Me: 2001 400EX:


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I had a couple blasters as a teen, then a 400 two smoke scrambler. I rode street bikes for years but due to a job change I decided to go back to ATVs and ended up on the xx.

As far as my street bikes I've had 3 GSXR 1000's ('02, '04, 07), CBR 1000 ('03) , and a Ducati 1098s ('08). ATV's a 2005 Recon 250, 2008 400EX and 2008 700xx. Dirt bikes Yamaha YZ250, and a Honda CRF450.

I haz no streetbikes. Ever.

98 kingquad, 02 300ex, and an 05 forman 350

well if we are counting streetbikes I've had a '86 kaw LTD454, '93 VFR750, '98 magna, '99 VFR800, '05 kaw ZZR600, and a '04 SV650s. I also rode a '96 VFR750 of a friends for a while. I like honda's V-4 if ya can't tell ;)

I rode a 400ex with yosh slip on, weisco 11:1, Hot cam st. 1, ishock 5500, and works quadstar rear. Great machine! Heres a cub scout show I did with some friends, I hit that jump for the first time 1 week prior. I did free style for 1 month before I decided it was too risky.:nuts:

A YZ250 got me back into woods riding, then I went to a Raptor 660. From there I stepped up to the XX!!

Started out on a Warrior 350, it was a good machine to learn on, but quickly wanted more after trying a buddy's Z400. So I got a Z400 and kept it 3.5 years. That was a fun quad, but it was getting tired and I didn't want to go into the motor. Then bought the Raptor 700 and thought it was the best thing around, until I discovered the 700XX. Gotta love hobbies:lol:!

I ride all kinds and still do. It gets tough some days choosing. Depends on the weather and where we're going.

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Chrisj, how does the XX size up to those other big cc quads you have?

Where should I start, I've been riding for a long time.....

1982 Kawasaki KLT200, 1984 Honda ATC200X, 1986 Honda ATC250R, 1993 Yamaha Blaster, 1999 Yamaha Banshee, 2003 Cannondale Cannibal, 2004 Kawasaki KFX700, 2007 Kawasaki Brute Force 650, 2007 Honda Rancher 420TE, and now I have added the 700XX to the list. The only one I still own other than the 700XX is the Rancher.

my 06 yfz450http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj332/hpfreek/bluebomber.jpg13.5-1 piston ported head white bros cdi fuel custom intake hot cams stg2 wr450 crank houser anti vibe stem pro taper fat bars 43mm bored carb lrd full exhcut down to 11 inch can 15t front sprocket

Chrisj, how does the XX size up to those other big cc quads you have?

Way better machine than the Kawi in every which way. As for the Renegade it's hard. The Gade is way quicker off the line. 700xx has it mid to top. The 700xx is a bit more fun with jumping and wheelies. The ride and handling is better on the Gade regardless of the difference in weight. My shocks are rezzies and are setup up perfect though. They're 2 different machines and hard to compare. If I was only able to have one quad, I'd pick the Gade. It's the best all around quad built. imo. The 700xx is the best sporty for my riding style. If that makes sense.lol The 2up 800r Limited is a cruiser and excellent for long trips.

Interesting, the Renegade is a good looking quad. It definitely looks bulky but I'm sure its comfortable to ride. I bet if I were older I would probably choose the Renegade.

I bet if I were older I would probably choose the Renegade.

Ouch!

Interesting, the Renegade is a good looking quad. It definitely looks bulky but I'm sure its comfortable to ride. I bet if I were older I would probably choose the Renegade.

Probably couldn't handle it being older. I'm 33 and weigh 160lbs. It's not as comfy as a Ute, just more comfy than the XX. It's just a brute power machine that gets addicting. The VTwin sound, is just nuts.

well as for me i had 400 ex first quad, then a 700 raptor nice quad but solid axle sucks, 700 grizzly imo best utilty on the market, but it aint a XX lol, i love my honda!!!!!

well as for me i had 400 ex first quad, then a 700 raptor nice quad but solid axle sucks, 700 grizzly imo best utilty on the market, but it aint a XX lol, i love my honda!!!!!

You're crazy with the Grizzly 700. We have 2 08's in the family and they're the two biggest POS bikes. Ergonomics are horrible.Stall all the time. 3 axles in one, 2 in the other. Won't start in the cold. Worst handling bike out there with the power steering.

Probably couldn't handle it being older. I'm 33 and weigh 160lbs. It's not as comfy as a Ute, just more comfy than the XX. It's just a brute power machine that gets addicting. The VTwin sound, is just nuts.

Yeah, the Gade sounds freakin' awesome, especially with a pipe on it. Thing sounds like a V8.
I rode one for a bit, it was like riding a Clysdale to me. I was on a Raptor at the time, and that thing is a beast to hold onto. It seemed huge, but I had just jumped off of my Raptor and onto it. I'm about 210 lbs too, and not a fat 210 either, so when they tell you that the Renegade is not for beginners, they aren't kidding. That sucker almost had too much power for its' own good. But I think that I would really like one if I rode it for a whole weekend. I think that will probably be my next quad. I was considering one before the XX came to fruition. I wish Yamaha and Honda would build a quad like that.

You're crazy with the Grizzly 700. We have 2 08's in the family and they're the two biggest POS bikes. Ergonomics are horrible.Stall all the time. 3 axles in one, 2 in the other. Won't start in the cold. Worst handling bike out there with the power steering.

