02-09-2009, 12:59 PM | #1 |
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Been a while, still looking for Adult sport atv
Was all set for a new Honda, got buyers remorse bad and had to come back to the reality that I dont have an extra 8 grand sitting around not being used.
Is the 250 Vbike v4s still about the best all around deal ? http://www.vbike.us/index.php?page=s...s=&pz=&scid=37 I need full size, I am not a little guy. |
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02-09-2009, 04:01 PM | #2 |
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could'nt take it any longer.
Ordered the v4sW liquid cooled from Tim. He talked me into it instead of the v4s due to the heat in Florida. http://www.vbike.us/multidata/200901231738336013131.jpg We will see how it goes......... 8O Be ready for tons o pics and vids since there is very little on here. |
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02-09-2009, 04:07 PM | #3 |
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Is the v4s liquid cooled? The atv forum has been slow.
Allen
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02-09-2009, 08:26 PM | #4 | |
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I hope I made the right decision. It is supposed to be here Thur maybe wed. Here is a pic for those to lazy to click the link... |
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02-09-2009, 08:59 PM | #5 |
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Great Looking Quad!
Wow! That is a really nice looking quad! I am in the market for a new atv, myself. The V4SW looks even nicer than the V4S! Is this a new model? The V4SW is priced only $50 more than the V4S, but it has a water cooled engine and a luggage rack in the rear. I think you made a very good choice.
Please do post lots of photos! I would love to learn more about this quad. Spud
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02-09-2009, 10:51 PM | #6 |
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Yes, it is a brand new model.
Only thing I am a little concerned with is the front drum brakes, and the motor seems to be colored. :? Not sure what that's all about. Guess it really doesnt matter since I have never owned a quad before, and I really have no clue as to what I am talking about.... But have no fear there will be pics and vids .................. |
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02-10-2009, 12:55 AM | #7 | |
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Upon examining the specifications of both quads I can see a couple of differences between your V4SW and the V4S. I now see that your quad does have drum brakes in the front. However, the V4SW has a water-cooled engine, luggage rack, bigger (ten-inch) rims, and a bigger fuel tank. Those are very nice features! I am looking forward to the photos and videos! I am also very interested in hearing a ride report, et cetera. Congratulations, and thanks for starting this thread! Spud
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02-10-2009, 11:59 AM | #8 |
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That is sharp. It almost appears that the 250 liquid cooled might bolt into most of the dual sports.
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02-10-2009, 03:45 PM | #9 |
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So it has mechanical drum brakes up front and hydraulic disc brakes in the rear?
It should be fine as long as the drums are big enough to do the job. The blaster I had years ago had front mechanical drums and they worked just fine. Its nice.I hope it holds up for you. EDIT : I was comparing it to the raptor 250 and it is pretty close to the raptor. The raptor has hydraulic disc all the way around, only 7.5"'s suspension travel and is a 5 speed and air/oil cooled but costs a lot more at $4500-MSRP |
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02-10-2009, 04:23 PM | #10 | |
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I had the pre approval done and ok with Honda for the trx700xx. This is a WAY step down from that. 8O Got spooked at the last minute, partially because it is such a big atv for a first time rider, and partially due to the cash issue for something that is only a weekend toy. The 250 will be a good trainer I guess. |
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02-10-2009, 04:32 PM | #11 |
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OH I'd bet it will be a very good first ATV and with some care and maintenance it should be a great quad.
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02-10-2009, 04:46 PM | #12 |
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Does VBike get their bikes from Hi-Bird like they used to? If they do, as you know from your enduro, then the bike should be pretty stout. Vbike seem on the up and up, from all you guys who ordered from them, so I wouldn't worry too much. If it completely goes out, you can buy another one, and another if the 2nd one goes, and still not have as much money as the Raptor. :wink:
But then, you would have 3 piles of junk :? and nothing to ride, so try to keep the first one up and running. |
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02-10-2009, 06:34 PM | #13 | |
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Now we live in a disposable world where short product life is a lead design feature and we have more and more garbage piling up in land fills.(at what cost I ask you) OK well back to the cool quad I like it except for the 4 speed but atleast it does have reverse (My 89 blaster didnt have reverse) hopefully the 4-speed spec listing was a typo. |
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02-10-2009, 07:28 PM | #14 |
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I am thinking you can upgrade those drums to disc from something else later. It actually appears to be a decent machine.
Curious to see how the 250 liquid holds up. Allen
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02-10-2009, 08:26 PM | #15 |
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I'm sure it could be converted to hydraulic front disc brakes.
Just need to find the right spindles,hubs,rotors, calipers, hoses and lever but then the cost would go up. I'd just run it as it is those drum brakes if kept adjusted properly will be fine. |
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