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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:04:37 PM EDT
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Suzuki LT-R450!!! all the way!! w00t!!
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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:10:11 PM EDT
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The rincon has independant rear, and is a sporty 4x4. It will not pull logs, mud bogg, as good as the Foreman Rubicon, due to the gearing. If it if for sport/trail, a little mud, the rincon is best. For hunting/work/really mudding(bigger tires,lift,etc) the Foreman Rubicon is best.
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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:13:22 PM EDT
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Yamaha Rhino! then you can take a friend. and all your guns and ammo!
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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:20:25 PM EDT
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Dont guess im really looking for "sporty" ........Guess Im looking for a happy middle place. I just want it to go anywere I want to go. More that anything I want dependablity, realiability,and low matenance.
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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:22:56 PM EDT
[#5]
Get ya a grizzly..
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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:23:13 PM EDT
[#6]
I have no friends that I want "behind" me  ........and if I dont have room for the wife I dont have to take her The girlfriend is skinny enough to fit on any of em 
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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:24:49 PM EDT
[#7]
Grizzly 660 or the New Grizzly 700..
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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:25:12 PM EDT
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I am thinking about getting one too How do Artic Cats compare? |
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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:27:09 PM EDT
[#9]
Call H&W at 903-236-3955
Ask for Kyle, tell him Kevin @ KRP sent you and you need a deal. Get a Grizzly or the Rincon. IM me if you want more info. |
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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:29:04 PM EDT
[#10]
WHAT!!! You can get us the bro deal!! Dude you are cool!  Do they have suzuki's? |
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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:32:00 PM EDT
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In my experience, if you want reliability, low maint, and way above average durability, Honda is the only way to go. I've ridden most all of them. Honda, Polaris, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Bombardier, I think even a Suzuki or two. I was never as impressed with those as I was with the Hondas. YMMV
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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:32:02 PM EDT
[#12]
No, just Honda's and Yamaha's......I'm not that cool....ask my girlfriend.
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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:32:13 PM EDT
[#13]
Skinny women don't keep you warm in the woods, trade her for a thick version.
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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:32:15 PM EDT
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I have a Honda Rancher ES that's rock solid - the electric shift works great - no problems in 4+ years
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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:32:20 PM EDT
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Thanks. I Just talked to H&W in Palastine. Heard from many that H&W is the way to go. IM sent. |
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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:35:46 PM EDT
[#16]
Well the new electric start 450R would be cool too.. Sorry for the hijack.. |
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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:37:45 PM EDT
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WTT for biigin Skinny hotty for tade................. |
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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:40:51 PM EDT
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I just got a 2007 Kawasaki Brute Force 750i.....604lbs, V-twin 750 power, 57hp with my Moose Chip, more power than any sane person need even dream about. It(any BF750) will out drag almost any thing out there including the sport machines.
When you get done riding it your face looks like this My NRA version...not my pic though. 
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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:41:54 PM EDT
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Honda are known for reliability, I have a TRX 400EX and it is great and seems to be tough.
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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:43:07 PM EDT
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Camo wheels  ........what will they think of next.
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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:47:03 PM EDT
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Wonder what it will be like on a bumpy trail, in the dark Waaaaaaay out there with TRG behind me. I'm thinkin imma need to talk him into gettin one of his own...............
Yer gun is pokin me man!...........My gun is in the back.......... |
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Posted: 10/25/2006 12:51:27 PM EDT
[#22]
Honda--only choice. |
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Posted: 10/25/2006 1:08:05 PM EDT
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I kind of thought it was a little over done, but so did the dealer.....that is why I paid the same for it as a 650i Camo version..... Best deal I made in a long time! And, the camo grows on you Even my wife likes it now. It NEVER looks dirty.
