One of my machines is a stock, '03 Honda rancher. As of yet, it has never failed on any rides, even SNIRT last year in the snow (deep snow). There always seems to be this need for bigger, better, stronger, when a modest sized machine is all you'll ever need, so RideGuide, I would have to agree with youi on size.

Hay guys. I beat up on the grizzly 700 this past snow storm up the mountain. It was a blast. That quad has everthing you need power and 4x4 wise. I did wack a tree on my way out and it blew out the inner ujoint case in the back. Just a perfect shot I guess. I just wanted to know if anyone had it happen to them. Well it will be ready for willys next week.see ya there.

You all knew I couldn't stay out of this !!! Lol, just go buy a 750i Brute Force, but make sure you always carry a tow strap because everybody else will be askin' for a tow eventually. No, seriously, if you're spending the hard earned cash go with your gut. When I shopped 2 years ago, dollar for dollar, pound for pound, the Brute was the best deal. No regrets, (except it's not for Glamis)

Little john not 4 nuttin no p/s gret machine tho like rideguide said 500 all you need and i agree with that 40 mph plenty fast and i look at the suzuki another great machine i ride in the woods where i need winches, skids,and ground clerance with that said you need to add an extra $$$$$ to the price of thos machine rightnow i can get a 650 can-am xt for 200.00 less than a 700 grizzly and ridguide the reason for not goin with the 500can-am is i'll be losin ground clerance and i dont like struts that's the reason for goin with the 650.thanks guys for all your opition very helpful& useful

One thousand dollars off all Grizzly's at Troy Yamaha in Albany. I guess with that said it is the most bang for the buck. And it's alway about a thousand cheeper there so in the spring the deal will be there. Well good luck with your pick.

Zags since you are the one paying for it get what you like just remember to make the dealer throw in one of the fuel packs if you decide on one of the big bores as your going to need extra fuel when we finally get to ride together! Looking foreward to seeing you on that new machine at the SSRT!