babyhog wrote on 03/29/12 at 05:17:02:Well, I still dream of a Triumph America, dig the Bonnies too, would consider an M50 too. But here's the real story...
I need a 4-wheeler or side by side. And I can't seem to get hubby to ride with me anymore! I ride to and from work, and jaunt around some, but with the camp we are working on, I doubt we will be making any bike trips in the near future. We got that Samurai, but I understand my limitations (he doesn't so much) and I know I won't drive the Samurai out all the trails and stuff. Its gonna have to be a 4-wheeler or side by side. Can't really afford to go buy one, so I considered trading my beloved Piglet. But I'll just have to find another way.... on that note, he is dozing the trails wider and clearer for me, so something will work out.
Thanks for all the encouragement to keep her!
Babyhog, my $0.02 worth and that is probably overpaying.
Don't sell anything you enjoy, ride to work is enough reason for me to keep her. I bought a used artic cat 300 4x4 a couple of years ago cheap. I am a big guy and that is plenty of machine for going through the woods and hauling out a deer. the side by sides are more versitale, you can really do alot with them, but they are not near as fun as the 4 wheeler.
I decided what i wanted and watched craigslist, it finally came up. Be sure to buy from an old man, they have nto abused the bike! If you see snorkels and such, just keep on going. But I am sure you know all of this.
I like all my toys!
Wholeheartedly agree with all that, Mike. A guy wanted to trade an arctic cat 400 4x4 but of course my bike is worth more. He is somewhat interested in the old '81 Yamaha Maxim we have, so we might still work something out there. He said he got it from an old man, he has only had the 4-wheeler a couple months, but I haven't seen it yet. We first thought side by side would do more for us, but with the Samurai, I think you are right about the 4-wheeler being plenty for me, and more fun!