Post by: jackelope on June 13, 2011, 12:31:29 PM
I've been put in charge of finding something for my father in law for Fathers Day and for his birthday next month. It's my job every year because we share a lot of the same interests and my wife knows I'm usually good with selecting something for him...anyway...
He just bought himself a new 4 wheeler and we were thinking we should get something to go with that. I have -zero- 4 wheeler experience. It's a Polaris 550 SPortsman. Any must-have accessories you can point me towards would be great. It has a 2500# winch and the storage boxes front and rear and that's about it. He's got a trailer for it and a helmet but aside from that, I think that's about it. He just bought it a couple weeks ago and I'd be surprised if it had more than 10-12 miles on it. He'll use it for working around their little farm, some hunting use and some trail riding use(low key stuff).
Thanks guys.
Post by: jackelope on June 13, 2011, 12:33:16 PM
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on June 13, 2011, 12:34:22 PM
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Post by: Elkrunner on June 13, 2011, 12:35:46 PM
Post by: dscubame on June 13, 2011, 12:36:44 PM
Hatchet.
Collapsible shovel that fits in the storage box would be priceless.
Post by: gaddy on June 13, 2011, 12:40:32 PM
Post by: Klyne3 on June 13, 2011, 12:43:08 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 13, 2011, 01:00:54 PM
Forgot, If he lives where there is a lot of snow, a snowplow is nice to. I have one, but they run around $7-900 with everything. Mounting plate, push tubes and 60" plow.
Post by: Klyne3 on June 13, 2011, 01:10:04 PM
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Post by: whacker1 on June 13, 2011, 02:06:32 PM
gun racks
tire repair kit, first aid kit,
What will he be doing with it? Snow plow?
Post by: Special T on June 13, 2011, 02:07:37 PM
Post by: Klyne3 on June 13, 2011, 02:29:35 PM
Is the trailer to move the ATV or to pull behind? If its farm related a pull behind is awsome. My folks use thiers that way all the time.
Either :chuckle: the quad can move both of them, but I was refering to a pull behind like this is what we have http://www.atvwagon.com/800UT-X.html. (http://www.atvwagon.com/800UT-X.html.)
Post by: jackelope on June 13, 2011, 02:39:22 PM
heated grips and grip covers for cold weather wind and water deflection
gun racks
tire repair kit, first aid kit,
What will he be doing with it? Snow plow?
Snow plowing, yes, but that will be up to him to purchase. He'll be using it around their little farm, plowing, hunting, a little trail riding, etc.
Is the trailer to move the ATV or to pull behind? If its farm related a pull behind is awsome. My folks use thiers that way all the time.
He has a trailer to pull behind the ATV and one to put the ATV on to move behind his truck. He used to use his little lawn tractor for everything...the ATV is an upgrade.
I like the grip heaters. Maybe the Grip covers are better... :dunno:
I also like the idea of some sort of gear bag for the back rack and I'm a tool whore so a tool kit sounds good.
:dunno:
Post by: gasman on June 13, 2011, 02:50:02 PM
Tow Strap
Heared Grips
Tool Bag with Basic Tools
Snatch Block
All great ideas and none are to expensive :tup:
(many places sell a tool bag loaded with a winch kit in)
Post by: alecvg on June 14, 2011, 07:38:54 PM