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Old Nov 8, 2001 | 07:16 PM
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Currently we have a 00' Polaris Scrambler 90cc. I'm looking for a quad for my 7 year old and it has to have the following:

Suspension...one that actually works with a 60lb. kid.
4 stroke...
headlight...
reverse...
90/150cc's...
auto...

If anyone has any ideas, please let me know!

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Tony
 
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Old Nov 8, 2001 | 08:58 PM
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the reverse will be a tough find prolly,but finding one out there with a suspention that works is equally if not harder to find.It seems to me that the current 50/90cc machines put out by kasea,husky,polaris,etc. have shocks to make the parent happy, as some parents feel that there is shocks they must work, but I've found that it takes every bit of me and me big belly to compress the shocks any, thus worthless in my oppinion.
the trx-90 is a good putt if ya put some works shocks on em [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] good luck [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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Old Nov 9, 2001 | 12:53 PM
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I have been looking for something like that too. I found one the other day can't remember for sure but it was either a e-ton or t-rex 90cc with reverse. I'm not sure about the suspension part. I think they were on E-bay or traderonline, not sure again. Man there is a lot of different manufactures of these mini-quads. I would sure like to have the reverse on it though. I can see the danger in a youngster backing one up, but 200+lbs vs 60lb kid tells me there will be times when he can't push it back. If I find them again I'll let you know, something is telling me it was a T-REX.I'm curious of the quality and reliability of the 90cc machines from E-TON, T-REX AND POLARIS. Looks as though I see a bunch of people on here that have E-TONS. Maybe I need to post new topic on my many questions?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2001 | 01:03 PM
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The guy selling the mini's on Ebay is not being truthful when he calls them Kasea 4 strokes. In truth, Kasea made some 4 strokes but decided that they were not good enough to market. The guy on ebay bought a container full and breached a promise to sell them only out of the USA. Now Kasea is getting a bad rap for those 4 stroke mini's.

When you compare mini's, note that the Kasea is the only youth atv that has real rebound dampening shocks, a real rear axle, a 80 watt lighting coil, better looking plastic, and the strongest front suspension of all the minis (same as the LT80 design).

T-Rex, Extreme Machine, Eton, Polaris, Aeon, Blazer, etc. all use inferior front suspension, cheap shocks, a silly rear axle design, weak rear swing arms, and some do not have any lighting coil built in.

When you want it fast, I have the performance parts that will make it smoke a Blaster, etc.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2001 | 01:24 PM
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What about the "baby" Raptor
 
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Old Nov 9, 2001 | 01:26 PM
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what about the Yamaha Breeze?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2001 | 02:03 PM
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Baby Raptor "Raptorette" is a Badger in new plastic. In my opinion it is great until you look beyond the plastic. You will find the same junk front box beam suspension, low performance 4 stroke engine, excessive weight, poor quality shocks, etc.

On the Breeze, it is a large heavy atv that should never be ridden you a young kid. Once it starts to tip, it is all over for the rider. It is much better used as a farm transportation vehicle.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2001 | 04:06 PM
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Here is the mini quad I was thinking about.INFO ON MINI-QUAD
, although it is a 2-stroke.I didn't include the breeze, Suzuki mostly cause of there price. They seem high to me, but I haven't looked into this very much yet. But sometime between now and 8-months I hope to have something for my son.Thanks for the input and if there is any more opinions keep'em coming
 
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Old Nov 9, 2001 | 04:21 PM
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Tony G, just curious why you want something else? I know about the reverse and agree there. 4-stroke will be harder to find cause it drives up the price a bit more. 2-strokes are cheap($) power in my opinion.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2001 | 07:45 PM
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Most all the mini quads are lacking in suspention.

That one on ebay has the familiar 2" of travel suspension.

We have a 90cc Sundiro. For the price we paid I will not complain. But also will not expect alot from it.

If your search leads you to the $2K+ range I'd consider the Kawasaki Bayou 220. It's a real quad with real suspension, shaft drive, reverse, auto clutch. The're on sale all over for $2500. Put it in second gear and the little one can enjoy it like an automatic. You can ride it too.

Good luck
 
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