Artic Cat build engines for several of the manufacturers. Also don't pass up looking at the CanAm. They put out a pretty darn good unit.
Shopping for an ATV
Thanks to my State Farm claim coming in from Hurricane Katrina...FINALLY, I am now able to replace certain things I lost/wanted. This being one of them. I have mostly been looking at the Suzuki KingQuad 700, looks like it is a baddass 4 wheeler, as well as the Honda Foreman, which also is a good ATV from word of mouth, and finally the Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI, this 4 wheeler as an AWESOME fall foliage camo job on it. I hear Suzuki has AWESOME customer service while Honda's is just crappy, and they give you the run-around unless you plan on buying something off the showroom floor. I was just wanting some opinions, on what you guys preferred. This ATV will primarily be utilized for woody areas/as well as wet and muddy areas up in the delta during hunting season, and occasional joyriding.
Any suggestions/input would be appreciated.
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Any suggestions/input would be appreciated.
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just like Helomech said, unless you really need it dont waiste your money just to have the biggest there is. Not to mention the gas miledge to wont get.
I've got a Polaris 450 sportman and that thing is great. Automatic, push button 4wd, water cooled, 3 headlights, digital, best stock tires on a wheeler, lock and ride accessories, 4 wheel indpendant suspension and quiet. i heard alot of compliments on how comfortable the seat is, and thats important if you do alot of riding.
The only thing I would have rather have gotten was the 500 EFI Sportsman but they didnt have one in camo at the time and the 450 was right in my price range.
My grandfather tried to talk me into a honda, of course because its been around forever and the push button shifting is nice IMO. He changed his tune after 3 of us piled onto it and took it thru a narrow swamp trail full of cypress stumps and water up to the fenders. My little brother who weighed a whole 65lbs on the front rack, my 225lb grandfather driving, and my 200lb a55. barely hanging on the back! We high centered on the stumps a couple times but the motor never sounded like the load was a struggle.
I use mine to hunt, pull a set of disc, tow a 4x8 trailer( that it also rides in), joy ride, ect.
I did alot of talking to others before buying mine, make sure you do the same and you won't be dissapointed with your purchase.
I've got a Polaris 450 sportman and that thing is great. Automatic, push button 4wd, water cooled, 3 headlights, digital, best stock tires on a wheeler, lock and ride accessories, 4 wheel indpendant suspension and quiet. i heard alot of compliments on how comfortable the seat is, and thats important if you do alot of riding.
The only thing I would have rather have gotten was the 500 EFI Sportsman but they didnt have one in camo at the time and the 450 was right in my price range.
My grandfather tried to talk me into a honda, of course because its been around forever and the push button shifting is nice IMO. He changed his tune after 3 of us piled onto it and took it thru a narrow swamp trail full of cypress stumps and water up to the fenders. My little brother who weighed a whole 65lbs on the front rack, my 225lb grandfather driving, and my 200lb a55. barely hanging on the back! We high centered on the stumps a couple times but the motor never sounded like the load was a struggle.
I use mine to hunt, pull a set of disc, tow a 4x8 trailer( that it also rides in), joy ride, ect.
I did alot of talking to others before buying mine, make sure you do the same and you won't be dissapointed with your purchase.
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Can Am Outlander 800 is the by far the Baddest Utility 4 wheeler out right now ( speaking from experience). Here's a few pics of the abuse our 4 wheelers go through on a usual basis.
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Megw3788 said:Can Am Outlander 800 is the by far the Baddest Utility 4 wheeler out right now ( speaking from experience). Here's a few pics of the abuse our 4 wheelers go through on a usual basis.
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Now that looks like some fun 4 -wheelin!!! We don't have places like that to play in out here in California :-(...
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