Post by: Ghost Hunter on December 14, 2018, 08:17:40 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on December 14, 2018, 08:28:56 AM
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Post by: Ghost Hunter on December 14, 2018, 08:40:40 AM
Do you need to go on usfs trails? In CO its 52” max width just something to check.
Don't think I'll worry about trail width requirements at this point.
Post by: kirkl on December 14, 2018, 09:05:24 AM
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Post by: Ridgeratt on December 14, 2018, 06:16:32 PM
This might interest you.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/snw/d/utvarctic-cat-prowler/6765943995.html
Or
https://spokane.craigslist.org/snd/d/2016-yamaha-viking-700-utv/6760145718.html
Post by: KFhunter on December 14, 2018, 06:32:47 PM
We have two Yamaha Viking VI and one Yamaha Rhino, all extremely reliable. One of the Vikings has close to 2000 miles on tracks and not a single issue, the other Viking has 5000 miles on tires, had to replace one front axle boot, otherwise no issue. The Rhino has had a voltage regulator, stator, and I think we did brakes on it, all typical repairs, no problems with engine, tranny, etc. We have a Kodiak with the 700 engine too. My next machine will probably be a standard Viking for 3, I'm hoping they offer their newer 1000 motor in the Vikings before I buy. Their 700 engine is an excellent motor, but it would be nice to have a 1000 in a Viking with tracks.
I have heard of some transmission issues when using tracks on the honda 1000, otherwise I've heard all good. Heard mostly good on CanAM and Kawasaki. I wished i didn't have to say it, but avoid Polaris and Arctic Cat and you'll probably be fine with anything else. Some of them run fine but there are more problems with either Polaris or AC than all the others put together. If you have doubts talk to a service manager in a shop that sells multiple brands. :twocents:
Since we got rid of all our Polaris and AC, I haven't had to walk out of the mountains! We used to have 1 or 2 machines in the shop every fall and again in the winter, crazy, all those problems are gone now.
Post by: kellama2001 on December 14, 2018, 07:23:55 PM
Honda Pioneer 1000 is what I have and love. It has plenty of power and will carry a lot of weight. No belt to worry about and you also have a manual shifter if needed. Owned it for two years now and couldn't be happier. :tup: :tup:
:yeah: X2 on the pioneer. Early tranny problems were fixed with a factory recall. Had ours 2 years on the farm, jobsites (construction), camping/trail riding, and hunting. Best all around machine IMO.
Post by: Ghost Hunter on December 15, 2018, 09:40:39 AM
I like to listen to guys who use them the hardest, day in day out where time in the shop means business isn't getting done.We have two Yamaha Viking VI and one Yamaha Rhino, all extremely reliable. One of the Vikings has close to 2000 miles on tracks and not a single issue, the other Viking has 5000 miles on tires, had to replace one front axle boot, otherwise no issue. The Rhino has had a voltage regulator, stator, and I think we did brakes on it, all typical repairs, no problems with engine, tranny, etc. We have a Kodiak with the 700 engine too. My next machine will probably be a standard Viking for 3, I'm hoping they offer their newer 1000 motor in the Vikings before I buy. Their 700 engine is an excellent motor, but it would be nice to have a 1000 in a Viking with tracks.
I have heard of some transmission issues when using tracks on the honda 1000, otherwise I've heard all good. Heard mostly good on CanAM and Kawasaki. I wished i didn't have to say it, but avoid Polaris and Arctic Cat and you'll probably be fine with anything else. Some of them run fine but there are more problems with either Polaris or AC than all the others put together. If you have doubts talk to a service manager in a shop that sells multiple brands. :twocents:
Since we got rid of all our Polaris and AC, I haven't had to walk out of the mountains! We used to have 1 or 2 machines in the shop every fall and again in the winter, crazy, all those problems are gone now.
