ok,well my freind just got a 2001 honda 400EX and its really nice.he owned 4wheelers before and dirtbikes,i asked him what i should get and he siad if i have the money get a 4wheeler.since its 4 strroke it wont cost a crapload to fix and wont break down on me.well now i want a 4 wheeler.i would get a 01' yamaha warrior,what are peoples opions on the quad? is there anything bad about the warrior,what about the good? i could actually afford this with the lower monthly payments(79-89$) for the first 2 years,im 14,by the end of the low payments ill have a job.well i could only afford that much(the most 5 grand) so if the warrior isnt the way to go,then what 4 wheeler?.so could some people be kind and help me out keep in mind,im 14,about 5'11" 165,and never owned a 4wheeler or dirtbike before.thanks alot

 

Kid, you are going to be making payments for a long time so get a quad that you will love to ride for a long time. Buy one that fits your type of riding. I would go 4-stroke for trails and 2-stroke for dunes. By the way, that crap about a 2-stroke requiring more maintenance and breaking down is a myth. I own a Warrior and a Banshee. So I ought to know. With both it is a pay me now or pay me(big)later situation. If you thoroughly clean and maintain your quad after each ride you will identify potential problems before they become big ones and never have a problem with breakdowns. If you ride hard and put it away, eventually you are going to be disappointed with your bike's performance. As far as motorwork, my 91 Warrior just had the topend done last year and my 94 Banshee will be done next year. My Warrior requires an $80 battery every three seasons or so. And believe me I charge and maintain that darn battery after each trip. It also have the valves checked and adjusted before each season(not a big job). My Banshee doesn't require any of this type of maintenance. My Banshee's topend I can do myself in one afternoon. My Warrior is more complicated and I have to take it in to the shop to have it done. Shop=$$$. It's your money and your call. Choose wisely.

 

njg86,
Well, my fellow Arizonan just about covered all the bases re 2 stroke,vs. 4 stroke. I might add, in the cost dept. at $4949 list plus the multitude of taxes & assorted add-on fees, not to mention finance charges, if you go that route, a new Warrior may be beyond your stated budget cap.
There are some faults with the Warrior, as any other quad, but some can be eliminated with after market items which will add significantly to your cash outlay. On the whole,with your size & weight, the Warrior would be more comfortable to ride than smaller quads and as a novice, a four stroke might be easier to ride agressively with it's broad power band. One other thing on the money aspect; I'm sure you wouldn't be foolish enoug to ride ANY quad, especially a sport model without full gear on. Another investment of several hundred dollars for boots, helmet, goggles, chest protector, gloves, to name a few.

 

well my parents will pay for the equipment.it will come too about $5500 (im guessing) after everything is done,but its only $69 for the first 2 years,ill definatley have a job by then,and yes i plan on keeping this for a long time.since im paying for this,you could bet i will be wipping it down,cleaning it after every ride.i dont plan on racing it at all,just trail riding,some dunes,you know,the normal "weekend" type riding if thats what people call it.i highly doubt ill be riding it hard till i get use to the power and everythiing,so that is not a problem and this time.just curious what after-market parts will make it "better" and more "indestructable",i dont know if thats a good word to use but you know what i mean.what parts and how much.what is the top speed for this quad??? also,would it be too much power for me? i dont wanna invest this much on something that would make me crap myself and that i would not want to ride,then maybe a blaster is better for me??? im not really looking at finacial issues right now,just wanna figure out what one will be best suited for me and ill be happy with,yes i will like to go fast,be being carefull also.so,what are the top speed of the blaster and warrior and what would be better for me?i do have aol,my name is inutero11 on it,IM if you dont mind talking about this type of stuff and helping me out.thanks for both of your help,i would love some more help to!!!!

 

i was also wondering if a banshee would be too powerful or fast for me,like a used 97 or something like that in stead of a brand new warrior or blaster.please help me out here

 

No offense, but having never ridden an ATV before, a Banshee might be too much quad for your age. I have a Warrior, and it's not a bad machine. It's great for the woods, and even though 2-strokes are at home on the dunes, a Warrior is still fun there, too.

If you do buy a Warrior, make sure you ditch the stock skidplate, because it's garbage, and get a stronger aftermarket plate.

