04/15/2008 05:29 PM
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buck1992
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what do you think is the best brand in general and why just to see what peoples opinions are?
honda suzuki yamaha or kawasaki
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Buck
06 eiger camo
2500 warn winch
26 in mud lite xtrs on type 7 black
soon quadworks power kit
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04/15/2008 07:10 PM
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jaybeecon55
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Simple: The Suzuki owners will say Suzuki, Yamaha owners say Yamaha, Kawasaki owners say Kawasaki, Polaris owners .............................
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'07 Outlander 800 XT Camo
'02 Eiger 5-sp
'02 Ozark
'96 TRX90
Old rides: '89 Warrior, '93 KQ 300, '97 Warrior, '84 LT50, '98 LT80
'07 GMC Sierra 2500HD DMax
25' six-place flatbed trailer
Edited: 04/15/2008 at 07:11 PM by jaybeecon55
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04/15/2008 10:03 PM
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05BigBear400
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They all suck!!!! KYMCO ROCKS 
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04/16/2008 07:50 AM
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650Mobrute
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Well Jaybee is right most owners are all for their bikes, Im no exception really I like Kawasaki, but for pure reliability Hondas are hard to beat, every year each brand brings the bar up a notch, I dont think you can go wrong with any of them anymore.
And BTW you left out Can-AM on that list which is also a great quad  just out of my price range heh
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2008 bruteforce 650sra (stock atm) 2007 kfx90 (my sons)
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04/16/2008 09:03 AM
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ltatkinson
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Like it was said most people bought the ATV that they thought was the best. Look at them all they are all good they have to be or they would not sell. Find the one that fits you best and there is your answer. The best to me was the Yamaha Grizzly 700 but it might not be for you. Do your homework and you will make the right choice.
Tim
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08 Yamaha Grizzly 700 w/o EPS Yamaha (Warn) 54" plow,Warn 2.5 Winch. 08 Yamaha Grizzly 450 
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04/17/2008 09:50 AM
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oldturtle
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Get educated on what features come with various machines. Then decide what features are important for you. Available features on different machines include fuel injection, independent rear suspension, mega ground clearance, auto tranny, full locking front diff, good 3 or 4 wheel down hill engine braking, liquid cooling, low range tranny, linked or non-linked brakes, disc brakes, mega horsepower, and on & on.
Do not overlook Polaris, AC, and CA. For many riders these are excellent choices. Skip anything made in China.
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08 KLR650
07 Grizz 700
04 KDX220
07 KTM525XC
01 GL1800ABS
Edited: 04/17/2008 at 09:57 AM by oldturtle
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04/17/2008 10:54 AM
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sac7000
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None. ATV's are dangerous!
But if you really must subject yourself to death and dismemberment the Honda Rancher is your best value today. With over one million ranchers sold world-wide what other proof do you need?
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04/17/2008 07:17 PM
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jaybeecon55
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Originally posted by: sac7000
With over one million ranchers sold world-wide what other proof do you need?
That's the same logic used to sell penis enlargement pills on late night TV.
Jaybee
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'07 Outlander 800 XT Camo '02 Eiger 5-sp '02 Ozark '96 TRX90 Old rides: '89 Warrior, '93 KQ 300, '97 Warrior, '84 LT50, '98 LT80 '07 GMC Sierra 2500HD DMax 25' six-place flatbed trailer
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04/17/2008 07:21 PM
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buck1992
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i like hondas but that was jus to good lol
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06 eiger camo
2500 warn winch
26 in mud lite xtrs on type 7 black
soon quadworks power kit
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04/17/2008 09:15 PM
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sac7000
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Originally posted by: jaybeecon55
Originally posted by: sac7000
With over one million ranchers sold world-wide what other proof do you need?
That's the same logic used to sell penis enlargement pills on late night TV.
Jaybee
yeah but my name's not Bob!
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04/17/2008 09:25 PM
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RickCJ7
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Originally posted by: buck1992
what do you think is the best brand in general and why just to see what peoples opinions are?
honda suzuki yamaha or kawasaki
You forget the best 3 brands!! Polaris, Artic Cat and Can Am!!
