what quad do you have?

[CAMPMEAT]

I think we should give up ATVs and start using bulldozers instead, they're legal.................

 

Well with that Idea some of the ruts would get bladed!!


         Brilliant
     

Well of course my friend. Too bad we don't have a say in the government. We could save millions !!!!

[lewy]

Ive got a sportsman 700 efi and like it, pulls the front tires off the ground -its got plenty of power. Its the second sportsman ive had and have had good luck with both. Dont really use it for hunting, just ridin' around the property.

[norsepeak]

naches sportsman, you better give the naches ranger district a call.  ATV's ARE legal OFFROAD anywhere you want to go as long as you are not doing "resource damage".  And as far as "who to look out for this summer", good luck.  I've put 20,000mi on my atv's in the last 5 years and have seen maybe 10 people in that time.

[Bshiftbc]

I have two Sportsman 450's.....no problems yet.

[C-Money]

Top Pin 1...That is awesome! That elk would be a heavy load for sure! I do have one question for you, do you own any knives? Weight distrabution!...LOL! Just kidding!

[baldopepper]

I just went thru what you are looking at.  Looked for a good used one for over a year (really wasnt in any hurry)-it's kind of like asking what's the best 4 x4 truck to buy-everyone has a "must have" or a "don't buy".  I kind of decided to just look for a good deal on one  and found a very good used Big Bear 400, havent ridden it much yet but sure seems like a good machine and I think I got a good buy on it.  I'd advise being carful when you look (there's one full time scammer on Craigs List that runs really cheap ad's daily and is actually pretty easy to spot) but I'm told there are lots out there that are stolen out of state and offered in other states at a good price-would adivse a title check before buying.  I did a lot of comparisons on line and all that did was confuse me more, but I was looking for ground clearance and wieght capacity which the Big Bear seemed to be fairly good at and most of the owner reviews on it were very good. They seem to hold their value very well and I know there are some great deals with very low finacning on new ones right now, so you might consider that option also.  Good luck on your search!!!!

[Rainstorm Hunter]

I have a Yamaha Grizzly 450 and love it.  The only problem I have had is when the freakin mice entered through the muffler and shoved the engine full of dog food.  Took it down to the shop and they had to take the engine apart and pull out all the rotten dog food and ground up mice and they mouse proofed it for free.   Other than that I have not had a single issue with my grizzly and it runs like a champ!

[BLKBEARKLR]

I have a 2001 Grizz 600 and a 2001 Kodiak 450, both were bought brand new. I have hauled out 10 + moose, a few elk. I have taken them in the back country for sheep. I flipped the 600 over in the TOK river and caught up with it 400 yards down stream. I have never had any issues with them what so ever other than batteries and brakes.

I will tell you one thing if I had to do it all over again would have a pair of the 450's. The 600 is heavy, around most of the places that are hard packed or roads no issues. You get it in the mud and that extra 150 pounds will go deeper. More than once I have been stuck and the wife just drives around me and hooks up and pulls me out. Just something you should think about.

The 450 will carry a ton of weight also, good luck on what ever you buy.....

Joe

[bigpaw 77]

I have a polars sportsman 350. I use it around my place and for plowing snow. I don't take it hunting because it is NOT legal off road in the Umatilla national forest. I have fun taking pictures and turning in the guys riding off road. I turned in so many guys last year that the ranger just gave me his cell number.

[Maverick]

How well do your quads do on the mountain roads with snow on the ground?

[Bigtine96]

I have 2 feet, they suit me pretty well 

[SnakeEyes]

My sportsman 700 has done great in the snow and all terrains. I have noticed how several have posted about liking the lighter and smaller ATV's. I would agree but this is another reason if I were to buy a larger atv, I would want power steering. From what I am hearing it makes a world of difference.

Polaris is made in USA.

Good luck!

[CAMPMEAT]

2008 Can-am 650 XT. High Mountain clutch pack, wrapped pipe, Xvision LED driving light, 7 inch extended racks, gun rack, Roto Pacs, windshield, 60 "snowplow, bags and a basket.

[bentley30-06]

I have a 2005 Yamaha Bruin 350, my dad has the 05 Yamaha Kodiak 450 and my brother also has a Bruin.  They are all good machines and have never let us down, even under extreme amounts of stress. (Two deer and two hunters on my 350)  I think any quad purchased now days is going to be the same outcome however, but I recommend Yamaha.