Side by sides

[Goon Dog]

I have one.

 

[TheChance]

You don't use the ones you have now what's going to change if you buy another one?

 

[mjmj]

It's basically a beefed-up rugged golf cart, right? Or no?

If so, I'd rather a traditional ATV. Also probably would rather have a golf cart, actually.

No. Not even close to be honest.

Just depends on how often you may use it. Thats different for everyone. I bought one years ago for the farm, got used every day until an oil line came loose…. Without property to use it on, how close are the public trails? Will you go without others? Having to rely on others to synch schedules really makes it tough. Just an FYI, side by side parts tend to be more expensive than ATV parts, or maybe theres just more parts to break. I’m sure you know, one weekend of riding can end up costing thousands.

 

[My name is]

Way overpriced and a lot of maintenance/repairs

 

[TardStrong]

I vote no. Storage, transportation, resell value all bad

 

[Fedorgasm]

I hate them. If you want to go out on trails then ride a dirt bike. And if you don't want to learn how to ride a dirt bike then get a quad/ATV.

These side by sides suck ass. First of all, the seating position just makes it feel like a car. It's boring. And you can't really explore very well because they're so wide. You're limited to dirt roads that you could just drive a jeep on.

Plus they're no fun for your passengers. Only the driver gets to have fun.

Plus they cost as much as a new car. Fuck that. I have had some expensive toys but none of them cost more than my car.

Also, you need a big ass trailer to take them out. Dirt bikes and ATVs can fit on a much smaller trailer or even in a truck bed.

 

[no fat chicks]

Seems like a toy for someone who's got a lot of time and money and doesn't know what else to spend it on.

I think incredibly fun but a little niche. Lots of work getting it set up to go use and also limited compared to a dirt bike or quad in a lot of ways.

 

[mjmj]

I hate them. If you want to go out on trails then ride a dirt bike. And if you don't want to learn how to ride a dirt bike then get a quad/ATV.

These side by sides suck ass. First of all, the seating position just makes it feel like a car. It's boring. And you can't really explore very well because they're so wide. You're limited to dirt roads that you could just drive a jeep on.

Plus they're no fun for your passengers. Only the driver gets to have fun.

Plus they cost as much as a new car. Fuck that. I have had some expensive toys but none of them cost more than my car.

Also, you need a big ass trailer to take them out. Dirt bikes and ATVs can fit on a much smaller trailer or even in a truck bed.

There are specific riding trails and areas for side by sides. Places where trucks and such can’t fit and aren’t allowed, and many don’t allow dirt bikes. A lot of people like side by sides because they can spend a weekend riding as a couple or entire family. But in areas without riding trails, probably not worth it.

 

[billiam]

Get an electric motorcycle instead. Dirtbike style.

The range for electric dirtbikes is trash.

 

[TheNinja]

The range for electric dirtbikes is trash.

What is it ? I thought some were like 40 miles on a single charge. That’s pretty far for me personally. But obviously not if you are out all day or something

 

[billiam]

What is it ? I thought some were like 40 miles on a single charge. That’s pretty far for me personally. But obviously not if you are out all day or something

You could probably get 40 miles out of a Stark if you're going slow on hard pack terrain but I was depleting about 4% of the battery per lap on the track. Performance is unreal though. SurRon range is about 20 to 30 miles and you can hot swap batteries.

 

[ThaiSexPills]

You don't use the ones you have now what's going to change if you buy another one?

Being able to wear normal clothes and not getting covered in dust and mud would be nice though and I feel like we’d go more

 

[TheNinja]

You could probably get 40 miles out of a Stark if you're going slow on hard pack terrain but I was depleting about 4% of the battery per lap on the track. Performance is unreal though. SurRon range is about 20 to 30 miles and you can hot swap batteries.

Ya. I was looking at the Sur Ron X version I think. It looks like great torque. Also in California I imagine it’s good for the green sticker for all year even during dry season.
I just wanted it to drive around the town and city. Throw some non working pedals on it and use it in the trails or get a moped sticker for it.

 

[djacobox372]

Always seemed like off-road golf carts for fat hunters.

 

[chardog]

get a cybertruck, turn on baja mode when you want that side by side feature, turn it off for daily driving.

 

[chardog]

Ya. I was looking at the Sur Ron X version I think. It looks like great torque. Also in California I imagine it’s good for the green sticker for all year even during dry season.
I just wanted it to drive around the town and city. Throw some non working pedals on it and use it in the trails or get a moped sticker for it.

high school kids be riding surron's........ extremely popular in california, and who can blame, they are nimble and fun to ride. Battery life probably isnt great though, and from what I recall, charging takes a few hours to fill up.

 

[William Huggins]

One equipped exactly like this and I’m good.

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Including the men in uniform?

 

[FyrFytr998]

Including the men in uniform?

I said what I said, lol. They’ll be generally more useful than a woman in SHTF scenarios. Call is the Brokeback Brigade.

 

[ThaiSexPills]

I hate them. If you want to go out on trails then ride a dirt bike. And if you don't want to learn how to ride a dirt bike then get a quad/ATV.

These side by sides suck ass. First of all, the seating position just makes it feel like a car. It's boring. And you can't really explore very well because they're so wide. You're limited to dirt roads that you could just drive a jeep on.

Plus they're no fun for your passengers. Only the driver gets to have fun.

Plus they cost as much as a new car. Fuck that. I have had some expensive toys but none of them cost more than my car.

Also, you need a big ass trailer to take them out. Dirt bikes and ATVs can fit on a much smaller trailer or even in a truck bed.

I have a dirtbike. It’s a 2001 KX250, I’ve owned it since about 2006. Also have an atc250r if 3 wheels is more your thing. I do own a trailer that would fit one too, I use it for our sleds atm though. I’d still be keeping one of our atv’s (mine is a factory 2up 1000) too.

 

[billiam]

Ya. I was looking at the Sur Ron X version I think. It looks like great torque. Also in California I imagine it’s good for the green sticker for all year even during dry season.
I just wanted it to drive around the town and city. Throw some non working pedals on it and use it in the trails or get a moped sticker for it.

Stealth missions around town are what the Sur Ron does best. You probably don't even need to bother with pedals, no one seems to care as long as you don't ride the MTB specific trails.