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[Omsk]

G'Day,
I have never ridden a quad in me life but would like to buy one so I can access some of the more isolated spots on the south WA coast.

I would appreciate any suggestions or advice you can chuck my way.

Main thing I am after is plenty of grunt to get back up some pretty steep beach accesses, 2 seats, space to put a couple of boxes, front bar work to attach rod holders.

What I've seen so far on the net leads me to think a farm quad might be the way to go??????

Not too concerned about cost so long as its below $15k

Cheers
Omar

[yogie]

if you want a 2 seater, its either can am or polaris simple as that, hey both have all the power you'll need....
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2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's
American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker
honda thumb
Great at climbing trees
durablue stickers

[Rossco]

yogie wrote:

if you want a 2 seater, its either can am or polaris simple as that, hey both have all the power you'll need....

I tend to agree with Yogie in regards to this one

[yogie]

Rossco wrote:

yogie wrote: if you want a 2 seater, its either can am or polaris simple as that, hey both have all the power you'll need.... I tend to agree with Yogie in regards to this one

mind you one has a lot more power than the other...
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2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's
American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker
honda thumb
Great at climbing trees
durablue stickers

[Rossco]

I'd tend to think they'd both be the same being 800's

[yogie]

Rossco wrote:

I'd tend to think they'd both be the same being 800's

no, not even close... good for you know doubt
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2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's
American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker
honda thumb
Great at climbing trees
durablue stickers

[Rossco]

yogie wrote:

Rossco wrote: I'd tend to think they'd both be the same being 800's no, not even close... good for you know doubt

Why thank's for that mate I think I'll have to try a Sportsman just to compare, curiousity has killed the cat It's the what could have been senerio

[Barney]

There is also the arctic cat 950 cc twin seater cruiser

check out the link , and available in ozzie

http://www.arcticcat.com/atv/dirt.asp?category=2-UP&model=TRV1000H2EFICRUISER
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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]

How about this for a machine check this link out and see if the can am does this ,,, , lol what a machine

http://www.arcticcat.com/atv/speedpoint.asp
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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

[Omsk]

Cheers for the help fallas. I've had a bit of an internet compare on the Can-Am Max Outlander 650 and Polaris Sportsman X2. So far the Can Am is ahead by a nose. A little lighter & not as wide; probably handle some of the steep inclines better???? Plus the front bar work looks to be able to accommodate fishing rod holders better. Hoping they are available in Esperance & I wont have to travel for days to pick up....... Have to wait till next week to find out.

I notice that you guys are having a disco on which ones got more power. Whats the verdict?????

[yogie]

Omsk wrote:

I notice that you guys are having a disco on which ones got more power. Whats the verdict?????

the can ams flog every thing in the power dept...
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2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's
American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker
honda thumb
Great at climbing trees
durablue stickers

[vjcrose]

Grizzly wrote:

How about this for a machine check this link out and see if the can am does this ,,, , lol what a machine http://www.arcticcat.com/atv/speedpoint.asp

i wouldn't with a canam - i think the frame is too light - yes i know i'll shut up now
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Family is most important.... next is our quads

[yogie]

Grizzly wrote:

How about this for a machine check this link out and see if the can am does this ,,, , lol what a machine http://www.arcticcat.com/atv/speedpoint.asp

I thought I had the bloody tractor...
_________________
2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's
American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker
honda thumb
Great at climbing trees
durablue stickers

[Omsk]

Whilst looking through some other forums I came across a lot of talk regarding frame damage and weak frames on the Can-Ams. Heres one example....

http://forums.atvsource.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=50365

Not that I'll be doing real serious trail bashing. What are your thoughts on the Can-Am frames. Some folks on that forum seemed to think that Can-Am had fixed the problem????

[yogie]

Omsk wrote:

Whilst looking through some other forums I came across a lot of talk regarding frame damage and weak frames on the Can-Ams. Heres one example.... http://forums.atvsource.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=50365 Not that I'll be doing real serious trail bashing. What are your thoughts on the Can-Am frames. Some folks on that forum seemed to think that Can-Am had fixed the problem????

Just a storm in a tea cup.
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2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's
American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker
honda thumb
Great at climbing trees
durablue stickers

[Rossco]

Omsk wrote:

Whilst looking through some other forums I came across a lot of talk regarding frame damage and weak frames on the Can-Ams. Heres one example.... http://forums.atvsource.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=50365 Not that I'll be doing real serious trail bashing. What are your thoughts on the Can-Am frames. Some folks on that forum seemed to think that Can-Am had fixed the problem????

Hey Omsk, by lookin at the pic don't you think who ever was riding it, was pulling just a bit of speed I ride an Outty, and after reading all the comments on the forum I haven't been spooked Mean to say it you were thinking on doing the Paris to Dakar or the Australian Safari, then you have to start doing some serious thinking

[Barney]

i personally regard it as a weakeness in the outy, but all brands do have weaknesses , up to the individual and the application , and they do have fixes that can be made, they are a strong bike motor wise nice to ride also, maybe have you thought of buying a rhino or a rzr try them for size
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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

[Omsk]

Cheers for all the help fellas. I'm still stuck between CAN-AM Outlander Max 650 XT and Polaris Sportsman 500 X2.

I guess I have changed my mind towards the Polaris after reading about frame weaknesses in the Can-Am. Will phone some dealers down this neck of woopwoop tommorrow n see what they can offer.

[donster57]

You're from classic dune country down there. Esperance etc. In my opinion you need a 4x4 quad. I use a 660 Yamaha grizzly for beach fishing excursions however I'm sure there are many folks on here who'll have equally informative opinions on other 4x4 quads. I like the auto on the Griz as there are times when trying to get your way through undergrowth when you need to guide your best fishing rods with a free left hand. The independent suspension is a winner also but I bet other manufacturers boast these features too.
I've run a bit on the Esperance areas as well as Ningaloo and Wagoe. Gotta have a 4x4 auto is my advice.
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