Cstark, I guess if this guy didnt have a problem and was on your quad I apologize for the post, I have just seen too many people beat other other peoples machines with no regard to the cost to the owner.
I also looked hard at the Rubicon before buying my my 4th Sportsman 500. I have also owned 2 450es Hondas, In our area I paid $6100 for my 2000 Yellow S500 where they wouldnt budge off the $7000 sticker on the Rubicon, For me that was the deal buster for the Rubicon, They have many features that I do like..but they also have some that I dont care for..(No I dont care if they have disc or drum brakes...as long as they work).
I was also a little nervous buying that expensive of an ATV the first year out, even if it is a Honda.

 

TEXmud,

No big deal, both were 10 minute fixes. I have never seen someone bend the wheels in before. I bend them out when I clip trees during Cross Country races. But I have never seen wheels get bent in though.


Sportsman500,

I would only let someone drive my machine if I could tell they were a capable rider. I would never let a kid or newbie climb on. It's just too dangerous.
I figured the guy on the Ruby knew what he was doing. Because he was climbing 200ft sand hills that are at about 70 degrees. They are hard for me too climb on my EX.