ATV's

Who has them and what do you have. Give be your opinions. I am looking at a utility between a 500-700.
I am trying to decide on Can-Am 650, Yamaha Grizzly 700 with EFI and power steering. Those are the main 2 but am studying the others as well.

Who has them and what do you have. Give be your opinions. I am looking at a utility between a 500-700.
I am trying to decide on Can-Am 650, Yamaha Grizzly 700 with EFI and power steering. Those are the main 2 but am studying the others as well.

Walking by all the new bikes on the way to the parts counter is always really fun for us, a little dangerous, but fun. The Can-Am’s, and everything from the “big four” have all the things you could possibly want in an ATV so you can’t go wrong. It is simply a matter of personal tastes. Have you looked at the new side by sides as well? My kid brother recently bought a new Yamaha Rhino and mounted two seats in the bed so four of us can go virtually anywhere the quads roam.

Ron, that is nice....its like a beefed up golf cart. Don't mind taking that to Palm Springs to play golf and then off road to a near by desert or Joshua Nation park :D

It's hard to answer your question without knowing what you want it for. What do you want it for?

I will be riding it in SC & NC. I will be using it for hunting and trail riding and playing in the mud. Not for a work horse.

I will be riding it in SC & NC. I will be using it for hunting and trail riding and playing in the mud. Not for a work horse.

I have 2 Hondas, a Rancher ES 350 and a Recon ES 250 for the wife. We use them at our Hunting lease and they are excellent to get around on. Had an 88 Jeep Wrangler out there that would go anywhere anytime in any weather condition but my body finally surrendered:o
I also have a Polar Sport utility trailer that I pull behind them to carry feed, firewood, critters and gear and love it. It has ATV tires and is real quite compared to the metal ones you normally see.
What ever you get, I think you will enjoy it.

I have 2 of them,,,a suzuki king quad and a yami 700 efi with power steering. I have found atving to be one of the most enjoyable things I have ever done. The king quad 700 has been rock solid with no issues,,,the yami is kinda new to evaluate but has not had an issue yet. Whatever you get you will have a blast on.

Colorado,

Those are the 2 that I am trying to decide between. Can you give me a pros and cons comparison between the 2. Speed,roll,out of the hole, in the mud and manuverability.

Colorado,

Those are the 2 that I am trying to decide between. Can you give me a pros and cons comparison between the 2. Speed,roll,out of the hole, in the mud and manuverability.

The yahama wins hand down as the best to date that has ever hit the market. The power steering is beyond amazing and the ride is great, very comfortable. I can steer in and out of anything and the engine braking blows me away. That being said the power band on the yami is better than the king but the kings topend is better. yami does about 64 mph where i can get 72 out of the king but why the hell would you ever want to go that fast anyway. The king is a good grand less expensive and has been around awhile which translates into all the bugs being worked out though i have yet to see any on the yami to date,,,There is a great websight to go to and you will find out all the information pros and cons on both as well as others NYROCATV.COM just go to the forum section,,,read away;)

I've got the Yamaha Kodiak 450. I have to say I really like the look and sound of the EFI 700 Grizzly. I took a Polaris 800 EFI out for a quick ride the other day and that was pretty sweet. I couldn't do much with it because the owner was still breaking it in. The thing I hate the most about it is the shift lever. It's about 3 feet long and difficult to move. I've also driven the 660 Grizzly and it was leaps and bounds better than the Kodiak. The thing that bugs me about the Yamaha ATVs are the many small plastic panels. They stop aligning and start buzzing after only a few months. I'd also suggest camo if you don't mind adding a few hundred to the bottom line. It seems that the camo just doesn't scratch.

Good luck in making your decision and make sure to post pictures!

Gotta say I am pretty pleased with my Polaris with the ind. rear susp. and they have done a good job with it since they were the first to put it out.
However most of them these days are outstanding.

Polaris Ranger here for work and play.

Here are a couple pic's of the Polar Sport ATV trailer, or as it is affectionately known as "The Buck Buggy"/Hog Hauler" on it's maiden voyage with my fine male offspring being used as ballast.:D And yes, momma caught us and we got an ear full.:mad:
Both the Honda Rancher and the Recon pull it fully loaded just fine.
If I'm fully loaded, I just stay in camp.:rolleyes:

steal_blue, what size is your polaris and does it fit in the ridges bed?

steal_blue, what size is your polaris and does it fit in the ridges bed?

I have a Sportsman 450 which is bigger than that one and it fits. It is tight but it fits well enough to manuever around while hooking up.

I have a Sportsman 450 which is bigger than that one and it fits. It is tight but it fits well enough to manuever around while hooking up.


I have both the king quad 700 and the yami 700 and with the tail down either one of them fit like a glove,,,,when your pulling up just gotta be carefull not to hit the rear window. They pretty much fill the bed.

