Quadbike for daily commute

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   With fuel prices going up running our second car for a daily commute of 10 miles (5 each way) seems daft. 
Can anyone offer any advice based on experience of using a quad bike as a daily commute.  I have almost ruled out a motorbike been there done that ice/snow tends to cause a problem also I have an allotment and a quad would allow me to carry extra items compared to a motorbike.

Thanks in advance

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crazynight Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 28 Jul 2011 Location: Chester Status: Offline Points: 68	Post Options Post Reply Quote crazynight Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Quadbike for daily commute Posted: 30 Oct 2011 at 1:05pm
	With fuel prices going up running our second car for a daily commute of 10 miles (5 each way) seems daft. Can anyone offer any advice based on experience of using a quad bike as a daily commute. I have almost ruled out a motorbike been there done that ice/snow tends to cause a problem also I have an allotment and a quad would allow me to carry extra items compared to a motorbike. Thanks in advance
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RichieD76 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 29 Sep 2011 Location: Boston, UK Status: Offline Points: 615	Post Options Post Reply Quote RichieD76 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Oct 2011 at 10:07pm
	Oh yeah i have some advice. You WONT get cheap insurance at all. They will question everything. Its not a car and its not a bike so they class it as specialist and price accordingly! Not only that, when you do finnaly have a body bashing crash they ask you for your Agricutural licence or ATV licence... and even though a full uk motorcycle licence along with the fpk categorys of your licence covers it by law..they still try worm there way out of paying out. If your a farmer...you have no worries but everyone else beware. Had to take my insurer to court in the end. Even though i was the one that got hit. Thank god i'm not one of the total idiots that drives them on the road with no leathers or full face helmet Edited by RichieD76 - 30 Oct 2011 at 10:08pm
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Techno Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 07 Sep 2011 Status: Offline Points: 577	Post Options Post Reply Quote Techno Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Oct 2011 at 11:48pm
	After reading the post above, it strikes me that a motorbike and a sidecar might be the best option.
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crazynight Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 28 Jul 2011 Location: Chester Status: Offline Points: 68	Post Options Post Reply Quote crazynight Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Oct 2011 at 5:50am
	Hmm wow did not know that seems like all the info I am getting it pointing me away from a quad. Electric bike might be a good option 15mph plus can peddle to get fast so no arriving hot etc at work? Any comment on an electric bike?
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M4trundler Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Sep 2010 Status: Offline Points: 702	Post Options Post Reply Quote M4trundler Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Nov 2011 at 12:30pm
	I think quad bikes are too dangerous. They are heavy bits of kit and very easy to roll over on top of you. These look good, they have a roll cage, but are a bit pricey... http://www.blitzworld.co.uk/ Edited by M4trundler - 04 Nov 2011 at 12:30pm
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drakey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Jun 2009 Location: Norfolk Status: Offline Points: 925	Post Options Post Reply Quote drakey Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Nov 2011 at 3:48pm
	Weird - my brother in laws a Gardner and fancied a change from his 4ltr jeep and trailer to pop and get the morning paper etc. To my surprise - this is what he came home with yesterday!!! Had my pic took but yet to play :) I'll have to enquire about costs once it's registered.
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davy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Kia Moderator Joined: 08 Aug 2008 Location: Renfrewshire Status: Offline Points: 2697	Post Options Post Reply Quote davy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Nov 2011 at 5:11pm
	Thats one smart quad Drakey
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BanditGT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01 May 2011 Location: Berks Status: Offline Points: 266	Post Options Post Reply Quote BanditGT Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Nov 2011 at 6:47pm
	Quads are great fun, but take a little getting use to. I would stat well away from the Chinese ones though. Personally I would go for the Suzuki LTZ450.

BanditGT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01 May 2011 Location: Berks Status: Offline Points: 266	Post Options Post Reply Quote BanditGT Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Nov 2011 at 6:50pm


Dano Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Kia Forum Moderator Joined: 26 Nov 2010 Location: Uk Status: Offline Points: 709	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dano Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Nov 2011 at 5:17am
	Omg !! I've got a trouser tent [blush] I love quads but there so dangerous , I would love one but think I would kill myself :(

Quadbike for daily commute

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