Recreatives Industries, Inc. purchased by Mudd-Ox Inc.

[Noel Woods]

I hope this works out as well as everyone has written. It does open the door to innovation for the Max line-up. Hopefully an evolutionary process for these machines to bring them up to date with comparable technology as in the ATV industry (water cooling, multi-valve, fuel injection, etc.).

I'll keep an open mind as Matt brings this brand under his fold.

[Obsessed]

Very Cool! Can't wait to see what Matt's version of the perfect Max looks like...no doubt a lot of potential still left in these smaller machines and will no doubt help Mudd-Ox cover the other end of the market spectrum more easily! Should be very good for our sport. Now if we could just find a few dedicated lobbyists and politicians to help us open back up a few more riding areas we could really start to have some fun :-)

tim

[Rusty-Gunn]

Dear Santa Matt...
I want a Max II with 25inch tires, 20+ hp engine, twist throttle on Argo-type levers, split shifters. Thank you.

[thebuggyman1]

WOW! I'm so shocked I just don't know what to say. Way to go Matt

[LarryW]

Sweet! RI with Matt's hands on it can only be way better. Congrats Matt on the purchase! And congrats to all the aatvers.

[ARGOJIM]

Hat's off to Matt, the Max II only needs a few minor changes that a user will make to keep the machine thriving. Did the Skid Steer go with it? Sid swore he'd never let it go.

BUT what's going to happen to the Griffin?

[fmints]

WOW! I'm so shocked I just don't know what to say. Way to go Matt

My thoughts exactly!!! The level of hospitality while being a customer of RI was great, and now that Matt has the reigns, I feel the same if not better service will be rendered to our hobby that has become somewhat of a lifestyle for us all! Way to go Matt!!

[kghills]

WOW! I'm so shocked I just don't know what to say. Way to go Matt

I have been trying to process this all day also. Keeping secrets like this from your friends? Well I am not so easily fooled. While in the past I have been slow to pass judgement on others and how they choose to spend their money but really, are you crazy? You bought the entire company just so you could have the Max II prototype?! I bet you already got it down and started cleaning it didn't you.

Good luck Matt, a lot of high expectations here. Keith.

[CBass]

This has got to be the being of a bright furture for our hobby. I have never met Matt but he was so helpful to me when I was looking for 9" rims. I was new to the hobby and he made it easy for me to up grade my Max II when I first got it. With 6x6world members and great guys like Mike and Matt to help the hobby grow, I see bigger and better things to come. Bigger group rides for one.

My wish list is simple, more colors for Max II, IV, and Buffalo. Blue, Orange, Red, Purple, or even all Black (for my wife's Max IV).

[fmints]

This has got to be the being of a bright furture for our hobby. I have never met Matt but he was so helpful to me when I was looking for 9" rims. I was new to the hobby and he made it easy for me to up grade my Max II when I first got it. With 6x6world members and great guys like Mike and Matt to help the hobby grow, I see bigger and better things to come. Bigger group rides for one.

My wish list is simple, more colors for Max II, IV, and Buffalo. Blue, Orange, Red, Purple, or even all Black (for my wife's Max IV).

I know that this is definetely not cost effective, but ,,,,,,,,,,,, maybe an interchangeable body for the Hustler frame? That way us Hustler guys can update our tubs. Or better yet, a Hustler to MaxIV conversion tub, with attachments that will be welded to the existing Hustler outer rails to fit the width of the MaxIV tub (this will also make the axles less prone to bend, synthetic bearings, better floatation!!)!!! Just a crazy idea!!!

[LarryW]

I have been thinking of the negatives to this. Job loss or relocation. Not that is Matt's fault. Not blaming him at all. Just something that happens. I'm not sure of how many people work there but know some are forum members and I wish you guys well.

[Don]

I hope the people at Recreatives do well. They seem like a really good bunch up there. WNY is a great place to live and was tough to leave.

Hey Matt~ How about a performance Max II? I realize that it most likely wouldn't be a two stroke, but a Bandolero type engine would be almost as fun.

[amphibious drew]

Don, good thoughts on a HP Max II. Factory springer would be cool as well. I was thinking of a factory diesel Max also. Those doomsday folks would buy them up.

[liflod]

Congrats to Mudd-Ox and all involved. I'm sure the improvements will come in due time and they will be worth the wait.
I honestly think Nick O. will be more involved with this venture and leave his old man to worry about the Mudd-Ox machines?

[thebuggyman1]

I hope the people at Recreatives do well. They seem like a really good bunch up there. WNY is a great place to live and was tough to leave.

Hey Matt~ How about a performance Max II? I realize that it most likely wouldn't be a two stroke, but a Bandolero type engine would be almost as fun.

And after 3 trips to Ashtabula....you have never taken mine for a spin....I heard a rumor that you were scared of that much sheer power.

Congrats to Mudd-Ox and all involved. I'm sure the improvements will come in due time and they will be worth the wait.
I honestly think Nick O. will be more involved with this venture and leave his old man to worry about the Mudd-Ox machines?

Lance you are a genius. A young persons perspective may just help influence the sport in ways attractive to the next generation.....even if it did mean 25" rims w/1" of rubber.