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Old 02-09-2005, 08:51 PM
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for all of you with the big v-twin quads..what do u use them for..I got my bf750 well b\c its a 750 and mainly for work around the house and hunting, i was just wonder what most people do with theirs..it seems to me that most of yall got it b\c of the power and more or less just to mudd around on and to play with..now i love my BF but i think for real work i would want a Honda now please dont shoot me for saying that but all the hondas i have ever owned was hard to kill!!!
 
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Old 02-09-2005, 09:10 PM
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This is actually a good question...I'm not even sure many of us can answer it correctly!

But, I'll try:

- The monster power is great on open trails and long runs.
- Torque eqauls work..and the twins can haul just about anything without straining.
- Big wheel kits don't bother big twins like they do smaller quads.
- Mudding is all about momentum and keeping the wheels moving and the twin does that the best.
- Yes...theres the EGO factor too. I'll admit that's it's fun to watch people blink when they read "750 V-Twin" on the side of the quad.

Hope that helps....

Mike
 
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Old 02-10-2005, 01:08 AM
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use he is correct and like time said on home improvement is MORE POWER
 
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Old 02-10-2005, 05:32 AM
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P700 SRA would kick the crap outta any utility Honda. I had a Honda and they are hard to kill, but I would never trade the P700 for one. Works like a mule and rips like a sport quad. Heck, my last quad ralley... Prairies cleaned up, even over the Brutes were there. But I'm sure that was just an isolated case because the Brutes are way faster and have more ground clearance and have IRS.....I personally am not convinced.
 
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Old 02-10-2005, 05:19 PM
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Mine isn't the "big" v-twin but along with some crazy trail riding I use mine for some serious plowing. I'm sure glad I didn't get a Honda! lol
 
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Old 02-10-2005, 06:14 PM
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My 02 Praire 650 is:

95% trail riding, mud running, general entertainment.
05% yard work
 
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Old 02-10-2005, 06:31 PM
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yeah that is the best part..telling people its a 750..most of them replay with"they make um that big?" or "CAN I RIDE IT?"..
 
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Old 02-10-2005, 06:39 PM
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i have a honda rubicon and a 700p.
and i like them both.
the honda is a great trail quad.
after riding the honda all day i can still go more without any problems.
the 700 is a whole differant story.
after a day of riding it im beat and ready for a nap.
but its way more fun then the honda.but for doing the hard yard work i leave that up to the honda.
i find it dont need that much power to do what i have to do and i dont need to worry about the belt slipping when im dragging trees aroung.
im sure the kawi would do it just fine but the hondas is my choice for work and the kawi for play.
 
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Old 02-11-2005, 03:41 PM
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That ole jingle "follow the leader, he's on a Honda" is NO LONGER true.... Times have changed!
 
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Old 02-11-2005, 05:10 PM
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Bet you all have never heard of a V-Force used as a work quad, hahaha. I use mine to pull limbs we trim from the trees. Works great! "Here he comes, number 68, pulling another load of branches!!" Yee Haww, hahaha. Those Prairies and Brute Force's can't be beat. Awesome work machines. Seems like now-a-days, most new quads aren't used for work anymore. Most people use them to mess around on in the mud and trails. Atleast you know they are capable of doin the grunt work when needed. Seems like I see more coolers stapped to the racks rather than a tool box, haha.
 
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