike, avoid the ranger. They're more comfortable for hunting/pleasure riding, but for riding in the mud you're going to be replacing parts left and right. Just not enough ground clearance I think. Why not split the difference and go with a little bigger Polaris bike? You could go with an 800 sportsman and have plenty enough bike to do anything you wanted to. Just avoid those silverback tires.
ETA:
I wouldn't be afraid of used bikes nessicsarily, but I would avoid looking at anything that's been snorkeled or had the radiator lifted.
This post was edited on 8/22/14 at 1:50 am
Posted on 8/22/14 at 2:03 am to LouisianaChessie
I've always had fourwheelers, but just bought a ranger 900 xp with power steering. Its so nice, I took it up and down some ridiculous hills and bottoms at our camp in Mississippi and it handled it great. The dump bed comes in handy also. Put some 27" mudlites or even a more aggressive tire on it and a winch just in case. If you're set in a fourwheeler then honda 420s are solid, but the toughest bike ever built is the 300 honda fourtrax. I've seen people put a 54% gear reduction and small lift and they would turn 29.5 outlaws in thick thick mud. Now if you want raw power but still a 4x4 either go with the polaris scrambler 1000 or renegade 1000 or even a 900 or 1000 rzr. these wouldn't be the most practical for your needs though.
these wouldn't be the most practical for your needs though. Posted on 8/22/14 at 4:20 am to Dylan
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900 xp
Would be what I wanted If I got the side by side route.
Little lift and some 29.5s just don't know if the price difference is really worth it for the amount of use it will likely see.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 5:44 am to LouisianaChessie
Yamaha makes nice bikes too. I wouldnt look past them as well as Kawasaki. If you not raw doggin them they will be fine.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 6:37 am to LouisianaChessie
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Would be what I wanted If I got the side by side route.
Little lift and some 29.5s just don't know if the price difference is really worth it for the amount of use it will likely see.
got rid of our rzr and ended up with a small 400 rhino for the wife and her friends and a sportsman 500 for me. 26" laws on the rhino and on my sportsman. decal on the back says honda recovery unit.
EDIT: picked the polaris over honda because i liked the 4wd system better than hondas 3wd they pass off as 4. grizzly and kawasaki have lockers in their 4wd system also, but i preferred the polaris AWD
This post was edited on 8/22/14 at 7:48 am
Posted on 8/22/14 at 7:45 am to LouisianaChessie
I would go with a sxs. They are pretty damn nice for hunting. You can haul a ton of shite and you're behind a windshield which is pretty nice.
If you get a bike, I would go grizzly or rancher. Automatic is pretty nice. Especially if you have big waders on. Might be hard to shift? Maybe not?
If you get a bike, I would go grizzly or rancher. Automatic is pretty nice. Especially if you have big waders on. Might be hard to shift? Maybe not?
Posted on 8/22/14 at 8:09 am to LouisianaChessie
Sportsman 500 HO - all the ATV you will ever need...
Posted on 8/22/14 at 8:46 am to LouisianaChessie
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the amount of use it will likely see
Piece of advice. You'll use that damn thing for a hell of a lot more than you ever thought you would. And your 210 will probably go up to about 240 because of it
Posted on 8/22/14 at 8:46 am to LouisianaChessie
2014 Yamaha Grizzly 700 EPS is the answer to your question. Just got one thing is a beast. Bought used from a guy up in Atlanta that works for Yamaha. Had 23 hours on it.
Treat used like herpes. Go in with some protection and you will leave ok. Don't buy shite that has mud tires and lift kits. Keep as close to stock as you can with low hours. I always inspect the rear diff housing and axle boots. This way I can see leaks.
Let me know if you want some pics.
Treat used like herpes. Go in with some protection and you will leave ok. Don't buy shite that has mud tires and lift kits. Keep as close to stock as you can with low hours. I always inspect the rear diff housing and axle boots. This way I can see leaks.
Let me know if you want some pics.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 11:51 am to LouisianaChessie
The new Sportsman Ace:
Posted on 8/22/14 at 11:55 am to Flipadelphia
Gumbo mud? I rock a 2000 Bear Tracker. Have been all in the fields and never been stuck. I can't keep up with the big bikes though on a far ride.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 11:56 am to Uncle Brady
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Treat used like herpes. Go in with some protection and you will leave ok.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 12:03 pm to LouisianaChessie
I have used Honda Foreman 450ES that is perfect for getting through thick nasty mud.
I have used it to haul 3 doz deeks, two 200lb plus men and all gear 1/4 mile through knee deep water and slop and it never slowed down.
Willing to let go very reasonable. let me know if you are interested.
I have used it to haul 3 doz deeks, two 200lb plus men and all gear 1/4 mile through knee deep water and slop and it never slowed down.
Willing to let go very reasonable. let me know if you are interested.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 12:31 pm to Bleeding purple
What year is it?
Posted on 8/22/14 at 12:39 pm to KingRanch
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