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what to get for the old lady?

Old Feb 1, 2005 | 04:52 PM
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Well shes not really that old but, I am tying to find something that she can handle. I have had many quads and can handle radical ones. I want something that we can both ride in the trail ect.. but I dont want something that is to slow that she cant keep up. She is pretty agressive with the jet skis and snowmobiles so I dont want her to feel left out. I guess my main problem is that she is very petite but tall so she cant through around a large bike. So I think she needs reverse. tell me what you think are some good choices.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 04:54 PM
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Our riding will be mostly on north woods trails and some trips to the dunes. I understand that they are two different setups.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 05:13 PM
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Look at the Suzuki z400. Its a really nice trail bike, dune bike and its fast.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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z 400 has reverse. Are they pretty good in the trail
 
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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I agree, sounds like the Z may be the perfect quad for your wife.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 08:41 PM
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yeah id say the z400/kfx400/dvx400
 
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 07:40 AM
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If she is on the smallish side, the 300EX is a great handling trail machine. The stock power is mild, so you will want to hop the engine up.

If she isn't to small for it, the Z is the best all-around machine there is!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 01:19 PM
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Thanks for the info .
 
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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Rancher AT.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 11:19 PM
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Hello DLRPLATE. Good question. I would first determine if she wants an automatic or manual shift transmission. Neither the jetski nor snowmobile require her to shift. Ask her if she would like to shift. Next question is does she mind two separate brakes for front and back wheels or would she prefer a single brake lever. Neither a jetski, snowmobile nor cars have seperate brakes for the front and back. The reason I suggest you ask these questions is that I was faced with the same situation for my wife. She insisted on an automatic. She did not understand why she needed two brake levers on a quad. And why was one a hand brake and one was a foot pedal. We also have two snowmobiles and two jetskis. I am glad I got the single hand brake for my wife. The single hand brake is definitely more safe (IMO) than split brakes.
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