I WISH MY PARENTS WHEN WE WERE YOUNGER READ THIS MESSAGE!!. It was a nice looking quad, Arctic Cat 700 If I'm not mistaken. Had a "custom" snorkel made out of PVC Pipe. While it looked cool I think it was the source of all our problems. Wet intake and filter lead to much needed repairs, couple that with shady mechanics and would be thieves they ended up selling it because it was a hassle maintaining it.
Well those are all very replaceable things, and in most cases these things arent big signs of a bad atv, but that cant be fully decided until you see how the thing looks overall.
Pretty easy to break the bank on parts and repairs, sometimes its just much easier to pay an extra grand for a gently used unit that you can enjoy right away.
Thank you. Really was hoping but I'll have to build my own. Price would kill me. But if things don't change I'll be in a hurry before long. Amazon and the Tractor store have some for a much more reasonable price. I may have to sacrifice but I'll do what I can to get moving before winter.
If you buy a Honda foreman check the front end frame between the a-arm cuz the frame rusts out in that spot.. I picked one up and got burned pretty good and know I have to replace the front half of the frame just a tip check the frames on the foreman if you live close to salt water
thanks for the informative video AJ. I wish i had this video back in 2009 when i bought my 01 450 foreman, i got it for a good deal.. and with good reason, lol, but after a top end rebuild, all new shocks, a disc break conversion, new tires, wheels, both diffs rebuilt and every bearing replaced and all factory graphics replaced it's just like a brand new bike, but because of that experience when i decided to get something else i bought a brand new one. that way i know where it's been and what's been done to it.
@@caseymalsberger2773 hey hows it going, the guy had it listed for 3500 and with a picture of it when it was brand new, so needless to say i was unimpressed when i drove an hour to see it and it was beat to crap, he said he would hate to see me travel all that way and not leave with the atv so once i got going through it and pointing out things wrong with it and the fact that it had a winch in the pic that was now missing I ended up walking away with it for $2200 which is a good deal for a running bike on the east coast of Canada.
You missed the most important thing to look at, the air box. When looking at units for possible trade in at dealership where I worked for 32 years, the “very” first thing I did was remove seat and look in air box. This will really tell you what you are dealing with. Too frequently you would find air box full of muddy water, filter missing, falling apart or find a rodent nest. You need to be seeing a foam air filter that has been properly treated with foam filter treatment. That foam filter with no treatment is no “filter” at all, dirt goes right through it. Once the engine has had dirt ingestion a complete tear down is required to completely clean out engine. Oil changes, flushes etc. will not get the debris out of engine as it lays in all nocks and crannies only to be flushed into oil again. I have seen ATV engines that were rebuilt twice at another dealership only to be smoking again in a few months, it happens fast. Then was rebuilt with complete engine tear down in our shop. Guess what, a moth later it was smoking again with new rings just as worn out as in previous we’ll intentioned rebuilds. We had not removed oil cooler and flushed dirt from it and it had allowed dirt to get back into engine. We did a rebuild again after cleaning cooler and no more problems. The two things that wear out from dirt contamination is rings and chains as in cam chains. Why? Because everything else gets filtered oil. Rings and chains run in the dirty oil. Took many years to acquire this knowledge but this is the way it is. Air filter maintenance on off road machines subject to dust and dirt is absolutely critical. So like I said this is the first thing to look for. If you don’t see proper maintenance, walk away. Every time.
Well. It's one thing to check for these issues, but it's another to say it's a breaking point. Axle bearings and cv axles or just even the boots are easy jobs for even a joe smoe to figure out. Definitely a talking point to lower the purchase price, but these are wear items on any atv that the new owner should learn to do themselves and not fork out ridiculous prices to a shop to do.
