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Posted by: ftwflh
If you really dont want to spend much cash look around for a older 250 Honda such as a 250SX or 250X .On the Yamaha side there are still some old Moto 225,350s out here and a bunch of 250 Timberwolves(I think these are good machines)For Kawi any older Bayuo 220 should be in your range.Now if you dont mind to rebuild the 2stroke moter look for any 250 or 400 Polaris that wont run but look out you can make them fly but it will take some caash.Keep in mind any of these you wil be able to get for around $750-$1200 but they WILL need brakes,cables,tires,battryand lots of TLC.You wil be looking at putting anotherr $300-$600 in each quad pluss your time.You get up to the $2000 range and you can get a nice one ready to ride.
Posted by: Raptor149
Predfan makes a good point. The late 80's early nineties bikes are a good start. The suzuki quadracers are a good bike because in stock form they make good power and are comfortable to ride from a motocross track to the trails/dunes. You can easily and cheaply mod them to make them great bikes. Finding one in good shape should be easy and relatively cheap. The Honda 250x is a good starter bike as well, especially for the ol ball and chain. Is powerful enough, lite weight and easy to handle. Plus helps to learn shifting and opposite-end braking. You could also look at old timberwolves, warriors, 230s. Buying new is often too pricy, especially for two quads. Good luck, however, finding any decent bike for around $1k.
Posted by: Bing
A used 400ex and maybe a new trailboss (polaris)(around 3k) for her.
As far as a bike for 700,,,you best have a real nice shop with all the right tools. Parts are expensive too.
For no hassle quads you will probrably need to spend 5-6k for both minimum. If you take care of your equipment,,,your resale should be OK too.
Posted by: BigBearFX
700-1000 is going to be tought for a quad, hmm a blaster, there are pleanty of warriors out there too.
a dirt bike might not be so tough.
Posted by: Dragginbutt
$700 is going to be tough... for that amount, you will be spending as much to get it back to decent condition as it would probably cost to go with a better shape machine... I'd figure about $2500 can get you into a decent range, and if you go to 3K, you could get a new blaster...
Posted by: Lt250rKid
Check ebay sometimes they have some good deals on quads that are about $1000 but its not very common.
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1986 Lt250R Quadracer
Posted by: PredFan
That's a tough one. To get something in the $1k range that isn't a kiddie quad is going to be tough. I'd say you'll need to step back in time and take a look at early 90's / late 80's quads. I've always liked the Yamaha Warrior and Honda 300 ex as reliable quads that have been around a while. It's possible to hunt down an old warrior, but even the 80's warriors are still getting $1500 or so. Another good idea is to search the want ad press for the package deals where 2 or more quads are sold togther. I've seen some trikes that are for sale in the $1000 range, so maybe that is an option too.
Posted by: thomez
A good reliable cheap bike = Warrior - used from the late 80's - might look like a total piece - you will have fun and it will keep ticking if you take care of it. Parts are everywhere for them too. I can't think of a better pick unless you can find an EX for the same cash.
Posted by: mxquadracer
are you talking about 700 in repairs or for the junky quad. You can get a perfect running quad with minor well I guess mods for around 3300. I got mine with what's on my sig. for 3350 and could easily do the same 10 more times. Honda's will be running 10 years down the line no matter how much you beat on em. They have 2hp less than the z400 but it isn't noticeable. z400's have reverse but this REALLY wont be a prob for you, you're girlfriend might be different but you can pick it up for her if it gets stuck. Plus if you have a 4 ft you can just do a 180. Some may argue with me but they are PERFECT quad for people just starting all the way up to pros (with extensive mods of course). Mine tops out at 72 on the road which is decent. I love my ex, lots of sentimental value, they just do it to you. This is my opinion, if you want to get a new one I'd say get a z or an 04' 400ex cuz they up'ed the carb for the 04's. Try testing an ex they're really fun, and AWESOME on trails, and jumps, I can hit 60' tables easy.
Posted by: mxquadracer
all are good bikes the main reason I suggested the ex over others was cuz you wanted to keep it cheap. alaskan assassin basically nailed it blasters are kiddy quads.
Posted by: mxquadracer
I just reread what you said, were you talking about 1000 for the bike total. Or that's how much mod money you have?
Posted by: Snotrocker
the g/f and I want to buy ATV's used and fix them up - (spending maybe $700-->1K on each one.) We've rode them before but it was some time ago and I want advice on what models to look for that would be a good base to start from in an older model and where parts would be more or less readily available. I'm 6'1 and 200 lbs and she's 5'4 and 140 or so. YOUR experience and advice would be appreciated. I'd appreciate some objectivity too not just input from a fanboy of one brand. to be used primarily for trailriding. I am new to ATV's and she is an experienced rider at least.
Posted by: AlaskanAssassin
yeah go w/a z or and ex. don't get a blaster your to big, and you said you g/f is an experienced rider so there are better bikes for her than a blaster. I am 6'4 200 and i started out on a new blaster, it was a good learning bike but in less than a year i was bored with it and bottomed out all the time so i bought a z. The blaster was just a waste of money just go straight to a z or an ex. z400 is the better bike but not too much. They are both pretty dependable. your g/f since experienced should prolly do the same. once more experienced you can really mod out a z or an ex. make them twice as fast and powerful. hope that helps (other good bikes kfx400, predator500, 660raptor, yfz450, and honda coming out with 450 too)
Posted by: AlaskanAssassin
yeah i would go a/400ex there are a lot of good used ones out there, there are better bikes but most cost more than you wanna pay
Posted by: cracklin
I just bought an 1988 Yamaha Moto 4 for $500. Run and looks like a champ.
Can't wait to get home and ride!
Posted by: deanz400
ook for a used warrior easy to ride and very dependable i still have mine its a 91 and never had any problem with it . it's now my son ride . but i'd say warriors very dependable
