[AT] not far OT

[Ralph Goff]

Co-incidentally, I often refer to my Honda 250 ATC as a "little tractor".
Its my first step into the ATC experience and I have found it to be a handy
little workhorse around the farm. Just bought it a year ago, its an 87 model
in "like new" condition thanks to the previous owner.
Prior to this , I owned a Suzuki trail bike which  was also handy around the
farm but its load carrying ability was pretty well limited to what I could
hold in one hand or hang around my neck. The Honda trike has a big carrying
rack on the back and a smaller one out front that can hold a surprising
amount. If thats not enough there is a hitch on the back to pull a small
trailer. The low gearing is excellent for checking crops and fences yet it
can still cruise down the grid roads at close to 40 mph if need be.
And yes, they are legal on the country roads here as long as we carry
liability insurance and wear helmets.
Of course new three wheelers are long off the market but theres still some
used ones out there. No doubt 4 wheels and 4WD is a big advantage but its a
case of getting what you pay for. Some of these new quads push the $10,000
mark which is a little more than I want to spend on that type of vehicle.
.
Ralph in Sask.
http://lgoff.sasktelwebsite.net/

----- Original Message -----
From: CEE VILL <cvee60 at hotmail.com>
To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 6:53 AM
Subject: [AT] not far OT


> Knowing that these machines are filling in for tractors on some farms
around
> the country, pulling spray rigs, etc,  I am thinking this is not entirely
> off topic.  The topic is four wheelers, four runners, atv's or whatever
one
> chooses to call them. I am guessing that many listers have them or have
> hands on experience with them. Although I have no real need for one, I am
> thinking it would be pretty handy at times to have one available. With the
> numerous sizes and brands on the market, where does one start.  I have
> kicked tires on a couple but   they seemed high priced for their
condition.
> My only criteria at this point is that it be a 4x4, not a  4x2.  Beyond
that
> it deosn't matter if it is a 250 cc or a 700 cc.
>
> Any comments offered on good brand vs. bad brand, good features, bad
> features, would be appreciated. The most use right now would be to bring
the
> occasional deer from my woods or to get there and back when my legs
stiffen
> up. Due to limited need, good used is where I will look.  If I don't soon
> get the best of the  pneumonia that has been on board for the last six
> weeks, deer season won't be an issue this year.
>
> Thanks for any help,
> Charlie V. in cold, wet WNY
>
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