Who's thought of going to 4 wheels??

[DEA]

This is a difficult topic for me to talk about So here goes. How many of you over 40 guy and girls have thought about going to a 4 wheeler(be truthfull) :scream: ok I'll be the first to admit,I've thought about it . Espesially with the bad shoulders I have(surgery someday) or ,would it be worse? But, I still cherish the thought of a new thumper.
Just a thought. (Forgive DRN brothers & sisters) :ugg:
Sorry
DEA

 

[super rat]

I'd take up golf or bowling before you'd see me on a quad. If you want 4 wheels get a shifter kart. :) But I got a few more years in me untill I'm over the hill. :p

 

[Okiewan]

I'd take up golf or bowling before you'd see me on a quad. If you want 4 wheels get a shifter kart.

Ditto.

 

[BSWIFT]

IMO, it is still away to enjoy the off road sport. Not so sure it will be easier on the shoulders but none the less it will get you the rush you crave. I have both bike and quads(utility) and I'm not ready to give up iether of them.

 

[Okiewan]

I'm not ready to give up iether of them.

Ya see what those quads have done to ya? :thumb:

 

[MX-727]

Riding a quad fast on a track is much more work for a lot less fun, IMO.

 

[mx547]

nope, never considered it. i told my wife that if i ever quit racing mx, i would race mini-sprints. she got pissed.

 

[kev_rm]

I came from four wheels - Jeeps that is - I was about to dump $6K into my ZJ, when I came to the conclusion - for far less than the price of making my expensive car decent off-road, dirt Bikes are funner, go way further, and are way cheaper than taking a car/truck/jeep off-road.

Now, back to the quad issue - I'm looking forward to purchasing one soon - It will be my wife's ride, and my backup toy. I think they have a place - probably can't go as many places, but are a good choice for the tamer folks, like my wife, and are a good alternative - especially under the right circumstances/terrain.

 

[Jaybird]

I used to race stock cars on the dirt track ovals. I was totally consumed by that sport. I raced street stock, late model modifieds, and had some experience with outlaws....but as far a a quad?
In the words of Rich Rohrich...."Not as long as I'm still drawing breath!"
:)

btw...I got a chance to race against Bobby Allison. Talk about thinking my **** didn't stink! LOL...I gotta stop talking about it, I'll just want to build one again, and I can't afford another divorce! :)
Folks, if you ever get a chance to race a CJ Rayburn offset modified with a Chevy 400 you will consider giving up dirtbikes! Well....maybe not that, but close!

 

[JWW]

I started on 4 wheels and eventually graduated to 2. I personally dont have a problem with them. If I could afford to buy another one I probably would. I do have alot more fun and alot less injuries with the bike though.

 

[rickyd]

I thought about a 4wheeler, actually thought how lame they are for play riding.. Good for work thats about it IMO.. Give me a bike any day..
Rick

 

[WaltCMoto]

DEA, you know you risk total bannishment for this subject matter. J/K
4whlers I get a kick on for utility purposes, or just getting from here to there. I feel that when I ride one hard, its a lot of upper-body work and not as stable as the bike. For the thrill of the ride, its 2 wheels for me.

 

[Hogwylde]

I got HER a utility quad to ride....and it's real handy pushing the race car too!!! (Those dang midgets don't have starters. I'm 6'1 and 200 lbs, and dad wants ME to race it??? Yea, ROIT!!)

 

[2001yz250]

Most of the people around here ride quads and I would like to have one so I could ride with them sometimes and for work around the house. I tried riding my bike along with them but kept falling over from the lack of momentum :)

 

[slo' mo]

I started on a four wheeler, but found out they can be very dangerous if you try any serious off roading with them. Believe me, if you have ever flipped a quad on you it hurts a lot more than a 250lb. bike :debil: I now use it for feeding the horses and when the wife wants to go play with us it makes a good vehicle for her. I am only a recreational rider but I would probably just start rolling more jumps and riding slower rather than going back to four wheels.
Truth be known, if I ride much slower I'll start falling over. :ugg:

 

[XRpredator]

I have both. I enjoy the 4-wheeler for the slow rides, hunting, work, etc. I have not spent time on the "performance" quads, but some of 'em look pretty trick. Still not a bike, though. When I want to go hit the good trails, it's 2 wheels every time.

But, I can haul lots more beer :eek:, er, I mean more cool refreshing water on the 4-wheeler. ;)

 

[JuliusPleaser]

I doubt that I'll ever have a quad. I'd prefer a lifted golf cart for utilitarian use. I spent a day on a Suzuki QuadSport back in 1987 (didn't wear a helmet) and it failed to turn my crank. I've never ridden another one.

It's not that there's anything wrong with them. . . :p

 

[MikeT]

The only time I ever had fun on a quad was when I rode one in the snow. That was fun. On the dirt, I'd never ride one.

 

[Rodzilla]

Well I hate to admit this, but my Dad is looking at the new Honda Rincon

for a training wheel bike, it's not too bad. I took him riding (him on my old XR500) and he had a blast. But he has bad knees and back and I fear the only way he'll get out into the woods is on 4 wheels.

Plus he's finally doing his "dream season" Hunt in the next two years Phesant, Goose, Duck, Whitetail, Muleys, Elk, Moose and Bear. Plus he spends between May and September in Northwestern Ontario each year.

After hiking around out there in those woods, I think I'd want 4WD too.

If its a toss up between him getting out or staying home then the quad is OK (but I ain't showing him ANY of my singletrack! ;) )

 

[YZ Joust]

Who's thought of going to 4 wheels??

Only the mentally challenged..... Just kidding.... I would never replace my bike w/ a quad but I would consider buying a 4WD quad for the areas I ride in WV.... Some areas you just can't take a bike to in WV......

 

[Camstyn]

Quads are fun once in a while but the novelty wears off real fast.. I had a Banshee for a year and quickly grew bored of it, desperately missing an MX bike.

FWIW, quads are probably harder on your shoulders and upper body than a bike is. The solid rear axle gives you a beating when you're riding on choppy/uneven ground.

 

[Patman]

I think if I go to 4 it will be a Jeep. Just not real excited by any quad I've ever ridden. I think the utility quads are great for other sports but as a sport I'll pass. Shifter carts would be another 4 wheeled option I could get really in to. For now I'll stick with the 4 wheels I have 2 on my Monty and 2 on my other dirt bike. :)

 

[bsmith]

ok I'll be the first to admit,I've thougt about

Are you a closet quadfan man :p

 

[Danman]

if you have ever flipped a quad on you it hurts a lot more than a 250lb.

That is for sure, but it did not roll on me. I came down on the end of the handle bar as is it was tumbling down the hill. They are fun in the summer. I have a buddy that 2 quads a long with his bikes so when we camp at the riding spot we go night riding late night (its cooler and you can see pretty good on them) and get up early and do the dirt bikes till it gets hot. Its much more fun at night.

 

[Rooster]

Taking a tumble on a quad is a lot like wrestling with a five-hundred pound porcupine with rabies.......... :eek: