I know, that's a lot to ask but maybe someone out there has a good suggestion. I was thinking of something like a CanAm Renengade.
Input please and a link to a spec sheet of the quad if you can. Thanks to all that will help.
Need help choosing a new quad
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NYMXer
, Feb 15 2009 05:38 PM
7 replies to this topic
Posted 15 February 2009 - 05:38 PM
Here's the deal, I've ridden nothing but sport quads and MX bikes my whole life and now at 50 y.o........I'm ready for a 4x4 quad but........BUT it needs to think it is a sport quad!
I know, that's a lot to ask but maybe someone out there has a good suggestion. I was thinking of something like a CanAm Renengade.
Input please and a link to a spec sheet of the quad if you can. Thanks to all that will help.
I know, that's a lot to ask but maybe someone out there has a good suggestion. I was thinking of something like a CanAm Renengade.
Input please and a link to a spec sheet of the quad if you can. Thanks to all that will help.
Posted 16 February 2009 - 05:31 AM
I have always owned sport and utility quads...both. Over the years, I have ridden most of them, and there isn't any utility model other than the Honda Rancher that I would ever even consider owning! The new Rancher 420 is pretty hot (fuel injected and water cooled). The SRA model handles as well as some sport quads and is the best value for your $$$ of any quad on the market. If you want some cush, there is a new IRS model, which has a totally unique "twin clutch" transmission. (Real men don't need an automatic trans!)
My only complaint about the Ranchers, is that they are on the heavy side. To keep the price down, Honda didn't use a lot of alloy parts like they do on the top of the line models. Also, best to shift with your foot, and avoid the ES electric shifting option.
Current utility design is a real nightmare! Most of the manufacturers are putting out these huge heavy sloppy long travel machines, that appeal to aging baby boomers who are looking for a comforable ride. But...the price that you pay is stable handling in really nasty technical conditions. I ride circles around my friends who have their big sloppy machines, because I am low, tight, and stable! You ever seen a big tall heavy ute get rolled...it's not a pretty thing!
As for the Renegade, my opinion is that is is pretty much a huge pig! If you insist....of the current crop of belt drive autos, the Yamaha 700 is probably the best. The "hybrid" Yamaha Wolverine is a nice idea (something the Renegade attempts to be also), but they left to much utility in it and didn't include enough "sport".
My only complaint about the Ranchers, is that they are on the heavy side. To keep the price down, Honda didn't use a lot of alloy parts like they do on the top of the line models. Also, best to shift with your foot, and avoid the ES electric shifting option.
Current utility design is a real nightmare! Most of the manufacturers are putting out these huge heavy sloppy long travel machines, that appeal to aging baby boomers who are looking for a comforable ride. But...the price that you pay is stable handling in really nasty technical conditions. I ride circles around my friends who have their big sloppy machines, because I am low, tight, and stable! You ever seen a big tall heavy ute get rolled...it's not a pretty thing!
As for the Renegade, my opinion is that is is pretty much a huge pig! If you insist....of the current crop of belt drive autos, the Yamaha 700 is probably the best. The "hybrid" Yamaha Wolverine is a nice idea (something the Renegade attempts to be also), but they left to much utility in it and didn't include enough "sport".
Posted 16 February 2009 - 08:36 AM
Don't know a whole lot about the ute's, my local dealer sells Can-Am, and that Renegade looks bad ass! He wants like 9 grand for it though.
Like this...
Like this...
Posted 16 February 2009 - 10:55 AM
I'm close to being in the same boat as NYMxer, except the only place I've ridden a quad is on pavement!!
Tons of dirt bike and street bike experience but my body doesn't heal as good after a high side anymore:foul:
I'm going to look at a 2001 TRX or EX 400 Honda and I might have a look at a 2003 250 Bayou that is a LOT cheaper. What are the sport quads like for ground clearance? Lots of rocks and holes around here. I have a feeling that the Honda would be more fun to ride but I don't want a machine that's bashing it's belly all the time.
Tons of dirt bike and street bike experience but my body doesn't heal as good after a high side anymore:foul:I'm going to look at a 2001 TRX or EX 400 Honda and I might have a look at a 2003 250 Bayou that is a LOT cheaper. What are the sport quads like for ground clearance? Lots of rocks and holes around here. I have a feeling that the Honda would be more fun to ride but I don't want a machine that's bashing it's belly all the time.
Posted 16 February 2009 - 03:22 PM
Most sport quads have 4-5" ground clearance. I run full chassis and swingarm skid plates, and don't find that there are many places where I am getting hung up. If I know I will be riding big rocks or deep water, I just take the Rancher instead.
The 400EX is a nice good handling trail quad, but underpowered by today's standards. The Bayou, is just freaking boring!
The 400EX is a nice good handling trail quad, but underpowered by today's standards. The Bayou, is just freaking boring!
Posted 01 March 2009 - 07:44 AM
When I get to the point of switching over........I know what I am getting.
Posted 01 March 2009 - 10:49 AM
id go with the sportman 850 xp....it has 72 horses, it has full irs, can get power steering...its loaded has more power than a sport quad, but has the bulkieness of a 4x4...it has push button awd, awd active decent control its loaded bro
Posted 01 March 2009 - 07:07 PM
BMW doc said:
When I get to the point of switching over........I know what I am getting.
...Holly Shit!!......That made my nut's tingle!!
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