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    OK here is my stab at help for ya, i have spent everyday on quads for the last 20 years ridden and worked on them all,
    Currently for farm/hunting 2xSuzuki 750,Yamaha Rhino,Honda 350trx.
    If you want cheap to run and maintain that will do the job for you the Honda would sure take a heap of beating
    This was the first one that come up on a tm search, these bikes can do double that in km just check the engine oil, run it and all the cv boots are good.
    Honda trx 350 2005 | Trade Me
    The take the kids hunting thing worries me a bit...... unskilled rider, kids on back
    For this the Rhino type machines are awesome, our one has a baby seat in it so the wife can help me at work
    They are also a lot more expensive to purchase and maintain
    But handle a couple of deer and 3 people with ease
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    would that fit on a toyota hilux wellside sr5?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Remington700.270 View Post
    would that fit on a toyota hilux wellside sr5?
    Yes


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    Quote Originally Posted by BRADS View Post
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    Still fit if double cab ??? .. IIRC my DRZ400 wouldn't back wheel just off tail gate ??
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    Quote Originally Posted by Happy View Post
    Still fit if double cab ??? .. IIRC my DRZ400 wouldn't back wheel just off tail gate ??
    Tailgate down mate

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    Thanks for the info and suggestions thus far. Certainly like the rifle holder ideas.

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    I'm about to sell my TRX350 and have two buyers fitghting over it before advertising 4wd bike they can't be beaten TRX500 comin yum yum these are a grunt machine will carry heaps more and go more places . Just the 350 has got older and needy or would be keeping it

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    I went to a bike dealer and asked if they had any fresh trades to get rid of i ended up with a 2009 400 king quad fro 2000 blody brillant bike. there is a 350 honda with a burned clutch on trade me looks good clutches are easy enough to do your self they are a good bike. i would avoid the older suzukis because of there suspension and a few other faults but thats only my opinion.

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    Honda TRX400FA4 2004


    Closes: Mon 22 Apr 1:59 pm (#580656604)


    Yamaha Grizzly 450 2009 Closes: Fri 26 Apr 9:00 pm (#583489834)

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    honda... trx 300, 350, 450 or 500... will always hold their value. Go to your local bike dealer, you would be supprised how many bikes never end up on TM! I got them to lower the asking price and a full set of new bearclaws.

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    trade me #: 582065959
    i need to get rid of it, it needs a new home
    open to offers
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    not wanting to derail the thread here but on this subject - I'm looking at something like a CRF230 with a carrier on the back, I weigh around 100kg with 20-25kg of gear is this too much for a bike to handle? what is the limit a carrier can take?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Timmay View Post
    not wanting to derail the thread here but on this subject - I'm looking at something like a CRF230 with a carrier on the back, I weigh around 100kg with 20-25kg of gear is this too much for a bike to handle? what is the limit a carrier can take?
    Dude look for a late model drz 250 electric start. More bike for less cash. Carriers are good but dont stack them up to high your better off with the gear in a pack on your back especially if your riding tight trails. Making your bike top heavy isnt awsome.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CreepingDeath View Post
    Dude look for a late model drz 250 electric start. More bike for less cash. Carriers are good but dont stack them up to high your better off with the gear in a pack on your back especially if your riding tight trails. Making your bike top heavy isnt awsome.

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    Thanks CD. Your not the first to recommend one of them. Yeah it would probably be packed in my pack and just laid down on the back, nothing would be really tight.

    Theres a nice one in taupo on TM - Need to factor in the price of a trailer or a ute...
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