What ATV to buy?

[chiefbkt]

As long as you go slow downhill you should be fine. But I have a small wagon (from TSC) I use.

Chiefbkt

[gfdeputy2]

 or if the wheeler has a winch you can run the cable over the wheeler to the back couple tie downs wrapped around the deer connect winch cable & should lift the deer onto the rear rack. try to protect what ever the cable will be rubbing on

[BizCT]

Good ideas, thx guys

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[BizCT]

He made offer on Monday, they countered yesterday, he made 2nd offer today. Hoping for the best

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[BizCT]

And 5 minutes ago another counter. I drafted all the emails for my Dad. Got the owner down 27%. He says he's at the bottom line, but I'm not sure. Only $10k apart at this point

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[gfdeputy2]

WOW for a minute there I thought you were taking about being $10K difference on a wheeler

[virgil]

27% off the asking price sounds pretty good to me, assuming that the asking price was in the right ballpark for going rates.  Good luck.

[BizCT]

27% off the asking price sounds pretty good to me, assuming that the asking price was in the right ballpark for going rates. Good luck.

Yes. 27% off current asking price and about 65% off the original asking price when it went on the market about 10months ago.

His is now $5k below what he was willing to pay for it, so everything now is gravy. Might be able to get the land, an atv, and trailer for the price he would have paid for just the land. I pretty much negotiate contracts for a living so my emails were probably mind blowing to the realtor. Rather than give in now, trying to split the remaining $10k and finalize this.

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[steve863]

Yes. 27% off current asking price and about 65% off the original asking price when it went on the market about 10months ago.

His is now $5k below what he was willing to pay for it, so everything now is gravy. Might be able to get the land, an atv, and trailer for the price he would have paid for just the land. I pretty much negotiate contracts for a living so my emails were probably mind blowing to the realtor. Rather than give in now, trying to split the remaining $10k and finalize this.

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The owner is willing to sell if for 65% less off what he was asking 10 months ago?  And this is in Putnam county??  I don't know, this sounds a bit strange to me.  Going down that much in a county that is pretty much suburbia these days seems very unusual.  

Edited September 30, 2015 by steve863

[BizCT]

The owner is willing to sell if for 65% less off what he was asking 10 months ago? And this is in Putnam county?? I don't know, this sounds a bit strange to me. Going down that much in a county that is pretty much suburbia these days seems very unusual.

It was overpriced to start with. Not buildable land and the guys Dad died, so he probably just threw land on the market for that price not knowing better.

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[Doc]

Thanks all.....all makes sense. 1 other quick question. Would the ATV need to be stored inside a shed or can it be stored through the winter under a tarp, under a deck in my dad's backyard?

Beware of critters. Mice, chipmunks, and squirrels love that kind of equipment and can munch up seats, store hickory nuts around moving parts, build nests in places where combustible material shouldn't be, chew through hoses and wire insulation, and even chew holes in that nice new tarp you put over it....lol. I would suggest that wherever you put it, generous amounts of mouse and rat poison should be put around too.

[BizCT]

Beware of critters. Mice, chipmunks, and squirrels love that kind of equipment and can munch up seats, store hickory nuts around moving parts, build nests in places where combustible material shouldn't be, chew through hoses and wire insulation, and even chew holes in that nice new tarp you put over it....lol. I would suggest that wherever you put it, generous amounts of mouse and rat poison should be put around too.

Good tip, thx. Looks like that tractor supply company sells some tent like sheds with good reviews

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[Fletch]

Beware of critters. Mice, chipmunks, and squirrels love that kind of equipment and can munch up seats, store hickory nuts around moving parts, build nests in places where combustible material shouldn't be, chew through hoses and wire insulation, and even chew holes in that nice new tarp you put over it....lol. I would suggest that wherever you put it, generous amounts of mouse and rat poison should be put around too.

 

I second that!! Chipmunks and mice love to chew on wires and build nests in lawn mowers, vehicles, ATVs and boats left outside.

[BizCT]

Offer accepted. On to contracts

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Edited September 30, 2015 by Biz-R-OWorld

[ants]

I have battled the mighty mice before. Plug the tail pipe end with steel wool. Don't push it in too far. Get a couple boxes of moth balls. Cut about 5" sects of old panty hose so you have a sleeve. Tie off one end then fill it with moth balls and tie the other end. Place the "ball bags" all around the engine and one or two in the air filter housing. 

[DirtTime]

Congrats on the land Biz. As for the ATV I would put the deer on the back rack and tie it down going down hill. Little snow or ice and the deer might get to the bottom before the ATV.

[ants]

Congrats on the land Biz. As for the ATV I would put the deer on the back rack and tie it down going down hill. Little snow or ice and the deer might get to the bottom before the ATV.

And when loading the deer on the back racks, always remember to load the gut slit opposite side of the hot exhaust.   Trust me.

[DirtTime]

You could also get a small utility trailer for the ATV. Some good ones for about $200. But again, snow or ice and the trailer can swing and take you for a ride you aren't going to like. 

[BigVal]

I have 2 atvs and the one I use for hunting is a sportsman 500 it does great. Starts on coldest of days, does our hills no problem, has ebs, we usually put the deer on the racks to bring them down. Dragging them has resulted in then slipping down to fast like you said.

[Jason118]

One dragging , one up front and one on the rear

[HuntOrBeHunted]

Polaris Sportsman would get my vote in every category.

[chas0218]

Thanks all.....all makes sense. 1 other quick question. Would the ATV need to be stored inside a shed or can it be stored through the winter under a tarp, under a deck in my dad's backyard?

I would recommend something where it is mostly mice proof. I have seen a lot of machines that have had seats tore up, wires ate through, nests in air boxes. I would highly recommend some sort of shed to keep out the animals. You could make something simple with a hinged roof and door with just enough room for the ATV to keep it out of the elements.

 

Also a Polaris 500 HO or 400 HO are a beast of a machine. My Father-in-law has had a 500 HO that he has beat the crap out of and it just keeps going. I use my Polaris 500 HO ATV for food plot prep (spraying, and ground work) and it does great. I would like to get a side by side at some point I could utilize it much more but for now my ATV does ok.

Edited January 8, 2016 by chas0218

[chas0218]

Good tip, thx. Looks like that tractor supply company sells some tent like sheds with good reviews

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Take a look at homedepot for one of those plastic sheds, mice/animals don't generally eat through those and will last your lifetime. Not to mention they are cheap and easy to assemble. You can take it apart and move it from your house to your property without much hassle.

[BizCT]

Looks like he's going with Honda Rancher 4x4 with several add-one if this new land purchase goes through.

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