4×4 ATV & Quads

  When it comes to personal property, there are two eternal truths. First, you should do everything you can to protect your property. Second, no matter what you do, if someone wants your property bad enough, they are going to take it. This may sound fatalistic, but the good news is there are things you can do to help protect …

  Initial impressions on our long-term test of the 2005 KingQuad 700 4X4 Likes: Power to spare, fuel injection, no choke, supple suspension Dislikes: Poor “hole shot” throttle response, lack of usable storage space Quirks: “Z” gate shifter could be slightly improved, but it’s still better than most ATV’s. Excels in: Power, suspension and handling   “Versatility,” an abused buzzword …

A wise man once told me that there is never a good time for a flat tire. Having a tire go flat while you are loading your ATV on the trailer after a long day of riding isn’t too bad, but let’s face it, that doesn’t happen often. Murphy’s Law dictates that you are far more likely to lose tire …

Review Notes: Honda Fourtrax Rancher AT Personality:   Sure-footed, reliable, and easy to ride Quirks:   Awkward placement of shifter Unusual Features:   Advanced technology Hondamatic transmission Room for Improvement:   Power When buying your first utility ATV, the vast array of choices can be overwhelming. There are dozens of makes and models available, and each manufacturer approaches the task …

When I hear the word Hawkeye I think of the wise-cracking surgeon played by Alan Alda in the hit TV show M*A*S*H in the 70’s and early 80’s. If you are old enough to remember that show then you are probably old enough to remember a time when features like power windows, multi-valve engines and even air-conditioning were considered high-tech …

The Polaris Hawkeye isn’t the biggest ATV in the mid-sized class and it certainly isn’t the fastest, but it offers a lot of bang for the buck. The OD Green (Olive Drab for you civilians) Polaris Hawkeye arrived on our doorstep in early June. When we pulled it off the truck, our first thought was that it was smaller than …

The brochure for the 37th Annual Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo in Indianapolis featured a license plate with the characters: 2BIG2MISS, and that about summed up the show. As the largest powersports shows in the nation, the Dealer Expo 2005 featured over 800 exhibitors, displaying everything from headlights to tail pipes, roof racks to tires, and gear for every area …

First Impressions A shiny new red quad, who wouldn’t want one in their garage? Better yet, who doesn’t want to take one out on the trails? Besides, it’s got selectable two and four wheel drive and a selectable hi/lo range, and it has an automatic transmission. Moreover, it’s got 2 large racks front and rear. Straight from the showroom floor, …

Too Much Fun! Ok, we’ll admit it. Sometimes we do get a chance to get out of the office from behind the computer screens and have a really good time. No, scratch that. A REALLY incredible time. Take for instance our farewell article to the 2000 Suzuki QuadMaster. Knowing that we’re going to have to give back our 4-wheel drive …