OZ ATV :: The Australian ATV Forum Forum Index OZ ATV :: The Australian ATV Forum
Australia's Largest ATV Forum


Tomohawk - Apache 500

Post new topic Reply to topic OZ ATV :: The Australian ATV Forum Forum Index -> 4x4 Quads
View previous topic :: View next topic
SXS Machine Racing Team
Roostin Away


Joined: 29 Nov 2007
Posts: 879

PostPosted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:49 am Post subject: Tomohawk - Apache 500 Reply with quote Back to top

Anyone ever bought one to review it? Seen it?

Seem spretty good to look at. Much more the business that the Chinese quads, supposedly based on the Yam grizz range.

And this is a two up model with a very nice luggage pack. $4800 seems an attractive end price is we has a review to look at.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330255807024
_________________
www.asho.com.au for your shooting and outdoor needs
www.paracordaustralia.com - all things Paracord for outdoor adventure and craft

Tweet - ceo@futrixenterprises.com.au
 
View user's profile Send private message
Sponsor
HSR
Blaster class


Joined: 11 Jun 2006
Posts: 122
Location: Melbourne

PostPosted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:34 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

It is a Chinese Quad it is not based on the Yamaha Grizzly range as none of them to date are watercooled, the advertisment claims styled along the Grizzly range and that is a big difference, not saying that it is not a good Quad or that it is not good value for money.
_________________
we do not stop racing because we grow old
we grow old because we stop racing
 
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Huskygoat
The Day Starts With OZATV !


Joined: 26 Feb 2007
Posts: 1812
Location: Winnellie Darwin

PostPosted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:40 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

The shot from underneath looks like the wheels toed in or bent Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing

Huskygoat
 
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
SXS Machine Racing Team
Roostin Away


Joined: 29 Nov 2007
Posts: 879

PostPosted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:11 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Im a bit of a mechanical gumby Goat even though Ive done engineering I just never dealt bikes/cars etc, just did my industrial gear.

But I thought that toeing in and toe-out were actually geometry factors you wanted to be able to control on race cars, quads etc. I certainly know that camber is on flat tyres so not really for quads as such.

Even seen a post on here about toeing in or out the tyres for a style of riding.

Is that not true? Or are you just laughing because of the dicotomy of a chinese quad having that capability Confused Confused Cool
_________________
www.asho.com.au for your shooting and outdoor needs
www.paracordaustralia.com - all things Paracord for outdoor adventure and craft

Tweet - ceo@futrixenterprises.com.au
 
View user's profile Send private message
SXS Machine Racing Team
Roostin Away


Joined: 29 Nov 2007
Posts: 879

PostPosted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:28 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

HSR wrote:
It is a Chinese Quad it is not based on the Yamaha Grizzly range as none of them to date are watercooled, the advertisment claims styled along the Grizzly range and that is a big difference, not saying that it is not a good Quad or that it is not good value for money.


Cant find a post on them anywhere, they certainly arent the $13,000 bike they claim (and you can buy Grizz for around $10k atm) but they are a definate step up on the Chinese stuff, as good as an E-ton?

If I could only find out if they have a point of failure and that it wasnt catastrophic and upgradable getting them for $4800 is better than a 10 yo highly used Jamerican quad. They'll both be worth nothing in 5 years anyway.

Oh and I forgot to mention I love their luggage pack their asking $900 retail and theyre getting $600 e-bay not a bad extra, even a good buy for your Jamerican Rec/Ute.
_________________
www.asho.com.au for your shooting and outdoor needs
www.paracordaustralia.com - all things Paracord for outdoor adventure and craft

Tweet - ceo@futrixenterprises.com.au
 
View user's profile Send private message
outback
90cc 2 stroke / 110 4 stroke


Joined: 10 Jul 2008
Posts: 79
Location: south australia

PostPosted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:56 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Geeman just a quick one on chinese bikes ,yes they are cheaper they look good go good .but they carnt take a lot of punisment .i bought a mojo for my 10year old son and it goes fantastic .

its a 110cc motobike probably ridin it about 200hours he isnt hard on it but the rear sproket is worn out the brake peddle broke.handle bars cracked,i fixed all of it and after 2 year it still goes ok.

the steel they use and the aluminium is not good quality like the jap bikes but for the money great.

i wouldnt buy a quad to do my sort of trips, but day to day riding and having fun sure .
_________________
2008 yamaha grizzly 700EPS /EFI
BULL BAR
100 WATT SPOTS
FRONT AND REAR RACK
GPS
UHF
GUN RACK
 
View user's profile Send private message
SXS Machine Racing Team
Roostin Away


Joined: 29 Nov 2007
Posts: 879

PostPosted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:14 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

outback wrote:
Geeman just a quick one on chinese bikes ,yes they are cheaper they look good go good .but they carnt take a lot of punisment .i bought a mojo for my 10year old son and it goes fantastic .

its a 110cc motobike probably ridin it about 200hours he isnt hard on it but the rear sproket is worn out the brake peddle broke.handle bars cracked,i fixed all of it and after 2 year it still goes ok.

the steel they use and the aluminium is not good quality like the jap bikes but for the money great.

i wouldnt buy a quad to do my sort of trips, but day to day riding and having fun sure .


Thanks outback for the review.

Have I mentioned I really like their luggage pack?? Laughing Laughing Cool

I dont think I'll give it any serious consideration atm but I did point it out to a friend who was looking for a quad so his Missus did not have to stay at base camp while they rode. But I think the idea of riding was pretty flat with their 8-10yo son.
_________________
www.asho.com.au for your shooting and outdoor needs
www.paracordaustralia.com - all things Paracord for outdoor adventure and craft

Tweet - ceo@futrixenterprises.com.au
 
View user's profile Send private message
Parkerdowns
50cc nipper


Joined: 29 Nov 2008
Posts: 1
Location: Gold Coast Hinterland Qld

PostPosted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 11:44 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Hi All,

I am new to the forum and have just purchased the Apache 500. I have been sitting back looking at these Quads for some time before making the purchase.

I have to say that the quality for a Chinese bike is outstanding, this would have to be the best Quad I have seen come out of China. I have not been able to fault the bike in any way, right down to how they are packaged for shipping.

The Tomahawk Apache 500 is water cooled and they are basing it as an affordable copy of the Grizzly. I will put the Apache quad through it's paces on our farm and report back with how it performs over time.

I would like to hear some feedback from anyone else that has purchased one.

Regards

Glenn
 
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:
Post new topic Reply to topic OZ ATV :: The Australian ATV Forum Forum Index -> 4x4 Quads All times are GMT + 10 Hours
Page 1 of 1


Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
© 2001, 2002 phpBB Group

OZATV.com managed by KPS