Quad bikes

[Muddy42]

I have a 350cc 1980s Honda Big Red. Its had the odd repair, starter motor, new tyres and the rear axle has been welded, but other than that it barely missed a beat. I know the previous owner from new and it was looked after.  Watch out for ones that have been overloaded towing trailers of logs etc.

 

Other than that a lot of people rave about old Hondas being better than the new ones or any of the competitors, can am etc.

 

If you are a risk taker, you can pick them up for a few hundred quid. Plus they are much less of a sexy theft target.

[Donnie]

1 hour ago, Muddy42 said:

I have a 350cc 1980s Honda Big Red. Its had the odd repair, starter motor, new tyres and the rear axle has been welded, but other than that it barely missed a beat. I know the previous owner from new and it was looked after.  Watch out for ones that have been overloaded towing trailers of logs etc.

 

Other than that a lot of people rave about old Hondas being better than the new ones or any of the competitors, can am etc.

 

If you are a risk taker, you can pick them up for a few hundred quid. Plus they are much less of a sexy theft target.

Aye it'd be more of a luxury really and wouldn't rely on it every day. Be grand for brashing around bits and a bit of a laugh. An aulder one would be mint. I'd like a Honda, had a 125 and a few Honda Preludes and gave them death and never broke! 

[MattyF]

Keep an eye on the big dealers websites for trade ins , they will need a bit of work but I picked mine up from carsbilington, spent what it needed on brakes ect and don’t think I’ve lost anything in 8 years looking at current prices. 
Definitely get 4x4 for crawling out of forest ditch’s you’ll probably unintentionally find ! 

[Donnie]

22 minutes ago, MattyF said:

Keep an eye on the big dealers websites for trade ins , they will need a bit of work but I picked mine up from carsbilington, spent what it needed on brakes ect and don’t think I’ve lost anything in 8 years looking at current prices. 
Definitely get 4x4 for crawling out of forest ditch’s you’ll probably unintentionally find ! 

That's a funny place for them to be taking a nap...

[roys]

13 hours ago, MattyF said:

Keep an eye on the big dealers websites for trade ins , they will need a bit of work but I picked mine up from carsbilington, spent what it needed on brakes ect and don’t think I’ve lost anything in 8 years looking at current prices. 
Definitely get 4x4 for crawling out of forest ditch’s you’ll probably unintentionally find ! 

Looks like a dear one to me

[Bob_z_l]

14 hours ago, MattyF said:

Keep an eye on the big dealers websites for trade ins , they will need a bit of work but I picked mine up from carsbilington, spent what it needed on brakes ect and don’t think I’ve lost anything in 8 years looking at current prices. 
Definitely get 4x4 for crawling out of forest ditch’s you’ll probably unintentionally find ! 

Too dear for me. 

 

 

Sorry, I'll get my coat.

[roys]

They haven’t moved for a while so:

still too dear

[Donnie]

What about trailers? I've only a 1.5 diesel van so can only tow about 1-1.5 ton I think legally. 
 

I'd like a trailer that has sides and a roof on it so if I'm parked anywhere nobody knows really what is in it. 

[Doug Tait]

To keep it light you could use a small caged trailer with a fitted tarp cover. Not high security but keeps things out of sight. I've an Ifor P8e with a fitted tarp that takes the quad in it with the cover on.

(Pic lifted from internet, I haven't swopped the truck for a Chelsea tractor!)

 

[Donnie]

24 minutes ago, Doug Tait said:

To keep it light you could use a small caged trailer with a fitted tarp cover. Not high security but keeps things out of sight. I've an Ifor P8e with a fitted tarp that takes the quad in it with the cover on.

(Pic lifted from internet, I haven't swopped the truck for a Chelsea tractor!)

 

Aye to be fair that would be grand like. Can't be that much money in a trailer like that! Cheers again Doug

 

That Rangey would suit you to a T!