If you are getting "bumped off of your quad", and running into trees, you might want to find another hobby. You are bound to get seriously injured.

 

It wasn't because I was riding that I was getting bumped off and running it trees. It was the type of quad I was riding. I have now found a quad that is suited to my needs. With first quad I had problems steering it, the second wasn't suited for trail riding. Now that we have fixed that, I can enjoy the sport like it was meant to be enjoyed.
I would also like to say... I have been hurt riding, but I have also been hurt driving in my car, and walking down the street. Should I give these up also? I think not. I love riding, and will do so til I cannot anymore.

 

lilgirlblue- what was the website for cycle trader? i really want to check that out. i am getting really excited, the 400ex's are geting really cheap here! there is a 2001 yellow 400ex for $5,000! there is also a 2001 raptor for $7,500! i guess the guy bought it and got sick of always tiping over! (i'm just being funny yamaha guys, dont yell at me!)

 

www.cycletrader.com great site, found my 2001 300ex for only $3500 bucks. You should be able to find something really nice for cheap. Good luck, and Merry Christmas.

 

So, how has the 300 worked out??? I put some hard desert XC miles on my daughters this weekend, and it did great!!

 

LOL-I will let you know as soon as I ride it!
We have had so much snow, sleet, rain and more snow that I haven't the opportunity to try it out yet! Oh yea, and its only about 5 degrees outside, so it is a little too cold for me. I haven't even sat on it yet... I keep telling my hubby to bring it into the house so I can play with it, at least put it under the Christmas tree... But, alas, we cannot fit it thru the door. Bummer. As soon as the weather breaks and we get one half-way decent day, I will let you know how I like it. Have a very Merry Christmas.

Not so blue anymore!
Jude

 

Just to rub it in-it's sunny and 75 degrees here! Tomorrow we're going on an all day XC ride in the high desert, then next week out to Ocotillo Wells (that's near Glamis). Merry Christmas!!