ATV downsides

[trapperdirk]

2008 Yamaha 400 Big Bear IRS. I like everything on the machine and love the semi-auto clutch tranny TILL I put my big monster winter boots on . It can be hard to get the toe under the shifter to change gears especially when the slush coming through the floor boards builds up .

TD

[Jaypo]

2006 Yamaha 450 Kodiak - great wheeler, but hate the squeeking rear brakes when cold! Stock tires sold with it are weak as well, but I haven't had a problem keeping up in the mud with others, so haven't spent the funds to upgrade.

[pulleye16]

honda foreman '09 FM 500. Cold blooded as well. Could you put th primer in a worse spot???? Handle bars seem over loaded and its very difficult to install a windshield, winch control, and gps mount. Still, would never buy anything other.. Old man owns the bullet proof honda 300 '99 and has never been in the shop once!

[dougger222]

06 Polaris 800 EFI camo/winch/plow.

The only thing I don't like about it other than costing close to $10K new is every year it's needed a new battery. It's only used in the Winter and it's got 240 miles on it.

Recently had a cut off switch installed which should take care of needing a new battery every year.

The previous atv a 02 Polaris 700 Twin was nothing but trouble. Over $3,500 in warranty work (5yr warranty) and it was running rough again when stolen.

[Dave S]

with only winter time use, a batterytender will help the battery issue.

[jltimm]

The previous atv a 02 Polaris 700 Twin was nothing but trouble. Over $3,500 in warranty work (5yr warranty) and it was running rough again when stolen.

Maybe the thief got what he deserved, and hopefully you were insured and came out alright!

[mozy]

'07 Honda Rincon. Wouldn't mind an extra gear or two and a front locker would be nice. Also wish it came with a front bumper and a 2" receiver. It uses the engine oil for the transmission, so in cold weather it takes a while to warm up enough to get it going, but it's not a huge problem. I guess a slightly larger front rack would be nice too. I find these to be minor problems and would definitely buy one again.

[bsl..master]

2008 Polaris 500 EFI.....only problem is when I have to park and get off it, man is it a comfortable and fun ride. Former wheeler was a Honda and it was pretty good but I like the polaris better..

[Dave S]

Welcome to HSO bsl..master.

[slabmaster83]

2002 Honda foreman450 I love everything about it, except the brakes. Wish they were disc, next time they go out, I will get the aftermarket conversion kit. 5100miles and still going, gotta love that HONDA.

[Rippinlip]

I know I started this, but any one else ready to ride some trails?

4WheelinMama, our daughter(who I will be enlisting eventually), and I are ready to ride some warmer weather.

Ice fishing is only so good to ride the wheeler.

Mark

[knoppers]

like said many times, my 660 grizz is also very cold blooded. I also don't like the brakes. my next wheeler WILL have EFI.

[Islandlaker]

1995 Yahmaha Timberwolf 250CC I bet no one can beat that! I love that little bike, it has been driven hard over the years and keeps coming back for more. I just wish it was 4x4, and I wish it had a pullstart for winter use. But man its a fun fast little machine.