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med6363
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 Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:37 pm Post subject: which atv for my wife |
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| hi guys and girls , myself and my son ride however would like to get my wife involved can anyone out there help me with some advice on what bike may suit her best ive briefly looked at these model bikes and of course the salesmen all say theres is the best any how these are the bikes polaris trailblazer 330 / can-am ds250 / yamaha raptor 250 / and the honda trx 250ex our budget is between 6 grand to max eight grand and if anyone knows any other bikes that may suit any advice would be greatly appreciated cheers med6363 |
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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| i would say a honda 400 because it has some power. The motor would be one of the last things to brake( which i have heard from heaps of people). It is just good all round quad fro trails or mx. I have one i use it off mx. |
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med6363
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:48 pm Post subject: 400 ex |
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| hey qudromatic 400 would be great bike i have no dougjt however you must be talking second hand as i have a quote for the trx250ex at 7900 thats at the top end of our budget but im sure the 400 would suit if price was right cheers med6363 |
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bigjon
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:55 pm Post subject: Re: which atv for my wife |
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| med6363 wrote: | | hi guys and girls , myself and my son ride |
What do both of you ride? Does she enjoy riding your quads? If so, maybe get something similar to yours. All those quads you mentioned are good and reliable and won't get her into trouble. I'd have to agree with Quadromatic, a 400EX or even a Suzuki or Kawasaki 400 would be a great choice. All have reverse and plenty of power for a trail rider.
My wife has a 250EX and loves it. It's not fast by any means but she can ride it all day at Stockton without any issues going up the dunes.
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med6363
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| hey bigjon i have a ds 650 and my son is eight and has raced since he was 3 years old and is on a 2 wheeler ttr 110 he is fast wins most of his a grade races lol i only just keep up my wife is a new rider but would have a go at any quad i think seems like 400 may be the way to go what are the price of these bikes |
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My partner has the scrambler 500 4x4, she loves it, its a heavy bike thats why the 500 isnt such a huge amount for her to handle but it does go hard regardless.
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med6363
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| Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:15 pm Post subject: |
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| hey yogie ill have a look at one on the net this may sound vien however my wife must have an image problem doesnt want one of those farmy loking bikes lol but i have looked at some of these bikes for her as in the polaris hawkeye which is on special for 5995 |
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Quadromatic
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I got my second hand honda400ex for $6000 or abit over cant really remember 
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priesty
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check out the Polaris Trailblazer 330, similar looking to the scrambler but lighter & 2 whl drive, also a CVT trans if she prefers auto. I think new RRP is about $6500.
cheers...........
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| I"m no doubt gonna upset some people by saying this but from what i have been reading, these new cobra 350's that have just started coming into the country ( I think they're made by aeon or something) are supposed to be a pretty good all rounder and a fun family bike.... cant say I've ever ridden one though but there supposed to be excellent value for money |
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Polaris phoenix is a great introduction level machine 200cc cvt,.easy and fun to ride, 2006 and later is an armchair on wheels
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ooooh oooh I forgot to say my wife loves hers
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| buzzbro wrote: | | ooooh oooh I forgot to say my wife loves hers |
what about moma whooher's quad... 
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buzzbro
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2005 model what can i say
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What can I say Buzz, as usual I blazed the trail for you, so you get the easy ride.
The Phoenix is an easy fix just waitin for parts on order, might even lash on a CDI & clutch kit while it's apart. The thing's taken a beating over the last coupla years.
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| Adz wrote: | | I"m no doubt gonna upset some people by saying this but from what i have been reading, these new cobra 350's that have just started coming into the country ( I think they're made by aeon or something) are supposed to be a pretty good all rounder and a fun family bike.... cant say I've ever ridden one though but there supposed to be excellent value for money |
Aeon also make the Polaris Phoenix mentioned above so build quality is pretty good, theres a good review in the latest ATVA mag that's worth a read.
cheers....
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| priesty wrote: | What can I say Buzz, as usual I blazed the trail for you, so you get the easy ride.
The Phoenix is an easy fix just waitin for parts on order, might even lash on a CDI & clutch kit while it's apart. The thing's taken a beating over the last coupla years.
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Look out is moma whoosha lining my missus up for a run with all the sneaky gear?
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| buzzbro wrote: | | priesty wrote: | What can I say Buzz, as usual I blazed the trail for you, so you get the easy ride.
The Phoenix is an easy fix just waitin for parts on order, might even lash on a CDI & clutch kit while it's apart. The thing's taken a beating over the last coupla years.
cheers...... |
Look out is moma whoosha lining my missus up for a run with all the sneaky gear? |
lets do a mud bash near my place... 
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With a few bells and whistles
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American Star A-arms, tie rods
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| Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:44 pm Post subject: Suzuki |
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| What about a Z250, great first quad and not daunting to use. auto clutch, shaft, not chain to worry about, reverse, reliable and high quality finish. May not be everyones cup of tea, but always seems to get good reviews for what its designed for. AND its doesnt come out of China. |
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med6363
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| Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:31 pm Post subject: cobra |
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| thx for all the help if i cant find something out of that lot theres something wrong had a look at the aeon cobra 350 today not bad for $5200 looks good they make the plastics for the yamaha raptors apparrantly salesman gave them a good wrap lol good salesman may have to take a closer look |
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| suzuki ltz400 get a as new one 2nd hand for around 7grand for a pearler good begginers bike and if she wants more u can do more to it but if she gets keen it will never be a race bike but for there money there bullit proof and reliable |
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go yogies way or get something faster than yours.
I had a banshee and a king quad. but i still liked my dads old sportman best - no gears so i got a scrambler cause it was sportie looking but 4x4. the auto meant point and go and it didn't have the unreliable power of the 2 stroke banshee which kept climbing trees whenever i went near it. a scrambler like mine 06 are about 5-6000 now. new it was10000. other wise get something faster than yours - just because it's got potential doesn't mean she will apply it. last thing she will want is to eat your dust all the time - very bad for relationships
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bigjon
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We should be asking; "Which wife for my ATV."
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yogie
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| Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 8:34 pm Post subject: |
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| bigjon wrote: | | We should be asking; "Which wife for my ATV." |
there are some things we dont have to share, and thats one of them...
comming dear, I'll wash up. 
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With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's
American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
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vjcrose
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| bigjon wrote: | | We should be asking; "Which wife for my ATV." |
what about
"Which husband for my ATV?"
Oh and yogie have you given your wife a polaris hat yet? If not perhaps you might win a brownie point by putting one under the christmas tree....
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