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Posted: 5/1/2024 2:32:08 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Precious87]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Firespecialist: Stay away from Hondas Why? I've been looking for years, and for basic utility, w/ a bit of sport, Honda's always seemstop of the list. @firespecialist |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 2:52:20 AM EDT
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All good stuff so far.
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Posted: 5/1/2024 9:24:49 AM EDT
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Not really answering your question, as your more focused on those "high" end machines.
But as I've seen others giving their input on the "working" ones they own, like those good Kubota's and other ones.. If you do ever decide to go lower end, as a half step: don't discount the Ghetto Fab "OG" SxS being the base model "working" SX 4X4 Kawasaki Mule. Got to be blunt, I don't know how we got along without it before. Bought it for our mountainous 60 acres in WV that we're slowly making a homestead. Cutting trails, exploring the land, just "Mule" shit. Is it fast... lol no, it couldn't catch a cold. But, in 4X4, low range and diff locked, it is about unstoppable and will climb a wall. If it gets stuck, hi-lift jack and a recovery strap will get it out of about everything Our two properties are 300 miles apart, very easy to trailer and "small" (I got a perfectly fitting aluminum trailer for it). But here is the funny thing that happened, it gets just as much use at our primary home. My wife uses it for everything, landscaping, taking the garbage down (our driveway is a 1/4 mile down a small mountain also). Its been overloaded to the gills with soil/mulch/rocks. Pulled stumps. Just everything. Not bad for 9K and change off the showroom floor. I don't know how your state is regarding "ATV" registration & Taxes but being we have AG property, its considered a Farm use vehicle and not ATV. Biggest downside, Brakes Suck and I don't like CVT engagement of it in some circumstances. It gets sporty for the initial "downhill" when on goat-paths. Kind of got to work the e-brake and add throttle (counterintuitive) to spool up the CVT and get the low range reduction. Not cool "lawn photo" of wife doing stuff but, again just a good solid cheap machine that can do allot.  We're actually looking for a "2nd" Machine and I'm also kind of in obsessing mode on what to do as well. Between another Mule, A Honda Rancher ATV (Honda's dont use CVT's) or an ARGO (which I really want) 
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Posted: 5/1/2024 9:27:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TLD05: Can-Am all the way. RZRs live at the dealership. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 9:29:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LexDiamonds: I am looking at a RZR 1000 non-turbo. It puts down a modest 110hp. The latest and greatest RZRs now have a full on 4 cylinder in them and are putting out 240hp+ which is crazy insane to me. The width on this one is 64" so I wouldnt be going on "ATV only" trails.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 10:13:05 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/1/2024 10:14:07 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/1/2024 10:15:45 AM EDT
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Go with CanAm or a Japanese make. Polaris just isn’t very good quality, IMO.
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Posted: 5/1/2024 10:16:03 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/1/2024 10:28:02 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Red-Stater]
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I just got a CanAm Defender HD7. It has the new “little” (for CanAm) 700cc engine, but that thing shits and gets. Tops out at almost 70, which is plenty fast for me. Bought new for 13k. A hard deal to beat these days. It is new, but I am absolutely loving this thing so far. I am normally a Honda/Yamaha guy, but I am happy to report that the fit/finish and build quality on the CanAm is right up there with the best.
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Posted: 5/1/2024 10:30:49 AM EDT
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Ive owned or driven them all. You are correct that the reason there’s more Polaris in the shop is because of their popularity. Polaris sells more than all the other dealers combined.
The first question I ask is : How tall are you? If you’re over 6’ you’d be more comfortable in a CanAm. At least sit in one of you can’t take it for a test drive. Polaris makes an excellent machine. Don’t listen to the retards. My current sport models:  Attached FileOP. I have a trip planned for the first week in June south of Billings if you’re interested. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 10:34:49 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/1/2024 11:05:20 AM EDT
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As you can see OP, opinions are all over the place.
Someone brought up a good point that was a driver for me, leg room, if you are tall. I’m 6’4 with a 37” inseam. I pretty much based my buy on the one I fit in best. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 12:59:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike3000fl: lol, OP wants something fast and fun, without dump beds. everyone posts pics of off road golf cart utility sxs with dump beds. lol. seriously either go Polaris RZR or Canam X3 40 mph is about as fast as I'd want to go in an UTV; 70 mph would scare the living shit out of me. 
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 1:41:46 PM EDT
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I've got a 2015 rzr900 trail.
