Originally Posted by
Roger S
And the 55 mph idea? Mfg's can't do that, they have to keep center of gravity low and speed low, and wear helmets in the demo tape.
Seems like it could be done, but quite possibly the manufacturers want to play to a different crowd than the quad makers: an "older" crowd maybe. In the late 70s, the stock Superchief approached road speed, although they advertised the top speed at 40mph. I don't know the legal aspects of selling a faster machine, but the Japanese quad makers do it- I had a Banshee for a short time (moment of weakness, sorry everyone) and it scared the bajeepers out of me. It doesn't seem like that kind of speed on four wheels is any safer than on six.
I have to agree that the differences in modern AATVs are subtle, but significant. The Mudd-Ox is a good example of what can be done with new ideas, but I wouldn't look for Matt to be doing major changes to the big machine, either. I'm sure none of the existing manufacturers sell enough machines in a year to make wholesale tooling changes financially feasible. I would like to see some other engine options (a liquid-cooled two-stroke is too much to ask for, but maybe a hotter four-stroke would be possible).
I've grown a new respect for Argos after riding with the Carolina Boys, but can honestly say that I haven't lost my "little" Attex in too many holes yet that the big machines could drive over.
Last edited by Don; 01-24-2009 at 11:05 AM.
Stuck in the seventies- not in the swamp.
(6) Attex, a Hustler, a Super Swamp Fox, (2) Tricarts, (3) Tri-sports, a Sno-co trike, 3 Dunecycles, and a Starcraft! ...so far