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JonK56
New User
| Posts: 3
| Joined: 08/08
Posted: 08/31/08
08:57 PM
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Folks,
I've been hunting for most of my life, and now that I'm 56 yrs old the hiking in is getting hard. I have been riding street and dirt machines since I was 16. I'm planning on buying a new ATV 4x4 in the 450 to 550 range. I have not kept up with who is making the better machine for the hunter getting into the mountains or lower woodlands down south in North Carolina. I need a good 4x4 with automatic trans and good low and mid range power in 450 to 550. Any help or suggestion please.
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wolf1
Guru
| Posts: 1843
| Joined: 11/07
Posted: 09/01/08
03:35 AM
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both are good manufacturers, but my personal favorite is yamaha. i think the grizzly would do you very well
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JonK56
New User
| Posts: 3
| Joined: 08/08
Posted: 09/02/08
06:02 AM
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Thanks Wolf1, what is the 450 a strong enough machine to handle mountains and swamp lands? or should I go for the 550. I'm 6'2" 265 lbs
Jon
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wolf1
Guru
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Posted: 09/02/08
03:52 PM
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the 450 would be strong enough but when was the last time you heard someone say "my atv has too much power"
buy the 550 extra power is always good!!!
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johnsand
New User
| Posts: 8
| Joined: 05/08
Posted: 09/07/08
05:44 AM
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just do NOT buy the Yamaha Rhino! Unless you are ready to get hurt or die.
yamaha-rhino-information.com
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wolf1
Guru
| Posts: 1843
| Joined: 11/07
Posted: 09/14/08
06:19 AM
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yeah it sure beats the polaris ranger catching fire in your garage and killing your whole family.
I have ridden the rhino, and it you push any machine past it's limits then you are going to get injured most likely.
ride responsibly
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JonK56
New User
| Posts: 3
| Joined: 08/08
Posted: 09/14/08
07:37 AM
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Guys,
All machines are just that, Machines. If you push beyond the design and capabilities of a vehicle or fail to maintain and inspect your ride each and everytime you ride, chances are it will bite you in the butt.
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