Buying an ATV Questions and suggestions about what to buy, financing, insurance, etc.

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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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3900$ for an 07 honda 450r don't sound right.Look over it real well.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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i will have my mechanic with me to check everthing...any info will help me decide if im gonna buy them or not...
 
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: forner

is the maintenance expensive...</end quote></div>

All the 450's need frequent oil changes. Here is why:

http://www.belray.com/scripts/...1d7-b921-64a4cf6d0144


I like the YFZ for the track an and play riding, and the 450R for fast riding in the open desert. I don't like any of the 450's for the trail. They all need to be ridden reved out, and don't like to lug down, so on a tight trail they are a pain.

Have you looked at the Suzuki Z400??? Excellent all-around machine!
 
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 12:27 AM
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ok guys deal didnt go thru but i got me a 2004 raptor 660r with nerf bars,after market clutch and 2 sets of wheels and tires for 2900$....
tomorrow im gonna go and look at 2003 polaris predator 500 with nerf bars and aslo set of sand tires and rims...what do you all think about polaris...im happy with raptor 660...thanx
 
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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Pass up that year predator they had tranny issues look for an 04 on up if you want a predator.Overall the predator is the epitomy of Decent.Decent power,decent suspension,just a very decent quad middle of the road compared to what is out there in the sport market.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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well guys i went to check 03 polaris predator 500...it rides very good no problems whats ever ....its got like 15 hours on it maybe very very clean. ..my wife liked it so i bought it for her...my mechanic checked this one and my 04 raptor...so 2900$ for 04 raptor and 2500$ for 03 polaris...i think i did good...thanx
 
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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Congrats. I think you'll be happy with both of them.
 
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