Suzuki LT160 for an in between machine. Honda 250EX/Recon if you are big for your age or a Blaster if you can handle a full manual clutch.

 

Actually i was mostley looking at the pretator 90 because its 0 down 50 amonth but as you said i woould have to up grade it and now i see that yamaha has a 0 down 40 a month deal and i was looking at the blaster? is this any good. THe reason for the 0 down deal is because im paying for it and my mom makes me put alot of my money in the bank so it will take almost acouple years to buy one.

 

I was also looking at the suzuki 80cc but i dont see the lt160

 

If you are purchasing a new quad yourself, here's a few things to keep in mind:

- Purchase your safety equipment first. Being a new rider, don't go whippy in this area. Get the "great stuff" because one day, it will save your life.

- Visit many dealers in your area and get a great "body fit". This is the second most important thing to do.

- Before purchasing any new quad, do the math. Some of those 0/40 or 0/50 look really good but if you focus on the fine print, it may NOT to such a great deal. For example, on some loans you must "pay the interest first". If you decide to perform a 0/50 deal and put down 100/month, that extra 50 isn't going on the capital, it's going against the future interest. If you decide to pay if off early, you still end up paying the entire amount. I know because my wife & I got suckered into a car loan like that once. Today, we focus on the "fine print", then work backwards from that.

- If you have limited dollars and know you'll be outgrowing a great "body fit" quad within a few years, consider purchasing a used one. I know some people don't like used. "It isn't the norm these days". If you are trail riding, are a first time rider, I suspect you may be replacing plastic, handle bars and seat within 2 years. Hence, save a few dollars on "used" NOW and pay for "new" broken or lessons learned parts in the future. As I look back, my adult size quad should have been "used". Used would have allowed me to save enough dollars on its purchase in order to buy a motocross for my son. As an option, purchase a used Trail Quad NOW and if you into serious racing in the future, purchase your Racing Quad "as new". By then, you'll know what you like and don't like in a Quad. Or, your next trail bike at age 16 could be new - if you are still into racing. Something that you don't have to perform "lessons learned" on. re: roll overs, end/end flips, over reving, etc.
- Always keep in mind that quading may NOT be your passion in life. Some kids drive theirs for a season then park them. For other kids, you can't get them off. It would be a shame if you purchased new (under 4 or 5 year loan) and it sits in the corner of your mom's garage for the next 3 years - as you are still making payments on it.

- In 4 months, if you are still into quading, take a course. It will teach you a few safety tricks that can't be "self taught" on the trails. Remember to save a few dollars for this course. To some on this forum, a safety course is more important then safety equipment. Re: Proactive avoidance vrs reactive protection grid.

Being 12, I'm wondering who you'll be riding with? Your mom, your dad, your uncle? Perhaps they have enough ATV experience to show you how to body fit on a quad, how to perform the basics, and escort you within the most dangerious parts of your local trails. Perhaps they can tell you what they like and/or don't like in a trail quad and the best approach for the financial loan stuff????


Hope these ideas help as well...

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VERY VERY WELL PUT!!!! Spike99, I think you may have thourghly explained to the boy,
what he and most people don't realize when doing those deals from the factory.
They may sound "good" but in reality they aren't so good.
I agree with you 100% on the riding gear issue too as well as "WHO'S GONNA BE RIDING WITH YOU"?
I tell ya SREVARE you can't go wrong with the "older folks" here on this site whatchin out
for our "FUTURE RIDERS"! Stick here with us and you'll learn alot if your unfamiliar with
the atv's, and remeber this ANY QUESTION YOU HAVE IS NEVER A STUPID QUESTION.

 

The Honda 250EX would be an excellent choice.The blaster is a great little bike but a little harder to learn on with the 2 stroke power band and fully manual transmission.I would stay in this level just above the mini's because suspension improvements for the smaller bikes are very expensive and you can end up spending more on a mini that will still be underpowered and too small for you in a very short time.

 

Hi guys i agree with you spike99. Can i have some info on the suzuki LT160? Thanks guys.

Aim-srevare

 

Here try this, it's from a dealership in my area. http://www.xtremepowersports.com/Dis..._buy_here.html
I hope this works for ya. just high light it all and left ckick your mouse and select copy then go up to your web search thingy and left click again and select paste and then hit go.
Let me know if it doesn't work.Hope it does.

 

Thanks it worked but would dealers still have these?

 

Here's some brands and their sub-models to further investigate:

Suzuki
Yamaha
kawasaki
- etc -

If I was age 12 at 120 lbs and had to opportunity to purchase a "new" or fairly new Trail Quad, here's the features I'd focus on:
- Front lights -> a must for dark bush trails and NOT getting caught in the dark.
- Combo foot brake & hand brake levers -> just like on my AC 500i unit.
- 2 stroke - for bottom end power in that "help - my rubber boot is stuck" type of mud.
- Automatic transmission
* For me, I prefer an auto transmission in the mud. I hate shifting in the middle of a power spin.
- Lots of deep suspension
- Decent back bumper to manually pull it backwards out of the mud.
- Reverse -> great turning around on those skinny trails.
- Nerf bars or extremely wide running boards
- Disc brakes both front and back (hydrolic controlled).
- Full length Skid Plate
- Dual A-Arms to keep its tires vertical during the deep bumps.
- Adjustable shocks, for light trail and extreme trail adjustments.
- Mirrors on both sides of its handle bars.
* Great for watching behind you.
- Wide back tires with deep **** / turf type tread design.
- Shock covers all around.
- Thick chain. If possible, go with shaft drive for sand and mud/water type riding.

As you can tell, I have a few hours experience in the deep mud, deep water, sand and rocky trail riding. If you have the same type of trails, consider the above a shopping list for the features you may or may NOT want on your future quad.

Hope this helps as well....


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