beaudurkee Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I want to get a trail bike or quad for getting into areas I don't want to take my truck. My checklist requirements are: Reliable, get in and out of truck bed by myself, easy to ride.I don't need to set any speed records and I'm not going hill climbing. Just want to put my detector in a backpack and head out into the deset (and then get back).I would really appreciate hearing what has worked for you and what hasn't.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucket Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 You thinking new...or used? Anytime you go used the reliability factor can drop a notch or two but most fuel injected 4x4 quads are pretty darn reliable, but if its used you can't be sure unless you ride it around locally for a bit before heading out into the abyss. Pack a spare drive belt and basic tools. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garimpo Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 A lot depends on the territory your wanting to go into.....for example a quad has a lot of room up front and in theback to carry gear and the quad will go places your pick-up would never go .....you can put one in your P/U anddrive it out on ramps....same way for loading it back up.....In my case terrain and vegetation are a big problem.....plus streams to cross that are to deep for a quad andthe forest here are almost impossible to penetrate with a quad.....so my best solution would be a ROKON....Look it up here: www.rokon.com.....What ever you decide on and if you buy used....first thing take it to a dealer and have them check it out....best ifthe seller will allow you to do this before the sale....Have fun.....be safe....find a lot of gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaudurkee Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 I'm starting to lean toward a side by side. I like the models with the little truck beds on the back for hauling gear (and a extra seat for a buddy). The Rokon is badass. I had never seen one before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank c Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Get yerself a 250 air cooled suzuki with racks front an rear.Drive all week on a gallon or 2 of gas an no radiators hoses sensors xtra wiring and plumbing etc etc etc.Keep it simple stupid thats what the girls always said when I was young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Get yerself a 250 air cooled suzuki with racks front an rear.Drive all week on a gallon or 2 of gas an no radiators hoses sensors xtra wiring and plumbing etc etc etc.Keep it simple stupid thats what the girls always said when I was young I agree to a point, ya don't need all the extra stuff that may open the door to probs later on.I just got a used Suzuki 300 and it seems to be fairly simple, but two riders are not recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank c Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I have a 70 year old friend who has been using one for close to 10 years a 250 and takes his wife with him.I have mine set up for 2 an take the otherhalf and her detector and accs.If ya don't push the envelope on these units like a wild young kid yer set ta go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 If you have the opportunity to get a SxS and don't you will always wish you did. Unless of course your truck does no have a large enough bed to haul one (I use a trailer for mine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Furness Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I'm with Steve (El Dorado) ... Get yourself a Polaris RZR 800 (50" wide model so you can go on the ATV trails if you want to) and a trailer to haul it ... you will never go back to a quad ... or at least i won't.Mike F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilishjim Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I'm with Steve (El Dorado) ... Get yourself a Polaris RZR 800 (50" wide model so you can go on the ATV trails if you want to) and a trailer to haul it ... you will never go back to a quad ... or at least i won't.Mike FBut it wont fit in your PU but the RZR is for sure nicer than a quad for steep hills. Check it out good though if buying used, I know of two that got dusted ( dirt got past air cleaner ) One fella I know ran PVC pipe up behind roll cage to the top and put another air filter up there. Some of the early models had quite a bit of throttle body problems on fuel injection about a $500 fix when it happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Ron Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 (edited) I am really hard on equipment and the solution I've found, regarding reliability: HONDA! I've got an old '94 4x4 300 Fourtrax that I beat to death, never maintain and it gets me there and back reliably! No frills and it ain't sexy, but it sure has hauled a lot of gold home! Cheers, Unc Edited June 30, 2013 by Uncle Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C... Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Im with Ron HONDA all the way they run and run and run -when I rode street bikes most of them were hondas as well-right now I have a 96 Honda forman 400 4X4 and its never let me down-gets me there and back Mike C... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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