What to buy? I can't decide

Started by dirtyface, January 25, 2006, 09:17:48 PM

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dirtyface

January 25, 2006, 09:17:48 PM
My 250r blew the rear axel bearing last sunday. It is getting old now and  I  am thinking of buying a second bike. Problem is should I buy a 450r sport bike or a utility. If a utility is the way I  go, I am thinking either a suzuki king quad, honda forman rubicon, or brute force. What do you guys think?  I don't know if the utilities are as fun on the trails as a sport bike, but I see all those guys going through thick mud and it looks like a blast. :o
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08 Polaris Rzr 800

88 250r

Bigscrb15

#1
January 25, 2006, 09:22:47 PM
i would recommend the Suzuki Vinson. They are great utility quads and have a nice sporty ride. Still straight axle rear so you slide the back end around, but has a nice smooth ride. 500cc is plenty of power and they do great in the mud. Also has an awesome seat, really big and soft.
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SWAMP_DONKEY

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January 25, 2006, 09:28:09 PM
Quote from: dirtyface on January 25, 2006, 09:17:48 PM
My 250r blew the rear axel bearing last sunday. It is getting old now and  I  am thinking of buying a second bike. Problem is should I buy a 450r sport bike or a utility. If a utility is the way I  go, I am thinking either a suzuki king quad, honda forman rubicon, or brute force. What do you guys think?  I don't know if the utilities are as fun on the trails as a sport bike, but I see all those guys going through thick mud and it looks like a blast. :o

I love (loved) my K.Q..... until the Terra-Cross >:(

   Actually The Vinson is an awesome bike!!!

dirtyface

#3
January 25, 2006, 09:36:12 PM
what is the terra cross?
06 Bomb Outlander 800 max xt
27 xtr  type 7 wheels
hmf pipe
08 Polaris Rzr 800

88 250r

geektrx

#4
January 26, 2006, 01:25:48 AM
honda all the way  ;)
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Moose

#5
January 26, 2006, 01:32:02 AM
Yes, anything you want, just be sure it says Honda on it.  8)
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geektrx

#6
January 26, 2006, 01:36:52 AM
Quote from: Moose on January 26, 2006, 01:32:02 AM
Yes, anything you want, just be sure it says Honda on it.  8)

agreed i love my kodiak, but i love my trx 450 just that much more even though it is only 2x4
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Ida_Mann

#7
January 26, 2006, 08:01:43 AM
never rode a Vinson, but everything I hear about them is good,,,,the only utility I ever rode is a Honda Rincon and it was like riding a cadillac,,,,,there is a Vinson for sale for a good price in the for sale section.

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SWAMP_DONKEY

#8
January 26, 2006, 12:34:20 PM
Quote from: dirtyface on January 25, 2006, 09:36:12 PM
what is the terra cross?

    A fun event where I smoaked my belt by hitting  a water hole a little too fast :o

dirtyface

#9
January 26, 2006, 12:43:16 PM
hey swamp, the belt is one of things that worry me about that bike. It is the one I am leaning to though. Have you had any other problems with it?
06 Bomb Outlander 800 max xt
27 xtr  type 7 wheels
hmf pipe
08 Polaris Rzr 800

88 250r

SWAMP_DONKEY

#10
January 26, 2006, 01:38:49 PM
Quote from: dirtyface on January 26, 2006, 12:43:16 PM
hey swamp, the belt is one of things that worry me about that bike. It is the one I am leaning to though. Have you had any other problems with it?

   Actually NO I have had no issues with mine, I have made it very fast though ;)  The belt slipping was my fault....3ft deep water 20 mph = wet belt!!!!  Good luck with whatever you get but the KQ is awesome.

Honda250ex

#11
January 26, 2006, 04:00:21 PM
It all depends what you like most track,,, or trail,,, ;)
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Ida_Mann

#12
January 26, 2006, 09:20:41 PM
Quote from: Honda250ex on January 26, 2006, 04:00:21 PM
It all depends what you like most track,,, or trail,,, ;)

please do speak from your extensive experience,,,,wer'e waiting.

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Dr.Dirt

#13
January 26, 2006, 09:24:53 PM
Quote from: Ida_Mann on January 26, 2006, 09:20:41 PM
Quote from: Honda250ex on January 26, 2006, 04:00:21 PM
It all depends what you like most track,,, or trail,,, ;)

please do speak from your extensive experience,,,,wer'e waiting.

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