Colorado,

Thanks for the link.Great ste with tons of info and photos. I really like the King Quad 700 but after reading everyone's reviews and opinions I may be sold on the grizzly 700. Is there anything I need to look out for? I want some bigger wheels so I guess a clutch kit. I will be hitting some mud but won't be submerging it like those guys on that site. Any suggestions on wheels and tires? How about an exhaust? I don't want anything too loud because I will be hunting with the Quad.
What is a good web site to buy atv stuff?

steal_blue, what size is your polaris and does it fit in the ridges bed?

The large one is a 500 Sportsman and the small one is a 90 Sportsman. Have no experience the 500 fitting in the bed. I have another truck for that. Sorry

The large one is a 500 Sportsman and the small one is a 90 Sportsman. Have no experience the 500 fitting in the bed. I have another truck for that. Sorry

All of the Sportsmans are the same size from the 450 o the 800 EFI. 48x48x83 and they do fit in the Ridge. The one thing most don't realize is that the Polaris atvs are heavy the 450 is 715lbs dry. That's 115lbs more that the heaviest Honda.

I know I posted these pictures before but I figured what the heck,

I sold my 250 EX and purchased the new Honda trx420 ES 4x4.

Great machine, I can't wait till Sept, Me and 8 Guys from back home in PA. are heading to Utah for 2 weeks.

I have a Honda Foreman 450 ES I purchased new in 1999........

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:D

I purchased an 05 Rincon in April last year.It has a very smooth ride and its a Honda.

Only drawback is its geared a little high.

I think the 08's will have power steering.

www.rinconriders.com

Honda ATV's are way behind the others.

Maybe in repair bills.:D

Or maybe to make sure everyone ahead of them gets through the mudd !!

Also to tow those other companies machines home when they break down.....
My Honda has never left me stranded and I've put it through EVERYTHING.

Still rocking my 1990 Honda Fourtrax 300 4x4

Purchased a new Rancher ES 420 couple weeks ago I'm sure I'll have the same reliability with that!

Seems like a bit of overkill to do my lawn, pull brush, haul my trailers, do yard work, take the occasional trail ride and plow snow.........

Nothing but all out Honda loyalty in atv's on the RL site ;) . I'll give you the dependability part for those that choose to not do some regular maint. on it :rolleyes: . I raced Hondas for years (hare scrambles). The three wheel law suit really slowed them down for years. They only try to keep up with the others. Power steering is allready out their. And you cant put a little Honda 300 through EVERYTHING, then why did you buy bigger? Have you tried going through two feet of muck? Not two feet of dirty water. Probley have about 6" ground clearance to. I've seen them ALL get stuck and break down. If your going to be serious get a winch and better tires. They have some good atv's but most others blow them away for now. Especially in the utility department. You need to take a more serious look at the competition. Their are more sites on the internet besides this one. O yea they do have a nice soft seat . I've graduated to the UTV class and I can go where atv's can only dream of and with alot of gear ;) .Sorry, Yamaha owner, been waiting more than four years for Honda to make one. Can you here me HONDA your four years behind in the UTV's also.

Thanks to the help of ColoradoRockin I brought this home.

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BBQridge, is there alot of places to ride in Charleston? I am trying to relocate and get stationed at Charleston AFB. Probably not till March of next year though.

NorthernLights,
Those are 14" wheels on 27" muslites XTR's.

Chris,
There are a few places around here. Some places ou have to know someone to let you ride through their yard to get to the trails. Frances Marion Park about a 30 minute drove has about 30 miles of trails and a new place on the other side of Columbia called Carolina Adventures just opened up and it is strickly for ATV's and is about 100 miles of trails,rivers and streams to cross along with cabins to stay overnight. I am not sure of the size of this place but I heard it is impressive.

I brought my Honda Rancher in from deer camp this past weekend to get a recall done on the shift sensor. The RL does great hauling it and I don't have any problems getting out of camp to the main highway which is almost a mile through a rocky creek bottom and some nasty mud bogs. :D
I really need to invest in one of those quarter eating car washes though.;)

I love my Polaris Sportsman 450, even though since I had it I realize I'm not as young as I used to be. The next couple of days my muscles are worn out from avoiding all the trees too big to run over. The Polaris's are very heavy, 715 lbs for my 450. They are also very big 83" long and 48" wide. Anyway I figured you guys would like to see it in the Ridge.

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I'm close to pulling the trigger on a Can Am Outlander 650 Max. With it being a long wheelbase 2 seater, I don't think it will fit. Anyone ever try one? I plan to buy a trailer but if I could get by without one for a while, it would help.

We pull this behind our Motorcoach.

Hows this for a Fathers Day gift :D ! It's an Outlander 800 Max. The Ridgeline pulls it like is not even there.

