Sad to see her go yet excited!
Nov 10, 2011 | 03:45 AM
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Sad to see her go yet excited!
I sold my beloved 850XP today. Her new home will be 2000 miles to the west in Nevada. I have put many hours into making her a true one of a kind unit. Friday my new toy will arrive. A 2012 Sportsman 850XP touring LTD. I went with this choice since my 6 year old like to ride with daddy all the time. Some states only allow this on a true 2 up. The mods have already started! I already have on the way F&R Guru Bumpers, C7 Wheels w/Black Diamond XTR's, HID's, fender flares, Rotopax fuel packs, Ricochet A Arm Guards, Warn ProVantage 60" plow w/ power pivot and a new on the market ATVSuperStore lock & ride rear hard box made to fit around the rear seat of the touring. I am excited to see the outcome.
Nov 10, 2011 | 06:06 AM
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that was a beautiful atv 
just think of alll the awesome daddy / son time you'll have on the new (kick-***) 2012 touring
just think of alll the awesome daddy / son time you'll have on the new (kick-***) 2012 touring
Nov 10, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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Nevada is a really nice home for any ATV. Or almost any state here in the great Southwest.
You are making an excellent decision getting a two up. The geometry of the bike was designed for the weight positioning of two people and better brakes and a toughr frame. A one passenger vehicle was designed and engineered for one person and a second person cancels the safety that was designed into the bike. I cringe every time I read about two people hurt or killed on an ATV, it happens way too many times. It is the same thing as riding three adults on a street bike, its not meant for that use and a bad outcome is being set up for everyone on the bike.
Besides the ability to safely carry a passenger, you will notice how much better the 2 up unit rides when you are riding solo. 99% of the time, the longer wheel base will give you an advantage when conquering tough trails and especially steep inclines or going up or down rock ledges. I breeze up ledges that other riders have flipped over backwards on. Enjoy your new ride, it's a great bike. Ride safe with that little passenger of yours, you're raising him right!.
You are making an excellent decision getting a two up. The geometry of the bike was designed for the weight positioning of two people and better brakes and a toughr frame. A one passenger vehicle was designed and engineered for one person and a second person cancels the safety that was designed into the bike. I cringe every time I read about two people hurt or killed on an ATV, it happens way too many times. It is the same thing as riding three adults on a street bike, its not meant for that use and a bad outcome is being set up for everyone on the bike.
Besides the ability to safely carry a passenger, you will notice how much better the 2 up unit rides when you are riding solo. 99% of the time, the longer wheel base will give you an advantage when conquering tough trails and especially steep inclines or going up or down rock ledges. I breeze up ledges that other riders have flipped over backwards on. Enjoy your new ride, it's a great bike. Ride safe with that little passenger of yours, you're raising him right!.
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Nov 10, 2011 | 03:53 PM
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i know that feeling. when i sold my first freedom and again w/ my 08' 800. either way they are fun to put things on but they can be true money pits as far as putting more toys on them.
Nov 11, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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[QUOTE=davidaz;3075918] you will notice how much better the 2 up unit rides when you are riding solo. QUOTE]
The touring has heavier springs in the rear than its single rider counterpart and has a stiffer ride with only one person on due to it being designed primarily for carrying two riders.
I find the longer wheel base to be a plus climbing steep inclines but a hindrance in tight spaces. My 550 doesn't turn near as sharp as my single rider ATV.
How did you like you Black Diamond XTRs?
The touring has heavier springs in the rear than its single rider counterpart and has a stiffer ride with only one person on due to it being designed primarily for carrying two riders.
I find the longer wheel base to be a plus climbing steep inclines but a hindrance in tight spaces. My 550 doesn't turn near as sharp as my single rider ATV.
How did you like you Black Diamond XTRs?