Pull off the CVT cover and look at the situation there. Look for cracks in the control arms and elsewhere on the frame with a bright flashlight Pull off wheels/brake covers and look at bearing seals Put on jack and spin wheels and listen inspect cv/drive train boots with a bright flashlight Run the thing in 4wd and 2wd, go through all gears Check all lights and gauges Buy a Yamaha
Great common sense language . thanks so much for the key spots to check out ,I have never owned a quad and am looking to buy a used quad with out to much trouble in it . thanks
This is a Great video I have bought 3 of ATV's (1) a Suzuki quad runner my first ATV, My second 1 was a King Quad & I purchase a Warner winch for $500when I sold the King Quad was my biggest mistake the guy that bought made out big time and I was the idiot for not $asking more money for it, It was only used for plowing snow , Now that I own a Arctic Cat 2006 400 auto 4x4 I just replaced the muffler this Cat had 944 miles and was used to used a Roll blower strap to it to blow leaves & Snow removal for $3000. 00 the muffler had a couple of holes in it so I bought another muffler and had it replaced the muffler cost me $325.00 plus $85.00 to have it changed over now it purrs like a Cat the Guy that sold it to me as of the other 2 knowing that he doesn't seem to take care of his toys, So with everything I have done to it New Oil & Filter replaced the muffler total cost is $3,555.00 there are more to as I won't be getting rid of it unless a major brake down which I can't afford they are nice toys to own but it's best to maintain it too. thank you for posting this video
Wish I new about this when I got my used bayou 220. Payed 400 and then it was worn to crap and I spent another 500 on it. But I've had it for 6 or so years and it haven’t let me down even those it was abused lol
Great Video with very helpful tips. Look in the comment section about bringing a jack, checking fluid levels, find where it was originally used (in states with recent hurricanes), if I has a snorkel
I followed this stips bought my first atv it was an outlander 1000 and it was awesome antil a took it to a shop for an oil chang and a cvt boot then proplems was like rain...
Good morning and how are you👋, pretty soon i’m gonna be getting myself one it’s almost new and she’ll be good but I am mechanically inclined and vehicles and not on ATVs, but I appreciate the heads up thank you, marauder man for Florida✌️👋
I have been looking for one the last couple weeks and I am dumbfounded at how many for sale doesn’t look like it’s been cleaned in years. Or have pictures of it been dunked under water.
Just bought a 2005 700 Polaris Sportsman and I went for the low miles first before I would even call and then checked out the whole machine for leaks and wear points. I figure if you buy anything from 2002 on you in good conditions(low miles) your still getting a modern atv that should last and perform as good as the newer models or close to. Hope I am right.
The abuse some people put these machines though is insane...so if that's you and you want to sell your machine after said abuse, do the right thing and be honest with the buyer and price accordingly.
LOL, if the wheels had that much play I would be driving away in about ten seconds. Also, if the sellar can't even clean the bike up, I'm probably walking, AND if you check the air filter and oil and it's dirty,,,, bye bye.
Tip #1, don't buy a Honda Rincon. The Rincon is an atv that doesn't do anything well. Its not powerful enough to be sporty and its not geared low enough to do work. And if something goes wrong in the transmission, its so expensive to fix that most just get rid of them. Power steering and diff-lock were somehow things that were never even optional on the Rincon even though Honda calls it the flagship model. It was Honda's way of doing things different than everyone else that has cvt auto utility quads. Sometimes different isn't better, as is the case here.
Greg Rowe .. I don't know what any of u are talking about I owned a rincon for a few years and ya it la keys power but I've never. Ever. In my life been somewhere where my rincon has never gone except through supper deep mud
You bad of the head or you bought a messed up rincon, I own one and use it here on Peru, were we have sand mountains and dunes, this is the best in torque and performance, 3 speed selector and a powerful gearbox, you don't need to worry about the stupid cvt belt wearing
That is a good question for allot of people. The best used atv of any type I have found in my experience. Is one that I got from a nice suburb type area. They usually saw the least amount of use and hours. Always look for bone stock atvs and buy the nicest, newest model you can afford. Garage kept and not abused is the way to go,,,,especially on a sport quad which we know is going to be ridden hard. I've seen many sold for decent prices just because they never got to use it..They are out there, but you have to take the time or risk being stuck with an abused atv...nothing wrong with a used highly maintained machine though either....I always look at other vehicles in there driveway and garage..if they are not kept up, I'm sure the atv hasn't been either...I've rode and repaired atvs/motorcycles for over 40yrs. so its good to take someone with you with some experience also. I could go on, but you get the idea.
