I'd say for just getting into atv-ing, the Polaris Scrambler 500 HO would be good for you, and the Trail Boss 330 would be good for your son. The Scrambler is 2wd or AWD and should be plenty fast for you, while the Trail Boss is 2wd and should move along pretty good with only 120 lbs on it, plus it has racks in case you guys carry any thing with you while riding. Go ride them and see how they feel to you. Good luck!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

i've heard that the V force is good for big guys so it might be right for you for your son i would get maybe a polaris 330 or prairie 360

 

Taught I would had my 2 cents. In my opinion if you want good reliable quad for you and your son, I'dd go with the Kawy P700 4X4 for you and maybe the 360 for your son either 2X4 or 4X4. Nice machine and the maintenance is not so different for both of those machines.

MTD

 

In California. Under 12 years old, only 50cc's. 12 years to 15 years, 90 cc's or less. Must be 16 years old to ride anything over 90cc's. Make sure you know the laws in your state.


Bogus...but the laws still the same.

 

KenHower-Those Calif. age limits are just "recommendations"!! Not the law!! Nobody ever got a ticket for not following them.

Your son's problem is that he is tall, but LIGHT. (My 10 year old has the same problem.) I would say your son would be bored in about 2 weeks of riding a little 90! He has outgrown the 90 already! I would suggest a 250 class bike (250EX, Recon, etc.). These are shaft drive, which should be a plus in mud country. He will need to learn to shift and autoclutch, but that really won't take that much effort. He is a beginner, so just start him out REAL EASY, on real easy terrain.

You on the other hand are tall and heavy, so a 400 class bike is the MINIMUM for you.

 

I was going to say that myself. The TrailBoss has plenty of power to start off on, and a lot of room for the rider. It's an automatic, but it's chain drive with gobs of suspension, so it could handle some light jumping.

And about the Scrambler, I love them, and for your purposes, you definitely would too. Very powerful, rides like a Cadillac, and even the 2x4 can go through mud like you wouldn't believe. It sounds like a great combination.

 

sir take your kid to the dealership and ask him which one he likes trust me it is the best way to go