Best 15k I ever spent, winch and plow went to 28" tires clutch kit snorkel and full uhmw skid plate. Does everything I need although I don't put nearly the amount of miles/hrs you would. I've got just about 5k on it. Maintenance is easy buy the diff/ trans kits from Polaris, oil and filter from Napa. I have a cleanable air filter from a company that builds desert racing machines. No oil just blow out with low pressure air and put it back. |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 1:54:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Merlin: True, but the Kubota RTV-XG850 C3PO and I posted about is known as a hybrid, something between the pure sport vs. pure work models (like the slow as molasses Kubota diesel RTVs). So, the OP has the option of getting a little bit of both. 40 mph is about as fast as I'd want to go in an UTV; 70 mph would scare the living shit out of me. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Merlin: Originally Posted By mike3000fl: lol, OP wants something fast and fun, without dump beds. everyone posts pics of off road golf cart utility sxs with dump beds. lol. seriously either go Polaris RZR or Canam X3 40 mph is about as fast as I'd want to go in an UTV; 70 mph would scare the living shit out of me. I ride from my house and therefore I get on a 55mph highway for a bit to get to the trailhead. My general feels fine ripping at 55-60mph keeping up with traffic. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 1:57:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: buck19delta]
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Bought a Polaris 570 full size ranger is 2016 for $7500 out the door. Put 4000 miles on it so far, mostly doing farm work, towing, hauling tools, dirt, mulch, rock, concrete blocks, 100 gallon sprayer, etc. Work the shit out of it and it's been 100%.
4000 miles, zero breakages, still on the original belt. My only wear item is tires as we drive 2.5 miles each way to and from our farm on paved roads and the pavement eats the tires quickly, my next set will be harder rubber, truck style tires, as we really don’t need mud tires. I’d love rear light mud tires and front street tires honestly, for best traction/ wear options. Iv had 4 polaris vehicles so far over the last 30 years, 3 atvs and a ranger, and never had any issues.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 2:10:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By buck19delta: Bought a Polaris 570 full size ranger is 2016 for $7500 out the door. Put 4000 miles on it so far, mostly doing farm work, towing, hauling tools, dirt, mulch, rock, concrete blocks, 100 gallon sprayer, etc. Work the shit out of it and it's been 100%. 4000 miles, zero breakages, still on the original belt. My only wear item is tires as we drive 2.5 miles each way to and from our farm on paved roads and the pavement eats the tires quickly, my next set will be harder rubber, truck style tires, as we really don’t need mud tires. I’d love rear light mud tires and front street tires honestly, for best traction/ wear options. Iv had 4 polaris vehicles so far over the last 30 years, 3 atvs and a ranger, and never had any issues. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/92687/Screenshot_20210420-161756_Gallery_jpg-3202944.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/92687/20210420_161813_jpg-3202948.JPG Finally had to buy new tires for my old Mule 550 (286cc, maybe 12hp, top speed 22mph  ). I really wanted a turf pattern tire but the only tires available for it are aggressive knobbies or super aggressive knobbies. It tracks mud onto my driveway and carport, fucking mess.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 2:15:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rstel01: Not really answering your question, as your more focused on those "high" end machines. But as I've seen others giving their input on the "working" ones they own, like those good Kubota's and other ones.. If you do ever decide to go lower end, as a half step: don't discount the Ghetto Fab "OG" SxS being the base model "working" SX 4X4 Kawasaki Mule. Got to be blunt, I don't know how we got along without it before. Bought it for our mountainous 60 acres in WV that we're slowly making a homestead. Cutting trails, exploring the land, just "Mule" shit. Is it fast... lol no, it couldn't catch a cold. But, in 4X4, low range and diff locked, it is about unstoppable and will climb a wall. If it gets stuck, hi-lift jack and a recovery strap will get it out of about everything Our two properties are 300 miles apart, very easy to trailer and "small" (I got a perfectly fitting aluminum trailer for it). But here is the funny thing that happened, it gets just as much use at our primary home. My wife uses it for everything, landscaping, taking the garbage down (our driveway is a 1/4 mile down a small mountain also). Its been overloaded to the gills with soil/mulch/rocks. Pulled stumps. Just everything. Not bad for 9K and change