quad Bike... do i need 2wd or 4wd

yes...that was my thinking..but do i really need one.....only those in know will know

a farmer once told me
"a 4wd just gets one deeper into trouble"..... "if one is not careful"...but not having heard the first bit why would I listen to the second?.....lol....found out the hard way

My thinking is...
are they light enough and with the wider tyres at the rear do they have enough footprint to get thru?..maybe/matbe not, so hence my question?

thanks austastar..

As ATV's run very low tyre pressures, typically 4-5 psi and generally weigh 250 -350kgs you would be pleasantly surprised where a 2WD will go. Even a 2WD will quite often go places that a full sized 4WD car will not. Having said that of course a 4WD will go further before you bog. For general beach work 2WD will do.

Cheers ob

We have a Honda TRX 250 and it is small and light enough to go many places, a long haul up a very steep dune might challenge it but I think that would trouble a 4wd one too.
Ours is mostly on farm tracks, paddocks and mud, lowering the tyre pressures is a must for maximum traction. In the case you have a second hand bike you'd need to check if the tyres have tubes or not, you can't run the pressures as low if there are tubes.
I have had bikes up to 400cc but it was so heavy that a bogging was quite an issue, the 250 i can lift out......
the best one Honda made was the old TRX 300, there was less plastic c__p to fall off and they were tough as nails, my next one will have to be the 420 I think as the 350 is out of production....

MC

OMG that looks like soooooooo much fun.

It sure does look like fun!

Those Arctic Cat's aren't cheap but in that situation I'll bet they are worth every cent!

Geoff

They weren't to badly priced until this damn dollar dropped. They are great units and would go pretty much everywhere. There are some more clips of them in action trip on my vimeo site.
The hills are a lot steeper than they appear believe me!



Cheers Mick

Tis starting to look like a 4wd is the way to go...but they are so much more $$$

I was lucky. It's a very 'agricultural' old beast and was a very good price.

now's there's a point
Who can come up with a good reason (for both the ATO and of course SWMBO) as to Why In The Hell Do I Need One To Fix Air-conditioners!?...my Boss (lol) can get one if I can justify the purpose...why havent i thought of this earlier instead of worrying about how loud swmbo was going yell at me if she ever found out how much they/it was costing.....

"ATO"

Aren't you chasing work in the mines?

Wouldn't it be perfect for remote site work on earth moving equipment?

Think how dangerous it would be to have some operator in a sealed cab without air conditioning just to get back to the workshop so you can help him!!

Geoff

that convinces the ATO..what about a reason for swmbo

Mate, best of luck.

I said I had ideas, I never mentioned miracles!

Geoff

thanks Nick...that bit of info will be remembered

Peter,

I haven't had my quad for a few years now (WA) but had no problem getting it registered as an "Off Road Vehicle".

With a registered bike and a "Miners Right" you are entitled to "Fossick" on "Unallocated Crown Land" and the definition of "Fossicking" is very broad.

No1 - I'd go for the 4WD, the better ones you can switch the 4wd off when you want easier steering. And steer clear, which I'm sure you will, of the sports type quad. Get a Utility or farm type quad so you can carry heaps of gear (or fish hopefully).

Cheers
Alan

Heres the old boy, which I wish I still had, at Well 33 Turnoff, best $9700 I ever spent. (sold for $7000)

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the sand dunes in question are on private land
long way for the authorities to walk from access points down the cliff faces to the beach...although there is always boat or chopper i guess

Duane.
a couple of questions if i may
do you know
1) what is the weight of camper with quad
2) what is weight at hitch with quad
3) what and at hitch without quad


do you have any pics?...err yes a trackshack in your profile

this is starting to look better the more i look at this

3)..should read..." what is weight at hitch without quad"

mate i havent really looked at the weight factors too much but the fabrication work is very strong and its behind the effie and it doesnt slump her down too much i can send you some pics of the trailer draw bar under construction if you like just send me your email address send it to andooffshore@yahoo.com.au and ill tell you about a few other things some of mates did to even out the weight on the draw bar ok talk to you Duane.

Thanks Duane
email on its way