Buying First ATV
Jan 28, 2000 | 01:15 AM
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Hello, I'm going to get a new ATV soon and I need to know what a good one is to start on. I just need a versatile one. Price isn't much of an object because I just want to get a big picture of the current market. Thanks
Jan 29, 2000 | 07:28 PM
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go and buy all the magazines that you can find on and talk to everyone that you know that have ATV'S that will help you get started. then when find a couple of models you like come back to these forms and you can get most of your questions answered.
Good Luck!!!!
Good Luck!!!!
Jan 30, 2000 | 12:36 AM
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what type of riding will you be doing?
do you want 4wheel drive?would you rather have a sport quad or something more utility based?
if your looking at a sport quad then i would definitely suggest a honda 300ex. but if you want something bigger and better for hunting and work than maybe a honda foreman would be right for you.also what type of transmission would be best for you manual clutch, manual shift, or auto.
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do you want 4wheel drive?would you rather have a sport quad or something more utility based?
if your looking at a sport quad then i would definitely suggest a honda 300ex. but if you want something bigger and better for hunting and work than maybe a honda foreman would be right for you.also what type of transmission would be best for you manual clutch, manual shift, or auto.
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Feb 1, 2000 | 06:54 PM
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Here are my comments to the first time buyer.
1. Most ATVs that are sold fall into the
300-400 cc range. Larger models are
great for pulling stumps out of the
ground (if you enjoy doing that kind of
thing) and keeping your tail warm on very
cold days.
2. Stay with a shaft drive model unless
reliable speed is your #1 need. Chain-
driven units require more maintenance,
especially in mud and water. O-ring
chains will last longer, but not to the
extent of a shaft-driven transmission.
3. If money is no reason for concern, buy a
Honda. If reliablity is no concern, buy
a Polaris. If value is a concern, buy
something in the middle. As much as
other might lead you to believe, Honda
does not make the only reliable ATV's on
the market.
What do I ride? A Kawasaki Bayou 220 most of the time. My only regret is not spending a few extra bucks on the Bayou 300.
I also own a Honda TRX300 that I keep out-of-state for use in hunting with relatives.
1. Most ATVs that are sold fall into the
300-400 cc range. Larger models are
great for pulling stumps out of the
ground (if you enjoy doing that kind of
thing) and keeping your tail warm on very
cold days.
2. Stay with a shaft drive model unless
reliable speed is your #1 need. Chain-
driven units require more maintenance,
especially in mud and water. O-ring
chains will last longer, but not to the
extent of a shaft-driven transmission.
3. If money is no reason for concern, buy a
Honda. If reliablity is no concern, buy
a Polaris. If value is a concern, buy
something in the middle. As much as
other might lead you to believe, Honda
does not make the only reliable ATV's on
the market.
What do I ride? A Kawasaki Bayou 220 most of the time. My only regret is not spending a few extra bucks on the Bayou 300.
I also own a Honda TRX300 that I keep out-of-state for use in hunting with relatives.
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