Adopted another 6x6

[Mike]

If he was going to buy it anyway why quiz the board and waste everyones time.

Andy, you didn't waste anyones time. The forum is here for people to discuss any ATV they wish and ask as many questions as they want to.

If you don't like them fine, but stop trying to rain on his parade.

Agreed. Just because someone didn't make the decision you would have made doesn't mean they didn't listen to any advice that was given and it doesn't mean they made a bad decision. That's part of the forum, listening to member's experience and using that to help you make a more educated decision. Everyone has different reasons for buying different machines and it helps to hear from them all. Everytime I read about someone purchasing a Terra Tiger, I remember thebuggyman1's comment about them for some reason. He compared them to a Model T and was basically saying that a Model T is not going to be a great car that you purchase for transportation. That doesn't mean it doesn't have an appeal to it and that you wouldn't have fun with it.

Andy, I'm happy for you and I agree with everyone else, that is a clean machine. When a small group of guys around me first started riding together, member racerone3 had one that he brought on a trail ride. I had to go way back in the 6x6 World video archive to find it. Check out the first few clips. It wasn't a great mud machine but he sure was having fun :

[eddieb1965]

Sorry,Andy great machine

[riotwarrior]

machine looks sweet... lean it up getter runnin well and enjoy it. take it in parades ...have fun. Really every machine doesnt have to a wicked mud machi e or zuper fast swimmer or a racer...no...some are just cool to have and tinker with.

good choice and thanks for sharing your joy with us!

[eddieb1965]

Nice video,but where did the TT go after the start? Bent axle or burned clutches and parked on a trailer?

[mxrider4life847]

Wow there's some tiger hate going on in here! I love mine. (Yes it has spent 40 percent of its life on blocks, but mainly because I get bored with it and replaced it with other toys) Personally, If I feel the need to go mudding or do any kind of utility type recreational work, I'll hop on a razor. But for the sake of coolness, I'll keep it around. I think it would be neat to get into some 6x6 trail rides eventually. But I'll do some minor alterations to it before then.

We're there bent axle issues with the tiger with original one piece tires? Or is this a gremlin that showed up with rim tires? I've never had a bent axle, so maybe I'm not abusing it?

[eddieb1965]

I dont hate them,I have owned 2(but will never again). This is one of the most overrated 6x6's that was ever produced.There are so many drawbacks over even similar yeared machines,it doesnt need to be new to have numerous advantages over a TT.There may be novelty in owning one,but remember it isnt even Allis-Chalmers design,but it does have their decals,so what is left,looks cool?

[Andyman]

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I had a little time to put a few temporary roller wheels on and get it off trailer. The chain has sat so long that it wouldn't move so I am going to cut off and start fresh. I got a couple that look good to move free with winch to get to the master links. Main HUGE gear has #50 and all others #40.
Removed fuel tank to get a size for a new one, probably going with a boat style cell.

[Don]

That machine looks almost new, Andy. By the sound of it, someone must have left it outside, but you'd never know by looking at the body. I was never a big fan of the cone clutch setup on them, but being honest: I'm not sure I was adjusting them properly.

Gotta love the picture of the R towing the Tiger around on a trailer!

[Andyman]

Hi Don, pretty close to new and stayed inside all its life until recently he had it tarped outside and that's all it took for the chain to sieze. No other damage was done it looks fine luckily.

If it gets around the yard ok I will be happy and plan on taking it easy on this one.

[tbone9]

That is a nice looking machine you got there. I see one like it for sale near me in as good of shape. But they want 5000.00 for it.