hopefully ill be gettin a quad by the end of the summer and i love banshees but i not so sure if i want one after the stuff i hear about them

and i hear a lot of stuff i dont like about raptors and i dont want anything under a four hundred so looks like im goin with the kfx


if u guys think theres a yamaha that suits me im 6' 130 -135 pounds and will be rididng on streets (not busy ones), feilds, pits, and maybie a trail if i visit my cousins. and i dont know to much about quads (well not how to fix them any ways) so i dont want one that requires a excessive amount of work.


and im probably buyin used so what kind of things should i check for (so i know im not getting a piece of junk)




-Billy-

 

y dont yamaha make a 400

 

I would probably suggest a raptor, its kinda a more trail machine, they make a yfz450, but its more for racing applications. The shee is a great machine, but doesn't have great suspension, and can be some work sometimes too....so i suggest a rappy

 

they do--the kodiak, but I know you mean sports...Anyway, your going the right path with green [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

Dont want anything under a 400 eh? A Banshee will smoke almost any 400 besides the new 450's......

 

well banshees are an exception to my "i dont want anything under a 400" cuz i love banshees but i dunno if one will suit me

 

If you like ***** to the walls then a banshee will do you just fine [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Whats wrong with a banshee? And who have you heard it from?

 

Looks like they are going to discontinue the Banshee next year...They are blowin them out at like 4900.00 bucks here in Phoenix.Unfortunatly the 2 stroke era is slowly coming to a close. The thumpers sre takin over....[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]

 

Massachusettes eh? good luck finding anywhere to ride. they love handing out $250 tickets in the powerlines and pits...who knows what the hell they're gonna slap you with if they catch you in the streets. probably take your ride. not to be a downer...but MA sucks for riding.

to steer you towards the right ride for you...we really need to know how you will be riding.

Banshee: the only place you'll fully enjoy this ride in MA..is in sandpits.
Raptor: i know..i know...you've been hearing things. regardless...this is a great match for your dimensions and a fit for where you plan on taking it.
KFX-Z-Articcat 400: also a great fit. you'll need reverse in the tight trails in MA. it's ergonomics will fit you nicely as well.
KFX700: another good choice for a tall guy who doesn't want to deal with maintinace. no chain and sprockets...hell, no shifting. and they rip.
TRX450 & YFZ: theres no need. if you just plan on riding for enjoyment. why blow your cash on a machine you really don't need?

IMO: go out and get yourself a used 400ex. you sould be able to get one fairly cheap. with the money you save...you can mod it if needed. reliable, handles great. and its a good fit for all the areas in MA .

good luck