Thread: Farm bike vs quad

Originally Posted by Tussock

I have this argument with my wife routinely. She says the quad is more stable and she feels safer. I say it isnt, and she isnt. It just seems like she is. I have been upside down on the side of a horrendously steep hill, head down, feet up, with my DRZ400 on top of me. If it was my 750 Kingquad, I would not be typing this.

I'd argue that you have to be doing a lot wrong to end up with a quad on top of you, whereas a heavy bike like a DRZ400 can be a real struggle in slippery terrain.

Originally Posted by Beetroot

I'd argue that you have to be doing a lot wrong to end up with a quad on top of you, whereas a heavy bike like a DRZ400 can be a real struggle in slippery terrain.

People who ride quads a lot take for granted that their responses are instinctive. Two front wheels and handle bars, lots of power and traction, a short wheelbase and a high center of gravity. An inexperienced rider needs to do sweet FA to end up underneath one.

I did not recommend my 400 for a hunting bike. I have a Honda 250 with a rack.

Originally Posted by Tussock

People who ride quads a lot take for granted that their responses are instinctive. Two front wheels and handle bars, lots of power and traction, a short wheelbase and a high center of gravity. An inexperienced rider needs to do sweet FA to end up underneath one.

I did not recommend my 400 for a hunting bike. I have a Honda 250 with a rack.

Also interesting to point out that most of the people that end up being killed by quads are actually experienced users.

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Also interesting to point out that most of the people that end up being killed by quads are actually experienced users.

Experience won't save you if you let yourself get distracted or frustrated.

Originally Posted by Beetroot

I'd argue that you have to be doing a lot wrong to end up with a quad on top of you, whereas a heavy bike like a DRZ400 can be a real struggle in slippery terrain.

You dont have to be doing a lot wrong at all to end up with a quad on top of you, just ask my friend Quentin...oh, actually, you wont be able to ask him....
The problem with quads has been pointed out clear as day here and it's the fact they lull people into a false sense of security and give the user confidence that they shouldn't have