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Side by Side Manufactures- Is one really better than another?
Posted on 2/17/21 at 1:55 pm
Posted on 2/17/21 at 1:55 pm
I would assume this is a brand loyalty hot button issue, but can you really go wrong with any of them?
I am leaning toward the Honda Talon X due to availability, real gears and because its a Honda, but I could easily go Polaris or Yamaha.
Just wondering are any manufactures junk you should stay away from?
I am leaning toward the Honda Talon X due to availability, real gears and because its a Honda, but I could easily go Polaris or Yamaha.
Just wondering are any manufactures junk you should stay away from?
This post was edited on 2/17/21 at 1:55 pm
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Posted on 2/17/21 at 2:16 pm to Vood
And Rando in 3, 2, 1......
Posted on 2/17/21 at 2:19 pm to Vood
I don’t think I’d buy one from Tractor Supply or similar. Polaris, Kawa, Kubota, JD, etc would be how I’d go.
I’ve got a Kubota and love it. Not fast, but works like a mofo.
I’ve got a Kubota and love it. Not fast, but works like a mofo.
Posted on 2/17/21 at 2:23 pm to Vood
Polaris is generally the standard
Posted on 2/17/21 at 2:25 pm to tigerinthebueche
Tracker 4 wheelers and side by sides are badged as Tracker, but they are Arctic Cats. Just one year model behind Arctic Cats.
If it’s strictly for fun and not a work toy then the Talon would be awesome. If you want a Sport then Utility I’d go with the Yamaha Wolverine RMAX XTR. It’s a beast.
If it’s strictly for fun and not a work toy then the Talon would be awesome. If you want a Sport then Utility I’d go with the Yamaha Wolverine RMAX XTR. It’s a beast.
Posted on 2/17/21 at 2:40 pm to tigerinthebueche
I don't need a work one, this would 100% be a ripping it through the trails. In an earlier thread people talked about places to ride them in the St. Tammany parish area and that is what we are looking to do. Places like the Zona park.
Chew Mentioned the RMAX and I am considering it because its like 70% Sport and 30% work.
Since this is a large purchase, I am just trying to avoid brands that I will regret buying.
Chew Mentioned the RMAX and I am considering it because its like 70% Sport and 30% work.
Since this is a large purchase, I am just trying to avoid brands that I will regret buying.
Posted on 2/17/21 at 2:42 pm to Vood
I bought a yanmar 6 seater back in November and have been happy with it so far. It's a Yamaha Viking with Yanmar's name on it.
Posted on 2/17/21 at 2:51 pm to Vood
Depends on what you're looking to do.
Wanna go fast? Get an X3
Wanna just get out there? Rzrs are generally cheaper
The handful of Talon owners I've talked to claim that they the greatest thing ever. I've never rode in a group with one though.
Personally, I bought a damn party bus, Rzr xp4 highlifter. If money and kids weren't an issue, I'd have gone Maverick X3 turbo rr xmr all day. I'd rather use my savings for beer .
Wanna go fast? Get an X3
Wanna just get out there? Rzrs are generally cheaper
The handful of Talon owners I've talked to claim that they the greatest thing ever. I've never rode in a group with one though.
Personally, I bought a damn party bus, Rzr xp4 highlifter. If money and kids weren't an issue, I'd have gone Maverick X3 turbo rr xmr all day. I'd rather use my savings for beer .
Posted on 2/17/21 at 2:52 pm to Vood
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Chew Mentioned the RMAX and I am considering it because its like 70% Sport and 30% work.
If you're looking for a hybrid type bike, check out the Polaris Generals.
Posted on 2/17/21 at 3:08 pm to SkintBack
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And Rando in 3, 2, 1......
Because brand loyalty is dumb.
Buy the one that suits your needs the best.
In that class, I've had the Yamaha YXZ and the RZR.
The rzr is easier to drive. The YXZ is the best built side by side that no one buys.
This post was edited on 2/17/21 at 3:31 pm
Posted on 2/17/21 at 3:27 pm to X123F45
People get loyal to certain brands usually because they've had good experience with said brand in the past.