off the showroom floor. I don't know how your state is regarding "ATV" registration & Taxes but being we have AG property, its considered a Farm use vehicle and not ATV. Biggest downside, Brakes Suck and I don't like CVT engagement of it in some circumstances. It gets sporty for the initial "downhill" when on goat-paths. Kind of got to work the e-brake and add throttle (counterintuitive) to spool up the CVT and get the low range reduction. Not cool "lawn photo" of wife doing stuff but, again just a good solid cheap machine that can do allot. https://i.ibb.co/q9qvKMj/mater.jpg We're actually looking for a "2nd" Machine and I'm also kind of in obsessing mode on what to do as well. Between another Mule, A Honda Rancher ATV (Honda's dont use CVT's) or an ARGO (which I really want) https://utvactionmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ARGO2-copy.jpg I had an Argo 8x8, and a Max IV before that. Amphibs require a lot of regular maintenance. Something to keep in mind. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 2:26:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Prae: LOL ok. I'll post the quote again from the parts manager from Honda East Toledo, which sells and repairs all of the big brands. This was from emails back and forth a couple of years ago. Can am are gas guzzlers, Polaris can and will sell to anyone with a pay stub, credit or not, as far as the quality goes....I let it speak for itself. All the machine out back in our stable, 90% of them.....Polaris sportsmans and RZR's. I had to put a belt and clutch rollers in my FIL's Can Am HD8 with under 1K miles on it, stock tires. Otherwise it's been ok, but with only 1K miles on it, not really enough use to tell how it will be in the long term. I'm a Honda ATV guy, but there new stuff isn't as good as their old stuff. For years I'd buy 3-4 basketcase Honda ATV's (usually sunk, and then ridden till they died) and rebuild them. I have a lot of people show up and say "Hey, I've heard you're good with ATV/ UTV stuff, can you fix this?" and I've fixed a lot of stuff over the last decade. Were I looking at SxS's, especially a "sporty" one, I'd look at Yamaha first. The Honda 1000's had some issues early in the design that seem to have gotten better with some component upgrades. The700's aren't really a "sport" UTV, and the three speed transmission leaves a lot to be desired. The Yamaha has the best belt system. Hondas don't have belts. That puts them top of the heap for me. Can Am's are powerhouses, but power breaks stuff. Polaris and Arctic Cat are bottom of the barrel garbage as brands, and not only would I not buy one, I won't work on them anymore. They're just shit build quality, parts are $$$, and they have to be repaired over and over again. Polaris dealerships here don't last. Nobody buys them. The power junkies buy Can Am, everyone else buys Honda. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 2:28:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lungbuster: Ive owned or driven them all. You are correct that the reason there’s more Polaris in the shop is because of their popularity. Polaris sells more than all the other dealers combined. I'll post that quote again. Popularity doesn't mean it's decent quality. "Can am are gas guzzlers, Polaris can and will sell to anyone with a pay stub, credit or not, as far as the quality goes....I let it speak for itself. All the machine out back in our stable, 90% of them.....Polaris sportsmans and RZR's." |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 2:32:59 PM EDT
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We have 3 Can Am X3 XMR's and if you want a go fast machine with a great ride and handling, they're hard to beat. If you're going to run trails at 15mph, I'd suggest something a little less sports car like and go with a Maverick Sport, Commander, Kawasaki KRX, Yamaha Rmax... Accessories/upgrades also get very expensive on the Rzr's and X3's because there's huge aftermarket support and you'll constantly be seeing something else your machine cant live without. I have 19K in aftermarket stuff on mine.
Like someone else said, the X3's and RZR's are going to require more maintenance and care than many of the other options out there. Horsepower and performance come with a price. Anyone that says different, either abuses their machine like it's one of these or drives one of these like they're taking Miss Daisy out for a Sunday drive. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 2:42:52 PM EDT
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I have a Honda Pioneer 520 that I am happy with. That is about as small as you can go, seats 2, we use it as a general utility vehicle. Put a roof, window, winch on it, otherwise it is stock.
Very quiet, starts right up, fast as I need it to be, can run it on very narrow trails, etc, etc. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 2:44:01 PM EDT
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Polaris haters are mental.
