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Posted by: sxr6
I agree with rivermud, for my riding the griz. Also the griz has a locking front dif & my expierance is that the only people that say a locking diff isn't nessesary are people who have never had a wheeler with it.
Posted by: eb
I rode a Rincon yesterday.It was the smoothest riding quad that I have ridden.I used to own a Sportsman and now have a Vinson 5 speed.The main thing I didn't like was the high gears.First gear in the rincon felt like second or third on my vinson.It was real nice though.
Posted by: eb
69 400 ex,Apparently you didn't read my post very well!I said it felt like you are taking off in second or third gear,which is not a good thing!There is no low end to it.Obviously it'll be faster on top end since it's 150 cc's bigger.I looked at them when I got my vinson,but didn't want another auto,plus my vinson cost $5625 with a winch and the cheapest I could get a rincon for back then was about $2000 more than that.
Ironrider,I like it a lot.
Posted by: skipshot
Both are fine machines. Don't get caught up in everyone else's mine is 2 mph faster than yours. They are both capable machines and will do what you want. It comes down to personal preference. Good luck on your purchase.
I've had them both by the way.
Ride what you like and like what you ride!
Posted by: ironrider
I would go with the Grizzly. Hey eb how do you like your vinson 5 speed?
Posted by: steamboat
I have a Rincon and this past weekend I rode all day with a few buddies. One of them has a Grizzly and there wasn't any performance difference in the two machines. We drag raced up the sand hills in 4 wheel drive and I beat him 2 out of 3 times. Since both our quads are fairly new ( 95 miles on mine and 200 on his ) we never swapped. He went thru some pretty deep mud holes and his Grizzly would float across them. I didn't try them because I wanted to stay clean.
Posted by: MMwildman
Grizz, no brainer.
Posted by: MMwildman
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the only people that say a locking diff isn't nessesary are people who have never had a wheeler with it
...that's a fact..
Posted by: Bill35
Be a Man and get a sportsman 700.
Posted by: prairievenom
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Looking to purchase a grizzly or rincon
Out of those chices i would pic the prairie 650
Posted by: gloxster
I would get a Prairie V-Twin, but since it wasn't one on your list I would go with the Grizzly.
Posted by: rivermud
You could probably guess what I would suggest by my sig, but out of the two you have listed I would go with the Grizzly. Not to say the rincon is bad I just think the Grizzly is better. I have ridden both and have friends that own both. The thought of having a $1200 transmission to replace if I break it doesnt make me feel comfortable to have alot of fun with it. not implying abuse, just what I consider normal.
Bill35, Where do you ride? I grew up in St.peters (Park Charles) and dont live far from there now.
Also need to add Mexico to your list of countries, they're killing us.
Posted by: KFX400Rida
one word... rincon...
Posted by: gravey
Hey,
Looking to purchase a grizzly or rincon. Anyone have any suggestions, preferences, problems with either. Any help is appreciated! Thanks.
Dave W.
Posted by: SixtyNine400ex
if yo uwant a 4 wheeler you can depend on then get the rincon...if you want a 4 wheeler where the company is better at making pianos than making their 4 wheelers...get the yami....
Posted by: SixtyNine400ex
duuuh. thats b/c the rincon is a 650 & your vinson is like a 5??....IT WILL BLOW U OUT OF THE WATER, your vinson is nice though, i wouldn't mind having one.
Posted by: SixtyNine400ex
well the first gear is fast on it b/c it only has 3 speeds. The 1st gear is very low too i believe.
Posted by: CamoGrizzly660
Link to some Grizzly 660 pics in action
I love my Grizzly 660. My buddy has the Rincon. In my opinion the rincon steering is really tight. On pavement or roads with ruts, it is really squirrly.
I have not had any trouble with my Grizzly, except I don't get to ride it enough.
I also have 2 friends with the Prarie 650's.... their fast,,, but they will beat the #@$@# out of you on rough trails.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Posted by: 95Wolverine
Not being a brand loyal buyer, I pay attention to the things that will make a difference to my riding style. That being said, I have heard (on many occasion) that the Rincon has a problem with engine braking on steep downhill grades. If you plan on riding in these conditions, this may prove to be a serious issue. As for the grizzley, I have heard that they don't have as much low end grunt as they used to.. read that a couple of times, but not positive on this yet.
I Ride a wolverine which I purchased from a guy that just bought a new Rincon.. I asked how he liked it.. He said and I quote him "Defintately not enough engine braking". Take it for what you will, but that is in relation to a high compression wolverine that he was used to.
You need to take each person's comments with a grain of salt and read read read. Then jump on them at a dealer. Take em for a spin. You'll figure it out.
Good Luck.
Posted by: pstroud
GRIZZLY, NO QUESTION
Posted by: GrizzlyDuster
Sportsman 700? Here's a good analogy...Sportsman 700=Kia Sophia; where as the Honda Rincon=H1 Hummer!!! Should have ponied up for the real deal!
