can-am800 vs sportsman800
Oct 12, 2006 | 10:40 AM
#201
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yawn> Wouldn't be fair if we showed up.......We have to let some of the other guys have a fair fight once in a while
dude you are from California, you have never seen muskeg or real mud in your life. you should step up to the plate and really test that machine of yours before you talk![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]
dude you are from California, you have never seen muskeg or real mud in your life. you should step up to the plate and really test that machine of yours before you talk![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]
Oct 12, 2006 | 10:42 AM
#202
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This thread still goin on??? Stealth i will be @ Loon Lake next may! I have a cabin up there, so it will be close by
BTW... I challenge all of you 2 a duel!
see you there brother, look for the black 1 ton dodge dually with the 800 in the back and a beer in the fridge[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
BTW... I challenge all of you 2 a duel!
see you there brother, look for the black 1 ton dodge dually with the 800 in the back and a beer in the fridge[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
Oct 12, 2006 | 10:47 AM
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dude you are from California, you have never seen muskeg or real mud in your life. you should step up to the plate and really test that machine of yours before you talk!
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Yeah, I'm from CA but lived in Minnesota(Canada south lol) for 7 years...... Personally I'm just not into the mud but I'll race anyone up a hill. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]
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Yeah, I'm from CA but lived in Minnesota(Canada south lol) for 7 years...... Personally I'm just not into the mud but I'll race anyone up a hill. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]
Oct 12, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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Originally posted by: raidermike67
know the truth on this one, so you can call it BS all you want, but it doesn't change the facts. Here is the address and number to call. They would probably even send you a video. Here is data, not my opinion.
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Dude, I was calling the BS card because I didn't believe the 650 would beat the Polaris 800, plain and simple.
know the truth on this one, so you can call it BS all you want, but it doesn't change the facts. Here is the address and number to call. They would probably even send you a video. Here is data, not my opinion.
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Dude, I was calling the BS card because I didn't believe the 650 would beat the Polaris 800, plain and simple.
Oct 12, 2006 | 05:19 PM
#206
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Originally posted by: raidermike67
Sorry Raidermike, I totally misunderstood. <<<<<<
No problem, but I can probably still beat that 700 with my big wheel, nitro injected Toys R Us Special edition.
Sorry Raidermike, I totally misunderstood. <<<<<<
No problem, but I can probably still beat that 700 with my big wheel, nitro injected Toys R Us Special edition.
Oct 12, 2006 | 07:21 PM
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Originally posted by: raidermike67
Ok heres an opinion from a guy whos ridden them all.
-Arctic Cat has a very simple effective 4x4 system. Very tipsy and bouncy on trails.
-Can-Am is highly overrated. They are not the best and have been around for less than a year. Comfy ride, lots of torque. 4x4 system slow and sloppy to kick in. Havent yet got the IRS as good as it should be.
-Kawasaki is a very reliable machine on the trails. Has a lot of low end power and very fast. Agressive design and nice strut activity in ther front.
-Polaris is the most reliable. Has the first introuduced IRS and is the best, most comfortable ride. Perfect suspension and a lot of ground clearance. Much protection and undercarriage is made of steel rather than plastic.
-Yamaha is a brute but has slow speeds and tranny is most likely to go on this machine. believe me ive seen it happen more times than any other ATV brand. This brand is kind of like the Dodge trucks. Gas hog.
-Honda-reasonably fast with acceleration in the mids.. Bad 4x4 design and cooling system not reliable. This ATV has the most oldest technology of any brand.>>>>>>>>>>>
Interesting opinions but do you have any facts to back this up?
How much better should the IRS be on the Outlander?
Honda reasonably fast? LOL, I have a Rincon and FAST isn't a word I'd use. The new Rincon has EFI, so hardly oldest technology it's JUST about up to date.
Polaris is the most reliable? NOT according to a number of dealers I've dealt with who USED to carry Polaris.
I know a few people with Yamaha's and haven't had any transmission problems. The new Grizzly is EFI and based on the Raptor 700 engine.
Interesting though, you had ZERO negative things to say about Polaris. Is this truly an unbiased opinion? Not likely.
Ok heres an opinion from a guy whos ridden them all.
-Arctic Cat has a very simple effective 4x4 system. Very tipsy and bouncy on trails.
-Can-Am is highly overrated. They are not the best and have been around for less than a year. Comfy ride, lots of torque. 4x4 system slow and sloppy to kick in. Havent yet got the IRS as good as it should be.
-Kawasaki is a very reliable machine on the trails. Has a lot of low end power and very fast. Agressive design and nice strut activity in ther front.
-Polaris is the most reliable. Has the first introuduced IRS and is the best, most comfortable ride. Perfect suspension and a lot of ground clearance. Much protection and undercarriage is made of steel rather than plastic.
-Yamaha is a brute but has slow speeds and tranny is most likely to go on this machine. believe me ive seen it happen more times than any other ATV brand. This brand is kind of like the Dodge trucks. Gas hog.
-Honda-reasonably fast with acceleration in the mids.. Bad 4x4 design and cooling system not reliable. This ATV has the most oldest technology of any brand.>>>>>>>>>>>
Interesting opinions but do you have any facts to back this up?
How much better should the IRS be on the Outlander?
Honda reasonably fast? LOL, I have a Rincon and FAST isn't a word I'd use. The new Rincon has EFI, so hardly oldest technology it's JUST about up to date.
Polaris is the most reliable? NOT according to a number of dealers I've dealt with who USED to carry Polaris.
I know a few people with Yamaha's and haven't had any transmission problems. The new Grizzly is EFI and based on the Raptor 700 engine.
Interesting though, you had ZERO negative things to say about Polaris. Is this truly an unbiased opinion? Not likely.
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This post was, as Raidermike was getting at, biased toward Polaris, and it is plainly obvious
Oct 12, 2006 | 07:58 PM
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I believe the Outlanders have been around since about 2003, the 800 was introduced in 2006 so it's not a first year machine. And the front suspension on the Outlander my not be the best but I don't think there is a better IRS design out there.
Fast Hondas -- never seen one ... LOL, thats like saying Polaris makes a light, sporty utility quad!
Fast Hondas -- never seen one ... LOL, thats like saying Polaris makes a light, sporty utility quad!
Oct 12, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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Originally posted by: BBR650
i would love to come up but its a little far away from home. the only possible way i could do it is if my (hmm) dealer decides to go.
i would love to come up but its a little far away from home. the only possible way i could do it is if my (hmm) dealer decides to go.
Oct 12, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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I believe the Outlanders have been around since about 2003, the 800 was introduced in 2006 so it's not a first year machine. And the front suspension on the Outlander my not be the best but I don't think there is a better IRS design out there.
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Yes, and both the 400 and 650 have been declared ATV of the year by various publication FWIW. The 800 is based on the exact same platform as the original 400 with the obvious upgrades along with other minor ones.
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Yes, and both the 400 and 650 have been declared ATV of the year by various publication FWIW. The 800 is based on the exact same platform as the original 400 with the obvious upgrades along with other minor ones.