ArtV22 Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 Don't know if this the right place but here goes.Thinking of looking for a four wheel atv.Wondering if anyone has one and what brand they have.I would appreciate any feed back or direction to the right fourm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98chevy Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 Look at the what gets you threw the woods thread. It has a bunch of diffrent types. I have a 07 rhino that i love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 honda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 Got a honda foreman 450 here, been pretty happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 Honda Foreman 500; 4wd with electric shift. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 Yamaha 400 Kodiak. I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildside Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI. Awesome machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 Do a search in this room...there has been alot of discussion about ATV's in the past 6 months or so. BTW, I have a Kaw. Brute Force 750i...hard to beat the power of this machine. You just have to decide what options fit your needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I have both Polarises and Kawasakis, both are good machines. If you get down to it, they all are good machines. The thing to do, is go down and test drive the ones that you are interested in, and then look at where you can get your best deal and where you can get the best service. Get what YOU want, not what somebody on the internet tells you to get because it is the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zac Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I have both Polarises and Kawasakis, both are good machines. If you get down to it, they all are good machines. The thing to do, is go down and test drive the ones that you are interested in, and then look at where you can get your best deal and where you can get the best service. Get what YOU want, not what somebody on the internet tells you to get because it is the best. exactly get what U want, i have foreman 2003 foreman 450 es that i just bought for 3500 with a with awinch and had only 99 miles on and that was back in the fall, so i wouldnt jump the gun and buy the first one u see, look for the deals, get a bargain hunter or the newspaper i know around here people are starting to get rid of their atv cuz huntings over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I have a Yamaha Kodiak 400 and really like it. My Dad has a Honda Rubicon and it's a lot smoother ride than mine. Will buy a Honda next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 I would think that someone from north dakota would need 4wd with all the snow you get up there. Down in these parts you don't need it unless your working with it or going "Muddin'" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETexBow Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Honda All The Way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSU_Seminole Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 I have a Yamaha Grizzly 660, 03 model. Love it hasn't given me 1 problem in 5 years now. Most people I talk to say you can't go wrong with a Yamaha & Honda. Even here where I live I had both people at Yamaha & Honda compliment each other from different stores. The reason I chose a Yamaha is because the dealer is closer to my house & the guy who sold me my machine just got back from serving in Iraq. I made a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 I have both Polarises and Kawasakis, both are good machines. If you get down to it, they all are good machines. The thing to do, is go down and test drive the ones that you are interested in, and then look at where you can get your best deal and where you can get the best service. Get what YOU want, not what somebody on the internet tells you to get because it is the best. DITTO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 I have a Yamaha Kodiak 400 4x4 never had one problem with it since it was bought new in 03. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DIRTY DUKE Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 06 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI. It's been a good one so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CMitchell Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 I've had a Foreman for 7 years. I've used and abused and it still starts every time. All the guys I ride with have tried all the others and they come back to Honda. Not the sexiest ATV's but rock solid. That said, if I was buying something new I'd get a Rhino or Razr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 It all depends on what you want to do with it. I don't use mine for hunting, or will attach the game cart to the rear grab bar to pull out something. But I ride the desert, high speed, whoops, berms, sand, and occasionally dunes. I went for a sport quad. I have not seen a lot that will hang with the Yamaha Raptor 700 for that kind of riding. For slow stuff, rock crawling, mud, dragging, plowing, utility quads shine. The bigger ones are huge and weigh a lot but are available with multi passenger seating, power steering, and some impressive power. Arctic Cat has a new 950 out this year and it will give sport quads a run for their money until they get into turns. The top end big utility quads like the Yamaha's Grizzly 700 with power steering, Kawasaki's BF 750, Popo Sportsman 800 EFI, Arcitc Cat Thunder Cat, Can-Am Outlander 800, and Suzuki King Quad 750, all have electronic fuel injection. This is a great thing. It has better efficiency (fuel economy) , better throttle response, and handles altitude changes much better than a carb. If you decide to take the quad on an elk hunt and want to ride 8k-10k feet, the carburated quad will loose power as it will be way too lean. The EFI will adjust automatically. Pick up January's issue of Dirt Wheels magazine. It has a 2008 buyers guide and lists most of the 2008 quads. Don't rely on what quad wins the most races. Those quads are not even close to stock. Competitive quads run about $20K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 It all depends on what you want to do with it. I don't use mine for hunting, or will attach the game cart to the rear grab bar to pull out something. But I ride the desert, high speed, whoops, berms, sand, and occasionally dunes. I went for a sport quad. I have not seen a lot that will hang with the Yamaha Raptor 700 for that kind of riding. For slow stuff, rock crawling, mud, dragging, plowing, utility quads shine. The bigger ones are huge and weigh a lot but are available with multi passenger seating, power steering, and some impressive power. Arctic Cat has a new 950 out this year and it will give sport quads a run for their money until they get into turns. The top end big utility quads like the Yamaha's Grizzly 700 with power steering, Kawasaki's BF 750, Popo Sportsman 800 EFI, Arcitc Cat Thunder Cat, Can-Am Outlander 800, and Suzuki King Quad 750, all have electronic fuel injection. This is a great thing. It has better efficiency (fuel economy) , better throttle response, and handles altitude changes much better than a carb. If you decide to take the quad on an elk hunt and want to ride 8k-10k feet, the carburated quad will loose power as it will be way too lean. The EFI will adjust automatically. Pick up January's issue of Dirt Wheels magazine. It has a 2008 buyers guide and lists most of the 2008 quads. Don't rely on what quad wins the most races. Those quads are not even close to stock. Competitive quads run about $20K. WB AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraabel2003 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Suzuki King Quad Suzuki King Quad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NYJoe Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Does anyone have any experience with the Honda Rancher? I am trying to decide if I need to step up to the 500cc Foreman. I would be using the atv primarily for hunting purposes, not hard core riding. It seems the 400cc unit would be sufficient. I appreciate your recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Does anyone have any experience with the Honda Rancher? I am trying to decide if I need to step up to the 500cc Foreman. I would be using the atv primarily for hunting purposes, not hard core riding. It seems the 400cc unit would be sufficient. I appreciate your recommendations. Welcome to the forums. Really dont think you could go wrong with the honda rancher. They are good bikes. Have a foreman 450 here now, have used it a lot around the farm here and it has been a great bike. Before that had a foreman 350 and it was also a good bike, did pretty well all I wanted to do with it pertaining to hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsharp01 Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 I've got a 2007 Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI. has all the power I need and more and goes anywhere. It cost allitle more than the competition, but it's power and super smoooth ride is worth it. The 400 is now available in carburated and/ or Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI). all depends on what you need and want and can afford. good luck. If you buy used, check it out real well, look for mechanical damage. It'll save you in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox360Player Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Get a honda I got honda recon 250 and ive had it for 5 or 6 years never had a problem with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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