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Help Choosing an ATV
Posted on 10/16/14 at 11:14 am
Posted on 10/16/14 at 11:14 am
So my father and I are going to split the cost of an 4 wheeler. We have a Ranger 800 sxs and a 98 Kawasaki Prairie 400 that has been through hell and still runs but its time to move on. The ranger is a workhorse but is really tough in tight places so we are trying to fit that need. We live on near 100 acres of cow pastures and wooded areas and my father is part of a hunting lease with lots of land. You can imagine the uses that we get out of our equipment.
So I am asking, if you could pick any bike what would it be and why? I wont be looking for mud...but if i find it...i want to make it through (within reason). Lifting isnt gonna happen ever, but wheels and tire suggestion that will fit at stock height are welcome.
Also, if you suggest a certain brand, if you know who has the best prices please include that too.
I wont be around until probably 2ish to answer any questions that may come up. Thanks!
So I am asking, if you could pick any bike what would it be and why? I wont be looking for mud...but if i find it...i want to make it through (within reason). Lifting isnt gonna happen ever, but wheels and tire suggestion that will fit at stock height are welcome.
Also, if you suggest a certain brand, if you know who has the best prices please include that too.
I wont be around until probably 2ish to answer any questions that may come up. Thanks!
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Posted on 10/16/14 at 11:15 am to BM7133
Honda rancher
Posted on 10/16/14 at 11:19 am to BM7133
Rancher
Posted on 10/16/14 at 11:25 am to BM7133
2014 Yamaha Grizzly 700 4x4 w/ EPS
Bought mine used off a guy in Atlanta that works for Yamaha with less than 20 hours on it. They are assembled in Georgia. I did the same as you and your dad with my pop. It was between the Grizzly and the new Foreman for me. I felt the Grizzly offered more than the Honda.
Bought mine used off a guy in Atlanta that works for Yamaha with less than 20 hours on it. They are assembled in Georgia. I did the same as you and your dad with my pop. It was between the Grizzly and the new Foreman for me. I felt the Grizzly offered more than the Honda.
Posted on 10/16/14 at 11:27 am to Uncle Brady
Honda Rancher
Kens ATV in Robert
The big Honda dealership in MS also has very good prices for new bikes
Kens ATV in Robert
The big Honda dealership in MS also has very good prices for new bikes
Posted on 10/16/14 at 11:29 am to BM7133
Brookhaven honda i think has a sale now.
Posted on 10/16/14 at 11:30 am to BM7133
Honda Rancher
Great River Honda Natchez Ms
Dont need tires. I go through a lot of stuff in swamps with just stock dirt hooks
Great River Honda Natchez Ms
Dont need tires. I go through a lot of stuff in swamps with just stock dirt hooks
This post was edited on 10/16/14 at 11:31 am
Posted on 10/16/14 at 11:35 am to KingRanch
What's the approximate cost of a new Rancher? I'll need a new ride soon 
Posted on 10/16/14 at 11:37 am to BM7133
Hondas ride like hell and have shitty rearends. Wheelbearings are too small.
polaris 500[carb]or 550 [fuel injected] sportsman would be my pick and this is after owning and working on them all.
next would be a Yamaha grizzly.
polaris 500[carb]or 550 [fuel injected] sportsman would be my pick and this is after owning and working on them all.
next would be a Yamaha grizzly.
Posted on 10/16/14 at 11:40 am to Uncle Brady
Everybody saying Rancher...can it fit 2 people? Also I am 6"3 325...dad isnt small and i doubt we will ride together but do yall think my size matters much?
Posted on 10/16/14 at 11:42 am to BM7133
For those requirements, as long as you're not looking for anything huge, or really powerful it would be tough to beat a 420 Rancher. I'd get a 4x4 foot shift solid rear axle. Should serve you well for many years.
Posted on 10/16/14 at 11:43 am to BM7133
i wouldn't go less than a foreman 500
Posted on 10/16/14 at 11:46 am to BM7133
with sizes like that id go with a foreman
Posted on 10/16/14 at 11:48 am to BM7133
Eh you may look like a monkey fricking a football on a Rancher. 
Posted on 10/16/14 at 11:48 am to YOURADHERE
Exactly that
Posted on 10/16/14 at 11:49 am to BM7133
Polaris Sportsman 500HO....
Posted on 10/16/14 at 11:53 am to greasemonkey
We like our polaris ranger...no issues. Where will i get the best deal on a sportsman?
Posted on 10/16/14 at 12:06 pm to Chad504boy
Honda
Posted on 10/16/14 at 12:09 pm to Chad504boy
Polaris Sportsman ETX or Can Am Outlander 450L
Both comparable in price and comparsions are not even close. Both have more towing and load capacity not mention WAY more HP. I would definitely check them out before making your final decision
Both comparable in price and comparsions are not even close. Both have more towing and load capacity not mention WAY more HP. I would definitely check them out before making your final decision
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