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[blackdogg]

gday, was wondering on everyones opinion on the honda trx680 fa rincon? im thinkin bout buyin a quad for station work and hunting,some with dogs off the back. thanks for any feedback.
Cheers blackdogg

[Barney]

They are a good reliable quad , depends if you would prefer a full auto or a manual, also have a look at the can am quads , and the kawasaki brute force
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[Earthmover]

Grizzly wrote:

They are a good reliable quad , depends if you would prefer a full auto or a manual, also have a look at the can am quads , and the Kawasaki brute force

What do you mean by full auto or manual ? Can you get the Brute in a Manual ? The Honda Rincon is a Auto and has a switch for Full Electric shift Manual . I use the Auto around 95% of the time Just like a cars auto .
At least you don't get that constant mono tone that you get with the CVT .
And I have noticed that all the manufacturers say something like "This unique design reducers belt slip" But No One & i Mean NO 1 is prepared to Guarantee "No Belt Slip"
All the stations use the Honda Rincon thay whack 4 post bull bars on them and scrub bars down the side. They ride them hard and treat them bad And thay last for ever . I've had a couple of Issues with mine I'm Happy to talk to you about Blackdog if you have Good experience on ATVs I'm more than happy to let you test ride my Rincon
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[blackdogg]

pm sent earthmover

[Barney]

It doesnt matter what machine you have there will always be problems , i have had a few issues with mine also , and lucky it was under warranty, i meant as to manual and auto as some of the smaller quads in the utility class also are available in manual.
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2012 Can am Outlander Xt 1000cc
Can Am Full set of Armour ,Grip and thumb warmer
Fox Podium Shocks and springs front and back
GME Tx 4600 UHF with Helmet Mic
Hema Gps

[Barney]

Just some figures that might be of assistance to you

Polaris 850______69.06 hp
Can Am 800 R____67.05 hp (updated 2/13 to 70.5 hp)
AC 1000_________65.84 hp
Can Am 800______61.7 hp
Can Am 650______55.4 hp
Brute 750 Carb____50.1 hp
Brute 750 EFI_____49.8 hp
King Quad 750____49.6 hp
AC Mud Pro_______49.06 hp
King 700_________48.5 hp
Polaris 800_______48.3 hp
Brute 650 I________46.3 hp
Grizzly 700________45.6 hp
Polaris 700_______44.3 hp
AC 700 H1_______41.4 hp
AC 700__________41.4 hp
Brute 650 ________41.4 hp (solid axle)
Grizzly 660_______40.9 hp
Can Am 500______40.4 hp
AC 650 H1_______39.3 hp
Rincon 680_______38.5 hp
Grizzly 550________36.9 hp
King 450_________36.7 hp
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2012 Can am Outlander Xt 1000cc
Can Am Full set of Armour ,Grip and thumb warmer
Fox Podium Shocks and springs front and back
GME Tx 4600 UHF with Helmet Mic
Hema Gps

[Dino]

blackdogg wrote:

gday, was wondering on everyones opinion on the honda trx680 fa rincon? im thinkin bout buyin a quad for station work and hunting,some with dogs off the back. thanks for any feedback. Cheers blackdogg

Hi blackdog, I pretty much agree with both Earthmovers and Grizzlies comments. My two cents is to go for the IRS and auto for hunting and "station work".
. Reliabilility and warranty are the "Nirvana" we all chase. We don't want it to break down, and we want dealer support if it does.
Honda's do have a good reputation for both.....that may be part of the premium price. And that price won't matter in 2020 if your bikes still going with minimal problems that were backed up by a decent Honda dealer.
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[Earthmover]

The rincon went riding with a can-am renegade not long ago and it found it's self keeping up with it Very easily so I don't think Horse Puppy's have any thing to do with it (unless you tow a caravan with your quad)
Ay Grizz But Your rite something to consider. So is on the fly 4WD & Front Diff Locks that go crunch when thay are engaged to soon. My Honda Works tops there
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[Fox]

I love your Vid Earthmover, I'm still trying to get to Cairns, There might be a Brute Force up for sale soon.
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[Earthmover]

Yes Fox and I'm still trying to sell up and get to VIC. I found a grate block in my favorite town all i need is the money. Here is a taste of Nth. QLD.
This is from flagstaff hill in Bowen

This is horseshoe bay in Bowen

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[priesty]

Is it a bit breezy up there today ?
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08 700xx

[ATVOffroad]

Arctic Cat also sell a diesel 700 which might interest you for station work.
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[blackdogg]

cheers everyone will keep it all in mind. Earthmover pic of flagstaff hill, ive done a fair bit of fishin and crabbin at base of those hills in distance, great place there, my old boy grew up in bowen and prossy hopefully ill be up there in a few years