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Stranded! Which quad for the long haul?

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Posted by: garyc660R

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Originally posted by: RAPTORYFM660r
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Originally posted by: Bing
Im not sure but I was thinking an old Honda Foreman.


That would be my second pick but the first would be:

1995-2000 model Honda fourtrax 300 4x4
The most reliable atv ever produced is the old Fourtrax 300 4 X 4 and also the 2 X 4 version. Narrow for the woods rider as well.


Posted by: garyc660R

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Originally posted by: hondaracer305
First pick would be the Max ATV amphibious, then next choice would prolly be a Honda TRX450R!!

Are you serious? Why would you even mention an atv unreleased in a reliability post?


Posted by: DeuceRooster

I would have to flip a coin to choose between a bayou 300 2X4 or a Honda TRX300 4x4 either are insanely reliable but I don't know which one will go the longest without an oil change

Posted by: DeuceRooster

The Bayou is a top quality piece for sure. I have owned both a 300 2x4 and a 300 4x4 and both where excellent. Kawasaki has refined them. They are very underated by the public.

Anyone remember the older Bayou 400 4x4s? They where all ready in production back when 400cc machines where just coming out, I think the fact that they only had a 5-Speed with no hi/low kind of hurt their sales but they where excellent machines as well.

Posted by: trx450

most any Honda quad will fill the bill...............................................

Posted by: trx450

Come to think of it, $crew the quad. Bring on the marooned babes, and 50 cases of Rum!

Posted by: Raptoryfn660r

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Originally posted by: Bing
Im not sure but I was thinking an old Honda Foreman.


That would be my second pick but the first would be:

1995-2000 model Honda fourtrax 300 4x4



Posted by: Raptoryfn660r

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Originally posted by: DeuceRooster
bayou 300 2X4

I forgot about that model.

I haven't been to Kawasaki's web page in quite some time but are these still available? I always liked the idea of being about to unlock the rear end so it would be turf friendly.


Wow, I went to Kawasaki's web page and this Bayou 300 is still made and costs $3999.



Posted by: Bing

If you where to be stranded on an island with 1 quad and a bunch of gasolinewhich quad would you want.

This bike will have 0 maintinence. It will just be riden and riden and riden. When it breaks down, your done.

Which quad would last the longest with 0 maintinence??


Im not sure but I was thinking an old Honda Foreman.

Posted by: Bing

Chet I almost consider them to be the same bike.

good pick

Posted by: Bing

When do you guys think the Ranchers/Rubicons will be as reliable as their older brothers that they replaced?????? Ever????

Posted by: reconranger

Honda Rancher, it's just a big Recon

Posted by: hondaracer305

First pick would be the Max ATV amphibious, then next choice would prolly be a Honda TRX450R!!

Posted by: hondaracer305

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Originally posted by: garyc660R
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Originally posted by: hondaracer305
First pick would be the Max ATV amphibious, then next choice would prolly be a Honda TRX450R!!

Are you serious? Why would you even mention an atv unreleased in a reliability post?


It was supposed to be humerous, but its a honda so it will be reliable.

Posted by: Coyotechaser

The Recon with some sand tires. Reliable and good on gas.

Actually, if I was on an island and reliability wasn't an issue. I'd want one of those 6 wheel drive vehicles that drive on water.

Posted by: WISTECH

Id get a banshee , haul a** and hydroplane off the island so I wouldnt be stuck there with boring hondas going around in slow circles.LOL

Posted by: kawasaskirules

yea my friends dad has one i like it

Posted by: crackersandpie

if im stranded on a island i dont think im gonna worry about riding a 4 wheeler, and why would i be stranded on a island anyway, i rather have a boator mabey i would make a little house and have alot of aniaml friends like flipper, it would be cool, build a lil house like the blue lagoon, ha what a great movie



everybody needs to see the movie boondock saints atleast 2 times in there life, its the best movie ever,