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Henry Gresham
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Username: Hgresham
Post Number: 23
Registered: 02-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, December 18, 2009 - 05:35 pm: | 
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I'm sad to say I sold my MaxII 6x6. It served me well for about 10 years, and I was surprised how easy it was to sell. Why sell? Well, the wife and I aren't getting any younger, so I decided a more "civilized" ATV was in order. You know, easier for her to drive, easy to get in and out, etc. I opted for a 2009 Yamaha Rhino 700EFI. Again, no complaints about the MaxII -- just time to move on before I completely wore out the Max.
Here's some quick observations. The Rhino is a bit larger, and doesn't turn as well in the woods. The MaxII is probably a bit more manuevable. The Rhino is easier to drive, and has good downhill descent control. With a suspension, the Rhino seems to stay in contact with the ground better, so I don't get as much wheel spin on steep slow up hills. Both can be hard on the ground in very tight turns, since the Rhino has a constantly locked rear diff. With a receiver on both ends, the Rhino is great for parking trailers in tight spots. Of course, the Rhino dump bed is nice and roomy too.
Good luck to all you 6x6 guys & gals. 6x6s will continue to go where others fear to tread. Merry Christmas,
Henry |
Rogersmith
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Username: Rogersmith
Post Number: 404
Registered: 01-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, December 18, 2009 - 10:40 pm: |
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Good to hear from you, Henry. Miss the Deepwater days. A comfy side by side gets more appealing as we "mature"  our bodies do, esp. Still I bet you miss the II. |
Henry Gresham
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Username: Hgresham
Post Number: 24
Registered: 02-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, December 19, 2009 - 12:56 pm: |
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Roger, good to hear from you. Yes, Deepwater was nice. I plan on taking the Rhino to Maine next time I go up, as they've got about 500 miles of trails open to the public. I might try out West too. Nothing too narly though. |
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