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Looking to buy a 4-wheeler... what do y'all recommend?
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08/05/17 04:28 PM
08/05/17 04:28 PM
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 17,433
Huntsville, AL
Claims Rep.
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Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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Posts: 17,433
Huntsville, AL
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I've looked at Honda, Yamaha, Polaris, Kawasaki, and Suzuki. I'm leaning towards a Yamaha Kodiak 700. That one costs less than a Honda Rubicon 450. I can't justify paying more for less, thus the Kodiak seems like the better way to go. I'm considering buying new, but am also not opposed to getting a used one that was garage kept by someone's grandad with next to no hours on it.  A couple of absolutes for me: 1. Automatic transmission 2. Power steering So what do y'all like/dislike about ATV's these days? Is there anything I should absolutely stay away from, or something I can't live without? I plan to keep the 4-wheeler (hopefully) for the next 15-20 years. My plan is to use it only for hunting and getting deer out.
Jesus... I hope you know Him personally like I do.
Si vis pacem, para bellum.
Proud crossbow hunter!
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Re: Looking to buy a 4-wheeler... what do y'all recommend?
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08/05/17 04:31 PM
08/05/17 04:31 PM
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Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 6,803
Alabama
Jakethesnake
The Flippin’ Idiot That Could Care Less
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The Flippin’ Idiot That Could Care Less
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 6,803
Alabama
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Re: Looking to buy a 4-wheeler... what do y'all recommend?
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08/05/17 05:13 PM
08/05/17 05:13 PM
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Joined: May 2013
Posts: 3,667
bham
crocker
10 point
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10 point
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 3,667
bham
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Re: Looking to buy a 4-wheeler... what do y'all recommend?
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08/05/17 05:42 PM
08/05/17 05:42 PM
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Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 3,801
Remlap
Reno
10 point
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10 point
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 3,801
Remlap
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X2.. When I was in the market for a 4wheeler, I wanted something that was dead reliable. I ended up with 07 foreman 500. Nothing fancy but carb, foot shift and 2WD is about as reliable as it gets
Roads? Where we're going, we dont need roads. ~Doc brown
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Re: Looking to buy a 4-wheeler... what do y'all recommend?
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08/05/17 06:03 PM
08/05/17 06:03 PM
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Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 5,305
Behind your shadow
Reloader79
Bitch Peas, I'm a Kitty Whisperer
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Bitch Peas, I'm a Kitty Whisperer
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Posts: 5,305
Behind your shadow
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I've owned many yamahas through the years and never a problem with any other than routine maintenance. I have an 07 big bear now with 4400 miles on it, just replaced front brake pads and new rear axles, the cv joint were starting to pop so I went on and relplaced both, still has original battery too. My only complaint is the cv axles, the IRS is great and will contour to the terrain better than straight axle units but requires more maintenace, like axle boots getting torn etc. be careful crossing over limbs and thick brush and keep your cv boots checked and you will be good for a long time.
If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.
Bluetick serpentines around green fields and rock spit a lease
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Re: Looking to buy a 4-wheeler... what do y'all recommend?
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08/05/17 09:28 PM
08/05/17 09:28 PM
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Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,958
Monroe County, AL
deadeye
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14 point
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,958
Monroe County, AL
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Honda with Yahama a very close second. The only two I would consider.
A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams
He alone is educated who has learned the lessons of open-mindedness
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Re: Looking to buy a 4-wheeler... what do y'all recommend?
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08/06/17 02:40 AM
08/06/17 02:40 AM
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Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 11,419
Central, Al
Bustinbeards
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 11,419
Central, Al
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I bought a new 2015 Honda rancher irs it is a hell of a 4wheeler, it has run like a top
I Well, the way I see it is there's just too many assholes
On a good day there's a bunch of assholes in here.
On a bad day there's too many assholes in here.
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Re: Looking to buy a 4-wheeler... what do y'all recommend?
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08/06/17 03:24 AM
08/06/17 03:24 AM
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Posts: 10,112
USA
marshmud991
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 10,112
USA
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I didn't know there were any other 4 wheelers made other than Hondas. The only thing with the Hondas is they use some type of corn based product in their wiring or at least they did on the 420s and the mice will eat the hell out the wiring harness. I think they changed this on the 14s and newer. About $400 to have the harness changed.
It's hard to kiss the lips at night that chews your a$$ all day long.
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Re: Looking to buy a 4-wheeler... what do y'all recommend?
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08/06/17 05:31 AM
08/06/17 05:31 AM
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Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 5,305
Behind your shadow
Reloader79
Bitch Peas, I'm a Kitty Whisperer
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Bitch Peas, I'm a Kitty Whisperer
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 5,305
Behind your shadow
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Another plus on most 4x4 Yamaha is a locking front differential you can lock and unlock, never seen a honada with one, not sure about the newer hondas. This is a plus when you get in those unexpected places.
If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.
Bluetick serpentines around green fields and rock spit a lease
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Re: Looking to buy a 4-wheeler... what do y'all recommend?
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08/06/17 09:14 AM
08/06/17 09:14 AM
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Posts: 697
Tuscaloosa
Snowman257wby
4 point
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4 point
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Posts: 697
Tuscaloosa
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Yamaha or honda. I wouldn't want a automatic though
"Give me a second" - Stan Potts
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Re: Looking to buy a 4-wheeler... what do y'all recommend?
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08/06/17 03:46 PM
08/06/17 03:46 PM
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 20,534
North AL
AU338MAG
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 20,534
North AL
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Honda. There really isn't another choice in four wheelers.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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