quad advice
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Grand Rapids, WI?
My wife and I have a pair of 400EX and we love them! They can go thru a lot and being air cooled, they are super simple. Just try to steer away from looking at quads that have had engine work (oversized piston), after that factory seal is broke I think the Honda quality leaks out sum. They are plentiful and tons of parts around for them too
My wife and I have a pair of 400EX and we love them! They can go thru a lot and being air cooled, they are super simple. Just try to steer away from looking at quads that have had engine work (oversized piston), after that factory seal is broke I think the Honda quality leaks out sum. They are plentiful and tons of parts around for them too
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I used to ride a lot, if I were to get another one I would definatley go for electric start, and reverse. I don't know how many times i got stuck in some huge mud puddle and had to get off into the mud to un-stuck myself, lol! Then again we were always brutal on our machines, trying to go over trees that were still standing,(doesn't really work out too well) and whatever else to stay OFF the trails lol!
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I think it depends on what you want. if its an all out sports quad, a 450R would be a great quad. If you don't mind tinkering, an older 250R or a Banshee would be a great quad as well. But, if you want to just hop on and go, I'd stick with a newer 450R. But if money is tight, Banshee's are everywhere are can be had pretty cheap. Plus, they didnt change anything on them for as long as there were out, so just about any year part is interchangable. It makes for a huge aftermarket. And do be honest, I still love the smell and sound of a 2-stroke. But, the 400 ex is not a bad ride either. A little underpowered, but pretty solid.
If you want an all around great quad, one that will do everything well, but nothing great, get a Raptor. They are best suited for dunes and woods. They got a really bad rap because people bought them for things they werent intended for. People automatically thought since it was a bigger bore, it would be faster than anything. Then, The 450's would beat up on them on a track.
If you want something for mudd'n, or deep woods riding, get a 4x4. They have some awesome big quads now that are pretty fast for 4x4's.
Just be honest with what you truly want and whats the most type of riding you'll be doing. If you plan to do jumps, and hardpack, little sand dunes... get a 450r. If your mainly going with dunes and woods, buy a Raptor.
If you want an all around great quad, one that will do everything well, but nothing great, get a Raptor. They are best suited for dunes and woods. They got a really bad rap because people bought them for things they werent intended for. People automatically thought since it was a bigger bore, it would be faster than anything. Then, The 450's would beat up on them on a track.
If you want something for mudd'n, or deep woods riding, get a 4x4. They have some awesome big quads now that are pretty fast for 4x4's.
Just be honest with what you truly want and whats the most type of riding you'll be doing. If you plan to do jumps, and hardpack, little sand dunes... get a 450r. If your mainly going with dunes and woods, buy a Raptor.