modify all you want, I'm all for it. wasn't being defensive; you didn't see the "!!!'s"? As far as reliablity - after three years, over 3800 miles, and dozens of riders of all ages including four teenage nephews I still have zero issues with mine, and it is all completely stock. I hope everyone has the same luck with theirs that I have had with mine.

QUOTE FOR TODAY:

JIHAD: NOT JUST A GOOD IDEA IT'S THE LAW

 

Sportsman 800 with the mods I've made comes in very cheap, even new. I love my machine and it is THE BEST QUAD for me...for now...til the next one

 

Arctic Cat's new 2008, 366cc looks very interesting:
100lbs lighter than their 400 (which is really only 376cc)
10" ground clearance
IRS
$100 - $1300 cheaper than their 400

 

SOUNDS PRETTY GOOD

 

Somewhere above the $3000 to $4000 range was mentioned. If it were me, I would try to get a deal on a new or last year's new leftover Suzuki Eiger.

 

Honda 125M Three wheeler you could launch it into space, let it fall back into the atmosphere, splash into the ocean, change the plug and oil and it'll still start right up!!! LOL[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] You can't kill these bikes!

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Honeyduck96

Sportsman 800 with the mods I've made comes in very cheap, even new. I love my machine and it is THE BEST QUAD for me...for now...til the next one

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'07 Polaris 800 with the following
custom performance UPGRADES:
-'02 Big Bear 400 4x4 Frame
-'02 Big Bear 400 4x4 Motor
-'02 Big Bear 400 4x4 Drivetrain
-'02 Big Bear 400 4x4 Plastic
Supertrapp IDS2
K&N
26" Mudlites
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Maybe I'm the only one... but I don't understand these upgrades...