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The
Reverse lever & Key Ignition are
both located on the right side of the
700XX
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Another added bonus with the 700XX is the addition
of a reverse gear, which really came in handy
while out on the trails especially considering
it is over 500lbs. The reverse gear lever is
located on right front fender (similar to the
Suzuki Z400) and is fairly easy to operate.
You simply pull up on the lever and kick down
the shifter below 1st gear. The reverse provides
plenty of power to get out of sticky situations,
but just like in forward motion, the power is
smooth and not jerky. On a downside, you must
remove your hand from the handlebars to engage
reverse, and I prefer a bar mounted reverse
lever.
One feature we really liked about this ATV
was that if you had to get off and pull your
quad out of a tight spot, the rear grab bar
is mounted fairly low on the chassis, which
gives more leverage and allows even smaller
riders to pick up the rear of the quad. The
front design of the TRX allows plenty of air
to flow through to keep the radiator cool, while
doing a good job of deflecting water and mud,
the 700XX lacks a true front bumper, which will
make it difficult to lift up the front end.
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The
TRX 700XX has a very small plastic front
bumper, so we recommend a aftermarket
bumper for this unit for something to
really grab onto when lifting up the unit |
The
rear grab bar on the TRX 700XX is nice
and low on the rear end, which is an added
bonus for lifting up the unit just in
case you would find yourself stuck on
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After spending all day on the TRX 700XX we
have to say that this is a very comfortable
quad. The ergonomics are good for just about
any size rider. The fenders are positioned to
give plenty of leg room for aggressive riding,
and the seat is extremely comfortable and extends
up and around the gas tank, which provides add
padding for you knees. I really appreciated
the extra large seat because many times after
a long ride, I find my knees bruised up from
clamping the tank, but this will not be a problem
with the 700XX. One thing we did notice, is
the tendency for the seat to come loose while
riding, which might be the result of a frame
flex and the seat being so long or just a weak
spring latch on the test unit. Without much
time to investigate the issue, we don’t
know the true reason, but we hope this issue
is corrected on the production units.
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The
TRX 700XX fenders provide ample protection
from the elements, but of course, if you
blast through water or mud, you will still
get covered unlike a utility ATV. Also,
the dash and handlebar assemble is very
simple and straight forward, which Honda
riders have come accustom to over the
years
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