took TRX450 for a ride today
Jun 10, 2006 | 12:43 AM
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took TRX450 for a ride today
my friend just bought a brand new honda TRX450 and i took it for a small ride today. Awesome looking machine, AND quick in my opinion. But there was one thing that didnt impress me... the turning radius SUCKED, compared to my good ol' 1986 Suzuki lt230 quadsport that is!! but overall its an awesome quad with PLENty of power.
Jun 10, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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took TRX450 for a ride today
I have at some point ridden most every quad there is, and I have never felt like the turning radius of the TRX was any larger than the average quad...........
One thing the TRX benefits from is a change in tires and being widened a bit. I run iRazrs on ITP wheels that are wider and have a greater offset than stock, and this widens it about +3" which gives greater stability, yet it isn't so wide that it can't be trail ridden.
The Suzuki 450 seems a bit wide in front for trail riding. Suzuki needs to come out with a trail version, for the average rider.
One thing the TRX benefits from is a change in tires and being widened a bit. I run iRazrs on ITP wheels that are wider and have a greater offset than stock, and this widens it about +3" which gives greater stability, yet it isn't so wide that it can't be trail ridden.
The Suzuki 450 seems a bit wide in front for trail riding. Suzuki needs to come out with a trail version, for the average rider.
Jun 10, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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Originally posted by: reconranger
I have at some point ridden most every quad there is, and I have never felt like the turning radius of the TRX was any larger than the average quad...........
One thing the TRX benefits from is a change in tires and being widened a bit. I run iRazrs on ITP wheels that are wider and have a greater offset than stock, and this widens it about +3" which gives greater stability, yet it isn't so wide that it can't be trail ridden.
The Suzuki 450 seems a bit wide in front for trail riding. Suzuki needs to come out with a trail version, for the average rider.
I have at some point ridden most every quad there is, and I have never felt like the turning radius of the TRX was any larger than the average quad...........
One thing the TRX benefits from is a change in tires and being widened a bit. I run iRazrs on ITP wheels that are wider and have a greater offset than stock, and this widens it about +3" which gives greater stability, yet it isn't so wide that it can't be trail ridden.
The Suzuki 450 seems a bit wide in front for trail riding. Suzuki needs to come out with a trail version, for the average rider.
Jun 10, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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Actually, I don't know which model year 450 you own, rr, so maybe yours was 46.2" stock, but either way it is about the same width or wider than a stock LT-R
Jun 10, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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Scooter-It is ~49 in BACK, but not in FRONT. The Suzuki is 50" in FRONT.
It is easier to slip a wide REAR end through a tight trail, than it is to slip a wide FRONT end through, that was my point! I don't choose to ride the 450 on tight trails anyway, when I have a 400EX that is a much better trail machine.
It is easier to slip a wide REAR end through a tight trail, than it is to slip a wide FRONT end through, that was my point! I don't choose to ride the 450 on tight trails anyway, when I have a 400EX that is a much better trail machine.
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Jun 10, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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Dude, the Zuk is 49", not 50." Either way, he is comparing the turning radius to a 230 Quadsport, which most likely does have a better turning radius. I guess I'm not really sure how the new Quadracer fits in here anyway. BigDimo, I was looking at the pic in your profile, that is an '85 right? I kind of wish manufacturers still put the engine cover guard on their footpegs.
Jun 10, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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well, the picture of the quad on my page isnt mine, i just used it until i get my pictures devoloped of my actual quad. mine looks different compared to that one. ANYWAYS. mine is a 1986. and yeah i love the guard hahah definately helps
Jun 10, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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That's what I had, an '86. Black nose and a blue seat. I figured you found an old publicity photo, there is no way a 20 y/o quad would look that showroom[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] My side cases are trashed from mx boots rubbing on the current quad, no biggie, but the guard is a nice touch.