Sounds like someone got a lemon? I have a few friends that have the Grizzly 700 and have no problems with them at all. Cold weather starting happens with any brand. It's not made to handle great. It is after all a full utility. Three axles in a year sounds like either improper maintainence, neglect, or abuse to me.

He's got two of them though, and they're only driven by certified AARP grandma's. :D

He's got two of them though, and they're only driven by certified AARP grandma's. :D

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

well i rode hair scrambles on mine, not one prob, had it for 15 months it had 2200 miles on i beat the hell out of it not one prob!:hey:

Sounds like someone got a lemon? I have a few friends that have the Grizzly 700 and have no problems with them at all. Cold weather starting happens with any brand. It's not made to handle great. It is after all a full utility. Three axles in a year sounds like either improper maintainence, neglect, or abuse to me.

Not lemons at all. Just POS's. The Grizzly forums are full of these exact problems. Yamaha acknowledged the stalling issue and weak axles, wouldn't put out a recall and covered them under warranty for the 6 months. After the warranty was up, we were told we're on our own now. It's not made to handle great? It don't handle at all. Regardless of what bike it is and the speeds they go, it should handle some what decent. Every other ATV does. Cold weather starting isn't with every other brand either like these things. -5 and they won't start. All my bikes start in -40 up here. Our 04 Yamaha Kodiak has 38000 miles on it and starts in the -40. KFX700 has 31k and starts too. Here's a -40 day and the Grizz needed heat to start. Is that all you did was 2200 in 15 months? I have 17000 on my Gade and it's 13 months old. My 700xx has around 5500.

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looks like some sort of Yamaha suicide/machine warmer.

looks like some sort of Yamaha suicide/machine warmer.

It's a shop vac hose. He don't leave without it.lol

I like how he's even wearing a Yamaha jacket...lol.

I like how he's even wearing a Yamaha jacket...lol.

That's my Uncle. He's a Yamaha nut. Yamaha underwear, socks, you name it. Something is wrong with his bike all the time and he still thinks it's the best.lol

In the dirt RM250, LT250R still have my LT500R.
On the street I had a 86 Maxim 700 and still have 86 Ninja 1000R with big bore kit, Mikuni RS flat slide carbs, V&H head work and exhaust, +1mm intake valves and
Shadbolt Stage 3 cams, too name a few.

well some of have to work for a livin cant ride our quads every min of everyday sorry. lol:disgust:

u sure ur readin miles or kilometers

u sure ur readin miles or kilometers

I do miles for you folks. We have 25000 miles of trails up here all year long. You can easily go for a 2 week trip and not hit the same trail twice.

early 80's ATC 110, ATC 200M, XR200..

About 3 years ago I got into street and rebuilt and 87 VFR FII (the white one). Was a lot of fun.

Last winter I built a national 300ex (which I just sold) and put a deposit down on the 700xx.

I want this to last a very long time, thats why I bumped up so high in the engine/quad size.

This was one of my rides before the XX. I decided I needed more power, so I got the 700..LOL

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05 kodiak 450
72 chevy stepside now she a trailer princess

1992 Suzuki DR 350. I loved that damn thing. Ran it til it couldnt run any more. Thats when i made the switch from 2 wheels to 4, with twice the cc's. MUCH better

I've had,first bike :honda z50r
then
1981 cr80rb
1983 cr125rd
1985 atc125m,still got in bits
1985 cr250r ,still got in bits
1993 cr125r
husaberg 501,nothing put trouble
1986 stone stock trx250r,loved this quad
1998 yz400f in white,the most beautiful bike yamaha ever built ,period
2000 kx 125
2000 ktm520 'the tractor'amazing engine
2004 trx450r still got and modified to be my perfect mx quad
1997 cr125r in mint condition that I have just rebuilt
2008 trx700xx project T-ReX shaved 17 lbs off and dying to ride this quad in race mode.
next :confused: probably another great honda
Damm should of saved most of these bikes ,there probably collectors item now

Dang 17lbs. thats alot! Maybe I need to try what u did! That puts her at a more respectable weight. Thats like 488 lbs. in stock trim. With gas and oil. WOW

1997 KDX 200
1999 400 EX
2006 700R RAPTOR
2007 700 GRIZZLY
2008 700 XX (my favorite)

Yeah, Baxter, you should put down a list of everything you did to shave off the weight. :tup:

:stupid:^^^^^ Bump. Thats a great idea, Whiskey Delta!:tup:

:stupid:^^^^^ Bump. Thats a great idea, Whiskey Delta!:tup:

I know! Those are the only kind I have! :lmao:

:lmao:Ur like my wife all her ideas r that way too.:lmao::ohno:

Still working on the T-ReX ,still trying to shave more off.One downside is the DG nerf bars I ordered like WhiskeyDelta are going to add weight.:mad:
But still trying and will post pictures when get time.

It all began in June 1974 with a Honda XR75..........

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waaay back in 72 We had yamaha 125 enduros. then 1975 125 enduro. went in Army 1978 and got a 1979 yamaha 250. moved upto a honda xl500 in 1980. I bought the first year Suzuki quadracer in 1985. then got an 88 QR in 1989 and rode it for 15 years. got a 400ex in 2000 then an 04 450r honda in 05. I got a 750 nighthawk in 05 but hardly ride it. Wish i had kept the 88 QR just cuz it was in real nice condition, but I wanted a change to better handling

I started with a quadsport 250 back around 1992 then got into street bikes had a 97 CBR 900rr and then a 02 CBR 954rr. Took a brief sabbatical and got my XX early this year

Back in the 60's I rode a Honda 305... (Yes, I am that old) and then nothing for 40+ years. Got my first quad 2 years ago... '08 300ex. Used the 300ex to learn on and then moved up to the 700xx about a year ago.

roadkill

Started with a KX125 in 1983 and quit riding in 1986. Got my first quad in 1996 '94 Warrior then Foreman then Prairie(Still got it) then Raptor POS now 700XX and looks like I'll have it for a long while!

