I have never bought an atv before. I was looking for somethig fast with a lot of power and reliable. I'm 6'tall and weight 160. cannot spend more than $3000.

 

What kind of riding will you be doing? Mud, Sand, Trails, Climbing, Rocks, do you need 4wd? Do you mind a manual clutch? do you want to shift gears? do you want a fully automatic? what size bike? will you ever carry a passenger? will you be camping? well you get the point, can you be a little more descriptive on what you want to ule it for?

 

I dont think anybody makes a quad that you describe brand new for only 3000$$.You may need to go used.

 

I know it will have to be used. I was looking at the honda 300ex and the yamaha banshee 350 and warrior. I don't need 4wd. I do not know if I want an automatic or manual I've never ridden before. I would need it to go through sand, water, and mud mostly trail and ditch ridding.

 

Both the quads you formentioned are good starter,s.If you go with the banshee keep a tite leash on it.It can get out of hand real quick.As for automatic or manual,The automatic is good but you may get board of it after a while.The manual can do more things after you learn how to use it.
Good luck.

 

A Warrior may be worth checking into.

 

Any of them are great machines. I think that for a new person a 300EX is perfect. Warriors are great, I just think their steering feels heavier, and it doesn't shift as smooth as a 300EX.

If you ride in the sand then you must own a Banshee. Be prepared to rebuild it, because generally if you pick up a used one for $3K, it is because it is close to a rebuild, and rebuilding takes 2 of everything. (Twin cylinders means money).

Those are generalizations, and you may find one which is perfect, just be cautious.

A 300 is great as they are generally reliable, and with minor maintenace, they shouldn't be in the shop, only out on the trails.

RM

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[This message has been edited by rennym (edited 09-21-1999).]

 

I don't know if I would recommend a banshee as a first bike. They are pretty wild machines, and in the hands of a person new to the sport can give an overconfident feeling. This power along with other riders saying what a powerful quad you have may make you try and do things you probably shouldn't try. I live by one rule: If I stop and question if I can do it, I don't even try it.

Just a suggestion.

 

I wouldn't worry, I am sure that he can quickly figure out what is safe and what is not. I am NOT a sport person, so I've never really examined the quads you guys are mentioning. I am sure that even a new rider can easily get used to a new quad. Just because you have all that power doesn't mean you need to use it!

[This message has been edited by DreamofPolaris (edited 10-10-1999).]