Road Legal Quads.
Discussion
Wow. A subject quite close to my own heart, and amazing comments from hugely ignorant types.
I've got two. One that I race, and one that I use on the road. Reason being that the race bike takes such a hammering, it would be most unwise to take it on the road when various bits of it are ready to fall off (such as a track rod that was loose at the weekend after two hours racing).
I'm guessing that you've linked to some nasty, chinese piece of s
t that I can't see on ebay because the work filters won't let me. Unable to pull the skin off a rice pudding, and of such shoddy build quality it will be reduced to a pile of nuts and bolts if your lucky, inside about 4 weeks.
I've had plenty of decent cars, and spent plenty of time on track to comment that there is nothing in the world that turns as many heads, or is as entertaining to drive on the road than a quad. I can go out for a hoon at road legal speeds and drift comfortably round a roundabout without getting a snotty look from plod. Even better on the farm quads because 4 wheel drifting is a real possibility. Yes the handling takes some getting used to, and an off road quad needs a bit of setup in the shocks to get away from comedy oversteer moments. Even the bikers will give you a courtessey nod of appreciation. If you sit there and turn it on the road and don't move in the corner it will try and spit you off, you have to ride it like a bike. Shift your weight around, and get involved.
Would I ride one to commute about in? no way. As a tool for generally messing around on, it's an absolute must. Get a yamaha, suzuki, polaris, can am, or honda and you really can't go wrong (says the man running a cannondale and a gasgas). I could quite easily get into cars again, but the appeal of working on a single cylinder and all the major components being so accessable means I can't drag myself away. You also need to be 'on it' at any speed approaching 60mph, a quads tyres will pick out every imperfection on a road surface.
Just to address some of the drivel that's been posted so far. And if and when the snow comes, there's nowhere I'd rather be.....even if it does mean kids throw snowballs at you.
I've got two. One that I race, and one that I use on the road. Reason being that the race bike takes such a hammering, it would be most unwise to take it on the road when various bits of it are ready to fall off (such as a track rod that was loose at the weekend after two hours racing).
I'm guessing that you've linked to some nasty, chinese piece of s
t that I can't see on ebay because the work filters won't let me. Unable to pull the skin off a rice pudding, and of such shoddy build quality it will be reduced to a pile of nuts and bolts if your lucky, inside about 4 weeks.I've had plenty of decent cars, and spent plenty of time on track to comment that there is nothing in the world that turns as many heads, or is as entertaining to drive on the road than a quad. I can go out for a hoon at road legal speeds and drift comfortably round a roundabout without getting a snotty look from plod. Even better on the farm quads because 4 wheel drifting is a real possibility. Yes the handling takes some getting used to, and an off road quad needs a bit of setup in the shocks to get away from comedy oversteer moments. Even the bikers will give you a courtessey nod of appreciation. If you sit there and turn it on the road and don't move in the corner it will try and spit you off, you have to ride it like a bike. Shift your weight around, and get involved.
Would I ride one to commute about in? no way. As a tool for generally messing around on, it's an absolute must. Get a yamaha, suzuki, polaris, can am, or honda and you really can't go wrong (says the man running a cannondale and a gasgas). I could quite easily get into cars again, but the appeal of working on a single cylinder and all the major components being so accessable means I can't drag myself away. You also need to be 'on it' at any speed approaching 60mph, a quads tyres will pick out every imperfection on a road surface.
Just to address some of the drivel that's been posted so far. And if and when the snow comes, there's nowhere I'd rather be.....even if it does mean kids throw snowballs at you.
marshall100 said:
Wow. A subject quite close to my own heart, and amazing comments from hugely ignorant types.
I've got two. One that I race, and one that I use on the road. Reason being that the race bike takes such a hammering, it would be most unwise to take it on the road when various bits of it are ready to fall off (such as a track rod that was loose at the weekend after two hours racing).
I'm guessing that you've linked to some nasty, chinese piece of st that I can't see on ebay because the work filters won't let me. Unable to pull the skin off a rice pudding, and of such shoddy build quality it will be reduced to a pile of nuts and bolts if your lucky, inside about 4 weeks.
I've had plenty of decent cars, and spent plenty of time on track to comment that there is nothing in the world that turns as many heads, or is as entertaining to drive on the road than a quad. I can go out for a hoon at road legal speeds and drift comfortably round a roundabout without getting a snotty look from plod. Even better on the farm quads because 4 wheel drifting is a real possibility. Yes the handling takes some getting used to, and an off road quad needs a bit of setup in the shocks to get away from comedy oversteer moments. Even the bikers will give you a courtessey nod of appreciation. If you sit there and turn it on the road and don't move in the corner it will try and spit you off, you have to ride it like a bike. Shift your weight around, and get involved.
Would I ride one to commute about in? no way. As a tool for generally messing around on, it's an absolute must. Get a yamaha, suzuki, polaris, can am, or honda and you really can't go wrong (says the man running a cannondale and a gasgas). I could quite easily get into cars again, but the appeal of working on a single cylinder and all the major components being so accessable means I can't drag myself away. You also need to be 'on it' at any speed approaching 60mph, a quads tyres will pick out every imperfection on a road surface.
Just to address some of the drivel that's been posted so far. And if and when the snow comes, there's nowhere I'd rather be.....even if it does mean kids throw snowballs at you.
Well said.I've got two. One that I race, and one that I use on the road. Reason being that the race bike takes such a hammering, it would be most unwise to take it on the road when various bits of it are ready to fall off (such as a track rod that was loose at the weekend after two hours racing).
