Yamoto ATV's ?? Any comments
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Yamoto ATV's ?? Any comments
My brother-in-law stopped in a local place selling Yamoto ATV's and dirt-bikes.
He was wondering if anyone has any experience with them?
To me, they look a little cheesy... but he ain't going to be beating the heck out of it, maybe towing a large mower behind it, that's it...
He was wondering if anyone has any experience with them?
To me, they look a little cheesy... but he ain't going to be beating the heck out of it, maybe towing a large mower behind it, that's it...
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Originally Posted by jjg052590
Yeah, what the heck is a yamoto?
They are generally 1/4 or 1/3 of the price off the big named brands.
As for having experience, I don't have any. But I do think it is a inexpensive way to get into the ATV scene or to learn on.
http://www.racewayatv.com/Yamoto-150-ATV.php
Last edited by parks911; Sep 17, 2005 at 11:08 AM.
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Originally Posted by angus
Do they say "made in China" on them?
They are made by a "subsidiary of a Chinese company" - whatever that means.
I'm most likely going to tell him to buy a used Honda or Kawi...
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A freind of mine owns a dinli....another off brand. it's alright untill he needs parts... 'It seems unless he wants to order a container, the dealer isnt interested.
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I've never heard of them but remember, you get what you pay for. I agree with Jake00 that parts may be a problem and I think you'll be needing them if it's going to be pulling a large mower. ......... IMO....
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It almost looks like Polaris had a hand in it's creation, or at least the chinese co ripped off their design. Especially with the belt cvt, and the styling of the front fenders. It's almost like a slightly reworked Predator 90.
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Thanks everyone! You all repeated what I already thought.
I lump these things in with the minibikes and dirtbikes you can buy at Pep Boys. Cute toys, but not something for real work.
Keep it coming, if anyone cares to keep adding to this.
thanks!
art k.
I lump these things in with the minibikes and dirtbikes you can buy at Pep Boys. Cute toys, but not something for real work.
Keep it coming, if anyone cares to keep adding to this.
thanks!
art k.
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From what I have read in ATV forums....Yamoto is a better brand then the other one. They are meant to be a beginner ATV....say like a 70cc or so for a 7 year old.
I have a friend that owns a motorcycle/atv business and he says he sells a lot of them with little complaints from the folks that buy them.
I wouldn't take anything for the new Honda I just bought but a Yamoto atv for my 7 year old son looks pretty good to me.
I have a friend that owns a motorcycle/atv business and he says he sells a lot of them with little complaints from the folks that buy them.
I wouldn't take anything for the new Honda I just bought but a Yamoto atv for my 7 year old son looks pretty good to me.