One weld on rear rack broke and cracked a floorboard so we have spent $22 for repairs in 4000 miles. Love the trans, that’s why we bought it. The trans sets it apart from all other ATV's. You have two auto modes and one to shift it yourself. It’s like having a fully automatic 5-speed manual trans. Your choice of 5 different "modes;" D1, D2, ESP, low D2, low ESP. It also has the best engine braking of any ATV.

We would buy another one. We have considered a Rincon, but like the Rubicon enough we have decided to wear it out before getting something new for us. We might trade in the 02 Rancher for a new AT, because it to has a great transmission.

Better ride both first; they (450 and Rubicon) are two completely different ATV's.

Buy the Rubicon, you'll like it.

 

yep, i hate letting frineds ride my rubicon when hunting because they never get off it. All they say after they return is "damn why did i buy that Pola**" and noone can here the thing putt down the trail in D2.

 

hey specta, where ever did Alaskaweasel and all the "native" oldtimers from this site go? I havent seen them siince 2001

 

Out riding, I hope.

I traded this vise for another one that was less "educational". And my wife lets me ride "ATV's".

 

I think he has decided on Radial Outlaws 26x12x12 all the way around...anyone know if he will have problems with them rubbing or if he will need a fender kit or not? thanks