Edited by Wildcard221, 03 April 2012 - 02:02 AM.
Recommend quad for my wife between an 03 to 06
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Wildcard221
, Apr 01 2012 12:02 PM
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Posted 01 April 2012 - 12:02 PM
My wife is about 5 ft 7ish and about 130 she stopped riding when she was 16(she's 21 now) and the biggest she got up to riding..was the 300ex...so what would you guys recommend for her...she's doesn't think she could handle a 450...so what do your wife's ride...and what make and model do you guys think is the best buy
Posted 08 April 2012 - 04:41 AM
We need more info.
What type of riding is she interested in?
How is she going to use the ATV?
Was she happy on the 300?
I just picked up a 2006 Honda TRX250EX. A nice one can be had for around $1900.00 (where I live).
The '06 TRX250EX is a Entry to intermediate level rider machine.
The 'clutch' is Honda's 'Sport Clutch'. It gives the rider the option of using the clutch lever to shift. Beginners like it cause they don't have to 'slip the clutch to get moving. Advanced riders like it because it feels like a tradional clutch when needed.
In '06 Honda put a reverse in the machine. Great for beginners.
The TRX250EX is also shaft drive. With a sealed drive system there is almost zero maintance.
The bike is electric start, 5 speed plus, reverse.
Shaft driven. Plenty of power to trail ride with. EZ to maintain. Ton's of goodies available too.
What type of riding is she interested in?
How is she going to use the ATV?
Was she happy on the 300?
I just picked up a 2006 Honda TRX250EX. A nice one can be had for around $1900.00 (where I live).
The '06 TRX250EX is a Entry to intermediate level rider machine.
The 'clutch' is Honda's 'Sport Clutch'. It gives the rider the option of using the clutch lever to shift. Beginners like it cause they don't have to 'slip the clutch to get moving. Advanced riders like it because it feels like a tradional clutch when needed.
In '06 Honda put a reverse in the machine. Great for beginners.
The TRX250EX is also shaft drive. With a sealed drive system there is almost zero maintance.
The bike is electric start, 5 speed plus, reverse.
Shaft driven. Plenty of power to trail ride with. EZ to maintain. Ton's of goodies available too.
Posted 08 April 2012 - 05:36 PM
She has done dune riding and trail riding and that's what we intend to do..and she I gonna try to keep up with me and my 04 yz450 she did like the 300 ...but she was only 16 when she rode that and is 21 now and about 5 inches taller and about 30 or 40 lbs bigger so I'm thinking a 400 would be a good size quad
Posted 27 April 2012 - 03:21 AM
I recently had the same delima... I wound up with an '06 Yamaha Bruin 350 4x4 for $2500.
Perfect. Auto everything (even brakes, basically
) Simple air/oil cooled and keeps up pretty well!
Perfect. Auto everything (even brakes, basically
) Simple air/oil cooled and keeps up pretty well!
Posted 05 May 2012 - 05:25 AM
If she's carefull the 400EX will work for her. The power delivery is smooth and not abrupt.
Don't get me wrong. 3rd gear power wheelies are EZ to do.
If you buy '05 or newer they come with reverse. Very handy.
I would suggest whatever size you buy, add a set of 'nerf bars, with 'heel guards'.
Don't get me wrong. 3rd gear power wheelies are EZ to do.
If you buy '05 or newer they come with reverse. Very handy.
I would suggest whatever size you buy, add a set of 'nerf bars, with 'heel guards'.
Posted 27 September 2012 - 02:50 PM
I put mine on a warrior 350 its nose heavy which helps in hills and is great in the trails and has reverse plus we picked hers up for A grand so its a great starter bike