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Posted: 5/1/2024 2:49:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike3000fl: lol, OP wants something fast and fun, without dump beds. everyone posts pics of off road golf cart utility sxs with dump beds. lol. seriously either go Polaris RZR or Canam X3 The OP asked about UTVs and you're surprised he gets UTV recommendations? Big difference between a UTV and a playtime SxS. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 3:32:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tjcj: So they picked a 2 seat model that an engineer decided to throw 2 more seats in the back  . Never heard of the General or CommanderQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tjcj: Originally Posted By Aspida1776: My cousin in law and his father have enough money, they could own any of them. For the combo of dump bed, sxs, seats 4+, they went with Honda Pioneers. https://www.superatv.com/media/catalog/product/h/o/honda_pioneer_6_inch_lift_kit_1_1.jpg?auto=webp&format=pjpg&quality=70&optimize=high&crop=1:33:1&width=1600 So they picked a 2 seat model that an engineer decided to throw 2 more seats in the back . Never heard of the General or CommanderThe dump bed seats are near useless unless you have young kids. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 3:36:19 PM EDT
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My experience is more with the working machine side of things so I really can't help you with the go fast models. I can tell you that my CanAm 1000cc Limited two door is as fast as I need to go. Is it going to dominate the sand dunes and trails? No. I may be the last one to pull up at the end, but I'll be comfy with the AC on, a fresh cold beer from the cooler that isn't shook up to hell, jamming my favorite tunes, and not sweaty/filthy/sore/tired.
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Posted: 5/1/2024 3:42:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USCG_CPO: OP, I have a Kubota Sidekick and work the shit out of it. It is not as fast as some of them but I got mine to work and casual play. A 3 cyl Subaru gas engine, governed to 41 mph which is plenty fast for farm use. Metal bed with 1,000 lb capacity, 2,000 lb tow capacity. I will be honest and say I have overloaded mine in the bed and tow capacity and it didnt let me down. It has locking dif, 4 low, 4 high and regular 2 wheel drive. Never had an issue in 3 years. The are around $14K and Kubota always has zero percent interest. https://cdn-fastly.atv.com/media/2022/10/24/8778326/2018-kubota-rtv-xg850-sidekick-review.jpg?size=1200x628 Never change GD. OP: "High guys. Looking for a sporty utv not a farm or work machine. What would you suggest?" GD'r: "I've got this super heavy diesel model with rock hard suspension and a high speed of 40 mph! I love it." WTF! I've got 6 of the diesel Kubota and they're about as boring to ride as a golf cart. |
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ME, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 5:02:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Middlelength: I have a Honda Pioneer 520 that I am happy with. That is about as small as you can go, seats 2, we use it as a general utility vehicle. Put a roof, window, winch on it, otherwise it is stock. Very quiet, starts right up, fast as I need it to be, can run it on very narrow trails, etc, etc. Pioneer 500/520 are super popular with hunters for tight woods and other people who want a smaller machine. They are almost in their own category with how nimble they are. Definitely not fast and the suspension is rough but they can go places bigger machines just can't. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 5:06:52 PM EDT
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I have a Can-Am Commander I use for events. I would look at Honda, Kawis or Yamaha. Not that I’ve had issues with my can-am.
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Posted: 5/1/2024 5:28:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lungbuster: Ive owned or driven them all. You are correct that the reason there’s more Polaris in the shop is because of their popularity. Polaris sells more than all the other dealers combined. The first question I ask is : How tall are you? If you’re over 6’ you’d be more comfortable in a CanAm. At least sit in one of you can’t take it for a test drive. Polaris makes an excellent machine. Don’t listen to the retards. My current sport models: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/196752/IMG_2632_jpeg-3202788.JPG OP. I have a trip planned for the first week in June south of Billings if you’re interested. Nice pair of machines you have there! Also- appreciate the offer, but I am near Missoula and Billings is a 6 hour drive. :( |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 5:33:42 PM EDT
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A friend of mine recently got a brand new CFMoto and within 24 hours it had been upside down for the first time. Then within a week another friend rolled it hard enough to actually damage some stuff. They seem fairly tough but I'm slightly wary of the used market after seeing how fast they tend to accumulate bumps and bruises
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Posted: 5/1/2024 5:50:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CZRider: A friend of mine recently got a brand new CFMoto and within 24 hours it had been upside down for the first time. Then within a week another friend rolled it hard enough to actually damage some stuff. They seem fairly tough but I'm slightly wary of the used market after seeing how fast they tend to accumulate bumps and bruises I was looking at used utvs when I was in Alabama around 06. Damn near every one had snorkels, monster truck lift kits, and tires riveling Bigfoot. Damn near every add said something along the line of "low hours, great shape, dealer serviced, etc." Yeah, that's gonna be a nope for me dog! Lol. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 6:43:29 PM EDT
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Bumping for moar opinions.
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Posted: 5/1/2024 6:49:52 PM EDT
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I don't have one, but an arfcom member I know from Cola warrior is a mechanic at the largest multi line dealer in the area and he has spoken highly of Kawasaki.
