WILF 44,273 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Going to be buying a second hand quad soon for general use round a little farm, any advice on what are the better makes and models to look out for would be very helpful thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alimac2 321 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 I'd go can am ,wilf, had one at the Morpeth, great bit of kit. All the hill farmers round there have left Honda formans etc for can am bikes. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
transit poacher 0 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 you want a honda or a yamaha grizzy no quad can cum close ,check hour miles, bushes and bearings r all solid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redcharge 378 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 I have a Honda big red I've had it a couple of years now it's used most days for bombing around a small farm and has never missed a beat, it's been excellent value for money. It may be up for sale soon, drop me a PM if your interested Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,376 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) Honda Edited November 1, 2014 by chid21 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,558 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Grizzly I'll come and give you full instruction on correct useage Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alimac2 321 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) you want a honda or a yamaha grizzy no quad can cum close ,check hour miles, bushes and bearings r all solid Funny that, replacing bushes etc was the reason most said they left Honda bikes. What do u think stops the can am coming close to Honda (& Yamaha lol) Edited November 2, 2014 by Alimac2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danw 1,748 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 I've a grizzly and a Polaris in the shed not long ago sold a Honda 500 eps so had all 3 at once to compare, every day of the week I would go Polaris or can am when you bear in mind I do over 8000 miles a year on a quad most of it pulling a spinner or trailer you could say they get a proper test The build quality of Honda has gone to shite would never buy one again and as for the yam well least said about that one the better 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walnutwhip 12 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Guess its all down to the price some newer bikes have fuel injection and electronic gear shift - some things I personally kept away from just bought a Yamaha Kodiak [grizzly] 450 after looking at foremans which were realistically too big for my needs...also came in green which was important to me. Hondas and Yams will hold there money polaris and canam may have better specifications but would you buy a 8 year old one? Probably lot of conjecture with this subject so choose what fits your requirements... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,637 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) This Kodiak has taken a bit of hammer... As you can see, I know f**k all about quads but I do know to look forward when steering. LOL Edited November 2, 2014 by Born Hunter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danw 1,748 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 This Kodiak has taken a bit of hammer... As you can see, I know f**k all about quads but I do know to look forward when steering. LOL Nigel dropped the grizzly in a hedge at 50plus 2weeks ago broke most of his ribs on his right side front and back lol the mans taken enough morphine to drop a horse for the pain lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,637 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Clearly Yamahas are dangerous! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walnutwhip 12 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Must have spotted a mallard in there...speedy recovery mate. Always check the tie rods bearings and ball joints when buying Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nightrover 1 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 forget all mentioned above and go for a chinese one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qbgrey 3,981 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 had a yam kodiak,good bike,easy to ride.got a 750 bruteforce kawasaki now,goes well ,front winch,2wd,4wd,diff lock,overdrive,but on the road its a c.....t to handle.not had can am but like the look of em. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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