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Front diff oil change

I have a 2016 XMR650 and am getting ready to change the front diff oil. On my 2010 Outlander the drain plug is on the side of the case but the 2016 doesn’t have one there. Is it on the bottom of the case? If so then I will have to remove the skid plates.

My fix for the front storage lid

Well, my 18 yr old son got stuck in some snow/slush while ‘bou hunting and made the mistake of trying to lift front up by the rack extenders.

Found some master lock lock hinges #703D that looks like a close fit. Had to cut some off the end to make it proper fit(as seen in pics). Am happy as it will swing open and close again and do not have to always find the right spot for it to sit, then latch lid at the back and bungie chord the front close.

It isn’t perfect as it will not hold open position on its own but am happy with that as I rarely have to leave lid open, mainly just open,grab,then close.

For the screws for lid to the hinge |I just used self tapping screws and the hinge to mount I just went with the one stock screw that holds on the bracket. Seems more then sturdy enough.

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Tire Size Question

I bought a 2003 Honda Rancher 2×4 350
The guy has a 1" (I think) lift kit on there with 26" tires. To me, it doesn’t run as well as, say a smaller 250 I have with smaller tires. I understand that bigger tires impede performance somewhat, so my question is – with the lift kit on there, can I go back down in tire size – like to a 24"? Also, what do I need to think about from a width of tire perspective?

thanks in advance for any info,
seth_g

2006 400EX Wont Rev Past 3/4 Throttle

Hey guys, I posted about this same 400EX ealier with a loud tick. Not the "smooth tick" they all have.. it was LOUD!

Anyways, Put a new cam in and upgraded to CRF450X timing chain, and come other little things. Fixed the tick 🙂

Got it all back together went to take off and ride and it will not rev past 3/4 throttle. Ran fine before I fixed the tick. It starts spitting and sputtering..

Usually when the carb needs jetting, when it gets to that part of throttle percentage, it will act like its dying, jerking, hoping, etc. This isnt that case, It literally sounds like the Over rev kicks in. So its a smooth spit/sputter. Once again, it ran 100% before i ever started working on it. Went ahead and bumped the main up to a 170. No change.

440 Kit
K&N Filter
No lid
Alabama 400 – 800 ft
So 170 should be more than enough.. Still didnt work:dry::dry:

The choke is NOT on.. (learned that about 8 years ago lol. Cleaned carb about 4 times and still wouldnt rev past 1/4 throttle. Felt like an idiot)

I dont think it is the timing though.. It starts easily and runs great until 3/4 throttle. If it was the timing, it would act up as soon as i started revving the throttle..?

I have a lot of experience with the 400EX engine.. A LOT.
But i guess there is that 1 in 50 chance it may be one tooth off? But i highly doubt it. lol

I will get my timing light out tonight and verify for sure.
In the mean time, anything else i should check?

…………..Reasonable Ideas please…………………

rincon survey

hey Kent or other moderators. I realy like my Rincon and that’s why I have
a spare. I have been thinking, would it be possible to set up list or something
that would list the mileage and failers in the rincons. I,m not talking about abuse and submarine failers. eg, oil pump chain falling of. I would like to change it before I have to walk home someday. u get the drift.
lrp

Check engine & ps light codes

Check engine power steering light coming on when I go in floorboard Deepwater they stay on for about 10 seconds and go out doesn’t matter if I’m still in the water or not. The The dealer replaced the speed sensor and it still does it. I have but dialectic grease in all electrical connections and liquid black tape around wires for speed sensor. The codes are for the speed sensor. Anyone eles have this problem? Any ideas

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