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Posted: 10/25/2006 1:25:58 PM EDT
[#24]
I love the Cammo look....... gonna be a must. |
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Posted: 10/25/2006 1:27:29 PM EDT
[#25]
Best Honda prices anywhere. No delivery though.
www.southernhonda.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=034219X6K26K2006J10I24I42JAMQ1606R0&veh=23729&CatDesc=ATVs |
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Posted: 10/25/2006 1:30:28 PM EDT
[#26]
Go honda or go home
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Posted: 10/25/2006 1:32:12 PM EDT
[#27]
Can-Am/BRP. Period. EFI, Big winch, all kinds of stuff.... super reliable... they're awesome, got 2 more on the way.
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Posted: 10/25/2006 1:35:10 PM EDT
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Gotta go with the yamaha, you get all the features like the diff lock for a little less $$ than the Honda. I wouldn't look any further than those 2 brands... BTW you can only get the vbelt wet on the yamaha if you submerge the whole quad. I've been selling Yamahas for about seven years, I think they are your best bet. I would have jumped ship for another brand if I didn't think they were the best. Check out the Grizzly 450 and the Wolverine 450, Biggest difference between the 2 is the Wolverine doesn't have the independent suspension, the diff lock, or hi/lo range. Independent suspension rides better, but the staright axle handles better at speed. If you have any Q's I'll keep checking this thread. Quads are what I do for a living.
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Posted: 10/25/2006 1:36:31 PM EDT
[#29]
Arctic Cat or Honda
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Posted: 10/25/2006 1:37:14 PM EDT
[#30]
Old design, under powered, slow.....but reliable. Of the current models available, I would be happy with: Kawa 650i 4X4 kawa 750i 4X4 Yam 700 EFI Grizz 4x4 Suz 700 EFI 4X4 All have a major fun factor, power to spare, good handling, and ride. |
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Posted: 10/25/2006 1:54:12 PM EDT
[#31]
Good point! Then get te Grizzly 700 |
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Posted: 10/25/2006 2:11:40 PM EDT
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Get a Suzuki King Quad if you want the best.
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Posted: 10/25/2006 2:15:29 PM EDT
[#33]
I duck hunt in the nasty gumbo mud in Mississippi and my Rubicon has never gotten stuck. It is great in the mud. It is great for pulling out stuck Yamahas and Polaris' too.
 IMO the Rubicon is the top of the heap ATV for mud. |
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Posted: 10/25/2006 2:24:17 PM EDT
[#34]
I just head the radiator on the Rubicon can get clogged with mud causing it to over heat. That came from a salesman at a local Honda dealership. There was another Honda dealership that said as long as I take care of the Rubicon and wash the mud outta the radiator it should be fine. He also said it was NOT like the Paloris were the radiator is rite in the front. He said the honda radiator is tucked up under in the back makin it harder to get mud to. Said he would have to show me for me to really understand. |
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Posted: 10/25/2006 2:30:11 PM EDT
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A few pics to help you...
  I pulled the after markit tires and wheels back off and went back to the stockers..  |
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Posted: 10/25/2006 2:34:58 PM EDT
[#36]
I have an Arctic Cat 400 and love it. The 500 is the only improvement I can think of.
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Posted: 10/25/2006 3:20:13 PM EDT
[#37]
If you can find a leftover 2006 without the power steering, get a Grizzly. A guy I ride with got his hopelessly stuck in quick mud. We had four quads tied off to trees, pulling on it with stalled 3000 LB winches in different directions.
