Thanks for all the input guys. I really appreciate it. I understand the complications that towing the drag bike puts into the mix. I have started to look at some four strokes but am afraid that a 250 or 300 just isnt gonna be enough quad. I am 6' and 200lbs and used to two stroke dirt bikes and sportbikes on the street. Am I wrong in thinking that the smaller four strokes will not have enough power for play? I looked at the 400's but they are all out of my price range right now. Thanks again everyone.

 

I do want to clarify that the drag bike is 400lbs and rider(me) 200lbs. It is rolling weight so not that tough, but I am starting to think that the pipey 2-stroke may be harder to pull smoothly.

Also I have thrown the 250r out of the picture due to unavailability within my budget. Thanks all.

 

The 250 and 300 4-stroke quads might be to small for your size. I'd go and sit on a couple and see if the ymake you feel cramped. The 400's would be more to your liking for what you want to do and more comfortable. The problem is like you said though it's going to be tough to find one under 3k. You might have to save a little longer and wait til you can spend 3500 to 4000 for a 400ex or something equal to it. Goodluck and happy hunting.

 

Look for a used 400ex. You should have no problems pulling 600 on a 4 stroke and with a few mods the ex can run with the other bikes but is still low geared enought to pull your drag bike. Surely you can find a used one for around 3000

 

A four stroke will make pulling a lot smoother due to low end torque.

 

just sold my '91 today... good deals go fast.

 

Nice to meet you too...

I had the three wheeler version of the trax 250r it's the ATC 250R

I have a new 03 Banshee..

If you want a good, quick bike that's pretty racey stock stick with the 250 R TRAX.

I owned my 250R for 10 years..

My Banshee is new.

The 250R probabally has a better suspension , and it probabally has more snap to it.

Also
**** tHE BANSHEE IS A TWO CYLINDER BIKE****

TWO CARBS, EXHAUSTS, SILENCERS, TWICE THE PRICE TO UPGRADE. AND YOU WILL WANT TO UPGRADE THIS BIKE. I'm 35 I rode a new TRAX 250R in 89. It came stock really quick. For someone who has has experience like you the 250R should keep you entertained....

Bset Regards.

 

Thanks for the input and info. I am learning that while the Banshee is a good quad it may not be for me. Keep comin back to the Zuks or the R. Everyone here has been a wealth of info and help, thanks all for not flaming a newb to the atv world.

 

Hey Hollywood, If you're towing this dragbike on pavement the 2 stroke will do it just fine. The LT 250 Suzy is a powervalved motor with good bottom end. This also makes it a good trail machine. I am 6' and 200 lbs and my 87 does me very well whether at Moses Lake dunes or St. Anthony BIG dunes. Good thing is, you can get a really nice one for about 2K if you look around. Had mine for 12 years now, and I have ridden everything else, and still like my little 250. Parts are readily available, and when you want to go faster, you can do many upgrades. Mine has an old DG pipe, 38mm carb, reed cage, Wiseco and K&N with open airbox. I also cleaned up the casting flash on the ports last time it was apart. With me on the 250 and my wife (130 lbs) on the '01 Raptor (12-42 gearing, K & N, jetted) we are just about dead even in a drag race on flat sand both having paddles. (She knows how to ride too) So to sum up this wordy and somewhat biased discertation, the Suzy is inexpensive and will do everything you want. Happy Quad Shopping!

 

hollywood, keep watching the buy-n-sell, cycletrader, the nickel ads, bulletin boards, local newspapers, & possibly ebay... bang for the buck, a 88-92 LT250R in good condition sounds like what you want..... if i see something in your price range that looks like it's a deal, i'll definitely let ya know.