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What does everyone think about the Rubicon?

Old May 3, 2000 | 09:49 AM
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Just wondering what opinion everyone has formed after reading the write-up on the Rubicon?
 
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Old May 3, 2000 | 10:03 AM
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nice,and good for the industry.
 
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Old May 3, 2000 | 10:30 AM
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on my farm, the deciding factors when buying an atv are: they need to be fast. they need to be fast because of our large cow herd. We chase them and use the atv to take items to the many pastures. they need to not get stuck with one wheel spinning in the air. (you can't chase anything when you are 20 miles from home stuck in some fricking creek) The ride needs to be the plushest around because of all the fencing work to be done on rough terrain. (doing it all day makes for a very long one)
another thing that helps when going down the road and making tight turns is the switchable 4 wheel drive.
at this time the Magnum 500 is the best for us. and until Honda changes some of these for the better our farm will be purchasing polaris.
I think this machine is the best thing that could ever happen to the industry though and gives the other manufacturers something to run for. Just like Honda just got done doing.
 
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Old May 3, 2000 | 11:53 AM
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Honda just raised the bar! Now the industry will have to catch up, again!
 
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Old May 3, 2000 | 02:41 PM
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i'm still not very impressed. need to have a shootout with a ap500, mag500, and grizz. then i may be excited.

the transmission sounds to be very nice though.
 
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Old May 3, 2000 | 02:44 PM
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I want to see a shootout with an orange Rancher, preferably a 2000 model? LOL-just kidding
 
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Old May 3, 2000 | 02:46 PM
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Sounds cool.
 
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Old May 4, 2000 | 12:24 AM
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i like it enoguht o think about getting one!
 
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Old May 4, 2000 | 12:53 AM
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Beside a different type Transmision and larger water cooled motor how is it much different than a Rancher or Foreman.
 
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Old May 4, 2000 | 01:42 AM
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I can't believe Honda keeps putting Drum Brakes on these things. At least put dual Disc Brakes in the front. I have a Honda so I'm not brand bashing.
 
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