Used foreman 450 - a good deal?

[Catterz]

I’m jealous. If you need a bike I would do it.

 

[Schmo]

@HighUintas,
Don’t overlook the Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4. I had one that I picked up from a retired goat farmer. It had been sitting in his shop for a while. New carb, fuel lines, petcock, and battery. Then I did CV boots and brake master cylinder rebuild along with tires. That was a beast of a little machine. Only did 40-45 mph at top speed, but had lots of low end torque, on demand 4wd, and was bullet proof. Fired up easy every time. It was reasonably light, and was very maneuverable. The handling was more akin to a sport quad than a utility quad. You can find them for pretty good prices. I’d have another!

 

[HighUintas]

I bought both of these old machines for $3,000. Put new carbs, changed filters and fluids, and cleaned out the fuel tanks.

They take a bit to start when very cold but so far they have been solid machines. Very light, aren’t top heavy like the new big machines, and the smaller engine can easily carry my heavy ass and a deer strapped to the back with no hiccups. They aren’t a Honda, but haven’t left me or my kids stranded anywhere yet.

If you want to come pick one up and borrow it for the season and see how you like it come on down and get it.

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Another testament to this guy's character! That's a generous offer. If we were closer I'd take you up on it. I've got an anniversary trip and lots of OT work between now and the hunt so I don't think I'd be able to make the trip down, unfortunately.

It is a "would be nice to have one just in case" for this hunt sort of shopping around. We figured we'd end up getting one at some point, so I thought I'd find one I'd want to keep. It's definitely not required. I'm starting to think that it may be more of a hindrance taking one instead of going with my usual backpacking routine. I mean..... I still haven't figured out how I'd pack a full stock 36" barrel flintlock on one. A rack mount carrier would have my gun extending from the sides of the ATV by 4-5" each side. One wrong turn and I've snapped my stock in two

Don't test things for the first time on game day is the best advice I've ever been given.