 I could not believe we didnt rip chunks out of it. I have a Vinson 500 5-Speed, a very fast sporty bike. But the Griz is one Tough M-F'er!!! |
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Posted: 10/25/2006 7:08:30 PM EDT
[#38]
Hondas seem to be less $$ than the Yamahas here |
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Posted: 10/29/2006 6:23:58 PM EDT
[#39]
They have camo tires also! BigDozer66 |
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Posted: 10/29/2006 6:27:36 PM EDT
[#40]
Artic Cat 400 AIS
- rear limited slip - selectable 4wd - selectable front locker - big gas tank - suzuki engine - 12.8" ground clearance - IFS & IRS - loads of disc brakes F&R It's got it all. Love mine |
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Posted: 10/29/2006 6:34:38 PM EDT
[#41]
Ths King Quad is the best bang for the buck quad on the market IMHO.   I don't have any pics of my Outlander 800 at the moment but I'll get a few soon. BigDozer66 |
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Posted: 10/29/2006 6:41:10 PM EDT
[#42]
Honda Foreman 500
   
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Posted: 10/29/2006 9:16:24 PM EDT
[#43]
i have yamaha and polaris and have been around many others as they are very popular up here all brands are decent anymore or they wouldn't be in buisness, i am amazed at how tough these little rigs are. the features i like are the larger engines 600+ although a 400 size is very adequate, independant suspension on both ends won't tire you out in the rough stuff, large gas tank, plenty of rack space, more ground clearance is better, the ability to lock up both differentials is a plus. i also like the automatics as i hate missing a shift on really steep ground. disc brakes are best front and rear. there is also a BIG aftermarket and you can go crazy on assesories. and don't forget the winch or buy her one too!
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Posted: 10/29/2006 9:36:34 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/29/2006 9:57:41 PM EDT
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Rubicon, no question.
Best transmission MADE, reliable as hell, plenty strong and very easy to drive. If you're going to use it hard, it's the best quad made.....and I know I beat the hell out of mine and it's still running like a new quad. All the companies make a good quad, but Honda wrote the book on reliability. They're worth it. |
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Posted: 10/29/2006 10:03:17 PM EDT
[#46]
anything made by Honda
Yamaha is a distant second followed closely by Suzuki then Kawi Don't know much about artic cat except some are rebadged Suzukis stay away from Polaris don't even consider a off brand China/Tawian makler no matter how cheap |
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Posted: 10/29/2006 10:10:20 PM EDT
[#47]
I would go out and see if you can test ride a few to see which one you like more. In some areas bigger is better and then in others you want something smaller. I have a yamaha bruin 250 that I use for hauling around deer feed on a 73 acre spot of land. It is mainly hills trees and rocks and it does just fine. However, I would get something bigger if I were going to be pulling around graders or brush mowers or something like that.
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Posted: 10/29/2006 10:35:21 PM EDT
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We have 3 Grizzs on our ranch, we have 2 set up for spray rigs and the other for general use.
I would suggest this, dont buy new if you dont need to... IF you put them to use, they turn from NEW to USED in a hurry, we treat ours very well and they still look like they have been through a war or two, and even with out being rolled. Im a huge fan of yamaha but I cant say the other brands are no good as I havent owned them, I have always like bombadier (sp?) but never took a chance yet, the Grizzs run too well! |
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Posted: 10/29/2006 10:41:56 PM EDT
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As a owner of a foreman 500es I can say that it is a good reliable 4-wheeler. BUT if you like insane power and ground clearance run away from honda to the Kawi BF 750 or can am outlander 800. I was between honda and a bf750 and decided to get the honda but fuck the brute force don't cost much more and you get a lot of power and actual 4 wheel drive not like the limited slip honda and the fucker sounds like a fucking small block chevy. A good site to go on is hondaforeman.com even most of those guys say when they get a new quad if honda doesn't have a v-twin they won't be getting another honda. My foreman 500 goes between 54-59 mph and wouldn't pull a wheelie a bf will go like 70 and pull a wheelie and they are even de-tuned from the factory. But Honda does make a good quad and if you want to go mudding get IRS for more ground clearance
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Posted: 10/29/2006 10:48:14 PM EDT
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+ 1 on the Big Kawasaki ----->I've got the Kawasaki Brute Force 650... It's KICKASS-... Tons more horsepower than anybuddy " NEEDS ".... smooth as glass... belt drive ( no shifting ) and YOU WILL FOOKIN' LUV IT....
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