1980 Yamaha mx80, 1981 YZ80, 1985 YZ 125(first red and white bike), 1986 YZ 125(last year racing mx), 1988 Yamaha 350 Warrior, 1990 Yamaha Banshee, 1998 YZ250 and my bad a** EHS Racing 700xx

1981 ATC 110, 1984 ATC 200S, 1985 250SX, 1987 250X, 1990 Banshee (got stolen long ago), 1985 350X, 1993 Banshee, 1990 FL400 (Pilot), 1986 ATC 250R, 2002 Rancher, 2008 Razor (sorry, I thought it would be like a 2 seater Pilot, but it was a Polaris so my expectations were not fulfilled), CRF50, CRF70, Raptor 80, 2008 250EX (little ones mostly for the wifey and kids, but all fun to hop on occasionally), 2 Harley Sportsters, 2 Buell Cyclones, couple Cat sleds, and now an '08 XX.

I was always the poor kid that had to ride other ppl's quads. Then I had a chinese quad given to me. It had a broken swingarm, but was free. Turned out it didn't run either, but I got it running, welded the swingarm, called up some buddies, said lets go. We get out there and i find out it's got tranny problems too (jumps out of first and reverse) I get up and over the first hill, then halfway up the second. Jumps out of first, doesn't have the power to make it in second. Lucky for me my friend had brought his nephew's 700xx as a backup, so I got to ride it...........well, I own one now!

Wow, I re-read this and realized how much of a dick I sounded like. LOL. I've got stupid back issues so I figured when I'm older I'd look for a comfy quad. I wasn't taking a shot at Chrisj, sorry. haha

Group hug everyone!

1980 dr80, 1986 kdx 80, 1988 kx 125, 1997 dr 350, 2002 suzuki TL 1000, 2004 CRF 450R, 2007 VTX 1300, 2008 XX.

1998 yz400(traded),2005 gsxr 600(stolen),2001 400ex (the yz trade) still havent ridden it lol, 2008 trx700xx and lovin it!! the 400 needs work but will make a good quad for my gf. i as well always rode my buddies quads until i could afford my own.

I was always the poor kid that had to ride other ppl's quads. Then I had a chinese quad given to me. It had a broken swingarm, but was free. Turned out it didn't run either, but I got it running, welded the swingarm, called up some buddies, said lets go. We get out there and i find out it's got tranny problems too (jumps out of first and reverse) I get up and over the first hill, then halfway up the second. Jumps out of first, doesn't have the power to make it in second. Lucky for me my friend had brought his nephew's 700xx as a backup, so I got to ride it...........well, I own one now!
Haha, I was that kid too. My friends dad bought them atv's since they could walk. I loved to ride but never got to. Now I dont think I can ever not own one!

Growing up my dad's friends would leave their quads out at our property so i always rode those. About two years ago we yanked his old 200X outta the back of our barn, power washed it off, slapped on some new tires and i rode that until i bought the XX about a month ago. now the x is gettin taken apart to be restored :)

a 99 warrior then a 06 trx450r with mods. i have ridden plenty of other quad most my dads but those two were my own. and now i have a very sweet trx700xx.:hey:

I came from a 1987 lt125 quadrunner, 1993 trx 300ex ,2001 trx 400ex and now a 2008 700xx have a couple other quads as well one being my sons predator 90 and wifes 350 bruin aka the gas can hauler..:)

My brother use to have 200x . Boy was this atv great ! I wish Honda imported the 350x . A trike , I am going to buy and bring back to the UK someday.
So on that note , What would be the ultimate collection of atvs. The ones you wished you had in your garage.
Or scuzz which forum could I start this one on ?

yamaha 80 enduro,yamaha 50 exciter street, 250 honda shadow, xr125,yz250,cr250,big red 200,250 tecate 3,lt250r,86tr250r,88tr250r,lt500r(zilla),another cr-250,polaris 400 2stroke,polaris rzr, 700xx....

2001 yamaha big bear, 2002 polaris scrambler 400 2 stroke 78 rear tire horse power thanks to aaen performance parts. 1986 honda 250R. 2004 honda 400ex and now a 700xx all i can say is this thing rips and has some major power makes me want to go ride and not go to work.

I started with a yamaha 80 enduro then went to a honda 125 enduro both 1970s models 83 cr125, 86 ktm250 91 yamaha fzr600r 95 harley 1200 sportster 98 hyper micro sprint ( had a 98 cr 250 motor on it ) then came the beast, 08 700xx

My other bike is a 1998 Honda XR600. Setup by XR's Only to run Baja. Complete suspension, Yosh pipe, Uni Filter, valves, rockers, porting, and a partridge in a pair tree.:hey:

2006 Yamaha Raptor 700 and before that was an 1986 ATC 200X

TRX 250 ex -> TRX 450 r -> TRX 450 r -> TRX 450 er -> TRX 700 XX

My last trx 450 r and the trx 450 er:D

recon 250es
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Well I have had 2 Yamaha Banshee's which one I still have & love & The Honda xx is my new toy.

that one sweet banshee....

