Forum: ATVs
05-05-2009, 09:38 PM
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OK, sorry it took me so long, but here are the...
OK, sorry it took me so long, but here are the pics I promised earlier in the thread. I made the mount for the pickup out of aluminum. I made a template out of cardstock first so I could get the size...
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Forum: ATVs
05-04-2009, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 51
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I did this with a digital schwinn speedo from...
I did this with a digital schwinn speedo from walmart. I created a bracket to mount the sensor at the rear disk rotor. Then I took a bolt and drilled a hole in the head just big enough for one of...
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Forum: ATVs
12-19-2008, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,752
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Forum: ATVs
12-17-2008, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 15
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It's basic ohm's law. 12 volts is 12 volts, the...
It's basic ohm's law. 12 volts is 12 volts, the resistance of your device will only pull the amount of amps it needs and no more, as long as it is 12 volts you're OK. Your car battery could supply...
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Forum: ATVs
12-17-2008, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,752
It's not necessarily all about the volts, it's...
It's not necessarily all about the volts, it's the amps that matter in this case. I've seen batteries that show 12+V but won't crank anything. Right voltage with low amps is why you get solenoid...
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Forum: ATVs
12-17-2008, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,752
Wal Mart has a nice AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat)...
Wal Mart has a nice AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) powersport battery for around $30 with exchange. I put them into both my ATV's. The stock battery that came with my new ATV started it the first few...
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Forum: ATVs
12-02-2008, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 6
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Heh, reminds me of the YouTube video where the...
Heh, reminds me of the YouTube video where the guy put his kids 3 kazumas on a bon-fire until there was nothing but the frames left of them, then he dumped the burned out hulks in front of the...
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Forum: ATVs
12-01-2008, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: ATVs
11-23-2008, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,878
Here's a pic of mine. BTW Universal, a bit off...
Here's a pic of mine. BTW Universal, a bit off topic, but I like the TJ in your avatar, my favorite color too. The color I got was gunmetal blue, but it was a deal I couldn't pass up. A few thousand...
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Forum: ATVs
11-21-2008, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,878
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Forum: ATVs
11-20-2008, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,878
So I'm guessing it's just something for show to...
So I'm guessing it's just something for show to pass CARB standards? I mean it's there, just not connected to anything. I suppose I could grind it off and weld in a patch on the pipe and not miss it...
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Forum: ATVs
11-20-2008, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,878
This thing on my exhasut pipe...
OK, I have to ask because I've been searching and can't find anything on this. On my ATV there is a small tube welded into the exhaust pipe with a small flange on it, and there is a small metal item...
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Forum: ATVs
10-30-2008, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,295
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Forum: ATVs
10-28-2008, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,295
Thanks Vince. That's what I was looking for. I...
Thanks Vince. That's what I was looking for. I had my doubts about using that cooler vs. just changing the oil with more frequency, but I wanted to get details from those with experience in these...
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Forum: ATVs
10-27-2008, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,295
Air in my tires helps too, so does gas in the...
Air in my tires helps too, so does gas in the tank, who'd have thought? :roll:
Both my vehicles have oil coolers in them because I know they help.
The question was whether the style of oil...
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Forum: ATVs
10-25-2008, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,295
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Forum: ATVs
10-24-2008, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,295
Bolt-on Oil coolers, do they help?
The only thing I found out searching the web was something about a 110cc having a strong enough oil pump for it. I did a search on here and didn't turn anything up about them.
My engine runs quite...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
10-21-2008, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,893
The place I got my atv from has 4x4 models for...
The place I got my atv from has 4x4 models for $3200, Roketa and Sunl brand. Never priced 4x4 models so I don't know if that's the best deal or not, but you can check out atv discounter, they usually...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
10-20-2008, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,893
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Forum: ATVs
10-20-2008, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,408
Got it. So it falls into more of an hourly...
Got it. So it falls into more of an hourly schedule due to the low speeds and short distances traveled resulting in a lot of heating of the oil. Most definitely cheap insurance to change it out often.
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Forum: ATVs
10-20-2008, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 3
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Question on break in oil change
I bought a new ATV recently and I have read up on break-in procedures both here and at other sites, but I'm a bit fuzzy on the oil change interval. Motor is a 152FMH 110cc....
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Forum: New Member Introductions
10-20-2008, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,893
New to this forum
Hello!
I've been reading many posts here in the last few weeks, lot's of good information.
I'm pretty new to 4 wheel ATV's, but do have a Honda Z50 Mini-Trail that's been in the family since...
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