ATV's ?

[Wallary]

I want to get an ATV for hunting next year. I saw the Can Am ad on TV but, they're too much like a racing machine. I think a 500cc of some sort would be in my price range and my ability range. Anyone know of a good all around model?

[High Altitude]

I want to get an ATV for hunting next year. I saw the Can Am ad on TV but, they're too much like a racing machine. I think a 500cc of some sort would be in my price range and my ability range. Anyone know of a good all around model?

I have a 98 polaris sportsman 500 with only 475 total miles on it. It hasn't seen much use at all.

It runs fine but the winch stopped working (have no idea if it is the switch or the winch itself) and the switch inside the shifter (which completes the 4x4 mode) sometimes stops working. I have taken the switch out and manually played with it and it started working again so the problem is the switch.

It is setup with a plow and has a small utility trailer.


$2,000

Located in Evergreen

[Wallary]

That might work for me. Dose it have independent suspension by any chance? And can you shift into 4x4 on the fly?

[High Altitude]

That might work for me. Dose it have independent suspension by any chance? And can you shift into 4x4 on the fly?


Suspension is independent front and rear. It also has front and rear racks. Its ideal for hunting/yard work/hauling etc......

The gear lever is setup with hi/low/neutral/reverse.

When you are in hi or lo it stays in 2wd until the rear wheel slips and then it kicks it into 4wd automatically.

It has a button on the handle bars to toggle it from 2wd/4wd. If the button is on 2wd the ATV will not kick into 4wd. if the button is on 4wd then it will kick it into 4wd automatically etc...... It's a pretty slick system.

[JohnTRourke]

I have a Honda Rubicon 500cc.
It's an automatic (the same automatic they used in the hondamatic motorcycle of the late 70's as a matter of fact, no belts)

2wd/4wd, lots of gears

thing has balls, my fat ass on it, pulling harrows, etc and it's never stalled out.

and, it's a honda, always starts.

I've been very pleased with it.

[Mtn.man]

polaris all the way have had them since early 90's.

you don't want to have to be shifting a lever or pedal.. just crank the throttle and go.

500 is plenty big enough for anything,, those with the monsters are just showing off..

[sniper7]

I have a suzuki king quad. Its a 93, and still runs just as good as new and it has never had a single maintenance item other than replacing the battery for the electric start. It will go anywhere all the 500 + cc's will go and maybe even beyond, even with the origional tires on it ;)

[robsterclaw]

I'd keep an eye out for good used ones. Some of the first things people sell in a declining economy is their toys.

[Mtn.man]

you'll get my toys when you pry them from my cold dead hands...

[car-15]

I had a 98 suzuki quadrunner 500, I got it new in 98 drove it like I stole it the whole time I owned it, I just sold it earlier this year, not one problem ever, it still had/has the factory battery, and my uncle has it now with no trouble since buying it. I now own two new models of the same, only I went with the automatic trans. this time for me and the wife. go with suzuki or kawasaki you will not be dissapointed, I have been riding atv's since 1996 and have seen them all, and the ones that are always pulling the fancy polaris and yamahas in are suzuki's and kawi's.

[westy1970]

Check out Tri City Cycles in Loveland. They have a great selection and know their stuff. They are 100% used and have prices all over the board. Actually they carry Kymco ATV, but I know nothing of them. You won't go wrong with any of the major brands. Suzuki is running a factory special on new ones and if you want to go that route, I work in the industry and could help find the right deal.

[Wallary]

I have a 98 polaris sportsman 500 with only 475 total miles on it. It hasn't seen much use at all.

It runs fine but the winch stopped working (have no idea if it is the switch or the winch itself) and the switch inside the shifter (which completes the 4x4 mode) sometimes stops working. I have taken the switch out and manually played with it and it started working again so the problem is the switch.

It is setup with a plow and has a small utility trailer.


$2,000

Located in Evergreen

Thanks again High Altitude, I figured out the reverse button and all is good so far. I haven't taken it anywhere yet except the parking lot at my office. I put some more air in the tires and can feel a little bump in the tires, can't tell if it's a flat spot in the tire or what? Nobody has been around to help me check it out. Still I'm pretty happy with the deal, thanks again. :D

[High Altitude]

Thanks again High Altitude, I figured out the reverse button and all is good so far. I haven't taken it anywhere yet except the parking lot at my office. I put some more air in the tires and can feel a little bump in the tires, can't tell if it's a flat spot in the tire or what? Nobody has been around to help me check it out. Still I'm pretty happy with the deal, thanks again. :D

Its a flat spot. The ATV spent lots of time just sitting around. The tires are the original 1998 tires etc.... Keep riding it.

Have fun with it.