Planning on getting a ATV - Page 2

Silverlsinva · 09-09-2012, 09:30 AM

I want something 4wd and reliable and more utility since im gonna just use it for trail riding with some mud holes and lil bit of rocks and trees and such. After reading about can am's a lil bit i found they dont seem to be super reliable after i did a lil more digging about them. What do yall think about the Yamaha Grizzly700 or a artic cat or polaris Atv?

Bo White · 09-09-2012, 09:41 AM

The Grizzly has the same basic engine as the Raptor so modding will be easy, proven and reliable. This being said it will be outgunned by the larger utility quads while stock.

Renegade · 09-09-2012, 09:46 AM

This is the reason they made ATV's

Badbubba · 09-09-2012, 10:23 PM

1st choice, Polaris Sportsman 850 is a tank and will still pull the front wheel of the ground. Then the Sportsman 800. You'd need to ride the Sportsman 550 to see if it has enough power for you. IMO the Sportsman has a better ride and handle's better than the Grizzly. The Grizzly's suspension is a little soft, but is still a good atv. Then the Honda's, which are under powered, but very reliable as well. Those would be my picks. Try to test ride a few of them to judge for yourself. The dealer probably won't let you test ride the new one's, at least in my area they don't at the dealership, but will for the used ones. So you can get some idea of what you want. I'd buy new, stay away from used unless you really know the person who owned it. Get a winch, for the rare instance when you get stuck. If your not in a hurry to get one, watch for special deals where they offer a winch or accesories for free or cheap.

gml1998 · 09-10-2012, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Badbubba

Forgot all about the fuel injection. If I remember correctly, you could upgrade to great pair triple rate shocks, could swap the trans (no case splitting) and they were light. Having to search for a dealer in my area basically lead me to something different. Still would like to ride one, never had the opportunity.

They used Ohlins shocks , at the time a very high end shock and still very good today.Also one of the lightest and stongest frames ever for ATV's.
The Transmission is a cartridge type trans so no case splitting to remove.
The trans is very strong ,I've never had an issue with one.
Also the engine oil tank is in the two frame side spars.A great idea until you munch an engine and spew metal into the frame,then its a PITA to clean.

09-09-2012, 09:41 AM	#16
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,107	The Grizzly has the same basic engine as the Raptor so modding will be easy, proven and reliable. This being said it will be outgunned by the larger utility quads while stock. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter, stage 4 cam and Wilkes 11° 65cc heads Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

09-09-2012, 10:23 PM	#18
Badbubba GrINned & JUICEd Drives: 15STI, 10Expy, 10 2SS/RS M6, 47KB1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,252	1st choice, Polaris Sportsman 850 is a tank and will still pull the front wheel of the ground. Then the Sportsman 800. You'd need to ride the Sportsman 550 to see if it has enough power for you. IMO the Sportsman has a better ride and handle's better than the Grizzly. The Grizzly's suspension is a little soft, but is still a good atv. Then the Honda's, which are under powered, but very reliable as well. Those would be my picks. Try to test ride a few of them to judge for yourself. The dealer probably won't let you test ride the new one's, at least in my area they don't at the dealership, but will for the used ones. So you can get some idea of what you want. I'd buy new, stay away from used unless you really know the person who owned it. Get a winch, for the rare instance when you get stuck. If your not in a hurry to get one, watch for special deals where they offer a winch or accesories for free or cheap. __________________ GPI SS3 Cam & stuff,N.O. Plate(dedicated fuel tank,progressive,fuel hose upgrade,remote opener,heater,console switches),LNC2000,CTAP,ARH 1 7/8" LTs/gutted cats/X pipe/mufflers,Jet Hot coated LTs,GPI HPT Tune,CAI, Scoop,Rx Catch Can,Gates heater hose relocation, Remote clutch & auto brake res,Metco loop,Momentum Tunnel Brace,TSW Nurb 18",555 & 05,Pfadt trailing arms & toe rods,Autometer WB,Fesler Pillar Pod,LED strips (int),Lloyds floor & trunk mats,LED DRL/front turn & license plate,DRL harness,VLEDs tail lights,Plasticoat Bowties. Ord: Oct 5, 2009 Rec: Nov 19, 2009 13.17@112.6 stock

09-09-2012, 09:30 AM	#15
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	I want something 4wd and reliable and more utility since im gonna just use it for trail riding with some mud holes and lil bit of rocks and trees and such. After reading about can am's a lil bit i found they dont seem to be super reliable after i did a lil more digging about them. What do yall think about the Yamaha Grizzly700 or a artic cat or polaris Atv?