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And tickling each others backside with a goose feather, I got a question.
Anybody a 4 wheeler expert? I'm about to jump up and get a used one. Always been fonda Hondas. Specifically looking at about an 06 or 07 rancher es. Never had an es, but being lazy like I am, it appeals to me. Any thoughts on that year or model? Or does somebody want to convince me I need to get an xyz bike instead?
I've got about 3 to put towards one in case sumbody knows of one I need to buy.
Wannabe...
Here's you something to look at...
List of 2007 Honda Rancher ATVs for sale
I like my Kawi Prarie 4x4 it will pull my boat. I've just never been a big fan of Honda but just my opinion (and ya know what opinions are like :) )
Looks like you in the price range.There is some one on here that works at lake of the hills in corinth,cheapest place to buy in MS
Well sir, ifn you want me to keep a look out for you one I will be glad to, I sell Honda and Yamaha ATV's for a living, I myself like the ES but you do have potential for problems with the shift if you get it wet alot and of course it being electrical anything can happen. Right now we dont have any used ATV's but that could change on tuesday. shoot me an email at work and I will keep it on file and send you pictures of anything that I would buy myself if it comes along, here is my work email : [email protected]Quote:
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I am working on a couple of trades right now, one a Suzuki 700 and a Yamaha 450 but havent seen either one to see what they look like
Larry
Dat b me :)Quote:
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another thing WB, you mentioned 2006 and 2007, well If my memory serves me right the 06 model will be a 350 carb air cooled and the 07 will be a 420 Fuel injected water cooled, the 350 is closer to the old reliable 300 fourtrax, and more simple to work on, but the FI is nice in cold weather, dont gotta worry bout no choke and cranks better than most carb models, but when you have problems with FI it of course will most likely be more expensive to repair too
see ifn you can find one that still has some warranty left on it and the make it worth more for sure
There you WB you find a boat at a steal and he might find a atv at a good deal and everyone be HAPPY
i bought my last 4 wheeler from lake hill
Can't go wrong with them and i wouldnt own anything but a Honda. I have an 06 manual shift that is carb. But the 420's are very nice also.
Spend another1500 and get a new one
We have both a '00 and a '05 Rancher, both ES, both used daily around the farm for all sorts of activities/work from hauling 300lbs of feed at a time to pulling my utlity trailer loaded with firewood and dragging dead dee out of the woodsr. Have had no issues at all with the transaxles on either of these bikes and they are not babied whatsoever. I do all the routine maintenance myself (fluids and plugs) and haven't had to throw money at them other than new tires when needed. I bought the wife a 2009 Kawasaki Bayou 250 to play around with but we had so many issues in 6 months of owning it that we unloaded it on Craigslist and just kept our two Hondas. I wouldn't think tiwce about buying another new Rancher ES when one of ours poops out, wouldn't own anything else.
When ya look at the "cycle trader" mags or in the paper or internet, you see lots of Polaris, Kawasaki, yamaha, and so on. Used Hondas are scarce, since most folks buy them and keep them forever. I have a '96 300 that has been great.
I've had two Hondas, and will buy a third if can wear out my 02 Rubicon. Tough to wear one out if ya take care of it, and do the maintenance. They are built to last!!!
BRM
I have a 93 fourtrax. most reliable 4wheeler ever. used for anout 60 days strait and left for a solid 180 without starting
It kicks right on every time. I have driven friends 06 with electric shift and liked it but it made me nervous not having that foot shifter there.
Got a 350 Grizzly auto 4/4 from lake hill a couple of years ago really like it. Don't want no ES couple of friends have them and to many switch problems for me. Last one I had was Honda and it lasted forever.
I think we are going to have to change his name from WB (wannabe) to MB (money bags). First a big new boat, a new Terrova, been off work for a month taking the B's deer hunting. Now a new 4 wheeler. Them bankers have it all.
I am a '76 model ES. As skinny as the B's are, I figure that I could tote them around the woods pretty good, and no more deer than yall kill, I can drag em out. I can be had for 3K.
The 76 model is a little hard to get started in the cold tho
I just got a new rancher, and I also opted to stay away from the ES
well I wish I had a 10 wheller to sell, kinda think that is what you need, at least you would stand a better chance of staying up right
great 1 beaglerotfl
Well i got a 450 Honda 98 model ES . first foreman i think . the only problem i have had with the es is if it is in the rain and it freezes over night it will freeze the control . They come with a thingamajig that slips on a shaft that comes out of the motor wher eyou can shift it . I also have have a 2009 500 with power steering (sweet) . i have a2001 rancher with manual sift that belong to my father that is for sale . not used much . seats messed up . if you're interested let me know .
I have an 02 450 ES that the only thing I have had to do was put new tires on it. Never had any troubles out of it, still has the original battery. I have hauled a 24 ft cotton wagon around the yard with it (empty of course). I will go buy another honda if and when I wear this one out. I have a little over 2500 miles on it. Can't be a Honda IMO.
I'm really disappointed in y'all. I offer to sell y'all stuff all the time and what...I only got like 3 offers. Pitiful.
Try harder. Check your sheds and see if you forgot about one you don't need any more.
Wannabe...
I just wanna know how you pulling all this off. New boat hd fesh finders. New terrova n now a 4 wheeler. Keep this up n you MIGHT get yo.mancard back
Well, I got a woe out Polaris bout 10 yr old, not used much, auto trans, 325, pushbuton 4wd, racks, prolly ain't worth fifteen hunert, not sure what u look in for..Quote:
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Wannabe...
Dude that $4.85 wont buy all that lol
Sure but you forget my mad shopping skilz. After the boat, terrova and 4 wheeler, I should have $3.20 left and still talk u into buying me lunch.
Wannabe
got an 07 420 manual shift, plenty of power, drove to Lakehill motors from Birmingham, cheapest place in the south. Fuel injected only way to go, cranks right up no matter how cold. had an old mechanic tell me they just never have any problems out of the manual shifts