thinking about getting a used atv to play on the trails and use hunting, mostly to play with I know they are too loud to take to the stand but are helpfull pulling a deer out and delivering corn ect. what do I need to stay away from? Honda Foreman looks good 250 to 500cc how may hours and miles are too much
thanks for any help
Not a big fan of the foremans. I've got a rancher 420 2wd and never had a bit of problems. I can also go just about anywhere as the 4wd. I use mine to hunt and play.
I agree with pucker. I have s buddy that babies his Foreman, and it still breaks down on a regular basis.
A different buddy never cleans/maintains a damn thing....and his Rancher runs like a champ.
I had a Polaris 500 that I was more than pleased with what time I kept it. I am not a fan of Arctic Cat.....and don't know enough about any of the other brands to comment. I used to race Yamaha dirts bikes when I was younger and skinnier and they were bullet proof.
I had a '96 Honda 300 Four Trax that was the toughest thing I have ever seen in my life. When it came time to replace(after 12 years), I went with the 500 Honda. Really didn't need one that big, but Ranchers were all fuel injected, 500's you had your choice, wanted to stay with carb. Never a minutes trouble so far.(it's a 2008)
the Rancher seems to be what I am finding we have lots of sand and mud so 4x4 would be needed Lookin why not fuel injected? assume you need to run non e 10 just like in the boat been looking at 2005's and up thanks for the imput
You don't have to run non e bht if you can I would. Hell before a station in town got non ethanol I would always go to the town airport and get 5 gal of aviation gas. Never one bit of troubles.
the Rancher seems to be what I am finding we have lots of sand and mud so 4x4 would be needed Lookin why not fuel injected? assume you need to run non e 10 just like in the boat been looking at 2005's and up thanks for the imput
Probably just because I'm an old guy and stay old school when I can. :shrug: Growing up with go-carts, mini-bikes, dirt bikes, etc., just nice to have something I vaguely recognize when I look at it.
thanks pull the trigger on a suz 400 elgin provided it passes the mechanic test 2007 with 400 miles and looks good hope to run it this weekend
passed now to find a good place to ride in the off season
rode 22 miles on trails and roads what a blast
You are very fortunate to find that much space to ride.....thats why I sold mine....nowhere to ride it