 

Based on what you have told us, I would recommend that you go with the 400EX if you can afford it. The Warrior would be my second choice. The Blaster would probably feel small for a boy your size, now and in the future. Keep in mind that in stock form neither the Warrior or 400EX have superior speed and it is very difficult to squeeze significant horsepower gains (at a reasonable cost) out of a 4-stroke. If speed is your thing go 2-stroke. Nothing can compare to the power band acceleration of a 2-stroke. Bolt on horsepower is readily available when you feel the need to grow. If you ride responsibly and allow yourself the time to get to know the quads characteristics, a Banshee is no more dangerous than any other quad. I started riding (strictly dunes not trails) with a new 91 Warrior. After the first season I installed a high compression piston, racing cam, had the head ported and polished, supertrapp exhaust and modified the airbox. After the third season I gave the Warrior to my wife and bought a Banshee. The Warrior just wouldn't go fast enough. But keep in mind, I did ride exclusively in the dunes. I know that I am sending mixed signals. I guess what I am really trying to say is be honest with yourself and your parents before you buy. If you will really be satisfied with primarily riding trails where rider skills are more important than raw speed go for the 400EX or Warrior. If your stomach twists into knots everytime somebody flys by you like you are standing still you won't be happy with either quad for very long.
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im not taking any ofense at all,i wouldnt doubt the banshee might be to much power for me,but maybe if i was more experienced.so with that in mind,i was starting to think about going fo used warrior in good conditiong for $3000.becuase ill pay it off faster,and it will save me $2000,the least,and if it isnt enough power or speed for me when im older and finsihed paying it off,i could probably go for th banshee.i know ill be satisfied with the warrior right now becuase it will feel like im flying at first untill i get use to it.im going to do basically trail riding,riding in power lines,little dunes(not the gigantic ones like they have in califorina) so the warrior would be ok.and thanks for the tips on changing the skidplate,ill do that once i get some extra money.....if that ever happens(hey,im 14,money burns a hole in my poket).



the 400EX.........well i definatley dont have the money for a brand new one,maybe ill look into the used ones.is the 400EX better then the warrior or are they sorta equal(as both have their good and bad things)?and well like i said,it will feel like im flying at first and i could always modify if im disapointed with the speed.I will be a responisble rider,i dont wanna get in a crash,so yeah ill be responsible but still a banshee might be a little to much for me at this moment.i dont think it will bother me when someone flys by me,i just will think "well atleast im being more careful" you know,like have less of chance in loosing control..........i dont know,it really wouldnt bothr me,ill still be happy. and bansheebill.......if and when i do get the warrior(if thats what i decide on) i might take you up on that offer,just have to find some extra money somewhere,just wondering if it will improve the quad alot by changing it.thanks for you guys help,i really appreciate it,i would love more help from other people to.

 

To answer to 99warmachine,
a used banshee could do..easily. I have ridden dirtbikes (80 and 125cc) and I changed for a Banshee. My first atv is a banshee. I have fun, go fast, and I never crashed (with the atv). I must admit that I don't really like it when I go through holes and 3 wheels are in the air, with the banshee's *** bumpin from one side to another.
But the point is that when you're careful (at least the time it takes to discover how your new machine reacts to the throttle, brakes, gears, throgh bumps, steering...) you can get whatever machine...just take the time to understand it. After 5 rides, I got sideways in every curve, jumping any bump I could find. And I didn't crash. Now I say should have bought a 500 quadzilla...

Keep that in mind, there is never too much power. It just depends on how you use it. Sure that if you don't understand the difference between full throttle, and just keeping your speed when a difficulty comes, you better get something else. If you are concentrated, look far ahead, and understand that it's better to stop and watch where it's better to go, a banshee is way more fun than anything else.
By the way, if it's frequently very muddy where you ride...get a 4x4

long live adenaline

 

ahhhhh now after just reading zorro's message,im sorta wanting the banshee again.i dont know what i should do.if i can find a banshee for $3000-$4000 i would get it,but from what everyone else said about a banshee,im not sure.i would love to have a banshee,but just dont know if i could handle it,sure i will get use to it,but how long would it take? im gonna think about his one,but to tell you the truth,i still want a banshhe now.what should i do,im confused?