BMX

[milkman]

Anyone know anything about these, they seem to come with everything and $$$$ less than similar UTV's. I know someone who just got one, but haven't seen it yet. When I get a chance to look it over, I'll report back, but would like to hear from someone that has one.
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[John White]

Milkman: I also would like to find some one who owns one also. I think they are the same one being sold under the name of "Gorilla" and a few other improters sell them I talked to a fellow in Mich. that has a 2008 with about 900 miles on it and is trying to sell it for $4500. Says he hasnt had any trouble. (Says he has no use for it as not allowed in park where he rides). But that makes me leery of him giving a honest opinion. I like it because it is only 50" wide and will fit in my cargo trailer. I would just be using it to trail ride. Not a real working utv like a Honda Big Red I looked at. (Big as my PU) About the cheapest I can find a used Rhino for is about $7500. Big difference. Of course when you sell it the Rhino would hold it value better. I bought a used cheap China 250cc atv for my wife, and she loves it. No major problems so far. Cost $1400 new, some kid had it and about 10 hours on it. He got into trouble and dad made him sell it. I gave $700.

 

[milkman]

They are closer to my price range than a lot of other good used brands, although I really want an RTV, can't justify the money yet. The person that has this BMX also bought four dirt bikes two years ago, not this brand, and they have all been abused and no mechanical problems other than bent control levers from contact with immovable objects. I plan to look this thing over today and will let you know.

 

[xterra]

My friend sells the china made atv's. What a joke. Half the time when they come in their already broke. frames are bent. Wheels are bent. Customer servise sucks, there just cheap. My advise is to stay away from this crap. Buy a used rhino or ranger. Don't waste your money on this. Just my 2 cents.

 

[milkman]

Checked out the BMX, definitely after the Rhino market, rear differential is locked all the time so when it is turned it tears up the grass just like the Rhino. That is one strike against the Rhino for me, works for others. The way it sounded and the way it run, all Rhino. I don't know if the BMX is good or bad, but it goes like stink, impressive with all the extras for the money. I won't get one, but here's some pics to look at.

 

[John White]

Checked out the BMX, definitely after the Rhino market, rear differential is locked all the time so when it is turned it tears up the grass just like the Rhino. That is one strike against the Rhino for me, works for others. The way it sounded and the way it run, all Rhino. I don't know if the BMX is good or bad, but it goes like stink, impressive with all the extras for the money. I won't get one, but here's some pics to look at.

Milkman: Enlighten me a little bit. Their ad says locking differential. Does that mean it is locked all the time? Is that the way the Rhino is also? Which UTV's are not locked? How did the workmanship appear to be on it? Some of the China ATV's I have seen, look like they used chewing gum. Some have very poor welds. Their ad really sounds good as in my area a old beat up, well run, Rhino will bring $6K. If it was any good I would'nt mind buying one as it would be new and not someone's worn out problem.

 

[milkman]

John, I looked the frame over and the welds were not sloppy and it had a lot of braces on the frame, we rode it around and there didn't seem to be any flex in the frame at all. The rear end is locked all the time the same as the Rhino and some others, but the front differential is not locked until the three way switch on the dash is in the locked position. The switch has a 2WD/ 4WD/ and 4WD lock position for the front differential. Since it is Chinese, I was surprised that the fit and finish looked as good as a friend's Rhino. It started instantly and the CVT worked like it should and it has a lot of power. It seemed to be more play with some work capabilities as the bed is smaller than the work oriented UTVs and the bed lift is slower than the hydraulic lifts, don't know the lift capacity but I think it is rated at 600Lbs. in the bed and about double that in towing capacity. The machine came in a metal frame and there was some assembly and the instructions were lacking, but wasn't hard to figure where stuff went, could get by without the instructions if mechanically minded. I would not want to guess the price of some other UTVs with all the extras this one has, it even has the 2" receiver and chrome 1 7/8 in. ball included. The only reason that I won't get one of these is, I'm holding out for the machine I've wanted since they've hit the market, the RTV, just waiting for the right one to come along.

