Ended up with a Rubicon. I was looking for both. Came across a good deal with low miles. Grabbed 6x10 trailer yesterday. DMV trip today. Helmets/goggles ordered. Working on insurance, ties downs, security attachments for the trailer, etc.
Thanks for the all the input. VERY helpful...
Agree. I wanted to like this scope due to weight but with field use it wasn't all that helpful IME. Glassing a buck 600-800 yards. Unusable on the upper end. This was not a low light scenario. Low end was okay but I had better clarity with my 10x42 SLC. Side-by-side comparison.
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It won't be new. Looking used.
Looking for the same 2 quads.
May come down to which I can find at a reasonable price.
I think they will both serve my needs well.
Started with SRA vs. IRS. Going with IRS. New to quads but I have narrowed it down to these 2.
Looking for input.
DCL vs Ultramatic transmission.
Anyone ridden both of these models pros/cons.
I was mainly looking at Hondas but I can't overlook the amount of love this Kodiak 700 gets online.
Yamaha has peaked my interest. I've been looking at the Kodiak 700. The Grizzly is more of a quad than what I need. The 450 would likely be fine but I think the 700 is the sweet spot for me. Not anemic but not too much. This will be my first quad.
IRA it is. Thanks for the input. Almost bought a SRA which would be fine. But I prefer not to get beat up on the trails.
Looking at Honda Rubicon or Yamaha Kodiac 700. Honda d/t reliability. I have read some don't like DCL d/t feeling like the transmission is always looking for the right...
Background: new to quads never owned one.
Use: hunting, scouting, forest roads, spur roads, BLM, nothing hardcore. I don't plan on using this for hardcore off-roading. Not going to be used on property/land so I don't need a workhorse.
No downside to IRS but do I need one for this purpose...