I am brand new to the scene of buggies. We are from Georgia and ride dirtbikes at Durhamtown Plantation fairly often. We have been dirtbikers for many years, but have the itch to add a buggy to the garage. We don't have a buggy yet, but I have leads on a late model Yerf spiderbox (not sure what year) and a 2008 Tomberlin Crossfire 150R. I can get either one for less than $1,000. Both look almost new.
If you were in my shoes, which would you go with? I'm sure you guys can lead me to the right one. I really like the longer suspension, larger/taller/aggressive wheels & tires, and styling of the Crossfire 150R, but I know that the Yerf has a long following and most parts, including upgrades are readily available.
Help me make the decision......
PS..
Anyone here from GA?
Do you ride your buggy at Durhamtown Plantation? If so, please shoot me an email or reply here and let me know how well your buggy works at DP. That is really the only place we would have to ride a buggy.
There a bunch of us that use Durham town regularly. the trail system is great for buggys. I use a yerf that does well on the trails. lack of reverse in the yerf is a handicap so use that factor while making your decision. The 150 motors are identical but the tomberlin chassis is more dependable, IMO.
Check this link http://www.sembraracing.com/ _________________ 3206 yerf. too many mods to list. easier to list what has not been modified- seats and steering wheel. plus one set of kidinme's hand made special collectors edition fuzzy dice. We support pole dancing.
Luckily you can still get most parts for the Yerf because you'll need 'em
Get the 150R and you won't need to worry about breaking spindles, axles, chain tensioners and ball joints. There ARE advantages to the Yerf: Very light so it can go faster, 48" wide for really tight trails. And it should be cheaper. It only cost $1200 new so your seller should only be looking to get about $800 for it. He should expect to get even less if he doesn't know about buggy forums! LOL _________________ _________________
2 Polaris RZRs & a Dune 150. Ridge Runner--Gone. Yerfdog 3206--Gone (but you never forget your 1st!).
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I would go with the crossfire 150R. I know there are alot of Yerf owners here, and I know they are good karts, but as you read you can see they do require some additional maintanence.
I really dont know alot about the Yerf, but you could PM; team hog, acblind, or pghruby and Im sure they could give you all the details you want to know.
As for the crossfire, I see the advantages of...better front suspension, new stronger front end, and most important tomberlin has most of their parts in stock at good prices and fast delivery.
Just my 2 cents. _________________ Baja Dune 150
9 gram rollers, Yellow main spring, Uni Filter w/pre charger, HP CDI, HP Coil and Plug wire, Gutted exhaust, 130 main jet, all new balljoints and rod ends.
welcome to buggy news, I am in McDonough ga. we ride the buggy's at DP at least 1 time a month.
If I had the choice you do I would go with the 150r. I am also a service center for them also _________________ Blade buggies,Carter buggy's, ams (manco) , joyner, parts for almost anything
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The yerf was a great design but loosy execution. go with the crossfire. _________________ 2005 Joyner 650 Turbo
2006 LJ Tech 1000
2006 sunl 1000
2005 Corvair powered 4 seater
2-1985 250sx trikes
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Lots more small and large toys!
150cc howhitt with internal reverse
14mm ball joints
10mm tirerods
19-7-8 front tires
22-10-10 rear tires
cushioned seats
metal seat belt latches
manufacturer support
Yerf-Dog has...
150cc howhitt
weak ball joints
weak spindles
lawnmower-like rear tires
really small front tires
plastic seats
No support from manufacturer...
hmmmmmmm
did I miss anything???
oh yeah...
Crossfire 150R's are heavier than the yerf... by a lot... this makes the yerf somewhat faster... but that is it...
Get the Crossfire 150R if you are looking for trial ready fun, with no major headaches 9unless the last owner beat the $**t out of it...
If you get the yerf, anyone on this site and other sites will tell you, set 500+ aside for repairs and mods to make the unit hold up to any form of abuse at all...
Yes I will Say Buy A crossfire also because of warranty if you Buy New and customer service.But when I got our Yerf I did not set back $500 for anything and have not ever broken anything on our Yerf.Replaced the sprocket for better take off. _________________ http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/YERFDOGGX150PARTS/?yguid=63829871
That is what I was thinking. I just wanted some positive opinions before committing since I am a greenhorn to the buggy scene. I like the Yerf because it is lighter and narrow for towing on a smaller trailer. But surely the ride is much better on the Crossfire with that long suspension and padded seats. And you can tell by comparing the front end parts that the Crossfire is leaps ahead.
If I were to buy a Yerf, it would HAVE to have larger tires on the front and rear, and I"m sure the spindles and joints would have to be replaced with beefier parts. I'm sure you are on the mark with an extra $500 spent on the Yerf.
BUT, after some negotiating, I can get the Yerf 3206 (red) for $500 that needs nothing. It looks like a brand new one. Does that sway the vote? The Crossfire needs brakes and a battery. I feel sure I can get it for $750. It looks near new cosmetically.
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