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« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2018, 07:39:35 AM » |
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probably be fine my guess, but is that mfg. worldwide known and available parts in business a very long time as well? Being in Alaska, an enclosed heated cab would be important probably but you can get a UTV 4 or 6 seater enclosed heated cab as well with bigger engine, more power and off road capability, for not much more thinking Polaris Ranger or Yamaha Viking come to mind off hand.
IMO, a 500cc engine will do anything an 800cc ATV will do, just not as fast as all since own both. I would opt though in a larger UTV type vehicle 800-1000cc though since heavier machine than an ATV weighing 800lbs. depending on off road vs. on road use, you can also equip UTVs with ON road tires with turn signals that will make the tires last much, much longer. one thing I know is off road ATV tires do not last very long on pavement.
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« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2018, 07:53:29 AM » |
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It looks as if it probably was imported here from Japan... their "EPA"
laws are so strict that they sell off all their vehicles *before* anything
goes wrong with them (or something like that)... it's probably like a new one...
-Mike
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« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2018, 09:25:07 AM » |
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The Suzuki version is quite common here as farm hacks.... I have seen some lifted with mud tires, not a lot of cab room for bigger people.... found this video with the suzuki on tracks  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViZA2-_AIpA |
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« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2018, 10:27:32 AM » |
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Brake hard with no load and the thing will stand on its nose.
Nearly did that years ago when working for a printer in London driving a van version.
Did see another mini pick up stand on its nose.
Dangerous little feckers.
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« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2018, 10:29:40 AM » |
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« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2018, 11:51:07 AM » |
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It’s too bad Suzuki wouldn’t sell their Jimny in North America. Small, solid axles, simple, basic, and the price of a side x side. They’ve sold millions around the world but won’t sell them in NA. https://youtu.be/oGnrZDuCUwQ |
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DGS65
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« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2018, 12:50:33 PM » |
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I think the real question here is why would anyone want to move to Alaska? It's way to cold for me!
This said if it's what you want I hope you get to enjoy it for many years.
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« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2018, 01:10:04 PM » |
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I think the real question here is why would anyone want to move to Alaska? It's way to cold for me!
This said if it's what you want I hope you get to enjoy it for many years.
It’s pretty nice in the summertime. We will be back here for the winters. |
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« Reply #10 on: December 17, 2018, 05:28:02 AM » |
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My neighbor has one. I borrow it on ocassion. Moving or parking horizontal on a fairly steep grade is risky because of the narrow wheel base, can roll over. Other than that they are pretty much bullet proof as long as long as it's maintained.
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« Reply #11 on: December 17, 2018, 05:33:44 AM » |
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I drove and rode in them while stationed in Japan, they were OK for what they were, underpowered and cramped. I considered one few years ago when I bought my Kawasaki Mule 4010, after 5 years I wouldn't trade my mule for one. You can get cab enclosures for most all UTV's. Search for "japanese mini trucks", you'll find lots of folks importing them, often the same folks who import Yanmar Japanese tractors. If you get ambitious you can import a container of them, 6-8, and pay for yours. And they"re not street legal.
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #12 on: December 17, 2018, 06:20:55 AM » |
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« Reply #13 on: December 17, 2018, 10:07:44 AM » |
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makes it even more tip prone and even more under powered.  Just get a polaris ranger, those things go anywhere. |
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #14 on: December 17, 2018, 12:32:47 PM » |
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makes it even more tip prone and even more under powered. Just get a polaris ranger, those things go anywhere. I have no experience with these, so can't speak to it being tip-prone, but the little reading I did about the Acty told me the Attack version has extra low gears, giving it sufficient oomph for getting heavier loads moving. I didn't find out if this is accomplished through the transmission, the transfer case (if it has one), or the differentials, so I don't know if this feature lowered the top speed. Probably not the choice of vehicle for highway driving, anyway. |
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