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Button Buck
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Picked up the joyner commando last nite and was impressed with the set up so far. Havent used it in any true off road riding yet but it is nice. I have to go out of town this week for a meeting but will get to ride next weekend on the property. So far i really like it. A little bigger then i thought it would be. Wouldnt fit on my 5x8 trailer without taking the back ramp/gate off. Iszuzu trooper engine parts are used for replacement so no problem with parts. The 27 inch tires is what made the gate not close. Will update more next week. I bought this on ebay, for 6000. Has 28 miles on it. Guy bought for his kids and they didnt like and would rather ride the horses so i got a good deal. More to follow.
Randy
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Button Buck
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Hey, I am thinking about getting a Joyner Commando pretty much the exact same one as you w/27 in tires. How was the riding experience? Anything about it you did not like while riding? I would appreciate your insight into the Commando. It will help solidify my choice. Thanks.
BP
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Button Buck
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OK. Have had it out to the deer camp and went through the real tuff stuff . Did get stuck once but was in a rutted out road that holds water 24/7 and full of yazzoo clay (gumbo mud). But since it comes with a winch no biggie. got right out. This thing is solid. Does need some front fender flares to keep mud from slinging all over. I am working on that now. It has climbed every grade i have tried and I am quite the adventurous type. I changed the oil and gear oil just to be sure it had good grade stuff in it. It is hard to do this because of the full metal skid plate on the bottom. You have to take it off then drain fluids and refill then put it back on but i figure once each year after the season is over should be enough. It rides great and even at speed . Its consistent top end is 35-38 can go faster but gets up to high in the rpms and starts to flash them at you. bought a rumble seat for the back for my 2 boys to ride, has seat belts and can be pulled out with just the rails left in so you can carry stuff. Very quit as far as rattles go. Some other makes I have test driven seem to have a lot of noise from the bed rattling etc. All the places this touches has large rubber pads so it is quiet. I love it. First gear granny, so I usually start off in 2 unless pulling/going up steep hill. If you think of anything specific you want to ask let me know. Be glad to answer any questions. I love mine. It doesnt have a front locking diff but have seen no need for one to be honest, lest not yet. I went through most of the bad stuff in 2 wheel drive cause I thought i had put in 4 wheel....lol....also have to be stopped to put in 4 wheel or back to 2 wheel. But i usually just put it in 4 when i go in the woods and dont worry about it.
Randy
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Button Buck
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Thanks for the response. I am new to UTV's so some of these questions may sound foolish.
What is the disadvantage of not having a front locking differential?
Is taking off in first gear very slow so you take off in second? I intend to use this out on the sand dunes and occasionally on trails. Would you recommend for that type of use.
Do you have any photos of your Command? What year is it?
Is the under belly protected well or does it need some type of under armor. Dealer photos never show the under belly.
So no shifting to 4WD on the fly. Ads stated you could.
Thanks in advance for you information.
I am thinking of buying a Commando and it looking just like this
BP
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| i checked out the bad boy's, not too pleased with the price but oh well, sticking with the polaris razor 800.... it's a beast
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