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Tommy Warren
07-06-2011, 09:27 PM
if you had the choice between a blaster and a warrior for 1000 bucks which one would you choose and why? thanks
both are stock
At least the warrior is something I can fit comfortably on and has decent power for a 4 stroke. Im not a huge fan of them but they are built pretty well and tons of them around means easy to find parts.
Trx450er94
07-06-2011, 09:51 PM
How big and old are you when I had a blaster I was like 9 I wouldn't get one now but I've never ridden a warrior
Tommy Warren
07-06-2011, 10:01 PM
I'm 6' 190lbs 26 years old. I just want something to trail ride until my raptor gets built. something that I can sell or part out afterwards. the blaster is newer and in better shape but I facebook creeped the guy and he has a picture of him riding it in water up to the fenders. the warrior is rusty but its bigger which i might need
Tommy Warren
07-06-2011, 10:04 PM
warrior- http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-ATVs-snowmobiles-ATVs-1992-Yamaha-Warrior-For-Sale-W0QQAdIdZ296097741
blaster- http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-ATVs-snowmobiles-ATVs-yamaha-blaster-trade-for-sled-W0QQAdIdZ295781681
ridered11
07-06-2011, 10:26 PM
I'd go with the warrior if you're going to be trail riding. I've always felt like I was riding on a powerwheels ATV when riding a blaster, just too small and wimpy.
Aarons 01 400EX
07-07-2011, 12:35 AM
Are you purposely staying with a Yamaha? You could find a better quad for the money than those 2 quads.
Tommy Warren
07-07-2011, 12:37 AM
Originally posted by Aarons 01 400EX
Are you purposely staying with a Yamaha? You could find a better quad for the money than those 2 quads.
yeah I'm partial to yamaha and thats about as cheap as they get in canada.....everything else is 2-3 thousand....I've seen crappy 400ex's sell for about 2300 but thats the cheapest
Aarons 01 400EX
07-07-2011, 02:49 AM
Originally posted by Tommy Warren
yeah I'm partial to yamaha and thats about as cheap as they get in canada.....everything else is 2-3 thousand....I've seen crappy 400ex's sell for about 2300 but thats the cheapest
If that is the case, I'd stay with the Warrior. The ground clearance on the blaster is pathetic.
Tommy Warren
07-07-2011, 03:36 AM
even if its 9 years older?
Trx450er94
07-07-2011, 05:53 AM
I'd go with the warrior
beastlywarrior
07-07-2011, 06:17 AM
the warrior has better power stock and is a lot nicer riding if your over 120lbs and theres also the awesome warrior forums
ridehonda400ex
07-07-2011, 06:27 AM
Mix it up and get a dirtbike in the mean time. Then you could have the best of both worlds.....I wish I could have a dirtbike again, I miss them but I just can't stay off a 400ex lol. Get a 2 stroke bike if anything, lots of fun there
Aarons 01 400EX
07-07-2011, 11:26 AM
Originally posted by Tommy Warren
even if its 9 years older?
You can always negotiate the price down on the warrior. Have you ever ridden a blaster? They are fine for riding in open fields with no ruts/trails. It is a tiny machine, not meant for anyone that has meat on their bones.
I'd 2nd the dirt bike idea! I'd love to get another 250 to go play on.
Tommy Warren
07-07-2011, 12:50 PM
I'm not really into dirtbikes...I have a 91 yz125 right now but is way in the back of the shop. I haven't ridden it in over 2 years. maybe I'll sell it and buy a nicer quad... but I know once my raptor is done I'm not going to ride anything else.... thats why i want a cheap quad for now
Black Sheep
07-07-2011, 01:15 PM
I'd put the extra 1,000 into the raptor
Tommy Warren
07-07-2011, 01:26 PM
Originally posted by Black Sheep
I'd put the extra 1,000 into the raptor
oh don't worry about the raptor.....Its gettng 1300 bucks worth of head work alone. I'm not holding back when it comes to spending on it... but its going to be about 2 months before I get it back together
HondaPohl
07-07-2011, 02:36 PM
Blasters are too small. The warrior will be more reliable if you dont get one thats already beaten to death. My ole lady has a 97 I think and its all original. Never had the motor apart. Still runs good.
I have a good example of why a warrior would be better than a blaster:
A few years back I found an old suzuki quadsport 230 for cheap on craigslist. I said wth and bought it. For the year it was in ok shape, but even tho I was only about 6ft and 150lbs it felt way to small. I got a 400ex sometime later and holy hell I actually fit on the thing.
A blaster is nearly the same size if not smaller than those old suzuki 230's. If your 5ft 5in and weigh 120lbs its fine, if your not than find something larger.
Kickstarts-suck
07-07-2011, 06:14 PM
Ive ridden both quite a bit. I would deff get the warrior over the blaster.
Blasters are fun but they are too small.. No reverse sucks too IMO.
rbgnwa45
07-07-2011, 06:54 PM
Sell the 125 and hold out for a $1500 banshee or 400ex.
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