Quad

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markjo

Original Poster:

569 posts

179 months

Tuesday 24th January 2012
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Looking to get a cheap second hand one for use around the garden, will fit a trailer as well, any recommendations??

thx

Alex L

2,575 posts

255 months

Tuesday 24th January 2012
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How cheap is cheap? Mine was about £1,600 from eBay. Quadzilla 320 CVT as I like simple twist and go


bigblock

772 posts

199 months

Tuesday 24th January 2012
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Alex L said:
How cheap is cheap? Mine was about £1,600 from eBay. Quadzilla 320 CVT as I like simple twist and go

What do you twist on a quad??

markjo

Original Poster:

569 posts

179 months

Tuesday 24th January 2012
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Thx, been look at the Honda big reds seem to go for 600 - 1200, thought they would also be easier to get spares for...

Alex L

2,575 posts

255 months

Tuesday 24th January 2012
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Guess you're after the 4x4 workhorse style as opposed to the rwd.

Big reds must be getting on a bit now but if parts are readily available, shouldn't be an issue

Alex L

2,575 posts

255 months

Tuesday 24th January 2012
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bigblock said:
What do you twist on a quad??
Ok, not technically correct, however lots are converted to twist throttles

bigblock

772 posts

199 months

Wednesday 25th January 2012
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Alex L said:
bigblock said:
What do you twist on a quad??
Ok, not technically correct, however lots are converted to twist throttles
Some of the racing quads that spend their time on an MX track have been converted. However a twist throttle on a utility quad is an accident waiting to happen. A big quad off road needs a lot of steering input and weight transference to keep it going in the right direction. The last thing you want when hanging onto the handlebars in a tricky situation is to accidently roll the throttle open. A thumb throttle allows more control whilst still being able to hang on to the bars.

Alex L

2,575 posts

255 months

Thursday 26th January 2012
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Exactly why mine remains as a thumb throttle

pharmvrs

147 posts

161 months

Thursday 26th January 2012
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We have had a kawasaki KLF400 for years on the farm, its always been 100% reliable so no idea on parts availability. It it permanent 4x4 though whilst some are 2wd/4wd, there are normally lots for sale on autotrader/farmers trader. Getting a trailer that the quad will fit inside is a big bonus.

Teejay1988

13 posts

133 months

Friday 11th January 2019
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I own this quad now Alex.

Alex L

2,575 posts

255 months

Friday 11th January 2019
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Teejay1988 said:
I own this quad now Alex.
What are the chances, glad to hear it’s still going

jay140285

626 posts

185 months

Sunday 13th January 2019
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For a farm quad, stick to proper makes

Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki.

We have always had Honda due to them even chain driven. We have a big red and it’s ultra reliable.