Generally the same stuff. Leaks coming from the engine. You'll want to check chain slop/ is it oiled and the wear on it and the teeth on the gear. I've never owned a sport atv, but I imagine it's about the same. Maybe see if theres a what to check on a dirt bike video, it'd be a little closer to that maybe.
A highly modified sport quad, such as engine or suspension mods, usually means it was used for racing. A used racing quad is not something you want to buy unless you don't mind a high maintenance machine. I think a sport quad that is totally stock is the way to go. Cost is usually less and reliability is higher.
Hey, my name is Tyler and I'm 15. I currently have a Raptor 250 and am growing out of it, I have been looking at TRX 450's. Do you think that is the right move? and if not do you have any suggestions. Thanks
I mean the rig I’m looking at costs $2500 but she has 9600 miles on her and I can buy a rebuild kit for $1000 for it but I don’t know if it’s worth it. It is a 2007 can am renegade 800
@@jake-qn6zy but be VERY VERY VERY cautious check it out in person, go and take a really and i mean REALLY good look, and if possible bring it into a shop for a inspection if they say its clear its all yours.
usually if the machine looks rough cosmetically its the same way internally .. especially " craigslist " specials ... 85 % of the atv on there site for sale doesn't have titles LOL RED FLAG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
what makes polaris so unpopular, i just bought an older model one as my first atv, engine runs solid, drive train is good, needs an idler for the rear chain, but thats about it for work, i got it for dirt cheap so i don't feel bad, but i'm wondering if i should be on the look out for a future problem.
Do you even own a rincon? I doubt it, and you haven't seen what there capable of, if you think they are turds, my bro has a grizz 700 and in every imaginable way I can do everything he does just as good or better
What ever you decide do yourself a favor and stay away from the broke force, they get that name for a reason. I have two different buddies with them and they are falling apart entirely. And on polaris atv's in general the electronics are crap. Like I had said before Hondas are quality built machines
Most Hondas anyway. The Rincon is adequate I guess but so many other choices out there that have more power. A Grizzly 700 is just a much better atv all around. More power, better suspension, more ground clearance, diff-lock, optional power steering. From your youtube name, its obvious you had to modify your Rincon engine to get any power out of it. You don't need to spend the extra cash on anything else to do that. Polaris does have issues with electronics but those are easy fixes. Mid 2000's Suzuki King Quads had weak frames, along with the earlier Can Am Outlanders. Don't get me wrong, I do think Honda builds quality utility atvs. But the lack of power just doesn't make them very fun to ride.
Dude said, Just like dating, "looks, milage, and years" 🤣🤣 nice.
#1 TIP : If it has a snorkel walk away...better yet run...
defstar yes too true
I WISH MY PARENTS WHEN WE WERE YOUNGER READ THIS MESSAGE!!. It was a nice looking quad, Arctic Cat 700 If I'm not mistaken. Had a "custom" snorkel made out of PVC Pipe. While it looked cool I think it was the source of all our problems. Wet intake and filter lead to much needed repairs, couple that with shady mechanics and would be thieves they ended up selling it because it was a hassle maintaining it.
defstar check out ostacruiser on youtube here.... and youll see why a snorkel is a GOOD thing to have....
check what the guys with snorkles do to there quads though they arent exactly easy on them
if it has a SNORKEL go try it out see what it can go thur and do... before you buy
I'm planning on buying my first ATV. Thanks for the information you've conveyed through this video.
Peter Bills what kind
Never buy used bro never
Where can I buy a Atv
Lucas Perttu some people don’t have the money to buy new and if you know what your doing you can get a good used atv
@@Bobbytrus12why wth lol
That jack tip is golden. Thanks.
I laughed every time you shook your head. Just bought a camp- obviously an ATV is next on the list! This really had some helpful advice. Thanks.