2001 Honda 350 Rancher i bought new at 15 years old, sold it my Sophomore year in college. After i graduated i bought a 2005 white 660 raptor those things are fast, but i was always hitting the skid plate and it sucks in mud and snow. Now i have a Black 2008 700xx on order, the ground clearance will be awesome!

2001 Honda 350 Rancher i bought new at 15 years old, sold it my Sophomore year in college. After i graduated i bought a 2005 white 660 raptor those things are fast, but i was always hitting the skid plate and it sucks in mud and snow. Now i have a Black 2008 700xx on order, the ground clearance will be awesome!


u think the 660 is fast wait till u get the xx

First dirt bike was a Honda 70cc mini bike, think that's the size of engine then had a tm100, ts 185, LT250R, 2x 400EX then the beast!!

Road bikes...well just had too many of them and the one that I wish that was still around; 77 Yamaha 400RC, think that's the model, the bike was quick for racing which I used to do allot in Vegas until I hit a granny not stopping at an intersection and learned how to fly, front end of the bike was total so I got rid of but should have kept that engine, think that's the same engine they have in the Banshee.

1968 Trail 50, 1978 YZ100, 1980 YZ250, 1982 YZ125, 1984 RM125, 1985 ATC 250R, 1986 ATC 200x, 2005 TRX 400, and the new one!

400ex

well, I started at an unknown age on an rm80,Then for my 13th b-day I got an rm125,after making junk out of 3 of those I got a brand new 1984 honda fourtrax250,I was the envy of every kid in school. It was the first Quad in the area. After 15 years on my 250 I bought a 250ex, then another 250ex, then a 2004 400ex. now I bought my wife a leftover 2007 250ex and myself, a leftover 2008 700xx. In case you haven't noticed, I preffer HONDA atv's.but, I still haven't found another as tough as that ol' fourtrax

I grew up on the little atv's my dad had for ATV safety training,
Trizinger 60, TRX70 and LT80. He currently still has his 1987 LT500 that is mostly stock and not ridden very much anymore.

My dad got a 300EX for safety training for about 1 1/2 years. That's how I learned to ride a manual clutch.
I had a 1987 Quadsport LT230 for a week.
2000 Honda 400EX
2003 Suzuki LTZ400
2004 Suzuki LTZ455 (October 2004 ATV sport Max Power quad)
2004 Suzuki LTZ400 (bought in January of 06 as a leftover for $3500 OTD with Rath bumper, nerfs and grab bar)
2004 LTZ450 (was Johnny Gallagher's old GT Thunder 450 stroker, I bought it for the Lonestar/Axis suspension to put on the Max Power quad)
2006 LTR450 (converted to XC racer but could only get the front end down to 46.5" wide and the turning radius sucked)
2008 TRX700XX just purchased last week.

I grew up on the little atv's my dad had for ATV safety training,
Trizinger 60, TRX70 and LT80. He currently still has his 1987 LT500 that is mostly stock and not ridden very much anymore.

My dad got a 300EX for safety training for about 1 1/2 years. That's how I learned to ride a manual clutch.
I had a 1987 Quadsport LT230 for a week.
2000 Honda 400EX
2003 Suzuki LTZ400
2004 Suzuki LTZ455 (October 2004 ATV sport Max Power quad)
2004 Suzuki LTZ400 (bought in January of 06 as a leftover for $3500 OTD with Rath bumper, nerfs and grab bar)
2004 LTZ450 (was Johnny Gallagher's old GT Thunder 450 stroker, I bought it for the Lonestar/Axis suspension to put on the Max Power quad)
2006 LTR450 (converted to XC racer but could only get the front end down to 46.5" wide and the turning radius sucked)
2008 TRX700XX just purchased last week.

Welcome to the darkside !

98 banshee..

had a polaris 525 outlaw irs, then a predator.

Cool thread.

Suzuki JR 50 dirt bike
Suzuki DR 100 dirt bike....'86 model
Yamaha 200 Moto 4.....'86 model I think
Yamaha 350 Warrior.....'88 model (really learned to ride a quad on this one)
Honda TRX 250R.....'88 model (loved this one and kick myself often for letting it go)
Suzuki 500 QuadRacer....'87 model (vibratingest thing I've ever seen)
Suzuki DR 650.....mid 90's model (the guy that bought this bike new got killed on it....I didn't have it for very long)

*10+ year break

Honda TRX 450R '05 model with HRC kit

Now in the basement

'08 700XX (I can already tell I'm going to love this one)
'08 CRF 50 (7 yr old is almost ready for a bigger one...will be handed down to 19month old)
'07 chinese 90cc ATV (been great for 7yr old to learn on....may not last for 19month old)

2003 xr 100 all redone bbr ..then the huge jump to the xx

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Its funny to think how many girls use to want to be my friend back then because I hung out with all the cool hot guys and rode every day after school and most weekends with them! My favorite was I rolled a cheerleader off the back down this hill...she was fine but she hooked up with the HS boy she was wanting...need to find some real pictures from back then!(I didn't play well with others back then unless they had a toy)

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"bags of torque" and "attention-getting striping" love it

1985 ATC 125M
1978 ATC 90
1982 ATC 200
1983 Big Red
1989 Blaster
1986 ATC 200X
1985 ATC 350X
1986 ATC 250R
2000 400EX
2003 Rincon
1985 ATC 250SX
2006 400EX
2008 700XX

Its funny to think how many girls use to want to be my friend back then because I hung out with all the cool hot guys and rode every day after school and most weekends with them! My favorite was I rolled a cheerleader off the back down this hill...she was fine but she hooked up with the HS boy she was wanting...need to find some real pictures from back then!(I didn't play well with others back then unless they had a toy)

http://www.offroadvintage.com/USERIMAGES/ATC125M_1984_INT_4.jpg

Wow... the memories that brings back!

