Worst Looking Quad.

trailblazer_02 · 05-14-2008, 12:48 AM

whatever floats your boat buddy.
btw how is throwing around all that weight?

schef · 05-14-2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by trailblazer_02

whatever floats your boat buddy.
btw how is throwing around all that weight?

I looked at all of the sport quads when I was shopping around. Everything felt like a toy to me. The image of a gorilla on a tricycle comes to mind. The DS650 was the only machine beefy enough to make me feel at home. Yes, it is heavier and wider than most quads, but I'm taller and heavier than most guys. It's a good fit. I've never had a problem running through trails or the track with guys (or gals) on smaller machines. I like to think it has to do with the skill in the helmet, not the frame... but that would just be a "cocky can-am owner" speaking... so I would never say such things. :rolleyes:

The DS was unfortunately not a hit with the masses and can-am has gone a different route with new machines aimed at the core ATV market. It makes sense. The DS650 was aimed at a niche market that soon found itself saturated and 650's ended up sitting on show room floors. I even had a hard time finding my DS. I had to drive 4 hours to the nearest dealer only to find the DS in the show room with a dead battery since no one had given it any loven in a while. It was like finding a diamond laying on the ground while walking down the street... for 4 hours. I think there were angels singing when I sat on it for the first time. Hard to say... it was all a blur that involved me writing a check for a machine with a dead battery.

From Can-Am's point of view, it would have been stupid to leave the 650 on the market. It was better to stop production and leave the 650 resting securely in record books and the hearts and minds of the few, the proud, the ones able to call themselves... DS650 owners!

*Stoopidbot1* · 05-14-2008, 07:57 AM

Let's simmer down a little bit there TB. Actually 79 on the"mighty" DS650 isn't that impressive.
I clocked my TRX450 by my garmin GPS at 79mph. I was on a flat dirt road that went right next to the freeway. Speed limit on I-70 is 75mph. I was passing traffic. Same thing with me, I never saved the GPS log but I do have it on video.
ATV Video: TRX450 - Category: ATV Riding » QUADCRAZY ATV Community

powermaddd400ex · 05-14-2008, 11:41 AM

my quad tops out at right around 70, give or take a few.
but my friend with the z swears up and down that it will hit 75

trailblazer_02 · 05-14-2008, 01:13 PM

ACTUALLY..the ds was made for the dunes.

and yes it is a stretch to say 79.
if its stock.

*Stoopidbot1* · 05-14-2008, 10:55 PM

In his defense, the only Polaris i really have seen him push is the outlaw. And he states over and over that his quad is slow. It is a family ride. Let's try not to let the bashing get personal. That goes for you too TB.

trailblazer_02 · 05-14-2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by downfour47304

besides polaris

nah... mean they only have the outlaw 450 and 525 and 525s.
i mean they are nothing right?

trailblazer_02 · 05-15-2008, 12:37 AM

whats with the raptors?

*Ajmboy* · 05-15-2008, 12:53 AM

downfour47304 and TB, please take you issues to a PM.

It's a bit out of hand with all the "physically and mentally challenged" pics. This is an ATV community, please stick to the topics at hand or create your own group to post that stuff in the GROUPS SECTION.

No hijacking threads for personal battles!

trailblazer_02 · 05-15-2008, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ajmboy

downfour47304 and TB, please take you issues to a PM.

It's a bit out of hand with all the "physically and mentally challenged" pics. This is an ATV community, please stick to the topics at hand or create your own group to post that stuff in the GROUPS SECTION.

No hijacking threads for personal battles!

i wasnt posting them
and its not a battle.
kid deserves a ban.
thats offensive material.
to me. and im sure other people.
and its my thread so how do you hijack your own thread?