If I did all these steps I would never have an atv
find an old farmers ride, lol. that's honestly the only way to get a half decent atv so that you know it hasn't spent half its time under mud.
@@0xsergy exactly thats the way to go
@@0xsergy LMAO thats what i got, i got it from a farmer it was a bit muddy but it drives smoothly
Just like dating I always take her for a good test run first going in and out making sure everything is greased up and you know just the basics
If you're taking her for a test drive and she's already greased up run for your life.
It's probably another gangsta grease in her
LOL,LOL,UK
Hmmm very informative! But how about spark plug, oil level, watercoolant level, direction...?
Well those are all very replaceable things, and in most cases these things arent big signs of a bad atv, but that cant be fully decided until you see how the thing looks overall.
Pretty easy to break the bank on parts and repairs, sometimes its just much easier to pay an extra grand for a gently used unit that you can enjoy right away.
Thank you. Really was hoping but I'll have to build my own. Price would kill me. But if things don't change I'll be in a hurry before long. Amazon and the Tractor store have some for a much more reasonable price. I may have to sacrifice but I'll do what I can to get moving before winter.
If you buy a Honda foreman check the front end frame between the a-arm cuz the frame rusts out in that spot.. I picked one up and got burned pretty good and know I have to replace the front half of the frame just a tip check the frames on the foreman if you live close to salt water
thanks for the informative video AJ. I wish i had this video back in 2009 when i bought my 01 450 foreman, i got it for a good deal.. and with good reason, lol, but after a top end rebuild, all new shocks, a disc break conversion, new tires, wheels, both diffs rebuilt and every bearing replaced and all factory graphics replaced it's just like a brand new bike, but because of that experience when i decided to get something else i bought a brand new one. that way i know where it's been and what's been done to it.
How
Much did you pay
@@caseymalsberger2773 hey hows it going, the guy had it listed for 3500 and with a picture of it when it was brand new, so needless to say i was unimpressed when i drove an hour to see it and it was beat to crap, he said he would hate to see me travel all that way and not leave with the atv so once i got going through it and pointing out things wrong with it and the fact that it had a winch in the pic that was now missing I ended up walking away with it for $2200 which is a good deal for a running bike on the east coast of Canada.
Very informative thanks
You missed the most important thing to look at, the air box. When looking at units for possible trade in at dealership where I worked for 32 years, the “very” first thing I did was remove seat and look in air box. This will really tell you what you are dealing with. Too frequently you would find air box full of muddy water, filter missing, falling apart or find a rodent nest. You need to be seeing a foam air filter that has been properly treated with foam filter treatment. That foam filter with no treatment is no “filter” at all, dirt goes right through it. Once the engine has had dirt ingestion a complete tear down is required to completely clean out engine. Oil changes, flushes etc. will not get the debris out of engine as it lays in all nocks and crannies only to be flushed into oil again. I have seen ATV engines that were rebuilt twice at another dealership only to be smoking again in a few months, it happens fast. Then was rebuilt with complete engine tear down in our shop. Guess what, a moth later it was smoking again with new rings just as worn out as in previous we’ll intentioned rebuilds. We had not removed oil cooler and flushed dirt from it and it had allowed dirt to get back into engine. We did a rebuild again after cleaning cooler and no more problems. The two things that wear out from dirt contamination is rings and chains as in cam chains. Why? Because everything else gets filtered oil. Rings and chains run in the dirty oil. Took many years to acquire this knowledge but this is the way it is. Air filter maintenance on off road machines subject to dust and dirt is absolutely critical. So like I said this is the first thing to look for. If you don’t see proper maintenance, walk away. Every time.
Thank you for that info
Well. It's one thing to check for these issues, but it's another to say it's a breaking point. Axle bearings and cv axles or just even the boots are easy jobs for even a joe smoe to figure out. Definitely a talking point to lower the purchase price, but these are wear items on any atv that the new owner should learn to do themselves and not fork out ridiculous prices to a shop to do.
garage kept only, my 07' still looks and runs great!
