I have a 04 lt50 right now that my son loves but is outgrowing it. I have thought about upgrading him to a trx90 since all of the trails around here are really rocky and rough. All of the trx90's I have seen so far in my price range are pretty beat to HSpam wordSpam word Spam wordSpam word Spam wordSpam word Spam wordSpam word * and no one seems to have titles for any kids quads nowadays. I did find a good deal on an 03 lt80 today though that seems extremly well cared for and also is a one owner with the title in hand so I am really considering buying it. I am a little concerned about the strengh of the swingarm on the lt80 in these conditions since my son is pretty rough on things.

What are you guys thoughts.

 

My 42 year old friend has an 80's fourtrax 90 that HE has ridden on tight forest trails. It has help up amazingly well. I'd like a Honda 90 for my 9 year old. Just wish they came with reverse!

 

You are correct about the motor cracking on tha LT80's. If your son likes to jump at all, the TRX is a better choice.
The TRX is the ultimate in a rock solid mini quad.

Mini's don't need reverse. You jump off, pick it up and spin it. Kids can handle it.LOL

 

I know that and you know that but try convincing my son!

 

Thanks guys, I ended up with a screaming deal on an 03 trx90 from my wifes cousin. They bought it for their kids and it had barely been driven. It just needed a good carb cleaning and my son absolutly loves it.

 

How old is your son? I've looked at a few TRX90s, both the pre06 and the 06 model. I wonder if the 06 is worth more than the 05. A local dealer has an 06 for $1750 plus tax. That is a bit above my budget though. My son is 10.

 

My son is a large 6 and will be 7 in 2 months. but he is very tall for his age his knees were hitting the handlebars on his suzuki 50 that he has been on since he was 3. Right now he fits the 90 perfectly he can stand up with some room between him and the seat and a slight bend in the elbows reaching the bars. I have also limited him to the second gear until I am more comfortable about his ability not to outride himself(kids always think they are better than they really are)

For pricing keep an eye on craigslist the ones I looked at for around $600 seemed pretty beat up but the ones around here for $1000 seem to be in real good shape. The 06's have the starter which is sooo much nicer than a pullstart but they are harder to find and go for about$1300 and up around here. I did see one for $850 but it needed new rear plastics

 

Also reverse although its nice to have even my son is able to get off and pull it back if he needs to. execpt on a hill then I will need to help.

 

My son is also tall for his age. Sounds like I should be looking for a Yamaha 125 so that it isn't too big but will still fit for a couple of years. I know of an Arctic Cat 150 but I don't know if I want him on an almost 400 pound machine. It can be governed down but still that is pretty heavy.

 

yep that the problem one size does not fit all plus everyone has different ablitys. My son was able to drift his 50 in the snow and somehow naturally contersteered while sliding at 3 years old.. My daughter now 4 who is just as big can barely steer on open ground without hitting objects.