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08-21-2002, 08:09 PM
Howdy yall,

I want a quad thats fast,good at jumping
Im think in about the Z400 but im not sure:confused:
Sportrax10
08-21-2002, 09:46 PM
get a 400ex or wait for the new honda.......... i dont kno much about z400 though
MxDale71
08-22-2002, 06:27 PM
Check out the Cannondales. They are AWESOME in the air.
08-22-2002, 07:37 PM
If u can afford it get a c-dale, if not get a z400, if cant afford that get a ole slow 400ex
roostin_dale
08-22-2002, 08:13 PM
my choices in order

1-C-dale
2-Z400
3-400ex
4-Raptor
5-Banshee
08-22-2002, 08:15 PM
What are the prices on the c-dale and z-400?
YamaWarr0121
08-22-2002, 08:46 PM
cannondale cannibal - $6995
cannondale speed (faster more of a racer) $7995
Z 400 and KFX 400 (kawi version) $5699
400ex $5699 (but i have seen them for much cheaper)
4punksdad
08-23-2002, 04:06 AM
what is your experience level?

is a 400cc or larger sport machine the right size for you? if not...........the 300ex or the new blaster might be a better option.
spincr4hire
08-23-2002, 05:40 AM
If you go and buy what DirtWheels says, then its
1)Z400
2)Raptor/C-Dale/Predator (though it hasn't been tested against the others yet)
3)400ex
4)Banshee
:(
freakystone
08-23-2002, 06:23 AM
Punk is right. Are you experienced enough for a 400 + cc. My 10 year old wants a Cannibal. I laughed...

If you are going to race and you have some cash, get the Dale.

If not, get the Z.

I got both my Z's for $4954 each. OUT THE DOOR!
08-23-2002, 11:43 AM
Im pretty well expienced.
Do yall think the yamaha Bombardier is and good and can it keep up witha z400?

Also i heard that the axles bend real easy and thes steering stem and tierods are week on the z400
Is this true?

Do yall know any sites about the cannibal?
MxDale71
08-23-2002, 01:05 PM
The Z400's HAVE some axle problems. Some will get on here and tell you they have no problems but there have been enough bent axle reports to consider it a Z400 "weak spot".

Check out ATVAddiction for some C-dales. The #1 place (IMO) is www.rsperformance.net. They are a great company and you can even just ask Kyle or Carey about anything if you have any problems. They actually know what they're talking about. www.cannondale.com is obviously a good site for the Cannondales too.

The first word that comes to mind when I hear Bombardier DS650 is HEAVY!!! They are very heavy and could be a hand full in the air.
bansheeguy77
08-23-2002, 03:11 PM
get a banshee and throw some pipes on it....u will have the fastest, most fun quad...and they jump fine as long as ur experienced.
Zero Z400
08-23-2002, 08:12 PM
I've seen that people r getting Dales for around $5500+tax and charges. I think they're well worth it but i'd say the next step down is a Z400, then 400ex. Yes the Z400's axles r a little weak, if u land really bad like i did u'll have a problem but a wider/stronger axle is a very good mod.


Later
08-23-2002, 09:04 PM
Thanks for all of your replies.
I was looking on the polaris site and found something perfect for me. The Sportsman 700 twin!
Its fast, strong, has alot of power, may not be good at jumpin but f*ck it!!!!!!!
New-400ex_guy
08-24-2002, 04:51 AM
Originally posted by exrider300
Thanks for all of your replies.
I was looking on the polaris site and found something perfect for me. The Sportsman 700 twin!
Its fast, strong, has alot of power, may not be good at jumpin but f*ck it!!!!!!!

go with the kawi prarie 650 if you go the 4x4 route, that thing is quick
4punksdad
08-24-2002, 06:40 PM
Originally posted by New-400ex_guy


go with the kawi prarie 650 if you go the 4x4 route, that thing is quick

A guy on a prarie came here a couple of weeks ago to ride. he made sure he did a 2 wheel drive wheel burn on the concrete slab in front of my garage to show me its power............LOL. he left about 5' of rubber no problem.
Zero Z400
08-25-2002, 11:33 AM
I havn't ridden the Prairie 650 but they seem like a sweet quad. But i rather drive FST's Prarie 800!!!! That thing is a beast!!


Later
lil400exman
08-26-2002, 10:49 AM
i am a tad more experinced and wha more power speed do you think a shee would be good for me i ride big trails that are 4th and up on my 400ex with no slow spots excpet one what do you think?
4punksdad
08-26-2002, 05:39 PM
well if you think you can handle the "power speed" then go ahead.:p
08-26-2002, 08:40 PM
Well yall, I fell in love today!
I was at the polaris shop today lookin. That Sportsman 700 twin is SWEET! I was wondering if any of yall knew its top speed, and if could possibly kepp up with a 300ex.
phatswinn
08-27-2002, 08:57 PM
i donno, i think it might beat a 300ex? im really not to sure though, never raced one
01TRX300EX
08-28-2002, 04:26 PM
A Sportsman 700 will beat a 300EX, I have been beat (badly) by my uncles Grizz 660, and they are about the same speed.
aproy
08-28-2002, 05:27 PM
exrider, if you can stand riding around on a 700+ pound machine than its the right one for you. The only thing i dont like about ours is the 6ply tires. we had a 2000 Polaris 500 (that was traded for the 700) and it had 2 ply tires and it rode much nicer. ours has 28" tires on it now so the ride is full of vibrations anyway. the 700 also has some clutch issues pretaining to vibration. ive heard its easily fixed, but we have not had to do it yet.

other than that its pretty incredible. it wheelies, it jumps it handles, dont underestimate its power. plus when i get stuck, it can pull me out!
08-28-2002, 06:44 PM
thank you all
and thank u VERY much aproy. that gave me alot of info that i didnt know about!
Hehe u wouldnt wonna sell ur sportsman would u:confused:
08-28-2002, 11:09 PM
is honda even coming out w/ a new quad???
aproy
08-28-2002, 11:28 PM
Originally posted by exrider300
thank you all
and thank u VERY much aproy. that gave me alot of info that i didnt know about!
Hehe u wouldnt wonna sell ur sportsman would u:confused: .

no way man, already way too much money into it!
08-30-2002, 10:44 AM
I was talkin to my dad the other day and....
...Its either a polaris 700 twin or a truck!
I am 14 yrs old.
If I got the 4 wheeler I would get more use out of it now but if i got a truck the would give me plenty of time to jack it up and everything else i want to do it!
So what should i get?
buckNbanshee
08-31-2002, 10:07 PM
all i can say is once you ride a banshee you will love it
DillonTMNT
09-01-2002, 06:48 AM
IMO you should get a Prarie 650 and start saving for a truck. By the time you turn 16 and get your liscence you can have a truck and then start jacking it up. You have pretty much all your life to jack up a truck but you sure cant drive a quad all your life...or can you......... :)



-Dillon
lil400exman
09-03-2002, 06:58 AM
the dill kepin it real!!:blah
09-03-2002, 10:34 PM
Sport quads are more fun than utility imo anyway. I would ride both before you make your final choice dude. You might not want to jump that Sportsman too much......