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I am physically disabled and bought an ATV to keep hunting. However, the manufacture of this ATV didn't take into account the use of hunting due to the noise my machine makes. I would like to make it quieter and would hope someone could make a suggestion so I can use it without scaring all the game away for miles around. I have a budget around about 50 bucks or so.
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There are stealth muffler systems available but I don't think $50 will get you there. Perhaps you should trade the ATV for a Bad Boy Buggy. They are electric and very quiet. -
why blame the manufacturer for your buying decision?
did you take the ATV out for a test drive?
if you had need/desire was for a quiet vehicle, a test drive should have been an indication that it might not be the best choice for you.Comment
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birddog has a good answer. The stealth system will cost you more ($150?). You would be surprised how quickly game gets used to ATV/snowmobile noise. I have seen bedded deer while driving by on my AYV(<100 yds) and return an hour later to find them still bedded. They haven't associated the noise with death so shutting down your ATV at your stand a half hour or so may keep that association. If you can't do what is suggested, save up for a stealth system. You'll get in and out much quieter.Comment
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Two stroke or four stroke? You can do several things to reduce the noise of a four stroke that will cause only a small reductions in power, but a two stroke is very hard to reduce noise and retain any power.Comment
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Pashooter has the cheapest alternative for you. Deer don't seem to mind atv's or vehicles in general in my area and it sounds like his area also. I knew a guy who would park his atv under his tree stand and he always got a deer. Don't always buy into the hype of hunting shows they push the products they advertise for to make money for their trips.Comment
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