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Boone
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Nice site.
I noticed nobody was wearing a helmet.
While out in my woods on the ATV and not moving fast at all, I had a branch tip of a willow poke me in the eye. The piece lodged between my eyeball and the socket. A very close call. I was wearing glasses at the time but it didn't matter.
I noticed nobody was wearing a helmet.
While out in my woods on the ATV and not moving fast at all, I had a branch tip of a willow poke me in the eye. The piece lodged between my eyeball and the socket. A very close call. I was wearing glasses at the time but it didn't matter.
Mark4510
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My brother in law is looking at a couple of ATV's for the family. Mostly to do some travel on the local logging roads and tooling around his property. Being ignorant on ATV's I have some questions that perhaps the experts can assist with.
1. Is the "Dealer" issue as important with an ATV as it is a CUT?
2. 2WD v 4wd? (again, mostly logging roads, etc)
3. He is interested in an AC 400 he saw locally but think they are made by Kawasaki. Any truth there? (he is not a fan of Kawasaki...not sure why)
4. preference on transmissions? His kids are in HS and College.
5. If he is going to buy 2 should he expect any better than average pricing?
I really want to help him get the right thing as I plan on "borrowing" it for months on end. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Thanks in advance...
Mark
1. Is the "Dealer" issue as important with an ATV as it is a CUT?
2. 2WD v 4wd? (again, mostly logging roads, etc)
3. He is interested in an AC 400 he saw locally but think they are made by Kawasaki. Any truth there? (he is not a fan of Kawasaki...not sure why)
4. preference on transmissions? His kids are in HS and College.
5. If he is going to buy 2 should he expect any better than average pricing?
I really want to help him get the right thing as I plan on "borrowing" it for months on end. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Thanks in advance...
Mark
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Mark I’m not an expert not even close. We read all the post here and that was a big help in our decision making process, we bought the AC400 auto because we like the way it was built over the ones we looked at. We like the Independent rear suspension and the A frame front end. We also like the way the 4 wheel drive works, when you’re in 4 wheel drive, the front wheels are pulling and are not dependant on slip of the rear wheels. The engine is a Kawasaki but arctic cat builds the arctic cat. You can get a DVD at the dealer that will explain it all. Or check out the website video. We only have about 12 miles on ours but really like it so far.
http://www.arctic-cat.com/atvs/flash_site/index.asp
Check out the comparison chart.
Had we not bought the Arctic Cat we would have bought the Polaris
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Mark I’m not an expert not even close. We read all the post here and that was a big help in our decision making process, we bought the AC400 auto because we like the way it was built over the ones we looked at. We like the Independent rear suspension and the A frame front end. We also like the way the 4 wheel drive works, when you’re in 4 wheel drive, the front wheels are pulling and are not dependant on slip of the rear wheels. The engine is a Kawasaki but arctic cat builds the arctic cat. You can get a DVD at the dealer that will explain it all. Or check out the website video. We only have about 12 miles on ours but really like it so far.
http://www.arctic-cat.com/atvs/flash_site/index.asp
Check out the comparison chart.
Had we not bought the Arctic Cat we would have bought the Polaris
Charlie
Lazy -
Are you sure the engine in your 400 is a Kawasaki? The reason I ask is that for years AC has relied on Suzuki power plants for their ATVs. (their 2004 "sport" model is even a rebadged Suzuki quad, although all their utility quads are unique designs developed by AC - just with Suzuki powerplants.)
It was my understanding that the only AC that has a Kawasaki powerplant is the twin found on the 650 (new for 2004 - and the same powerplant used by the Kawasaki Prairie 650).
Please let me know as my curiosity is getting the better of me.
PS: Glad you're enjoying your Cat. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Are you sure the engine in your 400 is a Kawasaki? The reason I ask is that for years AC has relied on Suzuki power plants for their ATVs. (their 2004 "sport" model is even a rebadged Suzuki quad, although all their utility quads are unique designs developed by AC - just with Suzuki powerplants.)
It was my understanding that the only AC that has a Kawasaki powerplant is the twin found on the 650 (new for 2004 - and the same powerplant used by the Kawasaki Prairie 650).
Please let me know as my curiosity is getting the better of me.
PS: Glad you're enjoying your Cat. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
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Yep you are right it is a SuzukI. and as far as engines go I have no idea which engine would be better. when we were looking we didn't dwell on engine type as I know nothing about either brand. but it sounds like from reading the many post it depends on the person you are talking with and what brand they own.
Charlie.
Yep you are right it is a SuzukI. and as far as engines go I have no idea which engine would be better. when we were looking we didn't dwell on engine type as I know nothing about either brand. but it sounds like from reading the many post it depends on the person you are talking with and what brand they own.
Charlie.
Mark4510
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Thanks for the info.
Not sure if the dealer is as important for an ATV as it is for a CUT but I suspect it is important at some level. I will direct him to this site and the manufacturers site for detailed info.
Thanks again,
Mark
Not sure if the dealer is as important for an ATV as it is for a CUT but I suspect it is important at some level. I will direct him to this site and the manufacturers site for detailed info.
Thanks again,
Mark