For sale?
So glad I hear tips I never heard b4. Ty
Jack tip is excellent. Used it for cars as well.
That’s a motorcycle , atv or side by side jack .
These lads use a quad for sport, i use mine to go on fields and chase the oul cows doing wheelies
Thank you!
Pull off the CVT cover and look at the situation there.
Look for cracks in the control arms and elsewhere on the frame with a bright flashlight
Pull off wheels/brake covers and look at bearing seals
Put on jack and spin wheels and listen
inspect cv/drive train boots with a bright flashlight
Run the thing in 4wd and 2wd, go through all gears
Check all lights and gauges
Buy a Yamaha
Great common sense language . thanks so much for the key spots to check out ,I have never owned a quad and am looking to buy a used quad with out to much trouble in it . thanks
For the recent prices for used machines it's less expensive to get a new one.
So true, market is very high right now
Very simple and helpful thanks!
You guys put out some great informational videos on this stuff. Thanks!
Great video thanks for the info bro
forgot to mention: make sure it has an ownership! if it doesn't its stolen and its best left where it is.had that happen to a friend.
Very helpful!
Thank you. I am the kind of guy who gets too excited because I have never owned a 4 wheeler. I will bring a jack.
Much like dating line is what got the like from me 😂
Thanks. Great info for a newbie
This is a Great video I have bought 3 of ATV's (1) a Suzuki quad runner my first ATV, My second 1 was a King Quad & I purchase a Warner winch for $500when I sold the King Quad was my biggest mistake the guy that bought made out big time and I was the idiot for not $asking more money for it, It was only used for plowing snow , Now that I own a Arctic Cat 2006 400 auto 4x4 I just replaced the muffler this Cat had 944 miles and was used to used a Roll blower strap to it to blow leaves & Snow removal for $3000. 00 the muffler had a couple of holes in it so I bought another muffler and had it replaced the muffler cost me $325.00 plus $85.00 to have it changed over now it purrs like a Cat the Guy that sold it to me as of the other 2 knowing that he doesn't seem to take care of his toys, So with everything I have done to it New Oil & Filter replaced the muffler total cost is $3,555.00 there are more to as I won't be getting rid of it unless a major brake down which I can't afford they are nice toys to own but it's best to maintain it too. thank you for posting this video
My 1983 honda big red still starts ....yes she needs work but she starts n she goes
Wish I would've known this stuff 6 yrs ago
I’m new to this-seems thorough
"find the original storage site" is an EXCELLENT tip.
Wish I new about this when I got my used bayou 220. Payed 400 and then it was worn to crap and I spent another 500 on it. But I've had it for 6 or so years and it haven’t let me down even those it was abused lol
Great Video with very helpful tips. Look in the comment section about bringing a jack, checking fluid levels, find where it was originally used (in states with recent hurricanes), if I has a snorkel
I recently sold my 2013 Polaris sportsman 400 for $3,000 had 2,054 miles sold it on Wednesday
God bless spread his word!
Thank you for posting this helpful video
Much like dating.love it. Amen brother.
I followed this stips bought my first atv it was an outlander 1000 and it was awesome antil a took it to a shop for an oil chang and a cvt boot then proplems was like rain...
Love the dating metaphor
Good morning and how are you👋, pretty soon i’m gonna be getting myself one it’s almost new and she’ll be good but I am mechanically inclined and vehicles and not on ATVs, but I appreciate the heads up thank you, marauder man for Florida✌️👋
They all sound great really. But what about the 750 king quad ?
I've paid 5k for a bike. Paid another 5 in repairs
bobjones64 happens to the best man that sucks though. Same thing has happened to me but with a sled that ran good for about 3 months after I bought it
longboardguy. What kind and what issues?
Great advice to bring a jack
Used is hard but can be a big saving money if you dont plan to used it alot
The bearings on this thing omg! They look like the wheel is about to fall off!
I'm looking to buy a honda recon. Fortunately it's a fairly simple machine.
