'06 Suzuki Eiger: Would prefer differential lock, an independent rear suspension, and reverse definitely needs to be geared lower. It's also a tad cold hearted but nothing like what I've been reading on the internet but it's only been ran with the temperature in the mid twenties. It has great low range, rides smooth and has more power than I should ever need. Just wished there was a way to disconnect the reverse limiter or something to make reverse more torquey, etc.
bought the new 420 rancher in january and the only complaint i have is the little teenie racks..........but it is a dandy trail bike...........just about the most fun you can have with your clothes on...............
I love my Rincon. But as all know the power issue is something we all battle. It can do almost everthing I want and I have not had any major issues. 4000 miles and still performs great.
Love my rubi, the only thing I didnt like was that it didnt have irs and of course the push button 2 or 4 wheel drive, but the 424 comes into play on it and no diff. lock
I own a Bayou 220. I use it every day and short of a flat tire or some minor adjustment due to myhard nose riding style that mutha runs like Bo in the hayday's. It's one bad mother. One love!
It has lots of pep and goes everywhere I want it to go.
The only issue I find with it is the single rear axle suspension which can tend to exagerate terrain differences when going over rocky terrain. I find you have to do a lot of moving around on the ATV to compensate. After 5 hours of rough terraining the body feels it. It is a standard shift also and after 4-5 hours my left foot gets sore and the calf muscles start to rebel and weaken. I love my machine though and really enjoy ATVing with the family.
The second machine, just had it for 2 weeks, is a 2007 Can-Am Outlander 500. Basically it is for my wife because it is and automatic. It is a fabulous machine and we both love it.
We have no isues with it because it habdle like a dream and runs even better. I went on a 6 hour rough terrain trip through every immaginable type of condition and there were no physical body after effects like I get with with the Yamaha. It's tough to get old, the body doesn't seem to recvover so easy anymore and it takes less to to get physically strained. The fully independant suspension is fabulous and the machine seems to just cruise along hugging the ground. It is well worth the extra money. Also the engine braking in 4 wheel is so effective.
My wife and I have 2 400 Arctic Cats,2005 models,have had no problems with them,been going to River Ranch since they were new,very happy with the performance of them,k&n air filters in both of them,110 octaine fuel helps too...ASE certified Master Mechanic,25 plus years ,been there done that,have a buliding full of t-shirts to prove that,wrenches to go along with the t-shirts...
My wife and I have 2 400 Arctic Cats,2005 models,have had no problems with them,been going to River Ranch since they were new,very happy with the performance of them,k&n air filters in both of them,110 octaine fuel helps too...ASE certified Master Mechanic,25 plus years ,been there done that,have a buliding full of t-shirts to prove that,wrenches to go along with the t-shirts...
Did I read that right - 110 octane. Don't you find that too high for these small motors?
Unless of course 110 is different a standard in USA vs Canada.
Typically most of us use 97 octane.
I don't run a full load of 110,Atv's hold approx. 4 gallons,I just add 1 gallon of 110 to the other 3 or so. I wouldn't recommend running a full tank,it will probably do engine damage,will most definately void your warranty. It is also $7.00 per gallon,that was 2 months ago,might be more now.
I work on hi-performance engines,some 500 hp or more,they require the 110 full strengh.
Where do you buy 97 octaine at??
I get the 110 at Burnt Store Road and 41 in Punta Gorda,Circle K. I live in Cape Coral,have never seen anything higher than 93.Let me know,I'd like to try some of that instead of 110. thanks!!!
The octane rating is really just the fuels resistance to detonation. Normally in a higher compression engine you would require a fuel that will not combust prematurely causing preignition or detonation,which will definatly cause damage. Unless you have over 10.5 to 1 compression you really wont gain any power. Racing engines need higher octane fuel for that purpose they cram alot more air+ fuel into the cylinder with the help of well flowing heads,intake, dome pistons and a cam that will compliment the flow characteristics of the heads etc.When you compress an air/fuel mixture at a higher ratio that causes more heat in the cylinder a lower octane fuel cannot handle that. The higher octane fuel can. Higher octane fuel will not give your stocker more power or make it run cleaner . The only time it will help is if the gas in your tank is old been sitting for sometime because it is a little"stale". If thats the case though you should just drain your tank, clean your carb and put in the fuel your machine actually needs.Pure 110 octane will not hurt your stock engine just your wallet.If the manufacturer says 87 run 87 or whatever it is thats recommended. Hope this helps anybody that has the misconception that race gas will make your stocker or lightly modified machine more powerful. I have seen this firsthand on a Dynojet chassis dyno while attending MMI in Orlando .
Part of what u say is true...however...your 2 weeks experiance of knowledge about engines in general won't hold up to 25 + years of knowledge,so,that being said...
(1 Have you had an atv on the Dynojet chassis dyno at hot rod u in wherever ville???
(2 high octane fuel DOES run,burn,and perform better than ordinairy pump fuel from your local jiffy mart,so get over it!!!
And that's ALL I have to say about that issue!!!
Don't bother to reply,because I have better things to do than to read junk mail from people like you that know NOTHING about what they are talking about,especially when it comes to engines and related parts!!!
This concludes our lesson for today...class dismissed!!!
Lets go muddin' 