Wow... the memories that brings back!

Yeah, I'll never forget my first wheelie on one of those fucking things.


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those balloon tires suck too on all those old atcs!

I loved that thing didn't take care of it for crap.
We use to have this track on my neighbors yard...had a few hills, jumps and a brook, well we would play headlight tag, can't tell you how often I ended up in the brook. Would love to get a game of headlight tag going now...but sure I would be more chicken now!

Honda 250R 3 wheeler
230 quad sport
1991 HONDA 250x
Honda Rubicon 4X4
2008 700xx

1969 Boltaco 325 ($125 was my first bike with the shifter on the right and brake on the left)
1970 Boltaco 375
xr 250
xr400
cr500 (to afraid to get out of 1st gear and owned it for 1 week)
99 trx300
2002 cr250
2006 and 07 450x
7 sleds total (most recent was a 2007 crossfire 800, first was a John Deere 440)
2007trx450er
08 700xx
08 rancher 420
first street bike-1969 norton 500 (paid $300 for it)
Currently on my 2nd 600RR
It is amazing if you wait a year after the production date how cheap you can get brand new things (like the XX for example)
And DaGirl, people wanted to be my friend b/c I had toys growing up, which I bought on my own (started working on farms including my parents at 6, and saved every penny I got) but I seldom let them ride them. I was too overprotective of my toys (and besides, most of them had parents that would buy them stuff)

I've had 3 banshees and currently just bought one. also bought a 700xx a few weeks ago. had a 400ex all stock. 2008 Grizzly 700 with a 7" gorilla lift and exhaust. 2003 Honda Rincon. 2003 Kawasaki ZX6r stretched 16"s on air ride with a 330 tire with real flame paint job. Just recently bought four wheelers to get back into riding after playing with speed boats for 5 years.

grew up with a yamaha GT 80 from 6 yrs of age, moved to a yamaha 125, then to a honda 250x, then to a KX 125 and finally to my Baby. The xx. Definitely the best.

grew up with a yamaha GT 80 from 6 yrs of age, moved to a yamaha 125, then to a honda 250x, then to a KX 125 and finally to my Baby. The xx. Definitely the best.


Yamaha GT-80 now that brings back some memories:D

I think it weighed more than the xx

My first was a 1987 Quadracer 250r back in junior high / high school. It was way too much machine for me at the time. Fifteen years later, a 2008 TRX700 and a 2009 Rancher 420 (for my wife).

I had a 2004 YFZ 450. It was my first quad and I bought it last year in July. Well it didnt take long to figure out that I like the trails more than the track and as it turns out not having reverse SUCKS in trails! It was between a Raptor or the 700xx. I think I made the right choice!

I just cant wait to finally get it in some dirt! I just bought it in Dec so only sliding around in the snow so far, but I love the clearance.

I had a Honda Odessy 250 . That thing was way cool..I wish I had it today

I rode a 2004 DVX 434 that was built pretty good with lotsa bolt on doo dads. I could run with 450s np, But then I lost the head gasket. I part stuff out for a living, SO it went under the knife. I had +2 arms and a few other things on it.

Befor that I had a 2002 Raptor 660 that was stock unless something broke or failed. Axle, arms, plastics, starter clutch and a few other had been replaced, Then in the end it was. What junk that was. I hate to say it, Here more then ever, But the Raptor 700 was the best thing Yami did over the 660.

I have also run 2 Predators, a Rappy 700, a 300Ex, and a few trikes in the mean time, But non stuck around. Just perks of my job.

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1986 250R
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1985 250SXhttp://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad29/EEHonda/IMG_1478.jpg

2003 Rincon
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all hondas, you got good taste! :yay:

nice looking atc's you still have/ride them?

Yes, when I get a chance. The 250sx gets ridden quite a bit in the summer, just puttin around the neighborhood. The 250R has a blown base gasket right now. Only take about 2 hours to change, but hard to take the time to fix with a 700xx to ride with an electric start, reverse, IRS, and a front end that will somewhat stay down. The 250R is a blast to ride though!

My SWEET LTR. Had to sell it and miss it everyday

First was a Honda Elsinor 50 bike, thenxl100, then Kawi Mojave, then Honda 300 utility(farm), then Kawi Lakota, now...XX

haha i rode a blaster, blew it up 3 time in one year dragracing. put way to much money into it. it was bored 40 over, port and polished, jetted, full system dg pipe, k&n air cleaner, blue race plastics, 1 tooth down on the front sprocket, custom seat, 18x10x8 BKT shredder tires on the rear. took third in fastest 2 stroke class once. lucked out there by far, not to much competition around. 2 banshees smoked me. one hit 77mph in 500ft haha. any ways decided to get the xx and have something real underneath me, best investment i ever made! already modded and only had it 2 weeks. i kept the blaster, right now im looking for a crotch rocket engine to put in it, next years winter job haha.

