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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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Hello everyone I'm going to buy a new quad soon and I am abandoning Polaris, I have owned three of then an 04, 05 and an 06 and am looking for a better built (that is fit and finish) quad. I mostly use it for trail and road riding and just getting around the farm. I was thinking of a Rincon or a Rubicon. I would like no what you think of them. Also whose got the best prices I live in south west Michigan and am willing to drive for a good deal.
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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I think a 300ex is a good quad to toy around with ... Its quick agile and cheap not to mention undestructable
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 11:05 PM
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I own a Rincon and wouldn't take another quad for it. It fits and does everything I want. But the Ruby is also a very good quad. You owned Polaris, so the Rincon would have a comparable ride.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 12:42 AM
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I second that.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 09:02 AM
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I live in Lake, MI and I just recently bought a 2006 honda 350 4x4 rancher and I love it. Bought it from here http://www.centralmotorsports.biz/

I have just seen some new commercials for a new honda shop in Owosso that looks really nice. I am debating in taking a drive down there.

Josh
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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If it is going to see some farm work, then the Rubi would probably be a better choice over the Rincon.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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For just grunt work? Yes the Ruby would be the better choice. But all around, then the Rincon will shine. The Rub has a much lower gear selection than the Rincon. Not saying that the Rincon won't pull heavy loads, but over the long run the the Rubicon would be better. The Rincon is a trail machine and it does that very well.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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Be aware that the Rincon has no engine braking at low speed! Might be just fine for trail cruising but if you are going to do steep nasty technical descents, it's buyer beware on this one.............
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 11:57 PM
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Buyer beware? Or you can just use the brakes. I think thats why Honda puts them on there.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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The engine braking on the Rincon is not faulty, just different. And yes, the brakes work great.
 
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