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Old Mar 18, 2005 | 10:14 AM
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I am looking at some of the non-major brands I see online (Kazuma, Yamato, Redcat)... does anyone know if any dealers carry these models - or are they only available online? I am trying to find out if there are other ways of seeing these models without buying online

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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 12:53 AM
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what do u mean are u looking for a quad or what
 
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 11:55 AM
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Sorry bout that... I am looking for a low price kids' quad

 
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 12:42 PM
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What type of terrain and how old and big of a kid?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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My buddies kids have two Kuzmas, and they have had a fair number of problems. One of his kids has gone back to the LT-80! The only kids quads I can recommend are the Suzuki LT-80 and the Honda 90. Do yourself a favor, and look for a used one of these two!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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Well, I disagree. I think there are some very good deals out there (I prefer the Polaris clones). But I will say if you buy a no name, don't count on the dealer being in business a year from now. Be prepared to work on the quad yourself. If that's not something you're capable of, then I'd buy the name brand too.

 
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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I never said there weren't lots of good DEALS out there, I am saying there just aren't many good QUADS! If you get a piece of junk, you darn well better be sure you get a good deal!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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Originally posted by: reconranger
I am saying there just aren't many good QUADS!
No offense but that's just not true. When I say good deal, I mean value. Not just less money. There are some very good mini's out there. Heck, mine's better than an LT80 in just about every way. And I've got a lot less invested.

Sheez, you can make every mod I've made and STILL save hundreds compared to a new name brand.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 11:56 PM
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If money is your ONLY issue, well then I guess you buy a weenie Taiwaneese bike.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 12:22 AM
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Or safety and other features that may be important to a consumer such as tethers, remote kill switches, hydraulic brakes, foot brakes, full floor boards, better suspension travel, dual a-arms, electric start with kick back-up, head light or brake light that aren't offered on the ones you mentioned.
 
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