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charlie lack
New member
Username: Slipperycharlie
Post Number: 1
Registered: 11-2005
Posted From: 69.229.119.123
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 12:44 am: | |
hi - i was wondering if could get some info on max 2's.having been an owner of trail bikes my whole life i have never used skid steer.is it hard to use?also i live in a moderate climate, and other than routine maintenence for engine,tires,lube,etc are there any parts that have to be changed frequently?is it pretty tight in the seat with 2 people?thanks.charlie |
Jerry R. Nuss
Advanced Member
Username: Jerrynuss
Post Number: 159
Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 71.244.162.70
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 10:05 am: | |
Hello Charlie and welcome to the board. I'll try to answer your questions and I am sure you will get a lot of responses from other board members.
1. Is skid steer hard to use. No, it is actually quite easy for a person with no experience to get in and be steering the machine. I let my niece and nephew drive mine and they were steering like pros in a a matter of minutes. For an adult with a sense of mortality and good sense, it will also come quickly but to really be good and be able to get through places that look impossible it takes about 25 hours of stick time to get the feel of the machine and the confidence to drive well.
2. Routine maint. All that is needed. Keep it clean and lubed and adjusted properly, they are very hardy sturdy machines. Check the tire pressure and oil level before each use. I don't know of any particular parts that are prone to failure or need to be changed frequently.
3. Is it tight in the seat. I don't think it is tight but I like sports cars. Now my friend Hoss and his wife Bovina tried to take my Argo for a drive and they didn't fit in the front seat. I like the leg room of the Max 2 better than other machines. My personal favorite in the Max IV.
Where do you live? If you can contact a dealer in your area or get in touch with a board member and go for a ride. I don't know of anyone on this board that would say no to a person wanting to take a test ride and learn more about the machine.
I fell in love with the 6x6 atv back in the early 70's and always wanted one. But I was a kid and my Dad said no they are junk. Well times have changed and the quality has improved and the use of the 4 stroke motor has really helped the machines utility. The good companies like Max and Argo are still in business and doing well. I really enjoy taking my Argo out and spending a few hours riding and not getting dirty. No mud or dirt or burs stuck to my pants. My knees are in bad shape so riding in the AATV is much nicer than on a motorcycle or 4x4 atv. I'd be out riding now but I just had knee surgery and it is hurting badly. We just had our first snow of the season and it is driving me crazy.
My Dad who said they were junk is now looking for a machine of his own. he has had dirt bikes, ATCs, and 4x4 ATVs but after getting a better look and feel of the 6x6 he really likes them. |
david berger
Senior Member
Username: Davidrrrd
Post Number: 223
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 172.152.49.156
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 10:27 am: | |
yah charly, where are you located? so people here can take you on test drives |
Missouri's Max Dealer (Brandon Price)
Intermediate Member
Username: Brandon_price
Post Number: 67
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 69.27.205.59
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 02:24 pm: | |
Looks like Charlie is located in California according to his profile. I think there are some dealers there, but overall dealers out west are few and far between.
Skid steers are easy to drive and once you get some time behind the sticks, you can make them do things that regular steering wouldn't allow. Many of my customers that come out for a demo ride have never seen a Max up close. I drive them through the woods and up and down hills to show them what it will do. After that I put them behind the sticks in an open field and take it swimming in the lake. Within minutes they get comfortable with the steering and want to try tougher terrain.
Maintenance is simple and the machines will last a very long time if you keep up with it. I think the most important thing is keeping the inside clean. I see to many people letting water, mud, and other trash collect in their vehicle for years. Keep it clean and grease the chains and bearings. Chains are o-ring so they need very little adjustment. The usual engine and trans oil changes is all you need after that.
I think the Max vehicles are very comfortable with two people. You have more leg room in the Max II than any other vehicle. The Max IV sits four people very well even considering it is still small enough to travel through ATV trails. |
Brian Nagels
New member
Username: Farmboy
Post Number: 7
Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 4.182.135.117
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 08:53 pm: | |
Hello Charlie I live just up the street near Sanger I have a 2005 Argo Conquest that I use in the summer in the sierras and with tracks in the winter to get to my cabin.
if you want to try it out email me I know the dealer for Argo's in the valley.
Brian
Nagels@msn.com |
Jerry R. Nuss
Advanced Member
Username: Jerrynuss
Post Number: 160
Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 70.106.209.133
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 10:04 pm: | |
Wow Charlie you are only about 10 miles away from Brian. If I were you I would take him up on that offer for a ride in his Conquest. It would give you an idea of what a Max would be like or you might like the Argo. I love your guy's area out there. I was stationed at Fort Ord for a couple of years in the mid 80s and I got out and saw the sights as much as I could. Absolutely beautiful country. |
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