My XX is my first one owned, but I always had access to many makes thanks to my friends changing likes and dislikes. Rode blasters, a built banshee, too many Polaris to count, a Yamaha Timberwolf2x4. Honda 300 4x4 is what i cut my teeth on around the back 40 at my grandparents farm when i was in my early teens. Always wanted a 400ex or banshee. I had a nice sampling so far in life but had to choose wisely on my XX because the wife said i could only buy one. I made a wise choice.

03 Honda Rincon, 04 XR400, 05 CRF450X(stolen), 06 TTR50(still have), 07 Rhino 660(still have) & now 08 700XX

1984 200m (3wheeler baby yeeaahh!) 1990(?) Suzuki quadsport 250 1993 300ex 2003 400ex 2005 450R 2008 Wolverine 450 (still have) 2008 700xxRED!!!!

I would love to own a mint 1986 Honda250r 3wheeler!:yay:

'69 Z 50 Honda
?? Zundapp 100
'74 DT 80 Yammie
'72 DT 125 Yammie
'72 DT 360 Yammie
'84 Can-Am MX500
'85 Can-Am ASE 500....... Lots of entertainment watching people try to left foot kick start these big bore Rotax 2 strokes!!
'82 RM 465 Suzuki
'84 RM 500 Suzuki
'90 LT500R Suzuki "Quadzilla"
'84 KX 500 Kawasaki
'89 LT500R Suzuki "Quadzilla"
2000 KX 500 Kawasaki (still have)
2004 DS 650 Can-Am (still have)
2008 700XX Red of course

first quad ever nothing but dirtbikes..my dad had me on two wheels since i was 3 and we are both still ridn mxrs im just coming off a broken back a few years back so i thought a quad would make me resist the temptation of jumpn big which it has but still enjoy my crf 450 and kx 500 as well as my 700xx.ride em all as well as 3 ducatis in the stable as well.

Rodz.............what year KX 5?..... Even though way out dated, and not near as fast on tight technical tracks as the new aluminum framed four strokes. Nothing tightens the helmet on your head like the smiles big bore two strokes create passing everything on the trail with a twist of the throttle. KX 500's along with CR 500's are still the most entertainment ( smiles per mile ) on two wheels.

06 polaris outlaw, lasted about 3 months before i think almost every bushing needed to be replaced. IRS was what got me hooked. Had hondas as a kid, good to be back.

my bicycle lol

Rodz.............what year KX 5?..... Even though way out dated, and not near as fast on tight technical tracks as the new aluminum framed four strokes. Nothing tightens the helmet on your head like the smiles big bore two strokes create passing everything on the trail with a twist of the throttle. KX 500's along with CR 500's are still the most entertainment ( smiles per mile ) on two wheels.
not sure off hand but i know its the last year they made em.it really rips and my dad has the cr 500 af production one with aluminum frame made by service honda and that thing really rips so much that he doesnt even ride it anymore so i guess its mine it s in my living room as i speak!

2005 john deere 650 cvt

"not sure off hand but i know its the last year they made em.it really rips and my dad has the cr 500 af production one with aluminum frame made by service honda and that thing really rips so much that he doesnt even ride it anymore so i guess its mine it s in my living room as i speak!"

..........Would love to ride one of those service AF's! They are doing that with the KX5 engine also. Last year for those big bores were 2004 for the KX5 and 2001 for the CR5. Congratulations on inheriting a Honda service AF 500.

Rodz... "not sure off hand but i know its the last year they made em.it really rips and my dad has the cr 500 af production one with aluminum frame made by service honda and that thing really rips so much that he doesnt even ride it anymore so i guess its mine it s in my living room as i speak!"

..........Would love to ride one of those service AF's! They are doing that with the KX5 engine also. Last year for those big bores were 2004 for the KX5 and 2001 for the CR5. Congratulations on inheriting a Honda service AF 500.

Rodz... "not sure off hand but i know its the last year they made em.it really rips and my dad has the cr 500 af production one with aluminum frame made by service honda and that thing really rips so much that he doesnt even ride it anymore so i guess its mine it s in my living room as i speak!"

..........Would love to ride one of those service AF's! They are doing that with the KX5 engine also. Last year for those big bores were 2004 for the KX5 and 2001 for the CR5. Congratulations on inheriting a Honda service AF 500.
i acually jus got a 12 paddle skat trak paddle made for it so i can dune it next season.

Headed to Little Sahara Oklahoma next week taking two KX 500's along with the XX's. We'll see how they run against some modified Banshees. Would think if the KX could stay close coming out of the hole it might have a chance on the top end.

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This was my runner before the XX.

2000 400EX
Full GT thunder XC suspension
AC racing bumper, skids
CHM PR-4 Pipe
CNC parts dampner
Dual row carrier
uni
EHS racing lid
13T front
Air Ducts
Renthal bars w/ Bark busters
FX graphics
Razr II fronts RAZR rears
ect...

The thing was a ton of fun... never let me down

I HAD A 1985 ATC 250R,IN 1985.:yay:

i had a 2007 honda 250ex. never had problems with it. im selling it now.

Where are you located MrHonda?

el paso tx.

Being that I'm still on the young side (21 years old), I havent had that many, but here's my list:

1995 Suzuki LT80
1998 Yamaha Breeze 125
2003 Honda 250ex
2006 Honda 400ex
2008 Honda 700xx

Also had a 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7 Street bike and I still own a 1974 Suzuki TS185 enduro.

