[KOUNTRYQUADS]

Hey guys, looking for some advice here. I own a 2007 Honda rancher 420 ES. I do long trail rides some up to 100 miles a day 3 days in a row. My rancher just rides rough and that's my only complaint about it. I want something that rides better, my friends 2014 base model rancher rides nice! So id like to hear your thought about the Suzuki and how that compares to my ride I have right now. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated, keep in mind I consider the Suzuki because It is in my price range.

 

[aTVitsnot]

One way to go:

https://us.elkasuspension.com/?post...er&s=&product_line=5546&make=5617&model=19424

ANd a thread on the subject; http://www.hondaatvforums.net/forums/honda-rancher/18390-420-shock-upgrade-newer-oem-s-pics.html"]http://www.hondaatvforums.net/forums/honda-rancher/18390-420-shock-upgrade-newer-oem-s-pics.html[/URL]

 

[KOUNTRYQUADS]

I cant afford those elka shocks, I put a highlifter spring in the rear and it helped but still it isn't plush by any means. By the time I buy new shocks i could have already sold my rancher and got a much bigger better riding machine. Thanks for the advice but I ruled that option out.

 

[alloutdoors]

I would try and ride one and see what you think before jumping in. I believe you would like the ride and the CVT for extended riding. As for your Honda have you adjust the rear and front shocks to the softest setting?

 

[aTVitsnot]

I cant afford those elka shocks, I put a highlifter spring in the rear and it helped but still it isn't plush by any means. By the time I buy new shocks i could have already sold my rancher and got a much bigger better riding machine. Thanks for the advice but I ruled that option out.

Suzuki builds a solid unit and would probably make a great mount for you. I have owned many, own one (motorcycle) and am considering another.

Just as a point of discussion... you may or may not not have considered;

I've always believed that you can't know somethings cost until you sell it. Would you buy the ELKA's at half of MSRP?

I always return a modified motorcycle or quad to stock condition before putting it up for sell. High cost/highly desirable things like these find a new home PDQ. You should never have to sell them for less than half the MSRP.

 

[SamUK]

For comfort IRS is without doubt the way forward. Having a SRA will always give a bumpier ride however, I find Gen1 ranchers very smooth over bumps, the stock rear shock is actually to soft on its hardest setting. Fronts were much better. I’ve only ridden one Rancher so I can’t comment for all.

 

[alloutdoors]

i remembered, the only thing I do not like about the 400 vs. 500 series Suzuki is the air cooled engine. The air cooled models may be the "great", but personally do no know and may be worth looking into given the application you are intending.

 

[KOUNTRYQUADS]

I would try and ride one and see what you think before jumping in. I believe you would like the ride and the CVT for extended riding. As for your Honda have you adjust the rear and front shocks to the softest setting?

i remembered, the only thing I do not like about the 400 vs. 500 series Suzuki is the air cooled engine. The air cooled models may be the "great", but personally do no know and may be worth looking into given the application you are intending.

My father has a Suzuki eiger 400 carburated which is the same chassis and motor just tuned differently. I like how it rides but Ive never had a chance to really open it up. The particular king quad for sale is a fuel injected 5 speed semi automatic, so its still a shift model. My my model rancher doesn't have adjustable shocks, but i did put a different spring in the rear which helped but it still doesn't ride like my fathers Suzuki or my friends new rancher. The bonus to the Suzuki is it has a bigger fuel tank which will allow me to get much better range. The air cooled thing is kinda holding me back, but it does have a fan and a oil cooler so i am not worried about over heating, just afraid it may not be as pepy as my liquid cooled rancher. Would it still be pretty responsive sense it feature efi? Any other suggestions? Polaris rides good, but idk anything about reliability with them,any thoughts?

 

[machinecrook]

:funnypolaris::rating00:

Sorry, had to. Can't say I've ever tried a Polaris but they seem like junk.

 

[KOUNTRYQUADS]

:funnypolaris::rating00:

Sorry, had to. Can't say I've ever tried a Polaris but they seem like junk.

kinda figured that lol, is Yamaha pretty solid?

 

[alloutdoors]

I would try and ride one and see what you think before jumping in. I believe you would like the ride and the CVT for extended riding. As for your Honda have you adjust the rear and front shocks to the softest setting?

i remembered, the only thing I do not like about the 400 vs. 500 series Suzuki is the air cooled engine. The air cooled models may be the "great", but personally do no know and may be worth looking into given the application you are intending.

My father has a Suzuki eiger 400 carburated which is the same chassis and motor just tuned differently. I like how it rides but Ive never had a chance to really open it up. The particular king quad for sale is a fuel injected 5 speed semi automatic, so its still a shift model. My my model rancher doesn't have adjustable shocks, but i did put a different spring in the rear which helped but it still doesn't ride like my fathers Suzuki or my friends new rancher. The bonus to the Suzuki is it has a bigger fuel tank which will allow me to get much better range. The air cooled thing is kinda holding me back, but it does have a fan and a oil cooler so i am not worried about over heating, just afraid it may not be as pepy as my liquid cooled rancher. Would it still be pretty responsive sense it feature efi? Any other suggestions? Polaris rides good, but idk anything about reliability with them,any thoughts?

I suspect the 400 Suzuki will be responsive and you would see very little in terms of performance. Personally, I have stuck with Honda units, i.e., low power, no thrills, etc., but highly reliable, IMO. I do, however, acknowledge, there are many models out there to consider.

 

[machinecrook]

:funnypolaris::rating00:

Sorry, had to. Can't say I've ever tried a Polaris but they seem like junk.

kinda figured that lol, is Yamaha pretty solid?

I've tried a couple Yamaha Grizz (600, 660, 700) and I really like them. I am more into the utility quad that will be working for me all day instead of riding trails. Eventually I'd have to upgrade from my TRX300 but that lil' thing is a tank!

 

[KOUNTRYQUADS]

:funnypolaris::rating00:

Sorry, had to. Can't say I've ever tried a Polaris but they seem like junk.

kinda figured that lol, is Yamaha pretty solid?

I've tried a couple Yamaha Grizz (600, 660, 700) and I really like them. I am more into the utility quad that will be working for me all day instead of riding trails. Eventually I'd have to upgrade from my TRX300 but that lil' thing is a tank!

I also found a 2010 450 grizzly but its carburated and idk if those things can perform (power wise) like a rancher?

 

[alloutdoors]

[/QUOTE] I also found a 2010 450 grizzly but its carburated and idk if those things can perform (power wise) like a rancher?[/QUOTE]

You would not be disappointed in the performance of a grizzly....

 

[KOUNTRYQUADS]

I also found a 2010 450 grizzly but its carburated and idk if those things can perform (power wise) like a rancher?[/QUOTE]

You would not be disappointed in the performance of a grizzly....[/QUOTE]
Ill think about it more but it sounds like i should keep my rancher until I have more money so i can upgrade to a full size atv with irs.
Btw you can check out my youtube channel if you wanna see how i ride and where i ride.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUcnceowhEm71NzsReAwR4A/videos?view_as=subscriber

 

[alloutdoors]

Assuming your riding is consistent with the Hopkinton state park clip, I would likely be looking for IRS with CVT.