go for the 300ex.






-----------------
2003 z400- dg nerfs, renthal bars

 

Have you ridden machines with 2-4wd shiftability? To me they are the best of both worlds, with light steering and powersliding in 2wd, and traction to both ends when you need or want it. Some quads to consider that others haven't mentioned: Suz Eiger and Bomb Outlander. Both have awesome suspension and great performance in the 400 cc category.

 

Thank you for all of your opinions, I appreciate it. I am between three quads now...the 2004 Rancher ES (same thing, but better plastic and new!), the Rancher AT, or the 2004 Scrambler HO 500. I am not able to part with 4wd at this point. I like selectable 4wd, I did have that on my prairie 360 (while the option was nice, the fourwheeler $ucked). I am indecisive because I loved my Rancher and don't know if I should change that and upgrade to the AT. Has anyone on here done that? If so, do you like the AT better than the ES?? I'm skeptical about the Polaris because of maintenance (I've been spoiled with Honda), and I'm not a huge fan of the AWD and how it works even though it is "true" 4wd.

Any more opinions on those three?? Again, thanks for all your advice!

 

i'd take a good look at a 400 outlander, it'll b a more sportier than your rancher, and it'll still have 4 wheel drive

 

If you ride a 350 rancher a 650 kawie should be your next purchase.Full time 4wd sucks.You don't need 4wd all the time .2wd steers so much easier.Who wants to be shifting all the time.Wears my thumb out.It doesn't cost that much more to have the best atv motor in the world.I'm a small guy,5'7 135lb & I find it easy to ride compared to my 300.I think the rancher is the best honda though.

 

ATVGurl signature:2003 Red Prairie 650-Maxxis AllTraks, Douglas wheels w/OMF reinforcement rings, EPI Black Spring

Brushog,

Doesn't want it and already has one.

Chet

 

The Rancher AT has switchable 2-wd / 4-wd, the 350 Rancher doesn't. The Rancher AT has the same chassis and suspension as the 350. It has a larger engine, Hondamatic transmission, and switchable 4-wd. Great fun to ride, its like a grown up Rancher 350. If you liked your 350 Rancher, you’d love the AT.

 

How can you go wrong with a Rancher AT? Go for it!

 

Raptoid fm ATV GIRL said in her previous post she had a 360 Kawie.Not the same thing.There is no utility that compares with a prairie 650.

 

Brushog- She has written that she has had a Prairie 360 in the past. She has also just sold a Rancher 350. Also, she and or mine (from pics) already has/have a Prairie 650 if you look under her SIGNATURE.
H-E-R S-I-G-N-A-T-U-R-E. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]