You know seeing all the DS's in the sand makes me wonder if there really is such a thing. Im getting a used one in the spring (hopefully) and I think I'll be the only one bashing through the woods......if somebody shows me a non-dune DS, I'll have a renewed hope [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] But really are they only good for the dunes??? When I rode one it wasnt in the dunes and I thought it worked great...jmo

 

i rarly drive in the sand, although it is alot of fun.....

 

I think its horrible how some countries require rollbars for ATV's.....their hideous looking

 

Is the DS good in the woods? The answer is yes. However, it is wide, sometimes a little too wide for some trails. There are trails I can take my 440EX that will not fit the DS. If you like riding the trails fast, be aware that you'll have to steer as much with your arms on the handle bars, as you butt in the seat. throwing your weight around to help it turn is normal - especially quick tight turns. My 440EX is better in the trails, but that does not mean that the DS sucks in the trails.

Marky

 

One thing to consider as well is the weight. I believe the DS650 is close to 500 lbs. It does not have reverse, so occasionally you will get some heavy lifting with your riding. Depending on the trails you ride, it will require a little more forethought. In a lot of cases, if you need to turn around you can run partially up a hill and come back down backwards and turn the wheels to get going in the opposite direction. Ironrod was right about the trails, I've talked to a couple of DS650 owners that occasionally get "pinched" on some of the smaller trails.

Another thing you may want to consider is an aftermarket pipe, jetting, filter, for the DS650. From what I've read, the DS650 has a slight dip in it's powerband early on (low rpms), but that it is easily corrected with the jet, pipe and filter.

 

Only been to a dune once. Its all woods!

 

I've never been to the dunes (yet). But I'm dreaming every night about it! My DS is a trail DS.

 

i have only been to the Dunes once...Rest is all tight wood trails...My friend on a raptor leads and never can get away from me..Whatever he can fit through I can get through.

 

The DS is not for wimps, so if you own one, you should have some muscle to easily lift 'er up [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

click on my pic's and you'll see my ds in the sand and wisconsin mud.