Back in the day, everyone I knew only bought Honda 4-wheelers....and for damn good reason. Those things just never died and they ran good when I saw other brands run like shite. If that's some "brand loyalty" trope, then so be it. Who cares. I'll buy Honda over anything till the day I die if reliabity and longevity is the main factor.
If you're just getting something to look cool, then just get whatever you want.
Back in the day, everyone I knew only bought Honda 4-wheelers....and for damn good reason. Those things just never died and they ran good when I saw other brands run like shite. If that's some "brand loyalty" trope, then so be it. Who cares. I'll buy Honda over anything till the day I die if reliabity and longevity is the main factor.
If you're just getting something to look cool, then just get whatever you want.
This post was edited on 2/17/21 at 3:28 pm
Posted on 2/17/21 at 3:33 pm to Jack Ruby
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I'll buy Honda over anything till the day I die if reliabity and longevity is the main factor.
Your mistake is believing they own that category in every type of product.
Most of their small stuff is made in china.
I buy American or Jap.
Posted on 2/17/21 at 3:38 pm to X123F45
Is your Yamaha a Sport Shift? If so would you buy or not buy it again based solely on the manual transmission?
I am not trying to buy something just to look cool. I want to buy something that is made to Rip so I can Rip it.
I am not trying to buy something just to look cool. I want to buy something that is made to Rip so I can Rip it.
Posted on 2/17/21 at 3:45 pm to Vood
Negative. I bought the manual trans.
Do the weller oil mod to the clutch, and install a second clutch spring out of an R1 on top of the factory spring.
Basically makes the manual clutch bulletproof.
Does eliminate the factory slipper clutch...which means if you were to downshift stupidly hard on high traction surfaces you'll eventually wipe second gear. But I mean at 10k miles or so
ETA: with a full exhaust and refresh you can get them to 106-108mph. No other brand is geared that high.
Eta: the newer ones are geared lower and come on larger tires to make them more trail friendly. I had a first gen.... Well two first gens.
Do the weller oil mod to the clutch, and install a second clutch spring out of an R1 on top of the factory spring.
Basically makes the manual clutch bulletproof.
Does eliminate the factory slipper clutch...which means if you were to downshift stupidly hard on high traction surfaces you'll eventually wipe second gear. But I mean at 10k miles or so
ETA: with a full exhaust and refresh you can get them to 106-108mph. No other brand is geared that high.
Eta: the newer ones are geared lower and come on larger tires to make them more trail friendly. I had a first gen.... Well two first gens.
This post was edited on 2/17/21 at 3:52 pm
Posted on 2/17/21 at 3:56 pm to X123F45
Thanks for the information Rando. In the end it sounds like I should just get what I want from one of the bigger players and it will be an awesome machine.
I am very intrigued by the manual transmission on the Yamahas. Its nice to hear real world information on them.
I am very intrigued by the manual transmission on the Yamahas. Its nice to hear real world information on them.
Posted on 2/17/21 at 3:58 pm to Vood
Posted on 2/17/21 at 4:02 pm to X123F45
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They can really roll out.
Wait... Are you the nut that drives from Slidell to New Orleans every day in his?!?!?!
I heard about that person from Friendly Powersports on Tuesday.
Awesome video by the way.
This post was edited on 2/17/21 at 4:04 pm
Posted on 2/17/21 at 4:09 pm to Vood
Negative.
I live a good 100 miles from either. That may be ?Ricky? I did a clutch setup like mine for a guy in New Orleans a few years ago.
I haven't had one in a few years. I barely keep things a year
I live a good 100 miles from either. That may be ?Ricky? I did a clutch setup like mine for a guy in New Orleans a few years ago.
I haven't had one in a few years. I barely keep things a year
Posted on 2/17/21 at 6:11 pm to Vood
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I am leaning toward the Honda Talon X due to availability, real gears and because its a Honda, but I could easily go Polaris or Yamaha.
RMAX4 is the answer to your dilemma.
I hope to get one in the next couple months.
Posted on 2/17/21 at 7:09 pm to Vood
I have a 1000 Can Am maverick for sale, completely stock, except a probox roof with eight 6x9s. Located on the Northshore too, I live near Folsom
This post was edited on 2/17/21 at 7:14 pm
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