I like the layout, load, and tow specs for the Ranger but this type of review concerns me. I did ask for it. :chuckle: :dunno:
Post by: MtnMuley on December 15, 2018, 09:44:17 AM
Post by: Mudman on December 15, 2018, 10:01:08 AM
Post by: Russ McDonald on December 15, 2018, 01:49:32 PM
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Post by: JWEBB on December 15, 2018, 07:45:16 PM
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Post by: Mudman on December 16, 2018, 09:02:34 AM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on December 16, 2018, 09:33:00 AM
Pioneer 500
Want to stay in the 700 - 1000 cc class. If I get one I plan on working it.
Post by: 3dvapor on December 16, 2018, 09:55:19 AM
Post by: 2labs on December 17, 2018, 07:39:23 PM
Pioneer 500
Fits in the back of my truck and is a blast with the paddle shifters. 👍
Post by: Matth on December 18, 2018, 08:50:12 AM
Post by: Mudman on December 18, 2018, 08:55:34 AM
Teryx and ya wont touch it for 3 years. Warranty is tops in class. Most are 6m or 12month. My PS acted up once and then was fine again. Kawasaki replaced whole system. I think I just had water in a connection?? They said under warranty lets just fix it right. Ok. 3 weeks and done. I pd $10k for mine on sale at the time. Such a good buy and rig. The room and storage behind seats are awesome. Noisey and cab heat in summer are only negatives.Pioneer 500
Want to stay in the 700 - 1000 cc class. If I get one I plan on working it.
Post by: Tundra on December 18, 2018, 09:09:16 AM
Post by: Russ McDonald on December 18, 2018, 10:12:41 AM
I have a pioneer 1000 i may put up for sale this week. I have had it for 2 years and it may have 300 miles on it.I might be interested in that. Is it a 5 seater?
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Post by: Matth on December 18, 2018, 10:32:15 AM
Yep 5 seats, dump bed, and roof, and windshield.I have a pioneer 1000 i may put up for sale this week. I have had it for 2 years and it may have 300 miles on it.I might be interested in that. Is it a 5 seater?
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Post by: jrebel on December 18, 2018, 10:50:19 AM
Post by: Matth on December 18, 2018, 11:26:12 AM
Sounds like my exact side by side.....great machine. I have 1100 miles on mine and it is running strong. I plow all winter and play all summer. The plows are amazing!!!!Mine has been a great machine, i just don't use it all that much. they are to expensive to just have sitting around.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 28, 2018, 12:28:53 PM
First off, what are you going to use it for ?
I have a 2018 RZR XP 1000 and absolutely love it. You have the power, can use for hunting and just plain ol' cruising the backroads...
Post by: Ghost Hunter on December 30, 2018, 08:36:52 AM
Po Po's are Much improved and I now own one yet I would not compare em to Japanese quality yet. Like a Toyota/Honda vs a GM or Ford car. Close no cigar. Im telling ya guys Kawasaki T-rex is rock solid if that's what ya need. Sorry but Can ams are NOT tough. Seen it too many times. Break all the time if abused a little. Honda and Yammy would be up there as well in quality. Honda Trans worries me. How much are ya gonna spend when it breaks? $$$. Belts are $100. Clutches are wear item as well.
Going to take a hard look at the Kawasaki Mule. Work/utility is going to be bigger focus that sport/recreation.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 01, 2019, 09:08:27 AM
Post by: Russ McDonald on January 01, 2019, 09:13:57 AM
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Post by: aer212 on January 01, 2019, 09:16:20 AM
Post by: bornhunter on January 01, 2019, 09:17:02 AM
Post by: jrebel on January 01, 2019, 09:54:34 AM
So the consensus is the Polaris are garbage? I was thinking about getting a ranger 1000 northstar. What is breaking on them? Common problems?
We have two polaris at my work and we have replaced axles in both and had to upgrade the cold air intake on one. They are slugs to say the least and if you have any weight in the back with a grade to pull...you have to 100% make sure you are in 4 low or the belt will slip. Do they work....Yes? Would I buy one....No! They have been money pits for us and have been broke down way to many times.
Keep in mind these are the polaris ranger 900's AKA a utility SxS. I am not well versed in their sport line.
Post by: Mudman on January 01, 2019, 09:59:22 AM
Post by: aer212 on January 01, 2019, 10:30:49 AM