Hi all,
thought I'd join up and hello. Not having a popular or American brand, even worse having an Odes I wasnt too sure about joining as some seem to have very strong views about the 'cheap stuff' but Ive read some comments here that show a few are open minded, fun is fun, doesnt always matter what sticker is on the side of it.
I also thought that there doesnt seem to be a lot of actual real info on these 'cheapies' about, more opinions than fact, so if anyone is interested I can give you an unbiased review as time goes on.
The reasons for getting an Odes (sold by Atomik dealers here) are:
~ I have never seen anyone anywhere near me who has a UTV of any brand to know what I was getting into before buying one.
~ There are extremely limited places to actually ride one legally, so spending big on a toy that may potentially not get used much didnt make sense to me
~ There arent any local dealers for UTVs anyway and where there are 2+ hrs away, UTVs dont appear to be as popular here as the states so I would think most of the service techs who would work on one here would have much experience.
~ Most of what Ive read on this forum and a couple of other all seem to show the same thing, UTVs being brought new or newish then being stripped down to the rails and everything that makes them a name brand replaced with custom or aftermarket products anyway. To me spending and extra $6K minimum for a basic name brand only to replace the bits that supposedly make the name brand better than a 'cheapie' just didnt make sense either.
~ With all the above being said, the price, $9k for the Odes as apposed to $15k - 20k+ for the base name brand stuff $25k-ish for a decent Polaris.
Here it is after a couple of hours out of the box:
First thing I learnt with a UTV, know where your air intake is and the depth of the water you can go, almost $9k gone in 90 seconds. Note to self, raise intake. I think this first adventure set the tone for the what has been its first 'problem', the clutch/belt system. The second drive was straight out to the dunes, tyre pressure still up. Worked it pretty hard and smoked up pretty bad through the cabin. Crusing along isnt so bad but put the boot in and it just smokes up. Thinking its first drive thru the water and cheap belts are causing this problem. Also it starts bogging down just a little, nothing bad but I was thinking for an 800cc it should be a little bit better.
I will stress that in total Ive driven it probably put 55kms on the clock since it came out of the crate so everything is new to me and seeing as Ive never been in one before I dont know realistically what to expect.
Currently Im working away for 3 weeks so the Odes is at my bike mechanics shop getting a good looking at. He's an extremely switched on guy (multiple national sidecar championship racer in the classic class) over here and preps my YZ250 for the Finke desert race. He has a few ideas to mod the clutch and general go fast tweaks that should improve performance overall.
Ive got a small lathe, AC/DC TIG, Sheetmetal folder, pipe bender etc so down the track Im keen to change the bar work and the looks for a safer and sportier feel without spending big dollars.
At the end of the day I bought this to have some fun with the GF and some mates (we all ride bikes as well) and just explore the area. For me, if I want to go really fast, Ill take the YZ out
Well thats about it for now, happy to show more for those interested but otherwise,........... flame suit on![Big Grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
thought I'd join up and hello. Not having a popular or American brand, even worse having an Odes I wasnt too sure about joining as some seem to have very strong views about the 'cheap stuff' but Ive read some comments here that show a few are open minded, fun is fun, doesnt always matter what sticker is on the side of it.
I also thought that there doesnt seem to be a lot of actual real info on these 'cheapies' about, more opinions than fact, so if anyone is interested I can give you an unbiased review as time goes on.
The reasons for getting an Odes (sold by Atomik dealers here) are:
~ I have never seen anyone anywhere near me who has a UTV of any brand to know what I was getting into before buying one.
~ There are extremely limited places to actually ride one legally, so spending big on a toy that may potentially not get used much didnt make sense to me
~ There arent any local dealers for UTVs anyway and where there are 2+ hrs away, UTVs dont appear to be as popular here as the states so I would think most of the service techs who would work on one here would have much experience.
~ Most of what Ive read on this forum and a couple of other all seem to show the same thing, UTVs being brought new or newish then being stripped down to the rails and everything that makes them a name brand replaced with custom or aftermarket products anyway. To me spending and extra $6K minimum for a basic name brand only to replace the bits that supposedly make the name brand better than a 'cheapie' just didnt make sense either.
~ With all the above being said, the price, $9k for the Odes as apposed to $15k - 20k+ for the base name brand stuff $25k-ish for a decent Polaris.
Here it is after a couple of hours out of the box:
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First thing I learnt with a UTV, know where your air intake is and the depth of the water you can go, almost $9k gone in 90 seconds. Note to self, raise intake. I think this first adventure set the tone for the what has been its first 'problem', the clutch/belt system. The second drive was straight out to the dunes, tyre pressure still up. Worked it pretty hard and smoked up pretty bad through the cabin. Crusing along isnt so bad but put the boot in and it just smokes up. Thinking its first drive thru the water and cheap belts are causing this problem. Also it starts bogging down just a little, nothing bad but I was thinking for an 800cc it should be a little bit better.
I will stress that in total Ive driven it probably put 55kms on the clock since it came out of the crate so everything is new to me and seeing as Ive never been in one before I dont know realistically what to expect.
Currently Im working away for 3 weeks so the Odes is at my bike mechanics shop getting a good looking at. He's an extremely switched on guy (multiple national sidecar championship racer in the classic class) over here and preps my YZ250 for the Finke desert race. He has a few ideas to mod the clutch and general go fast tweaks that should improve performance overall.
Ive got a small lathe, AC/DC TIG, Sheetmetal folder, pipe bender etc so down the track Im keen to change the bar work and the looks for a safer and sportier feel without spending big dollars.
At the end of the day I bought this to have some fun with the GF and some mates (we all ride bikes as well) and just explore the area. For me, if I want to go really fast, Ill take the YZ out
Well thats about it for now, happy to show more for those interested but otherwise,........... flame suit on