Anyone riding ATVs?

Sherardp
Sherardp Posts: 8,038
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I'm done riding street bikes and am looking to buy my 1st ATV. Being down here in SC I figure it should be a good time to hit some trails, play a little. Anyone else riding? I'm considering a Yamaha Raptor 700. The Can-AM X Xc1000 looks good but the cost at 13k is more than I'm wanting to spend. Any thoughts or other models to consider?
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited September 2014
    Bev & I have Suzuki King Quads; hers is a 2008 450cc, mine a 2009 750cc; both utility type quads. I like your choices---Yamaha or CanAm, both great quality.
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    I've had a Honda since 2002 and it has performed flawlessly, other than the big stick that I ran through the tire.
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    I raced a raptor 660r back in 2001. It was pretty good, a little tippy when on the stock suspension, but the 700's are way better handles good and plenty of power right out of the box. Funny thing is I traded mine straight up for my first streetbike, a 99 CBR900RR!
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    Awesome info. I got to see the 700r over the weekend and it looks so much fun. Thinking I will pull the trigger when I find an awesome deal.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited September 2014
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    You might want to consider going "utility" quad. They can come in handy for a number of things, plus for long trail rides you've got plenty of room for hauling stuff. Don't let anyone tell you utility quads aren't "fun" I ride the hell out of mine.

    I'm finally gonna outfit my KQ750 with some decent radials, as my stock tires are done.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    That camo looks wicked on that buddy. Loving it. I will check into those while shopping also.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited September 2014
    Sherardp wrote: »
    That camo looks wicked on that buddy. Loving it. I will check into those while shopping also.

    It really helps to hide scratches/scrapes. I'd really like to get a power steering Yamaha Grizzly 700 next. Love Yamaha's motorcycles/ATV's.

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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    Check out http://www.carolinaadventureworld.net, I've had a lot of friends go here and rave about how good of a time it was. The most interesting part to me is the ATV drag strip they have, sounds like a blast. Good luck and be safe.
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    They are all a whole lotta fun! But a PIA to keep clean.
    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,105
    Sherardp wrote: »
    I'm done riding street bikes and am looking to buy my 1st ATV. Being down here in SC I figure it should be a good time to hit some trails, play a little. Anyone else riding? I'm considering a Yamaha Raptor 700. The Can-AM X Xc1000 looks good but the cost at 13k is more than I'm wanting to spend. Any thoughts or other models to consider?

    I have an ATC 200X that I ride around my parents house/land in Aiken, SC. Only about 48 acres but other family has land down the road so plenty of land to ride on . I generally ride in my jeep's. Where are you located?
    codyc1ark wrote: »
    Check out http://www.carolinaadventureworld.net, I've had a lot of friends go here and rave about how good of a time it was. The most interesting part to me is the ATV drag strip they have, sounds like a blast. Good luck and be safe.

    I have heard good things about it too. I have a good friend that goes there often with his side by side. I wish they would open some jeep trails.

    Also if you get something and want a fun ride in a National Forrest check out URE:

    http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recreation/ohv/recarea/?recid=48934&actid=93

    http://www.nc4x4.com/forum/index.php?threads/current-uwharrie-trail-maps-up-to-date.80426/

    I can be there in about 1.5 - 2 hours so when time permits on a Saturday I make day trips up there. Hit me up when you are ready to go.

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    Does your state allow you to make your ATV street legal?
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    Alas, I'm no longer in the Carolina's. Jury is still out on if I made the right decision or not, but if would have totally taken you up on your offer.
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  • WastelandWand'r
    WastelandWand'r Posts: 466
    Sherard,
    What are your goals? Are you talking about 'racing' 4 wheelers, which are obviously different than most 'utility' quads.
    Are you looking to get out in the woods and pull trailers or gear and go through mud and water? Or go to a track and jump and go through the whoops?
    I have owned several (utility) and you can really specialize them.
    I am of the off road user so a Raptor or something of that type would be useless to me. I look for the best suspension offered, locking differentials and a towing capacity beyond my fat ****.
    However, when the trailer is unhooked I can get up to 50-60 miles an hour and have a blast on the trail. I agree with Steve, any 4 wheeler can be an absolute hoot to ride.
    I prefer independent suspension on all 4 corners, and start at 700CC and go up.
    It all depends on what you want to do.
    I am a Polaris man myself including snowmachines, but almost all makers these days make a great machine.
    I just bought my first BRP product which makes me get a rash thinking about it still and my brother stopped speaking to me because of it.
    Whatever you get, have a blast on it.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    I scored a new Raptor 700r SE for an awesome price. Been riding it a tad bit and love it. I plan to take it out the fields or somewhere like that soon. I'm on Lake Wylie SC if you guys want to hang out and have a beer or two.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited September 2014
    Absolutely agree on the 700cc minimum, especially if you're coming from a motorcycle and you're used to that kind of power. The difference between Bev's 450cc King Quad and my 750cc is very noticeable---though I do find her quad to run a bit smoother than mine--but mine has noticeably more torque.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    Sherardp wrote: »
    I scored a new Raptor 700r SE for an awesome price. Been riding it a tad bit and love it. I plan to take it out the fields or somewhere like that soon. I'm on Lake Wylie SC if you guys want to hang out and have a beer or two.

    Nice! I love Yamaha's products. Had many YZF series sportbikes, and a Roadstar which I absolutely miss.

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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,105
    Sherardp wrote: »
    I scored a new Raptor 700r SE for an awesome price. Been riding it a tad bit and love it. I plan to take it out the fields or somewhere like that soon. I'm on Lake Wylie SC if you guys want to hang out and have a beer or two.

    You should be fairly close to Carolina Adventure World. I'm about and hour 45 from there...... I still say we SE guys should get together some time somewhere.
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