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peersy
50cc nipper
Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Posts: 4
Location: Mitcham, Victoria
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 Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 4:54 pm Post subject: G'day - newbie from Mitcham, Victoria |
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G'day!
Just joined today.
When I was still in high school me and my bro had a Kawasaki Lakota 300, removed as much as possible, tweaked the carby, changed sprockets.... that's about it.
Took the toy out with a few of the 2 stroke MX boys (and kept up with the 125 riders, mainly because I was pushing very hard) and did some fun trail riding in the Riverina NSW and the occasional track visit (including a BMX track haha, that was fun!)
8 years later I haven't ridden anything but looking to get back into it with a second hand ATV.
Thinking about a Honda 400EX, Yamaha Raptor (not sure which one), Suzuki LTZ400.... Pretty much anything 4 stroke with usable power for good all round trail riding.
Looking to spend under or around 5k.... Any adice fellow ATVers?
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Clarkie
The Day Starts With OZATV !
Joined: 26 Jan 2009
Posts: 1138
Location: Mildura VIC
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The Suzuki would be my choice, just my 2c worth
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feralkid
The Day Starts With OZATV !
Joined: 29 Oct 2007
Posts: 1567
Location: North Western Victoria
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Welcome to the site. I would say go with the suzuki too.
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priesty
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Joined: 28 Nov 2006
Posts: 645
Location: melbourne
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Welcome aboard. Either would be good choice, whatever floats yer boat.
cheers.....
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peersy
50cc nipper
Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Posts: 4
Location: Mitcham, Victoria
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Cheers guys, might have a slight change of thought....
Now looking into 2nd hand Banshee's.
I know they are slightly outdated in the engine and chassis department but they may be the only sports ATV in my price range...
My main need for a 4 stroke was useable power & torque for trail riding and reliability.
But from previous experience with 2 strokes I think the Banshee would be relatively easy to maintain rebuild etc. my only concern is the crankshaft.
And I should be able to learn how to use the 2 stroke power for trail riding.
And easy to gain power later on if I get bored...
What do you guys think?
Thanks for the comments so far.
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Dickie
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Joined: 23 Jan 2008
Posts: 650
Location: Bundaberg
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| Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 1:55 pm Post subject: |
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| i reckon you should stick with the 400 idea. i recently got rid of a 400, was a great bike. and you should be able to pick one up for around $5k easily. |
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