New in NJ

Bassmanmike · 03-20-2012, 07:38 PM

Hi there, my name is mike I am from NJ and I am looking to get an inexpensive utility quad 400cc+. I figure Chinese copies are a good bet. Hoping to get some info and suggestions before I spend money. Look forward to being on the forums.

Weldangrind · 03-20-2012, 08:18 PM

Welcome Mike!

I moved your post to the Introduce Yourself section, to provide more exposure to your quest for a quad.

I encountered two guys coming off of a mountain one day, and they were both riding 400cc quads; one was a Yamaha Bruin and the other was a Baja 400. Those quads were identical in every way except that the Yamaha had a small sensor on the right side of the engine (perhaps a low oil cut-off), and the Baja had four headlights instead of two. That's it. You could literally replace all of the other parts on that Baja with Yamaha parts!

If I was in the market for a 400cc China quad, I'd seriously look at a Baja. That same quad was imported with a few different names as well, but I'm not familiar with them.

northerndad · 03-20-2012, 09:48 PM

A few brands have come up as consistently good in my last year or so of china rides: Dinli, CF Moto, Vline, Linhai - also seen others come up too like Kymco (tiawan). There are a few very good ATV factories in China. If you come across a used one post it here and the folks will give feedback.

FastDoc · 03-20-2012, 10:05 PM

You from Jersey?

I'm from Jersey.

Exit 140.

katoranger · 03-21-2012, 08:37 AM

Here is the one in the US that I was thinking of.

JimW did a good initial review and I believe still has the atv.

http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...ewtopic&t=9323

Bassmanmike · 03-21-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

You from Jersey?

I'm from Jersey.

Exit 140.

No exit number for me, I live near the Watergap.

FastDoc · 03-21-2012, 11:48 AM

Nice area. I spent a lot of time canoeing there, and riding.

SpudRider · 03-22-2012, 12:24 AM

Welcome to these forums. We are glad you joined us, Mike!

Spud

03-20-2012, 07:38 PM	#1
Bassmanmike Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Warren County NJ Posts: 4	New in NJ Hi there, my name is mike I am from NJ and I am looking to get an inexpensive utility quad 400cc+. I figure Chinese copies are a good bet. Hoping to get some info and suggestions before I spend money. Look forward to being on the forums.
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03-20-2012, 08:18 PM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome Mike! I moved your post to the Introduce Yourself section, to provide more exposure to your quest for a quad. I encountered two guys coming off of a mountain one day, and they were both riding 400cc quads; one was a Yamaha Bruin and the other was a Baja 400. Those quads were identical in every way except that the Yamaha had a small sensor on the right side of the engine (perhaps a low oil cut-off), and the Baja had four headlights instead of two. That's it. You could literally replace all of the other parts on that Baja with Yamaha parts! If I was in the market for a 400cc China quad, I'd seriously look at a Baja. That same quad was imported with a few different names as well, but I'm not familiar with them. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-20-2012, 10:05 PM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	You from Jersey? I'm from Jersey. Exit 140. __________________ Happy to serve.
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katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Here is the one in the US that I was thinking of. JimW did a good initial review and I believe still has the atv. http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...ewtopic&t=9323 __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Nice area. I spent a lot of time canoeing there, and riding. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-20-2012, 09:48 PM	#3
northerndad Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hazelton, BC, Canada Posts: 109	A few brands have come up as consistently good in my last year or so of china rides: Dinli, CF Moto, Vline, Linhai - also seen others come up too like Kymco (tiawan). There are a few very good ATV factories in China. If you come across a used one post it here and the folks will give feedback.
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03-22-2012, 12:24 AM	#8
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome to these forums. We are glad you joined us, Mike! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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