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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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Brendan, IMO a 350cc quad is not enough quad for you....my aunt as a 350 cc utility quad, can't remember what they call it, anyhow, that thing is seriously underpowered and slow! I think you'll want at least 450cc.
For a utility/4x4 quad I agree 100%, but for a sport-quad, 350 will be plenty. I was on a 250cc the other weekend and had fun, but that I'd outgrow. a 350cc sport quad doesn't have the racks, differentials, etc. and the associated weight. It's for ripping, not working.

When I get a 4x4 I hope to get something in the 600 - 700cc range. Polaris are good, but I hate the one lever/auto tranny. See, I ALWAYS plan to ride sportbikes, and anything that has me practice a different set of controls is bad for me. I swap over my bicycles so that the right-hand lever is the front brake. Consistency means higher safety through expected results.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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I have it in my mind to get a 750-800 cc quad for myself when I get one. Ive grown up riding qauds and can definately handle that power!
 
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by deereman4020
I will look that stuff up when I get home since the school wouldn't like me searching how to make explosives.
VERY good idea!! Although they may not have the equipment to monitor what you're viewing, still best to do it at home. Or on a "friend's" computer would be even better!! hahaha
 
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by papadelogan
For a utility/4x4 quad I agree 100%, but for a sport-quad, 350 will be plenty. I was on a 250cc the other weekend and had fun, but that I'd outgrow. a 350cc sport quad doesn't have the racks, differentials, etc. and the associated weight. It's for ripping, not working.

When I get a 4x4 I hope to get something in the 600 - 700cc range. Polaris are good, but I hate the one lever/auto tranny. See, I ALWAYS plan to ride sportbikes, and anything that has me practice a different set of controls is bad for me. I swap over my bicycles so that the right-hand lever is the front brake. Consistency means higher safety through expected results.


I have the 360 Paries from Kawaski and they have enough power to kill me so i'm good.



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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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I like ballsy quads I guess. I have a 450 and its even too slow for me these days.

Now the Grizzly 660, yeah, perfect.

I just got off the phone with the doc. My blood test came back normal. They can't find anything wrong with me.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Smokin'
I like ballsy quads I guess. I have a 450 and its even too slow for me these days.

Now the Grizzly 660, yeah, perfect.

I just got off the phone with the doc. My blood test came back normal. They can't find anything wrong with me.

SEE A SHRINK, THERE IS PLENTY WRONG WITH YOU.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by y2kfordparts
SEE A SHRINK, THERE IS PLENTY WRONG WITH YOU.
Holy ****, the pot calls the kettle black?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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Holy ****, the pot calls the kettle black?

I got to take my shot when the moment presents itself.


my kettle is blue by the way......





here is a little earlier christmas gift idea. I'm thinking of doing something like this for you.


YouTube - The Perfect Gift
 
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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Ed I imagine after this long, they must look something like these blue kettlebells:



Nice video...glad you think I'm a biotch. I'll take it as a compliment.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by y2kfordparts
I have the 360 Paries from Kawaski and they have enough power to kill me so i'm good.



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That would likely be good enough for most stuff, but I'd use it (hopefully) like Lisa does; hunting. And at 9,000ft and bringing back a several hundred pound deer/elk/whatever, that 360 might not be real happy. Besides... more power would be fun.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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I've been shopping for a plow blade for mine, actually. Gonna use it this winter to push some snow around. They are good for all sorts of things
 
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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I can't wait for snow so I can play around.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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snow wheeling is fun until you bury the ATV.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by deereman4020
snow wheeling is fun until you bury the ATV.
I dug out my Outback a few times... an atv wouldn't be as bad... I hope.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by papadelogan
I dug out my Outback a few times... an atv wouldn't be as bad... I hope.
ok maybe for anybody thats stronger and a bit heavier than me might not have a problem getting it unstuck but Ive got my damn ATV(rip) stuck more times than I can think of and I always have trouble getting it unstuck..
 
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