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Quote: Originally posted by bajatrailrider  | | Sxs are super expensive the difference over a atv . There is none I have them all whole life on motos 4 wheel dirt anything. Did off road tours 30
years. For what you want atvs are perfect. Taking family on outings the most reliable I have ever seen but can't remember the model. Is Honda it maybe
ex300 the engine is sideways. Another great one ex400 it's the one that uses xr400 dirt bike engine. Stay away from The water cooled ones that use.
Dirt bike engines 250x and 450x. Moving up to a sxs is a world better . To just put around get the atv . have fun be safe. |
ive had a couple ex400. i regret selling both of them . they are still dusting up the neighborhood years later. simple, bullet proof , easily to
hot rod.
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At one time we had over 15 xr400s none blew up . Still have some super reliable. More then I can say for Honda 250x and 450x.
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I forgot to answer bajabus yes they use a rubber belt to drive it. The Yamaha has a 5 speed transmission with driveshaft .
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| Quote: Originally posted by bajatrailrider | | ...Taking family on outings the most reliable I have ever seen but can't remember the model. Is Honda it maybe ex300 the engine is sideways...
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bajatrailrider,
I believe you are referring to the Honda TRX250EX and Recon 250 models, with the 229cc air-cooled longitudinally mounted engine. Longitudinally
mounted due to having a driveshaft vs. chain.
The 300EX and 400EX have chain drive.
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bajatrailrider,
I'm not sure which models you are referring to. Short-cutting the model numbers renders them meaningless. Are you referring to the Honda TRX250EX
(229cc) quad? I haven't experienced, nor heard of, any significant problems with that or the Recon 250 (same 229cc). That's one reason why I
recommended them on page 2.
I have heard of some problems with the older XR250R (2-wheel dirtbike) engine (a different engine).
Where you wrote"450x" are you referring to the TRX450R, the liquid-cooled quad for racing and Glamis size dunes? JZ seems to love it. However, my
impression is that the original poster wasn't inquiring about race-capable machines.
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Yes the air cooled Honda atvs are the reliable ones. Water cooled 250/450 yes fast but not long lasting. If you want a water cooled atv again
reliable the Yamaha 450. It uses the wr450 dirt bike engine. I don't have a brand I favor. I only know what falls apart fastest.
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This is all fantastic information, including the various snarks. I never thought it would grow to 2 pages. I was at the Cabo Home Depot yesterday
and there was one of those sideways Honda engine quads parked by the outdoor cement area. It looked 20 years old and beat up to hell and back. The
model numbers wore off long ago. Guy came out and it started right up, he zoomed off with loaded baskets. I smiled thinking about this thread.
Yes this is not for racing, just family fun in our area. Thanks again to everyone contributing suggestions and explanations for those suggestions.
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pacificobob
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impressive stuff.
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I am late to the party, but i have a 1986 honda foreman in baja for 13 years now. Soaked it in salt water many days. It will not die. You can not go
wrong with a hoda.
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| Quote: Originally posted by msteve1014 | | I am late to the party, but i have a 1986 honda foreman in baja for 13 years now. Soaked it in salt water many days. It will not die. You can not go
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if I HAD to choose I'd take Jenna
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Well, that certainly was weird. Jizzy listening to justin beiber woe-is-me song... weird to see a grown man being a belieber!
You went out on a date with your dog because your wife declined, eh?
[Edited on 4-23-2021 by mtgoat666]
Woke!
Hands off!
“Por el bien de todos, primero los pobres.”
“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
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I've had the foremen and recon and never had a problem with either, 2wd will be cheaper if you don't need it?
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Dude. Please start a new thread in the story forum. Even though I know the ending these need to be properly preserved and shared with all the newbies.
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| Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 |
Well, that certainly was weird. Jizzy listening to justin beiber woe-is-me song... weird to see a grown man being a belieber!
You went out on a date with your dog because your wife declined, eh?
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Maybe we'll meet up in Baja some day, and I'll take you on a nice, night-time ride down by the beach with the moon shimmering off the ocean. Doggie
in the back and we'll play any music you like.
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goat, i would encourage a chaperone on that outing.
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Sounds like a new sequel, maybe call it "Brokeback Baja?"
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| Quote: Originally posted by JZ | | Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 |
Well, that certainly was weird. Jizzy listening to justin beiber woe-is-me song... weird to see a grown man being a belieber!
You went out on a date with your dog because your wife declined, eh?
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Maybe we'll meet up in Baja some day, and I'll take you on a nice, night-time ride down by the beach with the moon shimmering off the ocean. Doggie
in the back and we'll play any music you like.
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I just threw up in my mouth a little bit
Woke!
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“Por el bien de todos, primero los pobres.”
“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
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Ya, but my best friend can drive....and not just sit there drooling:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Mu8iGVYU7k
Just cruising the 'hood:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V25VDoY2Q5w
Off-roading with yer best friend:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q51uEsq4hhY
Don't believe everything you think....
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I see people referring to a RECON by Honda. I have a RINCON by Honda. Is there also a RECON?
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