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Author Message rendezvous_farms859792 Posted 1/27/2008 7:58:18 AM Forum Newbie Group: Forum Members Last Login: 1/28/2008 12:04:46 PM Posts: 3, Visits: 3 Hello all, first time I post here, I have found this website to be a very good tool for doing research & comparing quads. I was wondering what everyone's opinion was on these two quads: Honda Rincon 680 & Polaris Sportsman 500. I will be using it mainly for farm/ranch use, so it can get quite muddy in the pens & chasing cattle etc. Also use it in cold weather regularly, we're in Manitoba, so it gets to be -20 to -30Celsius regularly. Have been told that the Rincon's tranny may not work that well when it's cold... any truth? I definately want IRS because our pastures are very rough & want a smooth ride (our Honda 250 Big Red is just too rough!) To make a long story short, which quad would be better for my situation? The Polaris looks stronger & bigger & it's got better clearance than the Rincon. The Rincon on the other hand is suppose to be very reliable like all Honda products, but seems to be built a bit weaker than the Polaris. I was hardcore Honda until my bro got a Sportsman 500 last fall, I was impressed with the ride & handling, so now I cant make up my mind! I guess we all know the Rincon is more expensive but I may not have to put much money in it later?? Don't want to start any brand wars but just want some good constructive opinions. TIA, Dave Post #170769 cfry_19840420 Posted 4/22/2008 6:43:12 PM Junior Member Group: Forum Members Last Login: 11/2/2008 8:06:56 PM Posts: 23, Visits: 18 rincon,rincon,rincon.They are very dependable bikes and work perfect in all conditions.i know of several people who went out and bought a polaris thinking they were great and they were,until a couple years down the road when they loose all power and start to break piece by piece.So pretty much stick with the honda dependabilty.if you have a big red you should know all about dependable.in my opinion Post #171823 Bretthegreat107891837 Posted 6/10/2008 3:26:18 PM Forum Newbie Group: Forum Members Last Login: 6/10/2008 3:19:47 PM Posts: 4, Visits: 12 I would get a Rincon, put on bigger tires, and your good to go. Mine goes anywhere i need it to ( i live in the river bottom ). It wont fail as far as i know. I go hardcore wheelin' almost every weekend. The most reliable thing i know of. 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