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No one has mentioned Kawasaki yet. I've had them (starting with a 200 3 wheeler to 400 Prarie 4x4 now) for years and have served well, but seems no one pays that brand much attention anymore. When I buy new it will be another one.

No one has mentioned Kawasaki yet. I've had them (starting with a 200 3 wheeler to 400 Prarie 4x4 now) for years and have served well, but seems no one pays that brand much attention anymore. When I buy new it will be another one.

Kawasaki's are awesome machines. I had planned on buying my neighbors Prarie 650 but when the wife OK's a new 800, you don't argue :).

Kawasaki's are awesome machines. I had planned on buying my neighbors Prarie 650 but when the wife OK's a new 800, you don't argue :).

Ruffles,
Nice looking rig!
One suggestion, get it in writing from her.;)
I know at my house, one of us has selective amnesia.:D
Looking forward to your 1st review of the 800.

Ruffles,
Nice looking rig!
One suggestion, get it in writing from her.;)
I know at my house, one of us has selective amnesia.:D
Looking forward to your 1st review of the 800.

Thanks Outfitter. I actually DO have it in writing. In the Fathers Day card she gave me, it said I was the best dad so I should go ahead and get the best atv (800) :D .

The first ride last night was a flop however. I'm in a little Idaho town called Rexburg. When I first started thinking about getting an atv, everyone I talked to said there are trails everywhere. Well, I load up the family last night about 5pm and go pick up the bike and set out to find the spot that Rexburg Motor Sports recommended. Long story short, 2 hours later and we still couldn't find it. The kids are all screaming and the wife wants has to get home to make some phone calls so my maiden voyage ended up being around my block :mad: . I'm going to try to get out to the St. Anthony dunes tonight.

Thanks Outfitter. I actually DO have it in writing. In the Fathers Day card she gave me, it said I was the best dad so I should go ahead and get the best atv (800) :D .

The first ride last night was a flop however. I'm in a little Idaho town called Rexburg. When I first started thinking about getting an atv, everyone I talked to said there are trails everywhere. Well, I load up the family last night about 5pm and go pick up the bike and set out to find the spot that Rexburg Motor Sports recommended. Long story short, 2 hours later and we still couldn't find it. The kids are all screaming and the wife wants has to get home to make some phone calls so my maiden voyage ended up being around my block :mad: . I'm going to try to get out to the St. Anthony dunes tonight.

So when are you getting the wife her ATV?:D
My bride and I have a blast running around our 2000 acre deer lease, although she still gets lost if I go too fast and she misses a turn. She is major "directionally challenged", even with a topo map, a satellite photo and a GPS. She wants me to put up "street" signs at every trail intersection.
MkeT and shortspark have been out twice now and have the place basically figured out. Oh well, after 30 years I suppose I'll live with it.:D

I have a Brute Force 650 and I love it. A friend of mine has the Grizzly 700 and that thing is the Cadillac of ATV's. Power steering and a super cush ride.

I have enough $$ for a ATV, but I am saving for a john deere gator, XUV 850 diesel.

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I'm new here and need some help.

I'm considering purchasing a 2008 Ridgeline, no particular package in mind yet.

I have a 2005 Polaris Sportsmen 700. Will that ATV fit in the back of a Ridgeline?

Any pictures? If so--I'd really appreciate any insight! Thanks!!

I'm new here and need some help.

I'm considering purchasing a 2008 Ridgeline, no particular package in mind yet.

I have a 2005 Polaris Sportsmen 700. Will that ATV fit in the back of a Ridgeline?

Any pictures? If so--I'd really appreciate any insight! Thanks!!

Hi rwaits,

You're 2005 Polaris Sportsmen 700 has a wheelbase of 50.75 in. and a dry weight of 992 lb. it is also 47.0 wide.

The Ridgeline is has a cargo area that is 60" long and 49.5" wide between arches.

While it would be a tight fit I'd still recommend a small flat bed trailer. Hope this helps and welcome to the ROC.

If the dimensions from 5S DUDE are correct, it should fit with the tailgate down. I haul my Suzuki Eiger 400 around all the time which isn't much smaller. Haven't had any issues with the tail gate.

I'm new here and need some help.

I'm considering purchasing a 2008 Ridgeline, no particular package in mind yet.

I have a 2005 Polaris Sportsmen 700. Will that ATV fit in the back of a Ridgeline?

Any pictures? If so--I'd really appreciate any insight! Thanks!!

Scroll up to my post with pictures. I have a 2006 Sportsman 450 which has the exact dimensions as the larger motor Polaris ATV only weight it different. The pics are at the top of the previous page.

Hi rwaits,

You're 2005 Polaris Sportsmen 700 has a wheelbase of 50.75 in. and a dry weight of 992 lb. it is also 47.0 wide.

The Ridgeline is has a cargo area that is 60" long and 49.5" wide between arches.

