Four Wheeler Help

[String Music]

Probably not the best forum, but I will technically use the four wheeler for deer hunting too. I'm trying to decide between a used Honda Rubicon or Rincon and a Yamaha Grizzly. The four wheeler will be used mostly for trail riding with my kids and hunting rather than for working on a farm. I like the suspension on the Rincon and Grizzly more than the Rubicon. I do not plan on going in deep water or mud nor will I be rock crawling. I need a smooth riding four wheeler that does require maintenance all the time (which is why I'm not getting a Polaris).

Any suggestions?

 

[MUP]

I have a 700Rincon and I like it, but it's BIG, not practical for moving thru the woods to retrieve a deer unless you just hunt fields. I miss my 300 FourTrax when it comes to going to get a deer in the woods.

 

[Widowmaker]

Those older FourTrax's are hard to beat. IMO, stick with a Honda and it'll be a good decision.

 

[cbhunter]

Love my Grizzly. But you have a bunch of Honda lovers on this forum :moon: :tu:

 

[JCDEERMAN]

We had a '98 Grizzly we just got rid of just this past spring. It served it's purpose and did well. We have a Grizzly that's an '05, I believe, and it's been great.

Never had a Polaris 4-wheeler, but we have a Ranger UTV and love it. People do love their Honda's, but we've never had one.

 

[TNTreeman]

I love Honda and have a Foreman that is awesome - never really had problems with it. Got a great deal on a grizzly and it's been good to. Find one of those brands that hasn't been abused and you'll be good.

 

[Stykbow]

Honda all the way. I'm sure the Grizzly is a good machine, but my experience with Honda has shown them to be tough as nails.


If you're going to be stupid, you'd better be tough!

 

[TLRanger]

For the smoothest ride, get a Suzuki............They have 4 wheel independent suspension......It will do anything a Honda or any other brand plus ride so much smoother.......I had one several years ago but now have a Honda Foreman....I don't trail ride anymore so the Honda does OK.

 

[Ski]

I miss my 300 FourTrax when it comes to going to get a deer in the woods.

Now there's a machine that won't die, will go anywhere, and is small enough to fit!!! Had one for years & gave it to neighbor kids when I moved from NM to TN.

I also have a 2001 Polaris Sportsman 400 that I like almost as much. Pretty much no maintenance aside from two batteries along the way. It's more complicated than the Honda with all the electronic crap, but it's been a trusty machine. For hunting and retrieving, nothing beats a smaller machine, IMO. That said I have a Ranger 800 UTV & man it is the cat's meow for work. I disc & rake plots, trails, haul & drag logs for my mill, on top of cruising around with wife & youngns.

 

[Deer Assassin]

Honda

 

[TN Larry]

You can't go wrong with Honda IMO.

Would it be practical to use a side by side for what you need? I have both and love the sxs. I use it alot around the house that I woudn't have thought.

 

[Wrangler95]

I am partial to the Honda,great machine! :super:

 

[Ladys man]

Loved my Honda 300 but I wouldn't trade my king quad 450 4x4 for it, I dnt need the extra pep or the 4x4 but it's always there if I ever do.

 

[double browtine]

There is a nice Honda for sale in the classifieds. It's a newer model. I agree with the ole school Honda fourtrax. Had a 300 2wd years ago and it was tough as nails.

 

[Roost 1]

Check out west Ky ATV's facebook page.
The guy always has great deals on good used clean 4 wheelers.

 

[shelbydeer]

I have had both honda and Yamaha. Both are great machines. You would be happy with both of them. Whatever you find the better deal on I would get

 

[Remington700]

I have two Hondas and they are bullet proof. I have owned Polaris also and they are good bikes. They have more moving parts which means more maintenance. It depends on what exactly you are wanting out of it. Honda does not have all the bells and whistles or HP the others have. That is also why Hondas also have fewer problems.

 

[jmf]

I've had them all. Best one I've had is the grizzly 700. Whatever you get I highly recommend power steering. Well worth it

 

[Gravey]

Honda all the way. I have a Honda 300 4x4 I bought new in 1999 and she's as strong today as the day I bought her. Bought a Honda Pioneer 700 in 2015 and liked it just fine but at Christmas this year my nephew wanted to buy it for duck hunting and my wife wants a 4-seater so kids can do trail riding with us so I sold it to him and in process of buying a Honda Talon 1000X4.

 

[Bullit]

I have had Honda's and Yamahas. I've had a grizzly since 2002 and its been everywhere, several states and every hunting season. If you ride a grizzly you will not go back to a Honda . It has the smoothest ride ever and will pull anything ,even a elk. I haven't had any problems just routine maintenance. Hope this helps.

 

[BigAl]

I went from a Yamaha 350 to the Gizzly 660. Soon plan on downsizing to the Rubicon/500. Rented an ATV in Iceland that had power steering and loved it, so I plan on including that option on my next machine.

 

[JeepKuntry]

Grizzly over any Honda. Longer history with irs and locking differential. Fyi newer Polaris are quite a bit more reliable.

 

[SilverFox]

The Rincon is a good trail ride. It sucks in the mud. My local Honda shop doesn't even stock them because they don't have the torque to turn the mud tires everyone around here uses. Get them in something sticky and you can't get the tires to even turn over.... much like the old Rancher 400 Honda made in 2003 or 2004.

The new Rubicon has IRS. I haven't rode one. I like the solid rear axle so found a new 2019 left over Foreman and bought it.

 

[String Music]

Well, I ended up buying a 2004 Honda Rubicon 500 in immaculate condition with low miles. I was able to ride it on my property this past weekend and I'm very pleased with it. I think it will be perfect for what I need it for. Thanks for the input!

 

[ADR]

Well, I ended up buying a 2004 Honda Rubicon 500 in immaculate condition with low miles. I was able to ride it on my property this past weekend and I'm very pleased with it. I think it will be perfect for what I need it for. Thanks for the input!

I have the exact four wheeler, same year and everything. I have been very happy with it. I only wish it was fuel injected and you could unlock the 4-wheel drive and differential. I suspect you will be pleased.

 

[String Music]

Well, I ended up buying a 2004 Honda Rubicon 500 in immaculate condition with low miles. I was able to ride it on my property this past weekend and I'm very pleased with it. I think it will be perfect for what I need it for. Thanks for the input!

I have the exact four wheeler, same year and everything. I have been very happy with it. I only wish it was fuel injected and you could unlock the 4-wheel drive and differential. I suspect you will be pleased.

That's good to hear! I agree on the fuel injection and the ability to unlock 4 wheel drive. Hopefully this won't be an issue, though.

 

[Big Pop]

I've had a Sportsman 700 Polaris since 2005. Spent maybe $500 on it since then. It's been through just about every trail in Campbell, Anderson, Morgan and Rhea counties. It's never left me stranded and I wouldn't buy anything else. Still has the original tires on it. I've plowed, mowed and hauled with it. Hey maybe I should make a commercial....nah.

 

[TN RDG RNR]

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[Bucket]

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