Started on 2-wheels,

1978 Kawy 90cc Enduro bored to about 109cc (age 12-14)
1988 Kawy KX 80 (14-16)
1995 Yamaha YZ250 (16-Current)
2008 TRX700xx (Gf's bike, but I get to play with it too)

Started riding at about 3.5. First thing I ever rode by myself was a 1985 ATC 110. Still got it and it still running and all original.
XR100
CR80
300EX

double post on accident. Please remove.

This trike is crazy fast !!

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1985 VMAX 130 RWHP...no internal engine mods....#19 or 20 in the world for internally stock Vmax's

1972 T350 Barn find complete rebuild....love this bike

This trike is crazy fast !!
That is a nice piece of machinery.:hey::hey:

i rode a 2006 yfz450. it was faster than hell but nothing like the xx

This Was One Of My Last Rides

Blaster 200, warrior 350, raptor 350, predator 500, ltr 450, and 700xx

82 zuk lt50
85 zuk lt125 (still have)
96 300ex 330 big bore
99 400ex
01 banshee (still have) but for sale soon
03 banshee
08 yfz450 (hated it)
08 700xx

1985 honda 125m ATC 1985 250r ATC 1999 yamaha banshee 2008 700xx

1998 Warrior, 446 kit. It was stolen in 04.

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1985 VMAX 130 RWHP...no internal engine mods....#19 or 20 in the world for internally stock Vmax's

1972 T350 Barn find complete rebuild....love this bike

the 'max is sick!!! my dad had an '88 i think

raptor 700r was fun to drive actually wanted to buy one and ran across a deal on a 700xx and dont regret it

thanks

This is still my baby. I actually bought my 700xx so my girlfriend would have something to ride but here is her old quad to.
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Good 'ol bullet-proof 400EX's....

2003 Yamaha Raptor 660 GYTR
2001 Yamaha 350 Warrior
1990 Yamaha 350 Warrior
1993 Yamaha 350 Warrior
19xx Yamaha Badger 80

..now a Honda owner

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2003 Yamaha Raptor 660 GYTR
2001 Yamaha 350 Warrior
1990 Yamaha 350 Warrior
1993 Yamaha 350 Warrior
19xx Yamaha Badger 80

..now a Honda owner

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What made you decide to get the 700xx over the raptor 700. Just curious with all that blue in your family tree

Good 'ol bullet-proof 400EX's....
Yeah I miss that quad it was the one I could always jump on and just abuse and it never complained. All my new toys are to expensive and sometimes I find myself waiting for special occasions to really ride them

What made you decide to get the 700xx over the raptor 700. Just curious with all that blue in your family tree

The IRS and the Honda quality. My Raptor kept breaking down (minor things), and it got so bad that we would anticipate it and just laugh about it. The 660 was a beast though, but Honda is just quality, hence the 700xx.

I'm very impressed so far, but I was close to picking a Raptor 700r. I got the 1/2 off deal too, so buying a new quad over a used one was a nice factor as well.

Honda 125m 3 wheeler years
Kawasaki 220 couple months
Kawasaki 300 4x4 3 weeks hated it
warrior 350 Year
Raptor 660 couple years
scrambler 500 4x4 9 years
TRX700XX Not sure I will ever change i have never loved a quad as much

i rode a honda xr 100 ha ha

2004 Sportsman 700, 2004 KTM 105sx

2004 Sportsman 700, 2004 KTM 105sx

dude u hade a junkman 700 so did i... lol

dude u hade a junkman 700 so did i... lol

Haha yea that was my first quad when I was like 12, thinking back now, I'm surprised my dad let me ride it since I couldn't have been over 100lbs and it's a huge machine. Then I got into dirtbikes and bought my friends KTM and had it for 6 months and didn't like it. I nearly got the kfx450 or outlaw 525irs but decided on the xx and I'm very happy with my decision.

Haha yea that was my first quad when I was like 12, thinking back now, I'm surprised my dad let me ride it since I couldn't have been over 100lbs and it's a huge machine. Then I got into dirtbikes and bought my friends KTM and had it for 6 months and didn't like it. I nearly got the kfx450 or outlaw 525irs but decided on the xx and I'm very happy with my decision.
i was 9 when my dad got the sportsman ran good for 2 years then..... u know what happen... yet i got me recon when i was 5 and not a signal problem

First bike Suzuki Ts125cc -78 -->
Honda Nsr 125cc -91-->
Suzuki Gsxr 750cc -89-->
Yamaha Thunderace 1000cc -02-->
Suzuki Gsxr 1000cc -05-->
Yamaha R1 -08-->
Honda Trx700xx :xx:

In order I acquired them:

250 Yamaha Timberwolf
300 Suzuki King quad
1300 Yamaha Royal Star
350 Yamaha Warrior
1700 Yamaha Warrior (street bike)
1900 Yamaha Raider S
700xx :)

So far I'm very happy with the xx. It doesn't need insurance or get me speeding tickets lol

eton 40
honda xr 50
predator 90
klx 110
honda 250ex
cr 250
honda 700xx

06 banshee SE black on black.miss that quad!!sold it for dirt cheap to finish my drag car :(

Huffy

Trx 400 2000

great machine!!!

