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Suzuki Vinson 500
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Posted by: DMC-4OOEX

Hey guys. I didn't post this in the suzuki utility because it didn't say vinson, and I don't think anyone has one in there. I'll get a much better response here.

We're going to be getting a 2006 Vinson 500 that's camo with 150 miles on it.

I'm just curious as to if anyone on here has ever ridden one, or owned one, and how it was? I read the advrider review and a couple others and they sound like excellent quads, just wanted your opinions. This is the semi-auto one.

Posted by: hondariderdylan

my freinds grandfather has one and he claims it to bve a great reliable 4X4

you should be happy with it

Posted by: panteramatt

One of the best in its class. Youll love it!

Posted by: DMC-4OOEX

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Originally posted by panteramatt
One of the best in its class. Youll love it!

We have it

Just got done changing out the motor.

Posted by: panteramatt

Why? How do you like it?

Posted by: DMC-4OOEX

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Originally posted by panteramatt
Why? How do you like it?

Well we traded a 2001 Yamaha Wolverine 350 for it. They aren't worth much, and this vinson was a 2006 with only 300 miles on it.. It looked brand new.

It broke a shaft in the trans, and popped a bearing out that holds it also resulting in cracking the case slightly on the right. We were going to have the case welded and we already had the cases split to fix the shaft, until we found a complete running motor for $600 shipped.

So technically, the wolverine was worth 1500, and we traded and paid 600 for the motor. So 2100 for a brand new condition camo Suzuki vinson with 300 miles and a whole extra engine for parts.

If the top end ever wears out we have one with only 300 miles on the shelf

We only fired it over for a couple seconds today. Before we run it any further, we're going to flush the engine clean because we don't know the history of it, make sure it's all good and ready then finish bolting the plastics/pegs/etc. on it.

So we didn't ride it yet but I can't wait to

Do you also have a vinson?

Posted by: panteramatt

No I have a HIGHLY modded 06 kingquad 700 but if I find a cheap vinson Ill jump on it for sure at least for my wife to ride.

Posted by: DMC-4OOEX

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Originally posted by panteramatt
No I have a HIGHLY modded 06 kingquad 700 but if I find a cheap vinson Ill jump on it for sure at least for my wife to ride.

Sweet! Post pics

Yeah me and my father are more into sport quads, but he only has a banshee so we can't really go on long trail rides, because they are HORRIBLE on gas. I have my 400ex to trail ride with but he only had the wolverine which was pretty slow and had stiff suspension.

So mainly it's just going to be used for plowing, yard work, and long trail rides. It seems like it would ride nice, the vinson, but we don't know yet until we ride it.

Posted by: panteramatt

Yea this is my first utility. Sold a mx yfz450 with 10k in it to get it. Its clutch is apart till tomorrow getting more mods done. After this I cant possibly do anything more besides a big bore kit. After you ride that vinson for long trail rides or try mud riding youll be hooked TRUST ME!!!

Posted by: DMC-4OOEX

It's been together for a couple days now. Runs great! We're really happy with it. It's in brand new condition and the thing rides pretty nice. Also gets up and goes for a 500!

Pretty cool machine. Can't wait to go on some long trail rides.. haven't been on one for a while.

Posted by: firefighterjosh

quote:
Originally posted by panteramatt
Yea this is my first utility. Sold a mx yfz450 with 10k in it to get it. Its clutch is apart till tomorrow getting more mods done. After this I cant possibly do anything more besides a big bore kit. After you ride that vinson for long trail rides or try mud riding youll be hooked TRUST ME!!!

I bet that engine is awesome

Posted by: panteramatt

Holy crap Josh, your still alive?

Posted by: firefighterjosh

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Originally posted by panteramatt
Holy crap Josh, your still alive?

Barley...Sitting here needing surgery on my knee and my shoulder....Lets just say winter is going to suck

Posted by: panteramatt

Sorry 2 hear that bud. I got that motor haulin *****. Did all kinds of clutch mods. Hows that rhino project?

Posted by: firefighterjosh

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Originally posted by panteramatt
Sorry 2 hear that bud. I got that motor haulin *****. Did all kinds of clutch mods. Hows that rhino project?

On hold until my house gets built....maybe sell the chassis if someone is interested.

Otherwise I am slowly tickering with it

You race anyone? Interested on how its stacking up

Posted by: panteramatt

So far smoked a can-am 800. It was stock though.

Posted by: firefighterjosh

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Originally posted by panteramatt
So far smoked a can-am 800. It was stock though.

I was hoping you would say that....

When it basically stock with a pipe and clutch mods I could keep up