I got the vibe Can am wasn't as durable, but they sure look fun. |
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WY, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 6:54:27 PM EDT
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I just bought a ‘23 72” X3 Turbo RR after riding Polaris Sportsman’s for years. It’s great. I shopped different models for almost a year before I narrowed it down to what I wanted and found a great deal.
I was never a brand loyal guy, but I don’t see me going back to Polaris unless they make a 180 with their designs, quality and price. They don’t offer the value compared to their competitors. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 7:27:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Tjcj]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By explodingvarmints: The dump bed seats are near useless unless you have young kids. I know , so is the "4 seat " Rmax . Both of them are an afterthought, laziness on Honda and Yamahas part . |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 8:12:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By showmeballer: I don't have one, but an arfcom member I know from Cola warrior is a mechanic at the largest multi line dealer in the area and he has spoken highly of Kawasaki. I got the vibe Can am wasn't as durable, but they sure look fun. I just discovered the Kawasaki today. The Teryx is a nice looking machine. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 9:12:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By YXZ1000R: I race them, hence my user name. If you want some fun doing general trail riding, some work around the farm etc - I personally like the Honda Talon. It's a dual clutch transmission, auto or paddle shift. No belts. If you must have belt I'd consider a Yamaha Rmaxx before I'd consider a Polaris. If you want to go fast as hell, Canam X3 turbo. I have a personal preference for my Yamaha YXZ. However I race in harescramble/woods races, and I really like the 5spd manual transmission. It's also easy to work on. Running 10psi boost I am getting 205hp to the wheels. It scoots. Had a Yamaha since '17 or '18. Zero issues except dumbassedness. Those responsible got the bill. Kids  Otherwise it's been tight, and since no issues, but not raced and really not many hours. The motos have gotten a lot more use. May not even be a YXZ but it's one of the sports models.Have a couple Kubota Utilities, RTV diesels I'm in a lot more. They've been no issue either, good number of hours and the hands are on those more than the trucks it's seems. I'm pretty happy I thought they'd be a shit show but no real serious uptick in expenses. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 9:20:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wm69: I'll post that quote again. Popularity doesn't mean it's decent quality. "Can am are gas guzzlers, Polaris can and will sell to anyone with a pay stub, credit or not, as far as the quality goes....I let it speak for itself. All the machine out back in our stable, 90% of them.....Polaris sportsmans and RZR's." Don’t have a dog in this fight, but you’re saying Polaris will sell to anybody, sells the most, but nobody in your area sells Polaris because they’re out of business? BTW, Polaris dealer down the road has been in business since ‘85. Just here for info. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 9:27:55 PM EDT
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One thing about the X3 turbos is they don't like slow. If I can't keep it over 35 the temp rises fast in warm ambient temps. Then when you do get it up to speed it cools down fast but all that heat dumps into the cab. It's not a putt putt machine.
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Posted: 5/1/2024 9:38:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LexDiamonds: I just discovered the Kawasaki today. The Teryx is a nice looking machine. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LexDiamonds: Originally Posted By showmeballer: I don't have one, but an arfcom member I know from Cola warrior is a mechanic at the largest multi line dealer in the area and he has spoken highly of Kawasaki. I got the vibe Can am wasn't as durable, but they sure look fun. I just discovered the Kawasaki today. The Teryx is a nice looking machine. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 9:41:55 PM EDT
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I have a Ranger Crew XP1000 Texas Edition that has been flawless.
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Posted: 5/1/2024 9:46:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: UTex86]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By migradog: The upper pic is my 2013 RZR 570, just had the motor rebuilt. It's my fishing and hunting rig and right now I'm looking for a small toyhauler trailer for it. So I can take it camping with me. It's been to quite a few small Wyoming lakes and is awesome on the trail. The lower pic is my 2023 Kawasaki KRX 1000. It's faster, rides better and is far more comfortable than my RZR. This is the one I take when me and my friends ride in the South Hills or to Jarbridge from Salmon Dam. Test drive a few and see which you like most. The Honda Talon is built like a brick and rides like one. Arctic Cats and Can Ams have seats that sit low like a dune buggy. I like how the KRX sits higher. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/47594/IMG_0223-3079137.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/47594/IMG_2997-3079134.jpg The utility versions have come a looooong way since 2013. No, my ‘23 Ranger XP1000 won’t keep up with the current RZR, but it hauls ass and has a ton of suspension. It will do 60+ mph and handles the trails in Rocksprings (named that for a reason) on my ranch comfortably and easily. It’s a good “best of both worlds” machine. |
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UT, USA
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Posted: 5/1/2024 10:25:03 PM EDT
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We own an OG Can Am Maverick X RS with the 1000cc. It's been great, but I had to do a lot of mods when we bought it to keep the belt running cool. Changed the clutch, changed the belt cover from a 1 input to 2. Now it runs cool even at wide open throttle in 110 degree heat.
