So when I buy my Titan, I wanna buy a quad also, put it in the bed and off I go whenever, wherever I want.

I used to ride an 89 Banshee when I was a kid, but my Dad was the one that did everything. All I knew how to do was start it up, then tear it up. Now that I'm older and been outta the game for awhile I don't know anything. I need help.

I live in Southern Cal so I'm looking for a 2wd speed demon dune racer. I'm brand loyal so I'm thinking about the Yamaha YFZ450. I'm figuring that would be better suited for the kind of riding I want to do compared to the Raptor...no? Any other models out there you might find to be a better quad?

My big question is do I buy a brand new 08 for $7500.....or do I buy em gently used? I've seen some 04's for $4000. Do I just take it to a shop and have them tune it up and I'm good to go?

Any suggestions on websites, message boards, anyplace where I can go and catch up on the info would be great. I appreciate any help anyone can give me.

Thanks!

This advice is the same I'd give to someone starting out again on a motorcycle.

Start with a used unit with lesser power than the "best-of-the-best" current models. Repair products will be cheaper, and you will get a chance to develop your skills.

After the first season, if you decide to continue and you feel your skills are up to the task, use the older ATV as a trade-in on a new one.

Red

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Thanks for the reply Red. I think I will go the used route...just to save on funds so I'll have more mod dough for the Titan when I get her. It's difficult to try and find that one that hasn't been abused though. Don't see myself going with a smaller one though.....can't imagine if I was able to ride a Banshee at 13, I wouldn't be able to ride a 450 at 32.

A significant proportion of MC injuries and fatalities have involve "Re-entrants"; those folks who rode motorcycles many years ago and thought they could just jump back on right where they left off.
Not so.

Ride safe.

Red

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2005 Titan KC SE, Helwig, True-Track, ARE MX Canopy

this is true ^^ especially 'round here......if you're patient though, you will find one for sale with low hours, i see them from time to time by guys who bought 'em and just haven't had time to ride, etc.......

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Yeah every once in awhile I'll see one on Craigslist where they state it's been ridden twice. I'm sure it's a crap shoot buying a used vehicle thats made to be abused, but it's a hell of a lot cheaper than buying new off the showroom floor.