ATV, 4 wheeler, quad, whatever you call them
07-21-2005, 09:55 AM
#21
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: The mountains of Southwest Virginia
Posts: 547
RE: ATV, 4 wheeler, quad, whatever you call them
04 Polaris HO- Tons of power. Pulls a disk in the food plots and huals deer out for me in the season. no problems so far. Price was about 7000,00 with a few add ons.
SF
SF
07-21-2005, 01:14 PM
#22
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 32
RE: ATV, 4 wheeler, quad, whatever you call them
I have a 2003 Arctic cat Bear cat 500
I like the fact that it has very good stability, never rolled it, (Though have tried too.
)
The one thing I don't like is that the 4 wheel has a lever you pull out too engage
I would make it push button 4-wheel
It cost me $4500, but that was w/hitch and sno-plow and winch
I like the fact that it has very good stability, never rolled it, (Though have tried too.
)The one thing I don't like is that the 4 wheel has a lever you pull out too engage
I would make it push button 4-wheel
It cost me $4500, but that was w/hitch and sno-plow and winch
07-23-2005, 09:44 AM
#23
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: IA/MO
Posts: 742
RE: ATV, 4 wheeler, quad, whatever you call them
There is only one ATV on the market I would absolutely not buy and thats a Polaris[:'(]I have had 5 Yamaha and still have three of them around. The first being a '98 Big Bear 400 that my dad now uses as well as a '03 Grizzly that is a definite work horse and I just got a 2005 Kodiak 400 that my wife and daughter ride. I have nothing but good things to say about the Yamaha line they are very dependable and easy to pull routine maintenance on by yourself.
The Big Bear we have put through absolute he!! and back and have never done anything but change oil, spark plugs and air filters. We just recently put a new set of brakes on it also by ourselves that was very easy to perform.
The Grizzly is my personal favorite because of its workablility. It is made to do the job. Great low and high range. Fantastic engine braking. Just all around great machine.
The Kodiak is probably the most fun to just get on and trail ride. It has great manuverability. All the power you need and a smooth ride w/ the independent rear suspension. It has alot lower center of gravity than the Grizzly for easy riding on some of the hairiest trails.
I have also owned some Hondas in the past and I didn't have any problems out of them either. I would say start with those two and sit on them both and ride them and you can't go wrong w/ either.
The Big Bear we have put through absolute he!! and back and have never done anything but change oil, spark plugs and air filters. We just recently put a new set of brakes on it also by ourselves that was very easy to perform.
The Grizzly is my personal favorite because of its workablility. It is made to do the job. Great low and high range. Fantastic engine braking. Just all around great machine.
The Kodiak is probably the most fun to just get on and trail ride. It has great manuverability. All the power you need and a smooth ride w/ the independent rear suspension. It has alot lower center of gravity than the Grizzly for easy riding on some of the hairiest trails.
I have also owned some Hondas in the past and I didn't have any problems out of them either. I would say start with those two and sit on them both and ride them and you can't go wrong w/ either.
07-27-2005, 09:42 PM
#24
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location:
Posts: 372
RE: ATV, 4 wheeler, quad, whatever you call them
right now i have a 94 Kawasaki Bayou KLF400 4x4
the thing i dont like is the turning radius and is fulltime 4x4
price...well........ cost me $400 from a buddy of mine and only had to replace $100 in parts(battery,Ujoint and a wheel bearing)
the thing i dont like is the turning radius and is fulltime 4x4
price...well........ cost me $400 from a buddy of mine and only had to replace $100 in parts(battery,Ujoint and a wheel bearing)
07-28-2005, 12:06 AM
#25
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Rocky Mtns
Posts: 231
RE: ATV, 4 wheeler, quad, whatever you call them
ORIGINAL: alwyshntn
There is only one ATV on the market I would absolutely not buy and thats a Polaris[:'(]
There is only one ATV on the market I would absolutely not buy and thats a Polaris[:'(]
My bro-in-law sells 4 wheelers for a living and works on them. He sells them all. He gets more Polaris' back in the shop 4 to 1 over all others COMBINED!
I could careless the label on my wheelers, but mine are all Hondas. Plain and simply, they are like the energizer bunny. They just run and run and run....
P.S. Keep in mind the ONLY snowmobile I'll buy IS A Polaris. They know how to make sleds, just not 4 wheelers!
08-01-2005, 07:56 AM
#27
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Kenner La USA
Posts: 30
RE: ATV, 4 wheeler, quad, whatever you call them
What ATV do you actually own & ride (make/year/model), not your uncle's or your friends or your uncle's friend's cousin, YOU PERSONALLY, Not asking if it's the best out of a gazzilion makes & models, but...............
1. What you really like about it?
2. What do you really dislike about it?
3. What would you make or set up differently on it?
4. Maybe you used to have one that was really nice. What year/model and why?
5. Also, what did it cost you?
08-02-2005, 09:47 PM
#29
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location:
Posts: 84
RE: ATV, 4 wheeler, quad, whatever you call them
2004 Arctic Cat 650 MRP
Likes:
Power, ground clearance, huge gas tank, MRP racks, 2" rear receiver, smooth ride, big seat, digital gauge,
Dislikes:
Wide Turning radius, high ground clearance a little tippy on hills, front plows on hard cornering with factory radials, foot brake.
Changes:
Another headlight in the gauge pod, Brighter bulbs for main headlights, wider flares to control the mud slinging, spring kit to tighten the drive belt,
Previous ATV:
None
Paid $7K with MRP accessories out the door.
Likes:
Power, ground clearance, huge gas tank, MRP racks, 2" rear receiver, smooth ride, big seat, digital gauge,
Dislikes:
Wide Turning radius, high ground clearance a little tippy on hills, front plows on hard cornering with factory radials, foot brake.
Changes:
Another headlight in the gauge pod, Brighter bulbs for main headlights, wider flares to control the mud slinging, spring kit to tighten the drive belt,
Previous ATV:
None
Paid $7K with MRP accessories out the door.
08-07-2005, 09:34 PM
#30
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Baileysville, WV
Posts: 2,925
RE: ATV, 4 wheeler, quad, whatever you call them
1995 Kawasaki 400 Bayou 4x4
Likes would be simplicity and the drop dead reliability. Only a battery, a coupla carb cleaningsand several oil changes. Got some serious grunt for a 400. I have been completely satisfied from day 1 with this thing.
Dislikes would be its geared a little short. No backup for starter.
Changes...hmmm...cant really think of any cept a little more top end. Backup starting device of some sort be it a kick or whatever.
Had a 93 King Quad before this one..nice bike but ate wheel bearings and seriously underpowered.
Likes would be simplicity and the drop dead reliability. Only a battery, a coupla carb cleaningsand several oil changes. Got some serious grunt for a 400. I have been completely satisfied from day 1 with this thing.
Dislikes would be its geared a little short. No backup for starter.
Changes...hmmm...cant really think of any cept a little more top end. Backup starting device of some sort be it a kick or whatever.
Had a 93 King Quad before this one..nice bike but ate wheel bearings and seriously underpowered.