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I bought a adult sized 110cc quad one of these jap things(semi auto 3speed & 1 reverse), was a little hesitant at the time and only cost £600 new(won at auction for £460), just changed the chain for a decent one( originals seem to stretch quickly) & a few mods to the carb,£20.00 spent in total) it had a rack already on the back & i just bolted a deep shop type bread tray on the back, i get all my gear in the back nets deeks ect, bouncer poles strap onto the side.I have used it over the winter & never been stuck, farmer is happy as its light & as long as i stick to the margins he's ok with it.It is ok for the job as i'm not flying around, only taking kit to place of set up & park it out the way.(saves my back).I Just pop it on a small flat bed trailer cost (£70.00 ebay) i leave all the kit on the quad all the time( only remove it to wash it down) which means i just drive it out of the garage & onto the trailer & strap it down.Make sure the cargo net is over the back tray & of i go.I know its cheap & may be sneared at but its fit for puropose & parts are easily obtainable & as cheap as chips(spare carb can cost as little as £15.00new).I looked at formans ect and i would love one but if your not prepeared to spend a lot, most i looked at around £1000.00 & under where prity rough(there will be good ones out there but you may spend a lot of time looking, take someone with you who has one for advise).If i get 3 yrs out of it i will be chuffed ( the best part is i was originally looking at 4x4,s but road tax fuel & costs, i get to keep my little 1.6 tdi fiesta (£30 road tax & 62mls per gallon)the quad is light so when towing i still get 57mls pg), currently fitting a gun rest to the front & a fitting for a lightforce lamp. Top tip is just keep on top of it any thing that looks a little weak just change it.I have even had all the kit and my 2 sons on it & it didn't bottom out.

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That sounds just the setup I need mate coz I can't afford a 4x4 truck now for a while but I do have a towbar.

 

You got any pics of it and info on the quad please? It'll just be used for pootling around my permissions after the bunnies and charlie :good:

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That sounds just the setup I need mate coz I can't afford a 4x4 truck now for a while but I do have a towbar.

 

You got any pics of it and info on the quad please? It'll just be used for pootling around my permissions after the bunnies and charlie :good:

Will send you some pics once i work out how to add them.

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That sounds just the setup I need mate coz I can't afford a 4x4 truck now for a while but I do have a towbar.

 

You got any pics of it and info on the quad please? It'll just be used for pootling around my permissions after the bunnies and charlie :good:

think this has worked

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think this has worked

Bought this brand new for 460.00, changed the chain & a few bits on the carb & to be honest it does the job.Its called a Panthera 110cc 4 stoke (full size), with semi auto box, 3 forward & 1 reverse.I know its not a Honda but it does the job of taking all the kit.Really quiet as well ok for lamping from, evidence is hanging above it in the second picture.

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If you want reliability, rugged and consistent ability in any weather there is only two names - Yamaha and Honda. I've just had my Yamaha out today and it was going through water a foot an a half deep, it's only a 125 auto

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As said - if its going to get hard used a lot then buy one of the Jap 4 (honda, Suzuki, Yamaha or Kawasaki) - although if its a "now and again" thing and you don't intend to pull landrovers out of ditches there are some cheaper options around, I wanted one for messing about on rough terrain and throwing a bag of dog food/roe deer on the back now and again - i have also pulled a grey fergie along with mine, and you can buy one second hand for just over a grand, my friend bought an identical bike and they have been no problem and have through the worst of scottish hill terrain in all weathers - I have bottled it before the bike has given up!, like anything else if you look after it and service it regularly it should be ok.

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