Re: 4 Wheeler Advice
[Re: SGT. C]
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06/06/24 08:51 AM
06/06/24 08:51 AM
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Posts: 3,235 Midlands South Carolina
SGT. C
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Midlands South Carolina
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Thanks to all who replied. Sure gives plenty to think about. Sure do need one to help save.the knees and back. So, thank you for the help. Now the search begins. Thank.you, Sarge
Getting old is a fatal mistake
Always looking for reloading componets
I know a beaver or two, because I've seen a beaver or two
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Re: 4 Wheeler Advice
[Re: SGT. C]
#8150828
06/06/24 08:53 AM
06/06/24 08:53 AM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,235 Midlands South Carolina
SGT. C
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If I go with used. What is consider high hours. Also, what are some things to look for if it's been maintained or dogged out. I'm good at buying cars, but never an atv.
Getting old is a fatal mistake
Always looking for reloading componets
I know a beaver or two, because I've seen a beaver or two
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Re: 4 Wheeler Advice
[Re: SGT. C]
#8150880
06/06/24 11:03 AM
06/06/24 11:03 AM
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Posts: 6,704 NC, Orange Co.
QuietButDeadly
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I have a Honda Foreman 500 with electronic shift. Great machine but ATVs are not designed to carry much weight at all. Yes you can get baskets for the front and back and they are handy but makes it very easy to overload. I found that mine would carry the traps and critters pretty good on flat ground, but I do not trap flat ground.
I upgraded to a Honda Pioneer 700 side by side. It took some modifying to get it like I wanted it but it is a trapping machine. More stable than the ATV and will handle the weight of the traps and critters. It provides a lot more room to keep everything organized and it makes taking a ride along a breeze.
I still run the ATV for small jobs where I am only setting a few traps but on bigger properties, the side by side is my go to.
Life Member: NCTA, VTA, NTA, TTFHA, MFTI Member: FTA NRA NWTF
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Re: 4 Wheeler Advice
[Re: SGT. C]
#8150888
06/06/24 11:17 AM
06/06/24 11:17 AM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 9,810 ND
MJM
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If I go with used. What is consider high hours. Also, what are some things to look for if it's been maintained or dogged out. I'm good at buying cars, but never an atv. I had over 18,000 miles on a Honda foreman 500 foot shift. I bought it new, and used it trapping and hunting. I only ever had it in the shop once, and that was to change an oil temperature sensor. There was a recall on it. Other than oil changes and tires I never did a thing to it. If they kept the oi; changed I would not be scared of any amount of hours or miles less than that. I never had it not start or quite while I was riding it.
"Not Really, Not Really" Mark J Monti "MJM you're a jerk."
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