Since all of you are raving about the Renegade, and I agree it should be. I have noticed one problem on mine that isn't going away. You're suppose to be able to start the machine in H,L, or R as long as you apply the brake. Well that's not always the case with mine, and at the same time, when it doesn't, I also notice the brake light does not work either. This problem comes, and goes. Of course when I brought it back for its first service, it worked, and when I brought it home it didn't again. Anyone else have this problem? Also, for all of you talking about the lack of skids on it, I see what you mean. The front skid is a plus, but I have notice, the lack of ground clearence in the rear when the suspension gets compressed, allows the rear to bottom. So far it's only happened once but I see the need for a skid plate if you don't like hearing the frame bottom in the rear. I called Ricochet and ordered mine, I understand they're going to be filling orders this week. I may never have to buy another ATV for a long, long time, I guess some of you might agee that the extra cost might be worth it.