I'm guessing that you've linked to some nasty, chinese piece of s
t that I can't see on ebay because the work filters won't let me. Unable to pull the skin off a rice pudding, and of such shoddy build quality it will be reduced to a pile of nuts and bolts if your lucky, inside about 4 weeks.I've had plenty of decent cars, and spent plenty of time on track to comment that there is nothing in the world that turns as many heads, or is as entertaining to drive on the road than a quad. I can go out for a hoon at road legal speeds and drift comfortably round a roundabout without getting a snotty look from plod. Even better on the farm quads because 4 wheel drifting is a real possibility. Yes the handling takes some getting used to, and an off road quad needs a bit of setup in the shocks to get away from comedy oversteer moments. Even the bikers will give you a courtessey nod of appreciation. If you sit there and turn it on the road and don't move in the corner it will try and spit you off, you have to ride it like a bike. Shift your weight around, and get involved.
Would I ride one to commute about in? no way. As a tool for generally messing around on, it's an absolute must. Get a yamaha, suzuki, polaris, can am, or honda and you really can't go wrong (says the man running a cannondale and a gasgas). I could quite easily get into cars again, but the appeal of working on a single cylinder and all the major components being so accessable means I can't drag myself away. You also need to be 'on it' at any speed approaching 60mph, a quads tyres will pick out every imperfection on a road surface.
Just to address some of the drivel that's been posted so far. And if and when the snow comes, there's nowhere I'd rather be.....even if it does mean kids throw snowballs at you.
marshall100 said:
Wow. A subject quite close to my own heart, and amazing comments from hugely ignorant types.
I've got two. One that I race, and one that I use on the road. Reason being that the race bike takes such a hammering, it would be most unwise to take it on the road when various bits of it are ready to fall off (such as a track rod that was loose at the weekend after two hours racing).
I'm guessing that you've linked to some nasty, chinese piece of st that I can't see on ebay because the work filters won't let me. Unable to pull the skin off a rice pudding, and of such shoddy build quality it will be reduced to a pile of nuts and bolts if your lucky, inside about 4 weeks.
I've had plenty of decent cars, and spent plenty of time on track to comment that there is nothing in the world that turns as many heads, or is as entertaining to drive on the road than a quad. I can go out for a hoon at road legal speeds and drift comfortably round a roundabout without getting a snotty look from plod. Even better on the farm quads because 4 wheel drifting is a real possibility. Yes the handling takes some getting used to, and an off road quad needs a bit of setup in the shocks to get away from comedy oversteer moments. Even the bikers will give you a courtessey nod of appreciation. If you sit there and turn it on the road and don't move in the corner it will try and spit you off, you have to ride it like a bike. Shift your weight around, and get involved.
Would I ride one to commute about in? no way. As a tool for generally messing around on, it's an absolute must. Get a yamaha, suzuki, polaris, can am, or honda and you really can't go wrong (says the man running a cannondale and a gasgas). I could quite easily get into cars again, but the appeal of working on a single cylinder and all the major components being so accessable means I can't drag myself away. You also need to be 'on it' at any speed approaching 60mph, a quads tyres will pick out every imperfection on a road surface.
Just to address some of the drivel that's been posted so far. And if and when the snow comes, there's nowhere I'd rather be.....even if it does mean kids throw snowballs at you.
Thanks, now I want one again I've got two. One that I race, and one that I use on the road. Reason being that the race bike takes such a hammering, it would be most unwise to take it on the road when various bits of it are ready to fall off (such as a track rod that was loose at the weekend after two hours racing).
I'm guessing that you've linked to some nasty, chinese piece of s
t that I can't see on ebay because the work filters won't let me. Unable to pull the skin off a rice pudding, and of such shoddy build quality it will be reduced to a pile of nuts and bolts if your lucky, inside about 4 weeks.I've had plenty of decent cars, and spent plenty of time on track to comment that there is nothing in the world that turns as many heads, or is as entertaining to drive on the road than a quad. I can go out for a hoon at road legal speeds and drift comfortably round a roundabout without getting a snotty look from plod. Even better on the farm quads because 4 wheel drifting is a real possibility. Yes the handling takes some getting used to, and an off road quad needs a bit of setup in the shocks to get away from comedy oversteer moments. Even the bikers will give you a courtessey nod of appreciation. If you sit there and turn it on the road and don't move in the corner it will try and spit you off, you have to ride it like a bike. Shift your weight around, and get involved.
Would I ride one to commute about in? no way. As a tool for generally messing around on, it's an absolute must. Get a yamaha, suzuki, polaris, can am, or honda and you really can't go wrong (says the man running a cannondale and a gasgas). I could quite easily get into cars again, but the appeal of working on a single cylinder and all the major components being so accessable means I can't drag myself away. You also need to be 'on it' at any speed approaching 60mph, a quads tyres will pick out every imperfection on a road surface.
Just to address some of the drivel that's been posted so far. And if and when the snow comes, there's nowhere I'd rather be.....even if it does mean kids throw snowballs at you.
Hows the acceleration on them? Does it pull like a car or is it a bit savage?
I really do appreciate what people on bikes are capable of, I was watching the solo enduro riders go round the track we'd been on an hour before on sunday, and there's just no way I could put myself through it again. Tree routes, stumps, inclines, drop offs, on a bike are amazing to watch. But I'll never ride on two wheels in that capacity again. As for snow, A quad will do it faster and sideways for longer 
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