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Old 08-23-2002, 10:21 AM
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Anyone see the new Dirtwheels article that speculates about the new Honda quad. They say to "expect" a 450 based off the 450 motocross engine, but changed for maintainability and more torque. They also said to expect more suspension and a frame that is a cross between the 250R and 400ex frames. Seems like they have a little inside info. Maybe we'll find out on September 12th, but I really expected the 650 machine and not this one.
 
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Old 08-23-2002, 10:45 AM
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I seen that but did you read what was below that.artic cat is now using the z400 with there own plastic. that makes 3 co. selling the same bike.what a joke.
 
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Old 08-23-2002, 10:46 AM
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I am curious as to what a cross between a 400ex and 250R chassis would be. Aren't they pretty much the same?
 
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Old 08-23-2002, 11:11 AM
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<< I seen that but did you read what was below that.artic cat is now using the z400 with there own plastic. that makes 3 co. selling the same bike.what a joke. >>



sickmojave,

This is not a joke if you can see the arctic cat dealer but don't like there quads but want a new Z400 and the nearest Suzuki dealer is about 1000 miles away.

Its not cold here but I might be cooling my *** in the arctic real soon.

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Old 08-23-2002, 11:34 AM
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I just thought it was funny that so many companys are selling the same bike and call it a different name. you know the old saying&quot; a rose is a rose no matter what it smells like&quot; so can we call this rose a suzukasakicat. LOL
 
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Old 08-23-2002, 12:02 PM
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sickmojave,

I have seen some pictures of the Arctic cat. I like the darker green one and the plastic looks as good as or better than the Z400.

I just couldn't handle that yellow Suzuki has. I would stick out pretty bad in the fields of green grass. With the Arctic cat I would blend right in and no one will see me miles away.

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Old 08-23-2002, 01:51 PM
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They'd see your calico tail flying in the wind though.....
 
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Old 08-23-2002, 04:13 PM
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jcv400ex,

No my cats won't venture that far off the compound.

They know the wild dogs lurk off in the distance.

I should be safe with the green Arctic Cat.

Chet[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]
 
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Old 08-23-2002, 04:26 PM
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<< I just thought it was funny that so many companys are selling the same bike and call it a different name. you know the old saying&quot; a rose is a rose no matter what it smells like&quot; so can we call this rose a suzukasakicat. LOL >>



Umm, I think the saying is &quot;A rose by any other name would still smell as sweet&quot;. But, your way works too. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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oooops sorry. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img] but I think you get my point[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 


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