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Sep 6, 2004 | 05:42 PM
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Cons.... well if you aren't a two-stroke person thats one, no reverse (not that an ex has it either), semi-cramped ergos which you'll probably grow out of before you hit 15, but hey they're cheap, fun, and pretty fast. Another con is that a blaster will never be a 400, 450, or open class 4-stroke, or an LT250 or 500, 250R, or banshee, in other words its not one of the big boys, its a stepping stone to them. At your age and size I cant say that you're ready for one of the big boys, but if you get a blaster, expect to be selling it in 3 or 4 years. Some people pour gobs of cash into them and of course any bike can be made better with a few upgrades, but IMO, the amount of cash it takes to get a blaster up to the standards of even a stock 400-class machine is better spent ON a 400-class machine.
Sep 6, 2004 | 05:59 PM
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Originally posted by: Yfz450VsBanshee
Yup your right. That's why people should wear chest pertectors.
Originally posted by: Turtler
I agree, riding safe is the key and 300 lbs is a load to fall on you too.
I agree, riding safe is the key and 300 lbs is a load to fall on you too.
Chest protecters are about 4mm of plastic, thats not really going to help you when 320+ quad (handlebars) hits your chest...
Sep 8, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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i have never in my 8 yrs of riding ever had a chest protector on. it wont save u from alot. njow about what wquad u should get, get a blaster there really nice machines and we u save up some money and u gte better at riding agressively wihtout getting hurt, slap a 240 on the F****r!!!!!!!!!!
Sep 8, 2004 | 09:20 PM
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Originally posted by: Turtler
I would never want a 400 lb quad rolling on a 125 lb body, inch your way up cowboy. You may have the tools for a 400cc class quad but you should be riding something that wont kill you if the unexpected happens. And one thing I know after riding for years, the unexpected will happen. I have two kids, 10.5 years old about the same build as you. The 400 class quads are quite a handfull. You guys dont have the weight to use any body english on that size quad to ride it agressively at all, Ive witnessed it first hand. The blaster is a great quad for your size and it has plenty of scoot and power and can easily be increased as you grow into it.
By the way, my 398 lb raptor rolled on me this january and was left with a basket full of broken ribs. Im 6' 2" 230 lbs and glad I wasnt half that size when that pig followed me rolling over.
I would never want a 400 lb quad rolling on a 125 lb body, inch your way up cowboy. You may have the tools for a 400cc class quad but you should be riding something that wont kill you if the unexpected happens. And one thing I know after riding for years, the unexpected will happen. I have two kids, 10.5 years old about the same build as you. The 400 class quads are quite a handfull. You guys dont have the weight to use any body english on that size quad to ride it agressively at all, Ive witnessed it first hand. The blaster is a great quad for your size and it has plenty of scoot and power and can easily be increased as you grow into it.
By the way, my 398 lb raptor rolled on me this january and was left with a basket full of broken ribs. Im 6' 2" 230 lbs and glad I wasnt half that size when that pig followed me rolling over.
Sep 8, 2004 | 09:47 PM
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Zillarider87,
Its a real simple equation force=mass*velocity. If it never rolls on you, it doesnt matter except for the speed you are at when it launchs you. Weight, physical strength, correct ergos, and riding experience does come into play on handling any quad.
Its a real simple equation force=mass*velocity. If it never rolls on you, it doesnt matter except for the speed you are at when it launchs you. Weight, physical strength, correct ergos, and riding experience does come into play on handling any quad.
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