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  1. Posted

    Just dawned on me I hadn't even posted a pic of my home defence yet. Took it to the range this morning and figured I better snag a pic since I got it all shiney again 

     

     

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  3. Posted

    I work with Biohazard. ☣ 

    I gotta say, it's not a glorious job to be sure but it pays the bill's. With all the chaos going on right now I'm not exactly in danger of being laid off and I feel for those who are suddenly without.

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  6. Posted

    2 hours ago, sublime68charger said:

    Akunin, most times having the Higher GC just means you get that much farther before your also stuck!!!

     

     

    Lol, true, which is one reason we put a winch and tiger tail on the Renegade! But that said we still haven't gotten a 700xx stuck enough to use them. 

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    Got snow yesterday so our riding plans may be cancelled for the weekend (has to be dry to ride otherwise that mud is like snotty cement) but didn't stop me from giving my son ! about clearance of our toys. His got stuck in the snow (high centered) and mine... well powered right on through. Lol

     

     

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  10. Posted · Edited by Akunin

    On 3/29/2020 at 8:39 AM, sublime68charger said:

    Akunin

     

    so forgive my ignorance who wins a side by side street race of these 2?

    1/8 mile 1/4 mile top end?

     

    Im not into the Sport ATV scene but they booth look cool and Fun and FAST.

     

    or even on grass which one will hook better and get of the line? 

    or even on the trail which handles corners better?

     

    just some question's to fill time

     

    thanks.

     

     

    Loaded question there, two different beasts! The XX is heavier, but does have more hp but with the independent rear it cant corner like the raptor. In a dead street race the raptor was a little ahead. In dunes I'd ride a raptor but anything else the XX is amazing. I love it even in tight trail riding, just takes a little different technique to corner. I walk away from the other two Raptors in the family when out trail riding, the independent suspension is amazing on a sport quad. The nearest we have that comes close in the wife's can am renegade 800r Xxc but it's nearly 200 pound heavier so again my xx just disappears. 

     

    I've since upgraded with better trail tires (6 ply bias) and just installed my ehs big 3 with a barkers exhaust. And after last nights ride I gotta say the xx really really woke up. I cant wait till this weekend to take it to Farmingdale (local open dirt) and see what it can really do

  11. Posted · Edited by Akunin
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    We have everything from desert like badlands, to rocky tree rooted trails and smooth plains trails. I have a few quads in the garage to choose from and the 700xx blows through what the solid rears get hung up on. My wife cant keep up on her 800r xxc and she rides all out. Definitely my favorite for anything aside from dunes. 

     

    Bad thing the aftermarket on these is practically nonexistent. 

     

    That rear end on this sport quad is unreal. 

     

     

     

     

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  13. Posted

    14 minutes ago, dearchristopher said:

     

    looks to be in great shape from the pic! 

    Yeah it is, runs great! Owner just didnt ride it anymore and gave my kid a pretty good deal. I give him grief though, he likes my 700XX more. This is his first solid rear axle quad and he says it feels funny. I told him now he has to watch for that rear end to get hung up. Not a problem on my Honda! 🤣

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    1 hour ago, Fishfiles said:

    Yep , I think he stole your thunder , LOL nice                                                      ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

    Yeah he did just a bit. He found a really good deal for $2400 and I had just pulled mine out of the garage when he pulled up with his new toy.

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    after creating this thread I kind of let it sit and stew a bit to see what direction it was going to go. So far everyone here has had a pretty level head and can act like adults! Thanks to everyone for keeping it civil and sharing some really good stuff! 

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  20. Posted

    Just my .02

     

    But if it were me I'd rebuild. The frame and the rest look to be in great shape. For more specific 700xx info try club700xx.com and see if anyone has parts or more model specific instructions. 

     

    But like Slammed said, split cases for sure. Can't have any of those metal bits getting anywhere else either. Things like these is why I'll check my valves 2 or 3 times a riding season, a little preventative maintenance goes a long ways.

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  25. Posted

    M-Quick knows these things inside and out so hopefully he pops on here or possibly PM him. 

     

    For me personally though I would have jumped on that trade. I'm very impressed with the xx and I consider it the best quad I've ever owned. Looks like its had its share of upgrades and it looks to be in overall good shape.. my only concern would be .. did you get a clean title or a bill of sale with verified identification? With trades I'm always leery about them. Being stolen. But if that's good to go I say.. ! good trade!

     

    If your use to riding a solid rear this thing will surprise you in the corners. It hooks like none other so be prepared if your expecting to spin cookies or whip the back end like a raptor. The independent rear grabs and wants to go straight. If it's a concern look into getting a different sway bar. Independent rears are amazing in rough terrain. 

     

    That said if you into jumping this again is another difference from a solid rear.. you can come off a jump and land on one wheel with the IRS vs never wanting to on a solid rear. 

     

    Just a few things off the top of my head but it's a Honda and lives up to its reputation.  Tear into those rings and enjoy it!!

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