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« on: October 05, 2012, 11:56:26 pm » |
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Ok, another atv question as I am trying to nail down which one to buy.
I have never owned an atv with independent rear suspension. And the majority of the ones I am considering do not have it either. But being this is the first time I will be buying a brand new atv, i want to be sure that it is what I want cuz I plan on keeping it till its smooth wore out.
So is IRS that big of an advantage? Or is it not really that big of deal? In most all brands, I'm looking at least a $1000 jump in price to go with IRS. Having never had it before, I am just wondering if it really makes that big of a difference. Opinions wanted please.
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dodgegirl
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« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2012, 12:05:24 am » |
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Independent is the way to go! We have brute force 750's and love them. They're lifted with 29.5 outlaws. The only bad thing is if you get stuck don't bother trying to full throttle it to get out. You'll snap axles left and right.
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« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2012, 12:26:33 am » |
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If you are going to use the bike to work, i say straight axle. If you want to mud ride then go independent for the extra ground clearance. I personally own an 06 500 Honda Foreman that has 5000 miles on it and roughly 600 hours. The bike is tough and has been a good one, liked it so much I just purchased a new one. I dont know where you are located but if you are interested in a Honda check out Brookhaven Honda in Mississippi. They are about a 1200 dollars cheaper there.
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Reuben
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« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2012, 03:39:46 am » |
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atv parts are expensive...I will stick with straight axle...less moving parts equals less chance of break down...but IS would probably be a nice thing to have for smoother rides...
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bullet72
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« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2012, 12:43:37 pm » |
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ive got 750 grizzly the cv boots tear on brush i would rather have a straight axle but if your just rideing on fairly clean trails independent is much smoother
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rdjustham
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« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2012, 06:23:50 pm » |
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I have a honda rubicon, drive shaft into a straight axle, when my friends get stuck in their belt driven independant suspension atvs they usually end up snapping an axle of spinning a belt. When mine bogs down i just goose her and she comes to life with no worries of belts or too many moving parts in the rear end.
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Reuben
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« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2012, 08:39:12 pm » |
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straight axle has proven to be reliable...
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Tusk Hog
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« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2012, 08:51:21 pm » |
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Like several others have already mentioned. For a better ride go independent, for the work horse go straight. I found an older ranger in good shape just to have a straight axle.
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