My son and I went on a guided ATV ride in the mountains of Pigeon Forge today. This was my very first time on an ATV. We both had such an awesome, wonderful time that we would love to do ATV riding more often.
I am assuming that even in the NE part of the state, there would be places to ride.....so I am considering buying a nice used ATV.
We both rode Yamaha Kodiak 450's. We were driving over 5 gallon bucket sized boulders and terrain so steep and rough, I believe it would have been very difficult to walk. I was really surprised how the Yamaha soaked up the rough ride. I have had back surgery and was concerned if I could even handle the easy "family" trail. My back does not like sudden jerks and twists. We rode well and safe enough that they allowed us to go on the "advanced" trail. That was pretty challenging and fun. What surprised me the most is that after almost all day riding, my back did not bother me at all.
The kicker is, I don't know anything about ATV's. I don't know if the Yamaha is a good option for a used, durable, and reliable ATV......or if there is something better. I realize I will probably be looking at an older unit. So parts availability will also be important.
I do have a pretty tight budget. I would prefer something in the $2,000 range....but my max is $3,000. I figured I will have to buy from an individual on Marketplace or Craigslist.
INGO - is the Yamaha the best option? What else would you recommend? Do you know of any good places to ride in the NE part of the state?
I am assuming that even in the NE part of the state, there would be places to ride.....so I am considering buying a nice used ATV.
We both rode Yamaha Kodiak 450's. We were driving over 5 gallon bucket sized boulders and terrain so steep and rough, I believe it would have been very difficult to walk. I was really surprised how the Yamaha soaked up the rough ride. I have had back surgery and was concerned if I could even handle the easy "family" trail. My back does not like sudden jerks and twists. We rode well and safe enough that they allowed us to go on the "advanced" trail. That was pretty challenging and fun. What surprised me the most is that after almost all day riding, my back did not bother me at all.
The kicker is, I don't know anything about ATV's. I don't know if the Yamaha is a good option for a used, durable, and reliable ATV......or if there is something better. I realize I will probably be looking at an older unit. So parts availability will also be important.
I do have a pretty tight budget. I would prefer something in the $2,000 range....but my max is $3,000. I figured I will have to buy from an individual on Marketplace or Craigslist.
INGO - is the Yamaha the best option? What else would you recommend? Do you know of any good places to ride in the NE part of the state?
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