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Posted by: ProXPredator
At 13 I think your right, the Predator 90 will be too small. The 300ex I believe is an auto clutch - manual shift. That would get him used to shifting without having to worry about a clutch. If that's just too small for him, have him try a 400ex or a Z400 - both good machines.
Posted by: ProXPredator
For you or your son? By your name, I would like to think you like to get dirty! I would go with a 4x4 if that is the kind of riding you like to do. My brother in law is selling his 400ex and getting a Sportman 600 v2. It's as fast as a 400ex, just doesn't accelerate as quickly, which can be changed with a little cluthing action. The V-Force is a fast quad for an automatic. From what I've learned, it's fun to ride and will wheelie with the best of them. If you like the shifting, I would consider a Predator, YFZ or the new Honda 450 when they come out. But again, the Predator has been out for it's second year and the quirks are taken care of. The YFZ and Honda are new this year. My buddy is around 260-280 and is very confortable on my Predator. Advice: Get out to your local dealers and test ride. If they wanna sell you a quad, they will let you jump on anything you ask for. Good luck and happy trails!
Posted by: TrailBreaker70
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Originally posted by: sp600towtruck
I'd say for just getting into atv-ing, the Polaris Scrambler 500 HO would be good for you, and the Trail Boss 330 would be good for your son. The Scrambler is 2wd or AWD and should be plenty fast for you, while the Trail Boss is 2wd and should move along pretty good with only 120 lbs on it, plus it has racks in case you guys carry any thing with you while riding. Go ride them and see how they feel to you. Good luck!!img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">hr>
I was going to say that myself. The TrailBoss has plenty of power to start off on, and a lot of room for the rider. It's an automatic, but it's chain drive with gobs of suspension, so it could handle some light jumping.
And about the Scrambler, I love them, and for your purposes, you definitely would too. Very powerful, rides like a Cadillac, and even the 2x4 can go through mud like you wouldn't believe. It sounds like a great combination.
Posted by: reconranger
KenHower-Those Calif. age limits are just "recommendations"!! Not the law!! Nobody ever got a ticket for not following them.
Your son's problem is that he is tall, but LIGHT. (My 10 year old has the same problem.) I would say your son would be bored in about 2 weeks of riding a little 90! He has outgrown the 90 already! I would suggest a 250 class bike (250EX, Recon, etc.). These are shaft drive, which should be a plus in mud country. He will need to learn to shift and autoclutch, but that really won't take that much effort. He is a beginner, so just start him out REAL EASY, on real easy terrain.
You on the other hand are tall and heavy, so a 400 class bike is the MINIMUM for you.
Posted by: MnFriesen
The Kawi V force I think would be good for you. most of the "bigger" guys say they feel more at home on one of them. as far as you son you can either get the 300 ex or you can get a fully auto and get a scrambler or trailblazer from polaris
Posted by: Speedy2222
no 300ex is manual clutch manula shifting i think it's the 250 tha'ts auto clutch manual shift
Posted by: sp600towtruck
I'd say for just getting into atv-ing, the Polaris Scrambler 500 HO would be good for you, and the Trail Boss 330 would be good for your son. The Scrambler is 2wd or AWD and should be plenty fast for you, while the Trail Boss is 2wd and should move along pretty good with only 120 lbs on it, plus it has racks in case you guys carry any thing with you while riding. Go ride them and see how they feel to you. Good luck!!img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
Posted by: Jakey
sir take your kid to the dealership and ask him which one he likes trust me it is the best way to go
Posted by: kawasaskirules
i've heard that the V force is good for big guys so it might be right for you for your son i would get maybe a polaris 330 or prairie 360
Posted by: CR724
For a good bike for your son, check out a Kawasaki Bayou 250. I've got a '93 Bayou 220 that I've had no trouble with. As for yourself , I would go for anything 400cc and up.
Posted by: pimp250r
wow, there's a lot to choose from!
What's your price range?
IMO, I'd test drive a lot of machines.(please take what I say only as
personal options, for I've only been experienced with honda's most of my life, we should get some yamaha,suzuki,polaris freaks in here too for more advice.)
I guess my first question would be if you're looking for something like a 4x4 that has hi/low range or something more sporty? Like, something being in
the middle, (eg, being good for woods, trails, hills, being sporty, etc)
Let me know and I'll give you whatever advice I can give.
Posted by: pimp250r
yeah, the 90's are extremely tiny, the 5 and 6 year olds race those at tracks, if you got hit by one you probably wouldn't notice :-)
It does take a bit to get used to the manual shifting, but it is so
easy to grow into. If you yourself are used to riding motorcycles,
then you may want to get something a bit bigger like something in
the class of a yfz or raptor or something in their size ranges. they have
the speed and power you want, plus they have reverse. Do you have
a local dealer that you can test drive these quads?
Also, for your son's size, the size of a 250EX is about right. I grew up
on a 250X, and the size of it was perfect and still is for me (I'm now 6' 2",
155lbs and my step dad is about your size and it's still a perfect size
for him.) Machines this size are usually extremely predictable when it
comes to cornering(can turn on a dime) and speed.
Posted by: mudAGoGo
I will be purchasing a couple of ATVs for Christmas this year and would appreciate any guideance on the topic. I am 6'3 about 230 lbs and have riden motorcycles before and have liscence. My son is 13, about 5'8, and a skinny 120 or so, if that much. He has not ridden before. We intend to ride on dirt with hills and bumps. Any advice on the proper or good ATVs would be great. Thanks.
Posted by: mudAGoGo
no paticular price range. where we would ride is dirt hills and flatland. would like an automatic for the son so he can just ride to start with. think a predator 90 is too small for his size? that kawasaki v700 with auto tranny looks kind of nice for me?
Posted by: mudAGoGo
any thoughts on 2X4 or 4X4
Posted by: KenHower
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Originally posted by: ProXPredator
At 13 I think your right, the Predator 90 will be too small. The 300ex I believe is an auto clutch - manual shift. That would get him used to shifting without having to worry about a clutch. If that's just too small for him, have him try a 400ex or a Z400 - both good machines.
In California. Under 12 years old, only 50cc's. 12 years to 15 years, 90 cc's or less. Must be 16 years old to ride anything over 90cc's. Make sure you know the laws in your state.
Bogus...but the laws still the same.
Posted by: mtd
Taught I would had my 2 cents. In my opinion if you want good reliable quad for you and your son, I'dd go with the Kawy P700 4X4 for you and maybe the 360 for your son either 2X4 or 4X4. Nice machine and the maintenance is not so different for both of those machines.
MTD
