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I've owned just about one of everything. We current have 6 atvs. This includes two Polaris'. Depending on how much work you want to do with it, you might look at the Polaris ATP. My dad has one and really likes it. For long term low maintenance, I'm not sure you can beat Honda, but you pay more up front for this in the big units and sacrifice some performance. I just sold a 1986 Honda that we've had for 10 years. Other than adjust the valves, I had to do no other engine work.
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I have a 1995 polaris. I beat the snot out of it. It's a 4x4 2 stoke 300cc. It rides like a dream, has hig and low, selectable 4x4 and is a nice quad. I had suzuki's, honda's and yamaha's. I actually had a 200 yamaha big bear and bough this and sold the big bear. The only gripe I have with it is the starter is a hunk of garbage. When it is below freezing the machine won't start. It clicks. I have to throw the propane heater on it for a while then whack the starter and it fires up and is good for the day. I haven't pulled it apart yet but there is water in there I'm sure from deep water crossings. I know the starters on these are the weak link. It also says on my machine "designed for warm weather use" Go figure polaris and warm?
It's been a good quad. Starter and one of the front struts has a minor leak, other than that I'd buy another one based on the nice tranny, great brakes and smooth but sporty ride.
My 200 big bear ate up cv joints quick. my 1998 timbrewolf did too. The suzuki is a good choice too. The hondas are great but check the specs, very low ground clearance on some of them.,,,good luck...buy american...Jim
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For off road use I would sugest 4 wheel drive. You may give up a little manuverabilty but there is no comparison in traction.
Brand: Honda gets my vote. Second would be either Kawasaki, Suzuki or Yamaha. I don't think I would own any of the other brands.
Those choices are based on reliability. I know some people will argue with this but overall reliability follows the order of my brand choices. That does not mean a honda will never break down. All mechanical equipment is destined to fail at some point. However your odds of getting there and back are best on a Honda.
I don't like honda,s drum brakes, lower ground clearance and they tend to ride rougher than others.
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I've just purchased a Sportsman 400, use it for woodlot management, mostly, and that involves all (Northeastern) terrain from swamp to rocky outcrops. It's a wonderful machine! Comfortable, with its independent rear suspension. It'll pull downed trees to the back end of the woods to rot in peace with no problem. So far I haven't felt the need for any more machine than that. A backhoe and loader someday, but that story's in chapter 2.
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Own 4 Hondas, two Foreman ES, and Two Rubicons. I LOVE the Rubicons. The transmission is great, so flexible, and NO belt! Reliablility has been flawless on all. Now, if Honda would come out with a side-by-side model with the Rubicon drive train, that would be a machine!
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Upadate: My 400 sportsman has given me NO problems at all in the first half year I have had it. (ok 5 months but whos counting). Exellent ride. Blows my Honda tottally out of the ball game. we fight over who gets to ride in the caddy!!!
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The sportsman is a sweet machine. A buddy of mine is the engineer that lead the suspension design effort. He wanted a confortable riding machine and that's exactly what was created. I've jumped by sportsman 500, but I don't recommend it. Not a sport machine, but great for trail riding in comfort. We've also skidded logs out of the woods with them.
I'm glad you enjoy it. It is a great riding ATV.
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Any opinions about the 300cc Polaris Hawkeye? I am not sure I need something as big as the Sportsman 400. I just need to ride 1/2 mile into the woods and patrol 30 acres every now and then.
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The 2005 Sportsman 400 is comfortable, powerful and unstoppable. I use it (in the North East) for woodlot work and snow plowing a 200 foot driveway. It's a fun tool, and no handling problem for this 71-year old. Just take your time learning to handle it if you, like me, never had one before.
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