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YZ's/XT's/KLR Raptor Scrambler Sportsman 500X2
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04/18/2008 11:52 AM
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Capita
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I have a Rancher and must say its a very good machine. My vote is for Honda. You see a lot of old Hondas here in Newfoundland running very strong after many many years of abuse.
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04/18/2008 12:26 PM
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upnort
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There is not a "BEST" machine. All have their + & - points. There is a best for each person machine though.
Think I got ripped...Bought my pills off the net but think they were aspirin cause not gettin any bigger but my headache went away.
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94 1100 Yamaha Virago
01 Yamaha dlx700
If it ain't fast enuff to scare you.. it ain't fast enuff.
Cattail ATV Club
Edited: 04/20/2008 at 07:56 PM by upnort
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04/18/2008 03:51 PM
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OIown12
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Originally posted by: upnort
..... There is a best for each person machine though.
In that case, my "BEST" machine is a Polaris 500 X2 EFI.
1) I'm fat - It has plenty of power to pull me up the hills and down light trails.
2) I'm lazy - It's an auto (I ain't changin' no gears, electronically or otherwise - take that Honda)
3) I'm slow - Just not interested in doing 137 through the desert or down the highway on two wheels.
4) I have kids - Slap them on the back and they're happy for a little while.
5) I'm loyal - This is the third Popo I've have since 1999.
6) I'm not worried about machine weight - actually the heavier the better.
I'm sure everyone else could up with a similar list for their "BEST".
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2007 X2 Vision 160 Wheels Xtreme 3000 Winch 3 Headlight Mod. --------------------------- XR70R - "The Clown Bike"
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04/19/2008 03:29 PM
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EastCoastWest
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Honda makes some pretty good 3wds.
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2007 Ski-doo GTX 500SS 9225 km
1997 Suzuki KQ 300 showing 1320 km but I know it's higher than that.
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04/19/2008 06:39 PM
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Capita
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Wow a fellow Newfie!
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04/19/2008 06:56 PM
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jam53142
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Hey, the original question was which is better, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha or Kawasaki. The answer is obvious...Polaris...
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Stock for now...but taking suggestions...
Carry-on SP 5x8 Trailer
Garmin eTrex Vista HCX
RAM Mount
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04/20/2008 07:49 PM
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BradW
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Originally posted by: jam53142
Hey, the original question was which is better, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha or Kawasaki. The answer is obvious...Polaris...
That's funny, because the only guy I know with a Polaris replaced all wheel bearings and the front differential at 500 miles. But hey, if you keep your expectations very low, that's pretty good. Plus you get a better work-out pushing an 800lb. Polaris than riding a 600lb. Honda, Zuk, Kawi, or Yami.
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04/20/2008 08:17 PM
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RickCJ7
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Originally posted by: BradW
Originally posted by: jam53142
Hey, the original question was which is better, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha or Kawasaki. The answer is obvious...Polaris...
That's funny, because the only guy I know with a Polaris replaced all wheel bearings and the front differential at 500 miles. But hey, if you keep your expectations very low, that's pretty good. Plus you get a better work-out pushing an 800lb. Polaris than riding a 600lb. Honda, Zuk, Kawi, or Yami.
Just because you know 1 guy with a Polaris makes all Polaris junk?
Maybe he doesn't take care of his atv, what if it was an AC or Suzuki?? would they automatically be junk ?
get a sport quad if you are racing!! utilitys are for working and trail riding! weight doesn't matter much! a smooth ride does! try riding a sport quad over 100 mile days.
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04/22/2008 09:55 AM
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zorro700
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Take it easy on him Rick. Did you see his pics? He's just a child that doesn't know any better and rides whatever dad has. LOL!
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700 sportsman efi, 2500 lb warn winch, american eagle plow.
Previous machines:
89' mohave
89' banshee modified
92' yz 250
93' cr 250
94' zx 7r ninja
96' yz 250
99' yzf 400
99 seadoo xp limited
00' yzf 426
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04/22/2008 10:09 AM
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TLC
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I have own a Honda,Yamaha and a Polaris. I like the brand of ATV you just jump on and they run. I was lucky they all did that,next thing you look for is ride comfort, and they sure all do not do that the same.
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