I have been looking for one the last couple weeks and I am dumbfounded at how many for sale doesn’t look like it’s been cleaned in years. Or have pictures of it been dunked under water.
Thank you for this video!!
You're welcome!
Just bought a 2005 700 Polaris Sportsman and I went for the low miles first before I would even call and then checked out the whole machine for leaks and wear points. I figure if you buy anything from 2002 on you in good conditions(low miles) your still getting a modern atv that should last and perform as good as the newer models or close to. Hope I am right.
This is very helpful…I’m in the market…and don’t know much about atv…any advice on where to buy used???
Great video with awesome tips! Very helpfull
The abuse some people put these machines though is insane...so if that's you and you want to sell your machine after said abuse, do the right thing and be honest with the buyer and price accordingly.
If you plan to get into the sport get a honda. Then go from there.
Thanks for the info
Good segment AJ.
Love the head shake AJ. LOL :)
LOL, if the wheels had that much play I would be driving away in about ten seconds. Also, if the sellar can't even clean the bike up, I'm probably walking, AND if you check the air filter and oil and it's dirty,,,, bye bye.
Enjoyed the video.
If people want the best four wheeler get a 2000 Honda 300 4 wheel drive, tough as nails. Lot of newer ones wear out quicker.
Nice vidéo tanks
I got a 05 rancher 500 for 2300
do a walk round on a outlander 850
Solid video. Thanks
great advice
Tip #1, don't buy a Honda Rincon. The Rincon is an atv that doesn't do anything well. Its not powerful enough to be sporty and its not geared low enough to do work. And if something goes wrong in the transmission, its so expensive to fix that most just get rid of them. Power steering and diff-lock were somehow things that were never even optional on the Rincon even though Honda calls it the flagship model. It was Honda's way of doing things different than everyone else that has cvt auto utility quads. Sometimes different isn't better, as is the case here.
Very true. The Rincon is THE worst thing Honda has ever made. It does nothing right.
Greg Rowe .. I don't know what any of u are talking about I owned a rincon for a few years and ya it la keys power but I've never. Ever. In my life been somewhere where my rincon has never gone except through supper deep mud
Rincons are really good bikes but for trails, not really work or abuse in mud. The 3 speed tranny isn't geared right for that.
You bad of the head or you bought a messed up rincon, I own one and use it here on Peru, were we have sand mountains and dunes, this is the best in torque and performance, 3 speed selector and a powerful gearbox, you don't need to worry about the stupid cvt belt wearing
Great information - more videos like these please. Thank you.
I am going to put my 2006 Yamaha YFZ450 for sale on CZcams. I live in Dutchess County, New York, about 1 1/2 hours north of NYC.
Princess auto! 🇨🇦🇨🇦
What about a sport atv what should you look for
That is a good question for allot of people. The best used atv of any type I have found in my experience. Is one that I got from a nice suburb type area. They usually saw the least amount of use and hours. Always look for bone stock atvs and buy the nicest, newest model you can afford. Garage kept and not abused is the way to go,,,,especially on a sport quad which we know is going to be ridden hard. I've seen many sold for decent prices just because they never got to use it..They are out there, but you have to take the time or risk being stuck with an abused atv...nothing wrong with a used highly maintained machine though either....I always look at other vehicles in there driveway and garage..if they are not kept up, I'm sure the atv hasn't been either...I've rode and repaired atvs/motorcycles for over 40yrs. so its good to take someone with you with some experience also. I could go on, but you get the idea.
Generally the same stuff. Leaks coming from the engine. You'll want to check chain slop/ is it oiled and the wear on it and the teeth on the gear. I've never owned a sport atv, but I imagine it's about the same. Maybe see if theres a what to check on a dirt bike video, it'd be a little closer to that maybe.
A highly modified sport quad, such as engine or suspension mods, usually means it was used for racing. A used racing quad is not something you want to buy unless you don't mind a high maintenance machine. I think a sport quad that is totally stock is the way to go. Cost is usually less and reliability is higher.
Same thing dipshit.