 

[LBrown59]

John, I looked the frame over and the welds were not sloppy and it had a lot of braces on the frame, we rode it around and there didn't seem to be any flex in the frame at all. The rear end is locked all the time the same as the Rhino and some others, but the front differential is not locked until the three way switch on the dash is in the locked position. The switch has a 2WD/ 4WD/ and 4WD lock position for the front differential. Since it is Chinese, I was surprised that the fit and finish looked as good as a friend's Rhino. It started instantly and the CVT worked like it should and it has a lot of power. It seemed to be more play with some work capabilities as the bed is smaller than the work oriented UTVs and the bed lift is slower than the hydraulic lifts, don't know the lift capacity but I think it is rated at 600Lbs. in the bed and about double that in towing capacity. The machine came in a metal frame and there was some assembly and the instructions were lacking, but wasn't hard to figure where stuff went, could get by without the instructions if mechanically minded. I would not want to guess the price of some other UTVs with all the extras this one has, it even has the 2" receiver and chrome 1 7/8 in. ball included. The only reason that I won't get one of these is, I'm holding out for the machine I've wanted since they've hit the market, the RTV, just waiting for the right one to come along.

What's the difference between these ?

 

[milkman]

What's the difference between these ?

I consider the side by sides to be in the UTV category, the RTV is the name of the Kubota UTV.

 

[LBrown59]

I consider the side by sides to be in the UTV category, the RTV is the name of the Kubota UTV.

Thanks for the info.

 

[John White]

Well I bit the bullet: I had about 6K that I wanted to put in a utv. At that price about all I could find was the ones made in China. I took off work Thur. and went and looked at one called "Big Muddy". Drove it. Was quite impressed. Looked exactly like a Rhino. Alot of people told me to look around and I might find a used brand name for just a little more. I didnt have just a little more. But out of coursioty went and looked at the Mule, Rhino, and Ranger. Went to the Artic Cat dealer and he didnt even carry the Prowler. He had Kubota and International. Most all of them had bench seats except the China made ones and the Rhino. All of them said they very seldom get a used one in. One dealer had a 2005 Ranger, pretty rough. $5500. I had seen a Artic Prowler on Ebay. 2007, Was takeing bids. Buy it now for $6,200. I called him and asked if he had a reserve and would he disclose it. He said $5,900. I said, sold. I will leave for New York in the morning to pick it up to save shipping. Hope it is not a pig in a poke, or a pig with lipstick on. Makes me nervous buying one sight unseen, takeing some one else's word. I looked at it this way, I liked the little China one, but the minute I signed the paper work and loaded it on my trailer. $4, to $4,500 would probably be all I could get out of it. I think unless this one is beat to pieces, I could get probably what I paid for it or close. Cant post a picture of it but if you go to E-Bay and get in the motor sports, ATV and type in the # 28037425951, a picture should pop up. Let me know your opinion.

 

[xterra]

Hope you like it. Post some pictures when you get a chance!

 

[LTEnterprises]

Well...I now have 70KM on it...about 50 miles...have beat the snot out of it and it just keeps hammering. Honda parts fit the engine ( wont be needed) has a spin on oil filter. I LOVE the thing !!

 

[LTEnterprises]

Well...I now have 70KM on it...about 50 miles...have beat the snot out of it and it just keeps hammering. Honda parts fit the engine ( wont be needed) has a spin on oil filter. I LOVE the thing !!

Well...here goes Problems :

Electrical short in wiring harness - located and fixed

Radiator lower tank casting flaw - I HAD to repair.

CVT transmission cooling tube engineering flaw, elbows riveted to tubes, washers came loose, ingested into CVT unit, broke cooling fins off, damaged drive and driven pulleys, thank GOD I can repair these types of things.

Fuel tank sending unit AND fuel line fittings leak fuel - repaired

Bed lift motor is NOT water tight, water intrusion from wheel splash, froze inside motor, destroyed motor.

inner rear fender front splash guards not wide enough to prevent mud water, and garbage from covering battery and fuel tank - I made some that do work.

CVT cooling tubes ( under vehicle and in road debris sling from tire area ) have NO screens on em - tires THROW rock and debris INSIDE CVT transmission _ made screens

engine mounted heat shield weld breaks / had to remove and gusset to correct.

Rear differential "vents" gear oil out / have to constantly check level

had to add vent hoses to front and rear differentials to prevent water intrusion.

LOTS of cooling hose and wiring harness chafe points / MUST add split vacuum hose over rub points to prevent rub through...all over vehicle

It seems I am working on this thing more than I use it

the NEXT pre inspection I will do ( after the bed lift water intrusion fiasco) is going to be the front differential shift motor / I dont want IT to ingest water and freeze and bust too.

EVEN THOUGH they SAY it has a 12 month parts warranty...GOOD LUCK getting ANYTHING.

I WISH I were stating "this thing is righteous"...I can not.

I would NOT purchase one again, and have advised MANY to stay away.

sorry for the bad news

 

[Farmfam]

I have a friend who bought a used 500 four seat model. He believes he heard a pop just prior to him losing control of it (not good after that!!) They are cheaper price wise for sure, as someone else mentioned you probably get what you pay for?