Braap folk, opinions please

[Outlaw]

Ha, my Grizzly starts right up, even when it was 0.

Once you get it started it's fine for the day. I've never had an issue at 0*, I typically have issues in the -10 to -25 range.

I swear my carbed foreman starts easy than yours.

It does. 100% no joke.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

I started looking at Grizzly 700s as well. 3-4 year old used ones are still fetching damn near MSRP of new ones. It’s nuts.

 

[BeerOrGasoline]

Yeah I began my hunt with Grizzly/Kodiak 700's w/ EPS. Then realized for a 700 they don't make that much power (Under 50hp) and cost a metric fuck ton.

Even for my yamaha nuthugging I couldn't swallow that pill

 

[Chester Copperpot]

At this point the power is meh to me. I can still get stupid with 50hp compared to the 89 my Scrambler had. I’d think the price more comes for the fact it’s 1) Yamaha and 2) they are indestructible and run forever. I know Polaris’ 570 is a great motor but much like Can-Am vs Polaris SxS, the Polaris feels “flimsy” whereas Can-Am/Yamaha feel sturdy and built well.

 

[Yaj Yak]

how are the used can am atv's?

like mid to late 2000's?

 

[Lead Pipe]

how are the used can am atv's?

like mid to late 2000's?

From what I read, reliability is shit. Even on new ones.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

Dat v-twin though. HHNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGG

 

[BeerOrGasoline]

At this point the power is meh to me. I can still get stupid with 50hp compared to the 89 my Scrambler had. I’d think the price more comes for the fact it’s 1) Yamaha and 2) they are indestructible and run forever. I know Polaris’ 570 is a great motor but much like Can-Am vs Polaris SxS, the Polaris feels “flimsy” whereas Can-Am/Yamaha feel sturdy and built well.

Agreed, I'd just expect a bit more out of a 700, my 570 makes 44hp.

Riding a Kodiak EPS back to back with the SP I bought, they felt similar quality & refinement, but I'd assume the Polaris will show it's age quicker whereas the Yammie is bulletproof

 

[Chester Copperpot]

The Kodiak is geared differently (lower) for work whereas the Grizzly is geared for play. I thoroughly researched both the other week. probably why the Kodiak felt pedestrian and the 570 is geared for play as well.

Says the 700 makes 45hp. Probably a bunch more torque though but... gearing closes the gap.

 

[Lead Pipe]

But let's talk about dat Honda 500 making an earth shaking 28hp!

 

[Chester Copperpot]

And has a 5 gallon tank that last 3 trips and 200 miles.

 

[Lead Pipe]

And will out last you and I.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

Fact.

 

[Outlaw]

I filled my Foreman in March. I've used it a lot, I still have 1/2 tank lol. There are definite pros and cons to any machine. For something that works, does 50mph and will never give me a headache, I have zero regrets with my purchase.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

Fuck I need another quad. Waiting on my fucking 1098T and my W2 still so I can get taxes done and be irresponsible and buy a quad.

 

[Outlaw]

Fuck I need another quad. Waiting on my fucking 1098T and my W2 still so I can get taxes done and be irresponsible and buy a quad.

Hayward misses you.

 

[Outlaw]

Pedestrian quads are life now. Get on the train.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

Hey, there’s snow currently, and I just happen to have a snow machine.

Bruh.

I also felt like an asshole because you guys had to worry about me and my thirsty whore needing gas every 60 miles. hence why it got sold.

 

[Outlaw]

Hey, there’s snow currently, and I just happen to have a snow machine.

Bruh.

As do I. They're reporting 8" of snow fell at Wilmont Mountain, so, I'm kinda wondering if the Genoa City trails are going to be usable for a day or two here lol...

 

[Chester Copperpot]

Wait whaaaaat? I mean I went to bed with everything wet and woke up to a couple inches of snow. I know the heaviest snow was supppsed to be north of Madison but I gotta find out now.

 

[Yaj Yak]

kenosha's schools were closed today.

 

[Yaj Yak]

The entire Kenosha County Snowmobile Trail System is CLOSED. Though we received some significant snow in western Kenosha County on 1/23/18, the heavy rains and warm temperatures in the preceding days mean the ground is too soft and saturated to ride on. Riding on this soft, wet ground would damage property and crops in the fields. Therefore, the trails will remain CLOSED. Please call (262) 671-4944 throughout winter for the most current and official notice of trail condition (open or closed). Note: Our general guidelines state that there must be at least 4” of snow if the ground is frozen, or 6” if the ground is not frozen, to open the trails. The groomers go out if there is at least 6” on the ground. Conditions will vary by location, and our county trail system opens or closes on an all-or-nothing basis. The decision to open or closed is based on the conditions throughout the entire county and not those in localized areas.

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[Outlaw]

Wait whaaaaat? I mean I went to bed with everything wet and woke up to a couple inches of snow. I know the heaviest snow was supppsed to be north of Madison but I gotta find out now.

I've got an easy 4" at my house, and there were cars on 12 this AM with at least 8" on their roof. So they couldn't have been that far out. I want to investigate this and possibly ride tonight.

 

[Yaj Yak]

that fucking warmth and rain yesterday/this weekend killed us.

had that been snow, evvverything would have been open.

shit had it still just stayed below freezing trails woulda opened up after this snow

 

[Outlaw]

The entire Kenosha County Snowmobile Trail System is CLOSED. Though we received some significant snow in western Kenosha County on 1/23/18, the heavy rains and warm temperatures in the preceding days mean the ground is too soft and saturated to ride on. Riding on this soft, wet ground would damage property and crops in the fields. Therefore, the trails will remain CLOSED. Please call (262) 671-4944 throughout winter for the most current and official notice of trail condition (open or closed). Note: Our general guidelines state that there must be at least 4” of snow if the ground is frozen, or 6” if the ground is not frozen, to open the trails. The groomers go out if there is at least 6” on the ground. Conditions will vary by location, and our county trail system opens or closes on an all-or-nothing basis. The decision to open or closed is based on the conditions throughout the entire county and not those in localized areas.

Well that's lame.

I still may try and ride around, but, yeah, the warmup/ground thaw is a bitch.