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[Msquito]

Hey guy,

pretty new to the quads. I'm looking at buying something in the next couple of months but not sure what would be best to get.

I was riding a mates banshee out at finke the other day and was having a blast. But as I haven't ever been on a decent quad I can't compare it to anything.

I'm looking at spending around 3 - 4 grand max so somethig secondhand is on the cards.

What would people reccomend??

[Losty Down Under]

You're going to have to give people some info as to where and what style of riding.
Bush, XC, MX, dunes ect.
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[madbanshee]

as you said, you were having a blast on a banshee!!
whats not decent about a banshee?
you just need to determine if you want a 2 or 4 stroke first, then deciide on a brand and model.
for 3-4 grand, you find yourself a nice banshee with some good mods.

[Msquito]

Erm just really trail riding and probably on the finke track most rides. May look at a ltz400.

Wanna get something I can take the missus on the back if I can. Going to take the banshee and a ltz400 for a ride in the coming weeks to see what I prefer powerwise

[Dino]

Msquito wrote:

Erm just really trail riding and probably on the finke track most rides. May look at a ltz400. Wanna get something I can take the missus on the back if I can. Going to take the banshee and a ltz400 for a ride in the coming weeks to see what I prefer powerwise

Err, to take a passenger Mos'. it might be better to get a proper 2 seater.
Maybe take your missus and let her have a test ride too. She might be able to get her own and your set for a riding mate too.
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[t&l performance]

z400 for 3-4g would be old they seem to hold there price real good

[Huskygoat]

I'm looking at spending around 3 - 4 grand max so somethig secondhand is on the cards.

What would people reccomend??[/quote]

Mate are you in the NT. Travis K has his 08 mxr Outlaw for $5000 if your interested. in that....

Two seater you will probaly have spend alot more than 3-4 grand and you like sports quads two seaters are 4x4s

Yamaha 660 might be what your after. say 03 04 but you will spend money on it.

Huskygoat
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[Msquito]

Ok so by two people I mean to take the missus for a quick spin every now and then to keep her happy lol, will eventually get her a quad to ride by herself.

Not looking for another couple months cause I gotta sell my second car first.

Will keep my eyes peeled tho.

Probably going to steer clear of a banshee as it was a little twitchy for me and I don't wanna be on the gas all the time to keep it in powerband

[muzzgit]

TRX400EX

Great first bike you can ride for a few years then hand it to the missus and upgrade to something a little biiger for yourself.
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[hoody]

contact gold coast quad bikes [ paul] i bought a 300 cc krusher i love it they go well and you can take 2 on it , send me your email and i shall send you some pics.
Hoody

[Msquito]

Well I got to go out on the weekend and take a banshee and a 2010 yfz450 for a good ride.

I really really like the handling of the 450. Power was great too.
The banshee was still great but harder on the arms and a bit harder to steer.

I think I will up what I am going to spend to the 5 or 6k mark unless for an older 450 unless a banshee comes along that is well priced

[Huskygoat]

where are you located...Stony has a nice Honda for sale
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[Msquito]

Located in Alice springs gotta sell my project car before I buy but will start looking In a couple of weeks, what sort of Honda?

[Huskygoat]

I think its a 08 trx 450 red one ... one of the best maintained quads you will find.
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[Huskygoat]

Have you ridden a KFX700 ?? just a thought where you live ... be good fun
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[Msquito]

Nope.... Have only ridden a 2010 yfz450, banshee and a eBay special lol. Where is the Honda located??
Is the Kfx700 located near me too??

[Msquito]

Hmm, just had a look and don't like the way the Kfx700 is styled

[ozquad44]

3-5K should be able to find a good, banshee, trx400, ltz400, earlier yfz450, polaris 500 (if your good with spanners) or 660 raptor for that money.

A little bit more than that for the later batch of 450's and bigger bore stuff like the 700 raptor.

If your new to the quad thing, any of them will probably fit the bill. I wish these options were out there when I first started peddling ATV's around the countryside. Nowadays the second hand quad market is a gold mine compared to back then. LTR450Rs are extremely good buying for the money they go for secondhand, even new for that matter.

If you expect to be doing fast runs up the finke track I'd stay well away from the chinese stuff, too heavy, dodgy suspension, and reliability question marks.

If money is an issue and its just a bit of occasional bush bashing then a chinese quad might fit the bill. But I couldn't recommend getting one as I wouldn't buy one, even though they have improved over the last couple of years.

If money aint an issue, there is are some real pretty KTMs on special sitting in one of the dealers in alice at the moment. If only I had my trailer with me when I was up there last week.

And, at the risk of sounding like an old mole. If your new to quads, just take it easy with the missus on the back. Quads can bite if not treated with respect.
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[Msquito]

Yeah I will take it easy. Don't want to buy a China quad, really want something that will last me A couple years at least. Thanks for the advice. I'll be sure to let you all know what I get lol

[thebigdog]

I'm not really sure what the best quad is, but if you ask Lenny, I'm sure he could give you some advice on this subject. He will no doubt be able to recommend a suitable quad.
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[IRS 525]

It'd have to be the Quad that's won the last 2 Finke's wouldn't it.

Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS

LB has one for sale ATM for a good price http://www.ozatv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14723 and is also selling the 2010 Finke winning Quad, although I'd say that one would be slightly out of your price range http://www.ozatv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14724. But that's what Banks are for .
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[ATV PRO]

thebigdog wrote:

I'm not really sure what the best quad is, but if you ask Lenny, I'm sure he could give you some advice on this subject. He will no doubt be able to recommend a suitable quad.

The Best Quad on the planet KTM with ATV NRG PEP suspension ,but you may need to up the dosh a little
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