Going to have a look-see at one (used) tomorrow. Just looking for a camp bike. Not out for long trail rides or major excursions. I'm wondering if anyone has some advice regarding same? Pro's Cons? It's a 2008
Thanks
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Going to have a look-see at one (used) tomorrow. Just looking for a camp bike. Not out for long trail rides or major excursions. I'm wondering if anyone has some advice regarding same? Pro's Cons? It's a 2008
Thanks
Don't know much about the Cats but condition is important too. If it was previously owned by a little old man with a goofy hat and suspenders and shows few dents and dings on the belly pan then it may not be a bad investment.
If the bike seems overly clean, check inside the glove box for mud and crap in there. I'd never buy a used anything if a kid had access to it.
Stay away from arctic crap. They all run like junkers. I owned one, worst machine ever, next to a polaris. Should've rolled it off the trail and lit it on fire! There where 2 others in my camp as well, both of em dogs. I ended up with a Yamaha, and now my bike always starts and runs well.
Oh ya, I'd book a taxi to come and get me out of the woods before I'd take an Arctic Crap or Polaris.Quote:
Originally Posted by diverduck
They are the Chinese line of AC's and have a very good reputation. Just google the forums and you'll see they have a great track record considering they've been around for a few years now. Somebody else on this board has one. Maybe they will chime in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bushmoose
I'd also take sawbill's advice.
The only guy with problems in our deer camp is the one with an AC.
I have had two of the cat 1000 wild cats and never had a problem with ether of them ,I am a Honda guy for sure but the cats never let me down ,not sure why thy have a bad rapp Dutch
never seen any one that didn't have a problem with artic cat.
I'm a Honda guy, but I would stay with Honda, Yamaha or maybe even Suzuki.
also take seat off and have a look at the bottom side of it.
if it is clean, it is likely not been swamped, but if it shows mud/water marks, etc. it may have been in the drink.
Ok sawbill, take a look at my avatar! I'm not that little, but I could very well be that guy you describe. LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by sawbill
Thanks for everyones replies. I have read a few reviews on the bike and they are mixed. As I said, I'm just looking for a camp bike. A little running around with the trailer, getting into my deer blinds and maybe a short road trip once in awhile? The wife can also use it to go down the road to visit a few friends. I've still got my old quadrunner to pull wood out of the bush and plow a bit of snow. I'll see the bike tonight and decide.
I own one , other then fit and finish stuff it's not a bad bike , the lack of recoil is one thing I don't like and it has the typical artic cat front diff seal leaks , not the most powerful machine but works for what I use it for , I haven't spent any money on it yet which is a good thing , it gets used as a work machine mostly I'm old enough and have enough other stuff to fix that I'm not much attracted to big mud holes anymore lol
In my quest to buy a a good used ATV, I settle on Suzuki King Quad, Honda Foreman, or a Big Bear. I ended up with a 1993 King Quad 300 4X4 I bought 3 months ago. Great little machine, perfect for the trails I ride, like you the mud bogs, or anything requiring me to get off the bike is out of my comfort zone. This machine has a back up pull starter with decompression lever, so if the battery dies...I can still get it going. Paid $1400.00 cash with ownership. Never go wrong with the older carburated stuff...
DOn't forget to check if machine is registered in the stolen vehicle database. Just enter the VIN# to check at thi swebsite
http://app.cpic-cipc.ca/English/search.cfm
Lord...why would anyone want to do that?Quote:
Originally Posted by line052
I'm sure there are more than a few out there being used at camps / farms etc that may have been paid for, but might not necessarily be cold to the touch. LOL.
Maybe so nobody steals yours to sell to people who do not care if it is hot as long as they get a deal. Would I buy something I know is stolen even at a low price absolutely not.
Sorry buddy...I should have hit the "sarcasm" button before posting.....Quote:
Originally Posted by fishermccann
With some of the off wall comments on here it is hard to tell, sorry
So how'd it go Bushmoose? Haven't heard back from you so I assume you didn't go for it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bushmoose
I went to see it. Liked what I saw and negotiated what I thought was a decent price, then bought it.
It is in very good shape. Clean and no damage whatsoever to the plastic or underbody. It's been stored inside since new (one owner) and used at his cottage that he recently sold. 1800 kms . I hope to get a few good years out of it and feel it was a good deal all around.
Congrats! I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/q...ge.jpg1_14.jpg
mine even attracts critters lol
Is that the Samsquanch?