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Another one to the collection

Bought another one the other day, a one owner from new TRX300FW. In very tidy condition apart from one rip in the seat cover. Low hours and well maintained.
It’s still down at my son’s as he’s closer to the seller so collected it for me, he’s quite impressed with it.
This will go nicely with the others, one of which is a wreck and the other needs finishing (but another very tidy one)

Just wish I’d never sold the 350D, they’re getting very expensive now over here. I’ll keep my eyes open though as would like another.

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Garmin Montana 680 hookup

After reading the GPS that’s Water Proof thread, multiple times, I sprung for the Garmin Montana 680 unit. I also purchased the Garmin Montana 6xx AMPS Rugged Mount with Audio Power Cable and a Ram mounting system. All recommended highly within that same very helpful, educational thread.

My questions are about the wire connection located under the right fender of my 2010 Honda Rancher. This was brought up in the same thread I mentioned above. I did find it and would like to hook up to that wire.

1. Is the wire live at all times or just when the key is on or engine is running?
2. Can I buy a connector with a pigtail attached to fit that connector and where? Preferably online.
3. What would that specific type of connector be called so that I could search for one?
4. Or, would I be better off just cutting off the end and installing a couple spade type connectors?
5. What is the trick to removing that connector (At the plug end) from the plastic wall it is attached to? Without breaking anything. :blink:

Thanks for any input on this. Much appreciated. Mike

Ok… how good is the 570 SP in snow??

Hey there,

I purchased my 570sp about 6 weeks ago. I’ve taken it out a few times on the trails. This thing is AWESOME. So far, I haven’t had any heat issues. Outside of a few times it has stalled (usually when I’m just starting out, and riding it hard in the first couple of minutes. It starts back up, and doesn’t do it again until the next time it’s cold), it has been problem free.

I live about a mile from a 3 mile pond, and can get to it by a camp road this winter. My question is… how good are these things stock in snow? What can I expect for traction? I live in Coastal Maine… so it’s not as bad as living in the County (we can get about 6-10 inches in a storm here).

  • Are there tires that would be better than stock specifically for snow?
  • Would tracks be worth it?
  • Would I be better off just getting a sled?

Thank you for your help… this noob appreciates it :slaphappy:

Ok… how good is the 570 SP in snow??

Hey there,

I purchased my 570sp about 6 weeks ago. I’ve taken it out a few times on the trails. This thing is AWESOME. So far, I haven’t had any heat issues. Outside of a few times it has stalled (usually when I’m just starting out, and riding it hard in the first couple of minutes. It starts back up, and doesn’t do it again until the next time it’s cold), it has been problem free.

I live about a mile from a 3 mile pond, and can get to it by a camp road this winter. My question is… how good are these things stock in snow? What can I expect for traction? I live in Coastal Maine… so it’s not as bad as living in the County (we can get about 6-10 inches in a storm here).

  • Are there tires that would be better than stock specifically for snow?
  • Would tracks be worth it?
  • Would I be better off just getting a sled?

Thank you for your help… this noob appreciates it :slaphappy:

Grizz 600, Stretched Chain pics WOW

Hey all,

Even though this is my first post, I’d like to thank all of you for incredible help this forum has been. (this is my first 4 wheeler)

I picked up a 99 grizzly 600 for $300 (couldn’t pass it up for some reason) Cam cover, head, all removed. Guy that sold it didn’t know much about it, but took it in trade. He had someone look at it and said it needed a top end.

So I put new piston, rings, gaskets, laped the valves, new carb, new plug, new throttle cable. Also all new brakes (rear was seized) First starter press boom, it runs! didn’t sound so good though. If I reved even slightly most the noise went away, then "pop" it shut down, and trying to restart the crank freewheeled nad cam wasn’t turning DOH! Pulled it apart, chain had popped off the crank sprocket

So I picked up a new chain yesterday and WOWZA this thing had to be a full inch or more stretched. The tensioner couldn’t even get close to touching the guide.

Swapped it out, sounds MUCH better now. Still a bit of noise from the clutch/belt area.

Tried to give it a ride and it took significant throttle for to engage. So now I get to tear apart the clutch. So now I get to dig through the forum to figure that out.

Anyways

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Grizz 600, Stretched Chain pics WOW

Hey all,

Even though this is my first post, I’d like to thank all of you for incredible help this forum has been. (this is my first 4 wheeler)

I picked up a 99 grizzly 600 for $300 (couldn’t pass it up for some reason) Cam cover, head, all removed. Guy that sold it didn’t know much about it, but took it in trade. He had someone look at it and said it needed a top end.

So I put new piston, rings, gaskets, laped the valves, new carb, new plug, new throttle cable. Also all new brakes (rear was seized) First starter press boom, it runs! didn’t sound so good though. If I reved even slightly most the noise went away, then "pop" it shut down, and trying to restart the crank freewheeled nad cam wasn’t turning DOH! Pulled it apart, chain had popped off the crank sprocket

So I picked up a new chain yesterday and WOWZA this thing had to be a full inch or more stretched. The tensioner couldn’t even get close to touching the guide.

Swapped it out, sounds MUCH better now. Still a bit of noise from the clutch/belt area.

Tried to give it a ride and it took significant throttle for to engage. So now I get to tear apart the clutch. So now I get to dig through the forum to figure that out.

Anyways

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Will not hit 65mph

When my bike was new she would hit 65mph and bounce off the rev limiter like it was nothing. Now ive knoticed that the most she gives me it 59-60mph. I havent changed anything on the bike that would make it loose speed. Belt is the factory one, never changed.

Bike is 1year 10months old and has about 200 hours on the clock.

Winter storage

This is more geared towards my dirtbike. Because i ride my atv all winter. But do you guys drain your tank or just use a good stabilizer. I used to start it up and let it fully warm up and maybe ride around the driveway a bit. But this year was thinking of draining it completely and putting a little oil in the cylinder. What’s your storage procedure if any.