are these good quads? i was thinking of buying an 80-early 90s quad and i cannot afford a warrior(and am not a fan of sprocket drivin atvs) and i was wondering if these were a good bike for putting around on

whats the top speed?
how many gears?
hows suspension?
reliable??
elec start?
any known problems?

thanks
mike

ps how does the warrior like mud?? and is the sprocket/chain reliable or is it like my 200sx

 

Hey fourtrax mike,

The YFM250 and YFB250 [Timberwolf] are good quads and the only problems I have noticed to be repetitive on them are deteriorating intake boots every few years on both models, and weak rear ends on the Timberwolf models. I can't count how many ring and pinion gear sets that I have sold for them, including stripped ring gear splines on the axle itself. This is usually caused by owners not maintaining their quads when they should. Keep the oil changed often and it shouldn't be a problem.

Top speed should be aound 50 mph for each of them. Never checked one.

Both have 5 speed transmissions.[They are basically the same engine]

Suspension is good on both models but is better on the Timberwolf. The Wolf uses MacPherson struts where the Moto-4 uses single A-arms.

Reliability issues I am aware of are posted above.

Both models have electric start. No more problems with their starters than any other model.

The Warrior does good in the mud to be a two wheel drive but it's weight is a little more heavier than other sport quads. Probally not enough to be concerned with though.

The problem with the TRX200SX models are that the chain adjustment is the worst that ever came on a Honda. It is known for throwing chains and premature sprocket wear

 

ya. my 200sx went through a new sprocket AND CHAIN IN A MATTER OF UNDER 30 HOURS OF RIDING i was pretty upset so i have decided to sell it.


thanks for the information ,
mike