seatbelts seem like a good idea, maybe some sort or device to keep you from wanting to put your leg out..too...I still catch myself sticking that damn leg out on the quad.....bad leg, bad leg...!

Yeah like the other day when I had to squeze thru a narrow gap in some rock, that damn leg stuck itself out there,....and it's a good thing I was going really slow.....

Anyway, the Rhino's and such, seem like they have a useful niche, and like everything there are some good and bad qualities, pro's and con's, likes and dislikes. Not everybody is going to want one, or a quad, or a bike.....


Another thing, I was sort of surprised to see just how big the Rhino actually is....it's a pretty large machine....

 

Agreed...it just amazes me how many in the orv community have already given it the short stick...many without taking her out where any fair comparison or even legitimate evaluation can be made (many guys don't want to even think about occasionally bringing their significant others anywhere.....which is O.K.; as I've witnessed how many of them treat these ladies when they do.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]).

 

Not a matter of being dificult, bud.....just a matter of actually relaxing as you watch the scenery drift by (which is just not <u>possible</u> on a quad; no matter which way you look at it). Did I forget to mention that we do all of this while partaking of our favorite beverage and puffing a stogie?[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

By the way, I tend to carry just about anything we want to [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]......the only difference being.......we don't strap it on like we're straddling a camel! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Again, I felt a little remorse for describing as such, those helpful enough to relate their sometimes life-changing experiences (one guy, at least, has lost his foot)....yet, as you say, these things don't happen on their own and we've witnessed a lot of people through the establishment of your site that are the proof. Certainly their stories have given me cause to pause as compared to the first day I jumped into her....plus the added benefit of a few quick ancedotes for those driving my machine for the first time, as well.

 

It's not out yet but Polaris has a Ranger XP it has a 700EFI powerplant with IRS, and new looks.

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Pic 3 (red)

 

Not sure why, Aaron...but those pics aren't downloading very well for me. Is this "new look" any different than what is being seen on the showroom floor now with the old 500 engine in it? (imo) They have got to somehow get in there and redesign that cab so that you at least feel comfortable sitting in it. Keep the bench option for those who love golf carts and hauling the kids (maybe even make a seat that is <u>as plush</u> as 99% of the golf carts out there)....but don't throw a 700 V-Twin in and make people sit straight up on a board....looking like when they first took drivers ed.

 

I'd like to see someting like the Honda Pilot come back, with Brute power!!!!

 

Pilot, how about a pilot on steroids. Like a 700+ cc long suspension travel, mid or rear engine ala sandrail style. Oh yeah, I'd buy one of those....
I'v been kind looking into building something like a m/c powered mini sand rail, but if I could buy one....

 

I would buy a pilot style BF 750 in a heat beat.

 

Same look as the 05 500 Ranger yes, but with the Sportsman MV color. I did own a 02 Ranger 500 and liked it a lot, but couldn't use if for were I ride that much because of its HUGE size. Other than that a very powerful UTV for its size and displacement. Would do around 50 MPH at times (usally 45 MPH was max) with the limiter unhooked. I never had any problems with the ergo's of the the machine, keep in mind I had nothing to compare it to either. Over all I liked the Ranger's carring abilty, and being able to ride with others, but it's size was just to much for my area of riding. However you can't get around that and still call it a Ranger...[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]