Lmao these guys were like good question .. and write a paragraph and this guy just says same thing dipshit lmfao
This is a faster explanation for This video.
1. Give cash to the owner
2. Make deal.
This is a faster guide How to buy a atv...
Hey, my name is Tyler and I'm 15. I currently have a Raptor 250 and am growing out of it, I have been looking at TRX 450's. Do you think that is the right move? and if not do you have any suggestions. Thanks
Same year also
Beginners video right? What’s beaver hay and why does it matter?
SORRY, I FOUND 2 REPLY'S
Hey guys great clip as always, one question, how do I get one of those hats in black? It's sweet.
When we were buy are honda 09 500 my brother made me lift the front and rear to see what the bearings were like lol
Well, my bike has all of that. I did get it for $400
I mean the rig I’m looking at costs $2500 but she has 9600 miles on her and I can buy a rebuild kit for $1000 for it but I don’t know if it’s worth it. It is a 2007 can am renegade 800
I love atvs
How to get kicked off of someone’s property real quick.
If they think they're gonna make some money, they won't kick you off.
Only if they are trying to sell you trash....
Good video.
Thank you
Is 7k miles a lot for a 2009 raptor because I don't understand why someone is selling a super clean 2009 raptor for 1k in my area
Go check it out, make sure nothings wrong with it, if there isnt its a steal.
Eclipsile thanks for the advice
@@jake-qn6zy but be VERY VERY VERY cautious check it out in person, go and take a really and i mean REALLY good look, and if possible bring it into a shop for a inspection if they say its clear its all yours.
If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. 99% scam
thanx great vid!
What kind of tires and which controller are those please
I got the exact same four wheeler lol
Thanks
Hey guys m gonna use it to get around the neighborhood and haul a small trailer how would that change my purchase
usually if the machine looks rough cosmetically its the same way internally .. especially " craigslist " specials ... 85 % of the atv on there site for sale doesn't have titles LOL RED FLAG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You get on Craigslist
or fix it. and get a sweet bike. built from your time because there's always that trade on.
Just don’t buy a Polaris. You will be doing just fine. Even a Lincon is better.
what makes polaris so unpopular, i just bought an older model one as my first atv, engine runs solid, drive train is good, needs an idler for the rear chain, but thats about it for work, i got it for dirt cheap so i don't feel bad, but i'm wondering if i should be on the look out for a future problem.
lattitude01 If it works and it’s cheap, just enjoy it. Electrical has always been a Polaris problem
@@lattitude01 newer polaris has a reputation, maybe some old stuff isn't half bad.
Any link for a legit atv seller that ships to my country?
Honda was never actually 4 weel drive until 2014 they claim 4x4 but it is actually 3x4
Ryan Champion same with cam am even today
I've been looking at getting either a rincon or a sportsman 800
Definitely go for the honda, I have had mine for a while now and it's on the trails more often than my bud 500 sportsman
A Rincon is a complete turd. I'd get a Brute Force or Grizzly 700 instead. The Sportsman 800 is a good performing quad for the money too.
Do you even own a rincon? I doubt it, and you haven't seen what there capable of, if you think they are turds, my bro has a grizz 700 and in every imaginable way I can do everything he does just as good or better
What ever you decide do yourself a favor and stay away from the broke force, they get that name for a reason. I have two different buddies with them and they are falling apart entirely. And on polaris atv's in general the electronics are crap.
Like I had said before Hondas are quality built machines
Most Hondas anyway. The Rincon is adequate I guess but so many other choices out there that have more power. A Grizzly 700 is just a much better atv all around. More power, better suspension, more ground clearance, diff-lock, optional power steering. From your youtube name, its obvious you had to modify your Rincon engine to get any power out of it. You don't need to spend the extra cash on anything else to do that. Polaris does have issues with electronics but those are easy fixes. Mid 2000's Suzuki King Quads had weak frames, along with the earlier Can Am Outlanders. Don't get me wrong, I do think Honda builds quality utility atvs. But the lack of power just doesn't make them very fun to ride.
can lift kit be installed with no future problems?