Gee whear do I start Honda XR 75 and 80, XR 500, RM 250, CR 125, WR 250, KTM LC4 x3, Husly TE 610 and KTM 525. GSX 1100, GSXR750, ZXR 750, Ducati 907 Paso and TL 1000s. Polaris 800, Raptor 660 and 700, KFX 700 and Can Am 450. Currently 700xx and the girls raptor 700 not to mention my Aprillia RSVR 1000. Are we going into Jet Skis cause I have had them too.

nows probably not a time for a.....ur mom joke.... huh?

yo mama so dumb she sold he car the get gas money

Outlander 800.... hit a tree doing 40mph ouch!!

lets see...i had a raptor 350, raptor 660r and a lt 250r.

i had a 88 lt250r a 05 660r a raptor 350 and now my 08xx

Ive had alot of machines..... blaster, honda250x, honda300ex, a few different honda250rs an 86 and87, 86 250r three wheeler, a few dirt bikes scattered thru there, and I still have 2 400ex and the 700xx. Considering a big 4x4 quad also...

I had a 200m three wheeler, a 300ex, a rincon (still have) and finally a 700XX.

i started on XR80 then CR85X, CR125R, Polaris magnum 330, and now the XX... still have all but XR80

Wanted a quad or dirtbike for as long as I can remember. Parents never would get me one becuse no where to ride. Last year for my 21st bday gift to myself, the weather man was calling for snow so I called a quad store while on my lunch break at work. They ran my credit and when I got off I drove out and bought my 700xx. Got the 3800 deal.

Started on my dads 1994 xr100 and then bought my first motorized vehicle. My trike! 1986 Honda ATC250SX

I had a 06 Outlander 400. The plastic was stupidly brittle, I broke a fender without hitting anything or even rolling it... it just broke

Finally got sick of it, and wasn't going to pay $1100 for two fenders, so I sold it and upgraded


EDIT: Before that I hadn't ridden in 10 or more years, and had a Kawasaki 90 (I think) dirt bike

Hmmm, that surprises me. My '08 Outlander has bulletproof plastics as far as I can tell. My Big Bear rips plastics like a hobby, but my Can-Am has been every sorts of sideways with just a bunch of scratches to show for it. Well, that and a perpetually broken tail light. Some smartass chose style over protection, so anything running into the rear busts the tail light.

my recon finaly has somethin wrong with it.... the shift motor isnt workin right... finnnaallly after 9 years of abuse... i think i was my fault.. i put a 24v charger on it cause i killed the battery and i wanted to see if it would shift quicker.... it did lol... and thats was bout a month ago... well taken her apart tomarrow to see if its fixable...

ohh it started smoken then it stoped... and yes its full on oil

my recon finaly has somethin wrong with it.... the shift motor isnt workin right... finnnaallly after 9 years of abuse... i think i was my fault.. i put a 24v charger on it cause i killed the battery and i wanted to see if it would shift quicker.... it did lol... and thats was bout a month ago... well taken her apart tomarrow to see if its fixable...

ohh it started smoken then it stoped... and yes its full on oil

why would you do that to your old faithful girl? let er sit overnight, she'll be fine tomorrow, remember shes a honda

hit it with a rench and i worked for a lil while... my gess its just a wire.... and i left it at my ferind house when the bettery died and he only hade a 24v charger... i though if it would blow the fuse if it was gona cause any harm...

its probaly just a burn wire or lose conection

1986 quadsport 230

ct 70 lt 185 ts tm 125 77,80 rm 80 sp 100 81 cr 250 2 110 3 wheelers 02 warrior 83 cr 480 95 kx 500 tecate 3 wheeler atc 70 now i have 08 700 xx and my boys have 95 xr 100 and 02 xr 80 also have 2 rupp roadsters old school and 86 zx10 but i miss the 480 the most left hand kick

400ex that I wish I would have never got rid of!

what year 400ex buckeyexx

Had a 2002 400ex.....I wish I had kept it. I could wheelie nonstop, my 700xx I cannot wheelie as well

It was a 2000

2000 and 2006 here, wish I still had both.

I mostly rode 2 wheelers before i got the XX. I had several CBR'S and loved them.

1983? atc 110... 1985 250sx... 1992 kdx200... 1994 warrior...2004 400ex...2005 predator 500....2007 raptor 700se... 2009 700xx. I think that covers all of the dirt kind...lol

1983? atc 110... 1985 250sx... 1992 kdx200... 1994 warrior...2004 400ex...2005 predator 500....2007 raptor 700se... 2009 700xx. I think that covers all of the dirt kind...lol

Hey im from bucks county pa also haha. And how do you like the xx compared to the raptor?

86 trx300 tri moto 225 warror 94 350 86 350x 85 250r polaris 99 scrambler 500 03 kawi kfx700 "for sale" almost forgot 95 kx 250 96 rm250

My first quad was like a 2000 Honda 90. Got it brand new. Sold it when I grew out of it and couldn't afford another one until about 6 months ago when I got a brand new '08 700xx!

I still have my 85 350X that I bought when I was 15, I'm 40 now :( I am in the middle of a ground up restoration that I have been working on for over a year now, but it will get there someday

My last sport quad was a 2004 Suzuki Z400 that I sold earlier this year to pay off my street bike. Then, I turned around a traded the street bike for the XX a few weeks ago. I also have a 2007 Honda Rincon for the mud/snow/ girlfriend to ride on.

This is what i rode before i purchased the XX. Don't drink Patron and hop on a 800:lol:

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Bummer. At least you had insurance, right?

No insurance:ohno:

Sold the engine on ebay for 4200.00 and was out the other 6000.00:cry:

That sucks. The frame looks pretty well done in that pic judging by front rack and rear rack. That must of hurt.

Honda VTX1800R

2001 Raptor 660 (Sold and bought 700xx)

2007 Rhino 660 SE (Still own)

fat girl

fat girl

must of been one of those straight tequila nights:nuts: