The ATV Thread

[Darell_n]

I believe all the brands use factory installed 'aftermarket' EPS units. I'm sure it's possible.

[MrSector9]

You can add aftermarket EPS to most units.

Rough Cost for a unit

EPS approx $1300 (shipped and duty or buy local)
install approx 5-6 hours (depends on where you get it done)


Warranty however on the unit is only for 1 year from time of purchase and I have seen a few fail.

get power steering, either with the unit or an aftermarket unit, the only reason anyone would say it is not needed is because they do not have it and want to be the tough guy haha

wikidbilt is the company that makes a numerous amount of kits for the units, They do not have a listing for the 2014 though as on most models it was supposed to have eps as a standard feature, The guys there are helpful so call them before you buy and make sure you can get the kit from them.

http://www.wickedbilt.com/electra-st...ering-kit.html

As for the teryx, I have worked on a few of them and they are a pretty solid machine, keep your oil and air filter clean and the engine will last quite some time, normally with these that is what kills them.

[Unknown303]

And always take what a Can-Am owner has to say with a grain of salt as they can't see past how awesome their quad/SxS is.

[Darell_n]

Originally posted by Unknown303
And always take what a Can-Am owner has to say with a grain of salt as they can't see past how awesome their quad/SxS is.

Or buy a Polaris. They come with free white Oaklies. (Sorry, my bad. The Oaklies came first).

[quick_scar]

Looking for some tips on some good trails for the GF and I to get started on. Hit up maclean creek last weekend and it seemed like almost every trail we adventured down all we encountered was massive puddle, after massive puddle. I was hoping for more trail type riding vs. the "mudding" type trails we found. We spent quite a bit of time going down a trail, just to turn around and try a different one (first time out, didn't want to attempt a giant puddle and end up swimming out). Maybe I was just in the wrong area but we parked just past the first camping area and attempted to venture out from there.

Maybe you guys know of some different places for us to explore? I am hoping we can find some mountain trails with some nice views, that the GF will enjoy. Happy wife happy life.

[Darell_n]

The Calgary ATV club is having a big ride on Saturday startin from the South Ghost staging area in Waiparous and highly recommend going. The Ghost area has much more trails available that are dry.

[Unknown303]

Yeah Waiparous trails are a lot nicer if you're trying to stay out of the big mud holes.

[quick_scar]

We are busy saturday otherwise I would be there. Thinking I will check it out on sunday though. I was looking at the Calgary ATV club and a youtube video about the ghost forests, etc....


Thanks for the tips. Sounds like Waiparous is the place for us.

[Darell_n]

I may be up for a ride on Sunday as well. Will need to check with the boss, first, as I have a new little guy at home right now and I'm going into offroad withdrawal.

[Boosted131]

Waiparous has a lot more easy trails in general . Especially in winter it's so smooth.
Mclean is still good but has lots of wash outs after the floods and rain storms . Then again I'm getting a bit bored of mclean with over 15,000 km there alone...

[freshprince1]

We were out off the Forestry Trunk road near Indian Graves this past Saturday. Great riding, lots of dry trails. The area is starting to recuperate some of the main trails that were washed out in the floods last year. I really enjoy riding in that area. Lots of Up & Down, river crossings, and some good wide open runs.

[quick_scar]

I hate the feeling of having new toys, but being stuck at the office!!! All I want to do is get out and explore! Weekends can't come fast enough

[Boosted131]

Originally posted by quick_scar
I hate the feeling of having new toys, but being stuck at the office!!! All I want to do is get out and explore! Weekends can't come fast enough

or having the atv in for repairs I can't wait to go out again
5700 km on the grizzly and still not bored of it

[quick_scar]

Is anyone here running GPS with them, or just fly by the seat of your pants so to speak?

There are a number of trails mapped out that I think would be fun to follow, and I am thinking that if I had a GPS I could map out trails we like and when my sister or parents borrow the quads for a day, they can follow the paths the GF and I discover and like. Right now I just pull out the Iphone and look at google maps to figure out where I parked the car, then if we get lost at least I can sort out what direction we need to head to get back.

Thoughts?


What I am seeing is that the government maps require a garmin GPS. Anyone recommend a good portable one that I can load maps onto and just mount to my handlebars?

[freshprince1]

I picked up a Garmin SC this year and really enjoy riding with it. Since we do a lot of backcountry riding out of cell range, it's nice to know that we can always find our way back the way we came. It also helps out in finding new trails because you aren't as apprehensive about trying new spots that you're unfamiliar with, and you can spot out other trails to loop around too.

I recommend it.

I bought mine from Costco online during Cyber Monday sales last year and saved about $75.

[Colin_R6]

Well, traded my '07 R6 for an '07 Rubicon a week ago.
Wasn't riding the R6 much - no buddies with bikes. Lots of guys I work with have quads, and riding my dirt bike with them is OK, except for being the designated scout and trying to not stall when following them.
Will probably get more use out of the quad, sure would have been nice to have when I shot my moose this year.

Gotta get a trailer to get it around now though, oops. Did that ass backwards. Ah well! I've got all winter to shop! Got a couple buddies with trailers I can borrow for the time being.

Anyway, maybe i'll catch some of you on the trails.



Shit. I wonder if I can change my username on Beyond to Colin_Rubi...

[Dave P]

^^^^

Solid Choice!

Koocanusa picture?

[Colin_R6]

Close to Koocanusa. In the Wardner area.

[leftwing]

I am thinking about buying a quad in the new year, the problem is I am not quite sure what I am looking for, or what I need in a quad. Looking for advice here.

I will be doing majority, if not all my riding around Calgary (Mclean, Fallen Timber, Sundre, Near/Outside Okotoks...). Most riding will be done in fall/spring/summer, but would like to do some in the snow as well.

Type of riding I would mostly be doing would be general trail riding. I don't think I will be looking for those 3-4ft deep mudholes and trying to get stuck/unstuck, but I do want my quad to be able to tackle some of the more mild mudholes/rivers.

I really like the look of the Yamaha Raptor, but as for as I know those are 2x4, which I assume wouldn't be great for the riding around Calgary? Yes/No???

I also like the Polaris Scrambler and the Yamaha Grizzly. Thoughts??

Engine wise I am thinking 500cc-800cc is my range. I don't think you can have too much power (some may disagree). I have heard lots of people say that they bought the lower CC engine and quickly got bored of it and ended up upgrading.

Any advice on what brands/models of ATV I should be looking at, or brands to avoid?
What to look for when actually buying a quad?

I would consider myself a beginner-to-moderate level rider at this point.

I will most likely buy used between $3500-$6500. Can adjust budget if needed

Thanks

[Boosted131]

I like my grizzly, has 5700 km and still runs nicely.