We were like you, wanted a 2 seater. It's just wife and I. But I wish we'd have gotten a 4 seater. Every once in a while friends want to go and we can't take them. It would also be nice to throw camping, picnic or shooting gear in the rear seats. I have a cargo bed but I've literally dropped rifles out of it when they got hung up on brush. Consider a 4 seater. my friends all drive polaris and have had multiple rebuilds on stock 1000CC machines. One of them has had to rebuild the top end twice. I am a BIG fan of the Rotax motor in the CanAms. Those are super reliable motors. if I was buying again today I would buy: 1. CanAm Maverick of the width you want, 4 seater. Turbo if you are ripping dunes, non turbo if you want trail riding and stuff 2. Honda Talon: no belts. polaris is ahead in suspension tech with the dynamix system, but I value reliability over hitting whoops in the desert at 80 mph. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 10:39:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Merlin: True, but the Kubota RTV-XG850 C3PO and I posted about is known as a hybrid, something between the pure sport vs. pure work models (like the slow as molasses Kubota diesel RTVs). So, the OP has the option of getting a little bit of both. 40 mph is about as fast as I'd want to go in an UTV; 70 mph would scare the living shit out of me. I run mine up the interstate. 72” wide machines are pretty stable.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 10:42:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By scatterbrains: I've got a 2015 rzr900 trail. Best 15k I ever spent, winch and plow went to 28" tires clutch kit snorkel and full uhmw skid plate. Does everything I need although I don't put nearly the amount of miles/hrs you would. I've got just about 5k on it. Maintenance is easy buy the diff/ trans kits from Polaris, oil and filter from Napa. I have a cleanable air filter from a company that builds desert racing machines. No oil just blow out with low pressure air and put it back. Monica.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 10:45:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wm69: I'll post the quote again from the parts manager from Honda East Toledo, which sells and repairs all of the big brands. This was from emails back and forth a couple of years ago. Can am are gas guzzlers, Polaris can and will sell to anyone with a pay stub, credit or not, as far as the quality goes....I let it speak for itself. All the machine out back in our stable, 90% of them.....Polaris sportsmans and RZR's. I had to put a belt and clutch rollers in my FIL's Can Am HD8 with under 1K miles on it, stock tires. Otherwise it's been ok, but with only 1K miles on it, not really enough use to tell how it will be in the long term. I'm a Honda ATV guy, but there new stuff isn't as good as their old stuff. For years I'd buy 3-4 basketcase Honda ATV's (usually sunk, and then ridden till they died) and rebuild them. I have a lot of people show up and say "Hey, I've heard you're good with ATV/ UTV stuff, can you fix this?" and I've fixed a lot of stuff over the last decade. Were I looking at SxS's, especially a "sporty" one, I'd look at Yamaha first. The Honda 1000's had some issues early in the design that seem to have gotten better with some component upgrades. The700's aren't really a "sport" UTV, and the three speed transmission leaves a lot to be desired. The Yamaha has the best belt system. Hondas don't have belts. That puts them top of the heap for me. Can Am's are powerhouses, but power breaks stuff. Polaris and Arctic Cat are bottom of the barrel garbage as brands, and not only would I not buy one, I won't work on them anymore. They're just shit build quality, parts are $$$, and they have to be repaired over and over again. Polaris dealerships here don't last. Nobody buys them. The power junkies buy Can Am, everyone else buys Honda. You sure do love posting that garbage in every utv thread. Just stop already bro. To the folks who know what we’re talking about, you just look retarded. |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 10:47:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Off-the-Grid: Polaris haters are FIFY |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 10:51:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By explodingvarmints: Never change GD. OP: "High guys. Looking for a sporty utv not a farm or work machine. What would you suggest?" GD'r: "I've got this super heavy diesel model with rock hard suspension and a high speed of 40 mph! I love it." WTF! I've got 6 of the diesel Kubota and they're about as boring to ride as a golf cart. How has their reliability been? Mine has left me stranded a few times.  Attached File |
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