Magnum Eagle
Ridgecrest, Ca
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To All,
I have had my Honda TRX700XX for about 6 months now and have finally got enough time on it to give you a realistic evaluation on it. At first, I was disappointed with it because it seemed that I spent all my time shifting and not enough time enjoying it. My "Buds" on the TRX700XX Forum suggested changing the counter shaft sprocket to a 13 Tooth instead of the 14 stocker. I took their suggestion and did it. The machine is tremendous now. As I have mentioned in the past, my riding is primarily in the desert with rocks and dirt/loose sand trails. It is unclear that any what if any top-end was sacrificed. I will probably never be able to answer that question. Top speed isn't really my thing. I have had my 2005 Yamaha Grizzly 660 for 4 1/2 years now and still find it to be an extraordinary machine. For prospecting and general nasty hills and roads it's great.
I don't have any pictures but may soon. The XX is the red and black version that was for 2008. I put Honda nerfs, bumper, under side protection and grab handle on it along with a Hardline hour meter.
Sure looking forward to much cooler weather. The cooling fan puts out a lot of heat so this winter will be more comfortable riding.
Very Respectfully,
Sid
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2_Late_I_Won
Moore Oklahoma
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Nice report can't wait to see the pics!!!
 
"WOOOHOOOO IM HAPPIER N' A TORNADA N' A TRAILER PARK"
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BlueRapted
Ragley,La
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I haven't seen many 700xx's around my area,but I hear alot of good things about them. I didn't like the look of it,but it is growing on me now. Yea post pics up forsure.
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GreyGrizz
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Magnum Eagle wrote:To All,
I have had my Honda TRX700XX for about 6 months now and have finally got enough time on it to give you a realistic evaluation on it. At first, I was disappointed with it because it seemed that I spent all my time shifting and not enough time enjoying it. My "Buds" on the TRX700XX Forum suggested changing the counter shaft sprocket to a 13 Tooth instead of the 14 stocker. I took their suggestion and did it. The machine is tremendous now. As I have mentioned in the past, my riding is primarily in the desert with rocks and dirt/loose sand trails. It is unclear that any what if any top-end was sacrificed. I will probably never be able to answer that question. Top speed isn't really my thing. I have had my 2005 Yamaha Grizzly 660 for 4 1/2 years now and still find it to be an extraordinary machine. For prospecting and general nasty hills and roads it's great.
I don't have any pictures but may soon. The XX is the red and black version that was for 2008. I put Honda nerfs, bumper, under side protection and grab handle on it along with a Hardline hour meter.
Sure looking forward to much cooler weather. The cooling fan puts out a lot of heat so this winter will be more comfortable riding.
Very Respectfully,
Sid Congratulations Magnum, on the new TRX700XX. I hadn't known you purchased one until now. Was it an impulsive buy; or did you shop around and review other makes and models? You mentioned you didn't care for the shifting. Did you check out the Kawi KFX 700, with an auto trans. But I'm sure the Honda has a much smoother ride, with IRS. It should last a long time, the way you maintain stuff. Congrats again , and good luck.
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