I think ATV riding would fit in this area as well...

Pogo · 12-29-2007, 09:46 AM

If you want to post pictures, ask questions, or talk about ATVs, this would be a good area for it.

pfalz2 · 12-29-2007, 10:16 AM

Good lookin' ATV's. Not back to the point where I can afford that type of "toy".

Czubek · 12-29-2007, 10:17 AM

Does this count?

Brian

Pogo · 12-29-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Czubek

Does this count?

Brian

Yep, those are fun toys too. I've considered buying one of those or a diesel powered Kawasaki Mule. That way I could haul my dawgs with me.

DorGunR · 12-29-2007, 01:19 PM

Wow........Pogo you and Czubek have some really cool toys .........I love 'em.

Czubek · 12-29-2007, 02:01 PM

Thanks Dor! Neat thing about the "Green Thing", we drive it off the boat ramps around here and get some pretty weird looks. It does about 4kts on water and isn't too stable, but it works!

Pogo, that Mule does look interesting.

Brian

scheistermeister · 12-29-2007, 02:51 PM

I don't have an ATV, the closet thing I have to one is this, but it is still fun. I get lots of looks and lots of people talking to me about it when I ride it on the street.

Czubek · 12-30-2007, 07:39 AM

Scheister, Years ago while I was at Chanute AFB in Illinois, I got a
hand me down Kawasaki something350 dirt bike to tool around on. I had a lot of fun on that running through the local corn fields and whatever. That was the last dirt bike I ever had. They are a lot of fun.

Brian

HorseSoldier176 · 12-30-2007, 12:00 PM

I have, upon occassion, thought about getting an ATV. I am not real familiar with them, but I was kind of figuring that if the Polaris is good enough for our troops, it is probably good enough for me.

Any thoughts?

Pogo · 12-30-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HorseSoldier176

I have, upon occassion, thought about getting an ATV. I am not real familiar with them, but I was kind of figuring that if the Polaris is good enough for our troops, it is probably good enough for me.

Any thoughts?

Myself, I would pass on a Polaris. They have a spotty reputation. I'm sure there will be individual owners who will say they have had theirs for years, and they are reliable, no breakdowns, etc.

Most reliable are Honda and Yamaha without a doubt. I believe Suzuki and Kawasaki fall somewhere behind them. Then there are all the others, Polaris, Bombardier, Artic Cat, and a few lesser known brands.

When I buy another one it will probably be another Honda, possibly a Yamaha Grizzly.

10 Bears · 12-30-2007, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by HorseSoldier176

I have, upon occassion, thought about getting an ATV. I am not real familiar with them, but I was kind of figuring that if the Polaris is good enough for our troops, it is probably good enough for me.

Any thoughts?

Keep in mind, the Military DOES order from the lowest bidder.
And, Polaris specs, for the Military are different than for civilians.

fuzzy · 12-30-2007, 05:11 PM

this is mine

well as close as i'll ever come to one

HorseSoldier176 · 01-01-2008, 02:42 PM

I do understand the "lowest bidder" aspect of it, but also remember, that since 9/11, the U.S. military has really tried hard to only accept bids from U.S., or Canadian companies. IE, companies they can "sort" of count on to actually supply the products in event of a war.

I also try to buy U.S. made products, rather than foreign made. It is getting tougher all the time, but I try.

12-29-2007, 09:46 AM	#1
Pogo Mystic Knight of the Sea Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Swamp Posts: 81,969	I think ATV riding would fit in this area as well... If you want to post pictures, ask questions, or talk about ATVs, this would be a good area for it. __________________ .................................................. ....................................… *We have met the enemy, and he is us!*

12-29-2007, 02:51 PM	#7
scheistermeister Throbbing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,727	I don't have an ATV, the closet thing I have to one is this, but it is still fun. I get lots of looks and lots of people talking to me about it when I ride it on the street. __________________ There are 10 types of people - Those who understand binary, and those who don't. Remember, kids... When choosing a career path: Mechanical Engineers make weapons, Civil Engineers make targets.

12-30-2007, 12:00 PM	#9
HorseSoldier176 Retired Soldier Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Central PA Posts: 14,148	I have, upon occassion, thought about getting an ATV. I am not real familiar with them, but I was kind of figuring that if the Polaris is good enough for our troops, it is probably good enough for me. Any thoughts? __________________ Free citizens are armed citizens, but only armed citizens are truly free! Bruce R. Gadbois 2008

12-29-2007, 10:16 AM	#2
pfalz2 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 23,435	Good lookin' ATV's. Not back to the point where I can afford that type of "toy".

12-29-2007, 10:17 AM	#3
Czubek slug Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stover, Missouri Posts: 33,622	Does this count? Brian

12-29-2007, 01:19 PM	#5
DorGunR Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 30,905	Wow........Pogo you and Czubek have some really cool toys .........I love 'em.

12-29-2007, 02:01 PM	#6
Czubek slug Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stover, Missouri Posts: 33,622	Thanks Dor! Neat thing about the "Green Thing", we drive it off the boat ramps around here and get some pretty weird looks. It does about 4kts on water and isn't too stable, but it works! Pogo, that Mule does look interesting. Brian

12-30-2007, 07:39 AM	#8
Czubek slug Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stover, Missouri Posts: 33,622	Scheister, Years ago while I was at Chanute AFB in Illinois, I got a hand me down Kawasaki something350 dirt bike to tool around on. I had a lot of fun on that running through the local corn fields and whatever. That was the last dirt bike I ever had. They are a lot of fun. Brian

12-30-2007, 05:11 PM	#12
fuzzy remember what? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: southern indiana Posts: 2,403	this is mine well as close as i'll ever come to one

01-01-2008, 02:42 PM	#13
HorseSoldier176 Retired Soldier Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Central PA Posts: 14,148	I do understand the "lowest bidder" aspect of it, but also remember, that since 9/11, the U.S. military has really tried hard to only accept bids from U.S., or Canadian companies. IE, companies they can "sort" of count on to actually supply the products in event of a war. I also try to buy U.S. made products, rather than foreign made. It is getting tougher all the time, but I try.