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thinking about a ds650....?
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Posted by: rollie

ive been thinking about getting a DS650

i need the suspension travel...

i need the size...

i dont need all that power but i could get used to it...hehe

but i live in mass and ride pretty much all trails...i can live without reverse but how are they on the trail. most of the trails i ride are wide enough for it so what do you guys think???

if you have any pics please post them!!!
please check that out to...pm me if your intrested!!!!!! thanks!!

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Posted by: rollie

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Posted by: thomez

Get a Z400 you will be happier.

Posted by: dsracer666

go with the ds you won't find a smoother riding quad!
the power also comes on smooth.

Posted by: sam the brave

i dont like those at all i think they way to heavy and look very tall
where in mass u live

Posted by: Dunesurfer

Soo big!! and heavy. I think thre are better choices for a trail quad. 450ex, Z400, better yet a YFZ. If you are a bigger guy get a predator. The ds is great in wide open spaces but to big for trail riding. DS = dunes, wide open spaces

Posted by: roostin_dale

a kid in town here use to have one...said it was absolutily amazing every where he rode it except trails....said it was way to big and heavy....

Posted by: beak7707

One of my friends we all ride with has one. They have amazing power, and they are the most comfortable quad I have ever sat on, but it isn't worth a crap in the trails.

Posted by: RMX500

I own a Predator so I'll tell you what I know. It's the perfect XC quad. It beat out VForce, DS650, and Raptor in a shootout.

It has more suspension travel than any other machine and basically comes with the best stock suspension and best stock tires.

I like to ride MX style and do a lot of technical riding and jumping, so the Predator isn't entirely for me, but whenever I ride XC it's just perfect.

The only thing that gets me sometimes that you need to be careful of is the *** end is really squirrly, but also attributes to the best handling and tightest turning radius. One could only dream of a 350lb Predator.

I'll be picking up a TRX450 or YFZ450 soon at this rate just because of my riding style. I'm 6"0 and 190lbs. Predator has a good size and feels good.

Posted by: dsracer666

I.m 5'6" and 170lb I never thought the ds was too big or heavy ecept when stuck! my old raptor was harder to ride then my ds.

I have never had a problem on the trails, most people can't even keep up with me when I turn on the juice

Posted by: rollie

quote:
Originally posted by sam the brave
i dont like those at all i think they way to heavy and look very tall
where in mass u live

north attleboro...right near rehoboth!

Posted by: sam the brave

u know any one a bristol aggie cuz i go there
i rode a predator in the trails and it was the best i thought

Posted by: dsracer666

nacsracer12 come to the next southwick race before you make up your mind.

Posted by: rollie

quote:
Originally posted by dsracer666
nacsracer12 come to the next southwick race before you make up your mind.

you wouldnt have a yellow DS with a blue seat?

if so ive seen you....if not ill be at the last national and the darren naccarado momoriale(sp) race!

Posted by: dsracer666

yep thats me!

Posted by: rollie

quote:
Originally posted by dsracer666
yep thats me!

haha i walked right by it....at the last nat....very nice!

Posted by: #77

I have one I want to sell right now. Here is what I can tell you about it:
Great front brakes, underpowered rear
It's a tank
Awesome power, likes mid-high rpm's
Best stock suspension I have ever ridden, trails, MX, everything feels wonderful
Quiet exhaust good for the neighbors
Light *** end
a little tall feeling
awesome seat and the wrap-around front is the best idea ever
twin spark plugs and coils seem unnecessary
tons of wiring under the bodywork
good cooling system
chintzy air filter
somewhat difficult oil change (takes 4 quarts of oil, reservoir is under headlight and makes draining a mess until you make your own funnels)
weak battery box
right front shock shaft bent on me after a 75' jump, upper left a-arm cracked and separated at the ball joint, easy welding fix

Overall, sweet quad. I rode in the woods a lot, but I love MX, and it is just a bit too heavy for it. That is the only reason I am selling.

Posted by: RMX500

if you get a DS650, a longer swingarm will massively improve your ride quality and handling. Magazines have noted the shortened swingarm hurt the machine.

anyways what you should do since you want an open class machine is go read some different shootouts and make sure the DS650 is what you want. word is it's an awesome duner. that Baja X package looks really nice too.

just don't buy a V-Force

Posted by: BSD4life1

i would switch to the KFX 700. it is just as powerful. but i dont know if u would like the automatic trani>

Posted by: bulkdriverlp

i was told by a guy that weighed 340 and he said it went over woops like a dream. ur only 170 i think thats too much suspension, i dunno. theyre real heavy and kinda crappy looking if ya ask me. another good one is the craptor, but i dont like em. or the predetor is a good choice for you since your not that heavy. have massive power and good suspension. food for thought!

Posted by: rollie

i've decided to keep my 300 for a year or so and race it then get a 450R!!!

Posted by: 400ex_drummer

in a year the suzuki 450 will probably be out, u might wanna take a look at that.

Posted by: coo-beans

get a dds there quick