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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/24/2008 6:52:15 PM

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I think Honda needs to back to the drawing board with the plastic design,and they need to drop that price to like 8500-9500.11,000 is too much for any bike,reguardless of size or capability.Bikes are going overboard with power as well as price......

Looks like a grill off that big Toyota tundra.....

Its not a "bike" its a side by side, and if you don't like it, don't buy it. If you want an el-cheapo SxS that has all the bells and whistles and looks good on paper buy a nice chinese made product. The Big Red is a work first, play second SxS, its not meant to be a recreational machine, or something nice to look at, its made to get the job done day in and day out. It seems overpriced compared to ATV's, but compared to the SxS's it's not so bad.

Honda Big Red 680 - $11,400, $11,900 Camo
Yamaha Rhino 700 - $10,700, $11,250 Camo.
Kawasaki Tyrex 750 - $9,800, $10,250 Camo
Arctic Cat Prowler 700 XTX - $11,630, $11,730 Camo
Arctic Cat Prowler 650 H1 - $10,400
Polaris RZR800 - $10,800
Polaris Ranger 700XP - $10,800

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/24/2008 7:01:21 PM

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Also, when you consider the fact that the Big Red is the only SxS with a transmission that isn't driven by a rubber band, the price isn't that far-fetched. The three-speed automotive transmission in the Rincon is second only to a 5-speed in terms of reliability/durability. It is basically bullet-proof. If you're someone who wants to maximize production and minimize downtime, you'd best think twice about buying a SxS with a belt-driven CVT that was designed in the late 1800's.

Honda will sell these things as fast as they can build them. Forget the 2009 Big Red, Honda could resume building the 1985 Big Red and they would sell them all. Everyone loves Honda. Well... everyone except the inexperienced mud riders who frequent the HL forum.

< Message edited by ATVtech -- 8/24/2008 7:06:38 PM >

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/24/2008 7:41:26 PM

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HaHa. Agreed

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/24/2008 7:42:02 PM

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You want see me selling my rhino or prowler for the big red. Just to ugly for my taste but to each his own!

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/24/2008 11:01:30 PM

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Dont worry, you know HL will get one and it'll be 8 feet tall within a month. If they can do it with a 90cc Polaris, they can do it with a 680cc Big Red.

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/25/2008 12:23:32 AM

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well said atvtech

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/25/2008 12:44:57 AM

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Ill take my rubberband driven RZR anyday over the Big Red.

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/25/2008 12:51:26 AM

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Don't forget to wind it up. HaHa jp

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/25/2008 12:26:11 PM

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well guys i got to check one out at the outdoors show in lafayette and idk how it rides or how much power its got but as for over all comfort i find its the best one i've ever sat in the seats felt like i was sitting in my truck and the cab is just all around roomy

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/25/2008 2:20:53 PM

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When are they going to hit the showroom floors and when are they going to release the rest of there 09's.

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/25/2008 3:01:48 PM

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i know my buddy at honda said that the 09's info should be released on sept. 5 and depending on how big of dealership you have around you they might have the big reds on the showroom floor right now i know honda of lafayette does

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/25/2008 7:18:49 PM

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The clutch kit does that everytime I hit that gas so no worries.

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/27/2008 10:11:31 AM

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hey guys went to the honda shop yesterday to pick up some parts and took a pic of it for yall going to try and see if i can get a pic of one with the honda winch bumper and hard top on b/c it brings it out alot

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/27/2008 12:47:52 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: ATVtech

Also, when you consider the fact that the Big Red is the only SxS with a transmission that isn't driven by a rubber band, the price isn't that far-fetched. The three-speed automotive transmission in the Rincon is second only to a 5-speed in terms of reliability/durability. It is basically bullet-proof. If you're someone who wants to maximize production and minimize downtime, you'd best think twice about buying a SxS with a belt-driven CVT that was designed in the late 1800's.

Honda will sell these things as fast as they can build them. Forget the 2009 Big Red, Honda could resume building the 1985 Big Red and they would sell them all. Everyone loves Honda. Well... everyone except the inexperienced mud riders who frequent the HL forum.

I mean yeah, because everyone knows that HL and it's forum is all about work and easy trail riding. I mean, anyone that does anything outside of what the owners manual tells you to do are just idiots.

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/27/2008 1:10:36 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: ATVtech

Also, when you consider the fact that the Big Red is the only SxS with a transmission that isn't driven by a rubber band, the price isn't that far-fetched. The three-speed automotive transmission in the Rincon is second only to a 5-speed in terms of reliability/durability. It is basically bullet-proof. If you're someone who wants to maximize production and minimize downtime, you'd best think twice about buying a SxS with a belt-driven CVT that was designed in the late 1800's.

Honda will sell these things as fast as they can build them. Forget the 2009 Big Red, Honda could resume building the 1985 Big Red and they would sell them all. Everyone loves Honda. Well... everyone except the inexperienced mud riders who frequent the HL forum.

you sir... are an idiot

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/27/2008 1:39:07 PM

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I am going to agree with ATV Tech - Honda will sell all of them because it's a honda.

My RZR has 72 miles on it, and so far has had 1 broken rear axle, been in the shop for the gear linkage, and had the front diff replaced under warranty. All this was done just trail riding (no mud/water) with 26" PXT's and aluminum wheels (no other mods). It's very fun, but the reliability is a joke!

I will probably just keep beating my Rincon until 2030 when it finally needs work done.

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/27/2008 2:50:04 PM

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ORIGINAL: JasonSC

I mean yeah, because everyone knows that HL and it's forum is all about work and easy trail riding. I mean, anyone that does anything outside of what the owners manual tells you to do are just idiots.

Do you really mean that?

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/27/2008 5:31:56 PM

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ORIGINAL: 06HondaRubicon

quote:

ORIGINAL: JasonSC

I mean yeah, because everyone knows that HL and it's forum is all about work and easy trail riding. I mean, anyone that does anything outside of what the owners manual tells you to do are just idiots.

Do you really mean that?

Not at all, I'm being as sarcastic as I can be.

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/27/2008 5:40:46 PM

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took a few more pics today

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/27/2008 5:40:55 PM

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It does have a locker,it is 2wd,4wd limited slip,and 4wd locked.

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/27/2008 5:50:03 PM

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didn't mean to post twice....

< Message edited by JasonSC -- 8/27/2008 5:55:20 PM >

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/27/2008 5:54:22 PM

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It looks very good from every angle but straight at it's front. Somebody needs to make a bumper styled like a Cat LE bumper to stick on it. Interior looks nice. It wouldn't be at the top of my list in a side-by-side, but it could be made to look pretty good. I do see farmers buying them by the thousands though.

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/27/2008 6:00:27 PM

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well they do sell a winch bumper for it that looks like the one that everyone has been photoshoping on it i'm going to try and get a pic of one with it on

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/27/2008 6:08:04 PM

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found it now tell me that thing don't look 10xs better

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/27/2008 6:23:23 PM

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Yeah, that helped.

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/27/2008 7:57:48 PM

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I like the inside, and I would also like to test drive it.

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/27/2008 8:02:11 PM

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man it looks 100 times better!

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/27/2008 9:45:02 PM

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its pretty amazing what a bumper can do and i've been trying to go test dive it but all my boys have been busy selling genrators b/c of the stupid azz huricane

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/27/2008 10:56:22 PM

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i think it will be tuff and maybe it will have i lower geared trans or lower geared diffs for the others ya nevver know well see

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RE: 2009 honda Big Red? - 8/28/2008 10:22:00 AM