While it would be a tight fit I'd still recommend a small flat bed trailer. Hope this helps and welcome to the ROC.

The arches are the tale gate opening? the narrowest point with the gate down? seeing all you guys with these big ATVs loaded up I'm hoping I could get a go-kart in there easy.

thanks,

The arches are the tale gate opening? the narrowest point with the gate down? seeing all you guys with these big ATVs loaded up I'm hoping I could get a go-kart in there easy.

thanks,

I had to haul my kart recently. If you take the sidepods off, the front end will roll in and the rear wheels rest on the tailgate (down of course) and hit the corners of the inside of the bed. I just looped a couple of ratchet straps around the rear axle and up to the lower front tiedowns and one across the seat hooked to the lower back tiedowns.

Thanks, my rear is about 49.5 as the max width according to the rules is 50 inches, so I was wondering if it might squeeze in. My kid's kart is 48 inches at the rear.

I'm also looking at the Toyota Tacoma as it's bed is longer and wider but it has wheel arches that narrow the bed to 42 inches. I'm thinking pods off and maybe even have to put a brace accross, so I think score another point for the Ridgeline.

my buddy on i both have ridgelines, he carries a suzuki kingquad700 and i haul a yamaha grizzly 700 in the beds with the gate down, i just got back from utah , being an atv guide for the rocky mtn jamboree. if anybody wants to take their ridgeline and atvs out let me know. the trucks haul the atvs w/ gear,and friends w/ no sweat, i even haul an atv trailer. these trucks are fast and handle!

Thanks for all of the info on if my Polaris 700 will fit in the bed. I am picking up my Ridgeline tonite..

Who has them and what do you have.

I've still got my old Honda ATC 250. I havn't been able to take it out in about 3 years since I didn't have a trailer hitch on my car and didn't have a truck. That should be remedied this week.

I've always had a blast riding the ATC, and when we use to go riding every weekend without fail I would take it about 90% of where everybody else took their 2 wheelers and quads.

I'm now thinking of moving up to a quad of some sort in the near future.

For all of you who gave me the information on if my Polaris Sportsman 700 will fit in thew bed you were right. I have added a picture for all of the skepticsa out there

For all of you who gave me the information on if my Polaris Sportsman 700 will fit in thew bed you were right. I have added a picture for all of the skepticsa out there

Nice, now go find some mud to play in. Not natural to see an ATV that clean, at least in Texas anyways.:D

2006 Brute Force 650 SRA, 26 ITP XTRs, Intake, HMF Exhaust, CDI, Snorkeled :D

2003 Polaris Magnum 330. beat to hell and I love it.

Still a noob here "to the RIDGE" not atv's, been riding atv's and motorcycles for about 25+ yrs. I havent had a chance to haul my bikes with the ridge yet I'm sure it will do fine. I dont have any of that fancy new stuff like you guy's & gal's do,But my older bikes do just fine. I like manual shift bikes they do better for me in the mud/water in the swamps of FL. Pics Below
Current bikes
1995 King Quad
1998 Kodiak
2001 Breeze
2002 Recon
1985 ATC 70
Street bike
2007 ZZR 600
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A few more.
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I almost forgot to post pics of the Street bike,here ya go.
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Great pics everyone! Here's a few I shot of my Can Am.

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Great pics everyone! Here's a few I shot of my Can Am.
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Everyone of your pictures looks like a brochure photo. Nice, I wish I had your talent or patience to get the right shot.

The Polaris in action. Yee haw!

Everyone of your pictures looks like a brochure photo. Nice, I wish I had your talent or patience to get the right shot.

Thanks Jenskp.

Glad to see that I will have no issues fitting my 2004 Polaris 500 in the bed!

Jon

These are not real clear, but here is my 2004.5 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO in the back of my truck.

I just came by a 1995 TRX300EX Honda 4 wheeler. Very little use and it sat a few years in gagrage. Rust in the tank, carb needs cleaning, I'll replace the hoses soon, but it ran great the past two days that I needed to use it. Now I need some advise on where to get cheap parts?

I bought a 2007 Honda Recon 11-9-07. The wife is going to be riding it eventually, and I will be buying a rincon or a foreman

Check out www.highlifter.com, as they have a forum there. Also, you can check www.hondaforeman.com

Cheap parts? I would think ebay is a good place. The Honda bikes are tough, and I have ridden them for years, but recently I switched to Polaris and I just love it. The ride is sooooooooooo much better.

That 300 is a tough bike, so it will serve you well.

Jon

Sorry to bump an old thread with my first post, but do any of y'all ride sport quads? More specifically, will MX-width sport quads fit in a RL? This is to help me determine whether or not I really want a RL. I'm thinking 49.5" will be cutting it a bit close.

With tailgate down opening is 49 and 1/2" wide. Just measure your quad. You can also find other offset wheels the might work on the quad and fit in the box of the RL.