All posts by dstech

2004 Sportsman 400 Brakes

Hey guys,

Have a sportsman 400. 2004. want your opinion

How good should the rear brake be?

I know the little pedal on the right foot, just activates the right rear brake. Should it be strong enough to stop the bike? to hold it on a hill? or is it just meant to be an assist.

I have never been comfortable with it and want to try to adjust it – if I need to

love to hear from other similar bike owners on this.thanks

new rubber

Hi Guys,

Have a 2004 polaris Sportsman 400. Original tires. I really just use the bike for light messing around.. little bit of hunting and to plow a 70-80 ft driveway on a medium hill for NY winters.

What tire would you guys recommend. about 70% plowing / 30% woods

I am not interested in buying new wheels – but I would go with a larger tire that would raise me a little if I could – is this an option?

cheers guys

Viper Winch – Fairlead

Hi Guys,

Have a Viper winch (3000 Ib) for 2 years. I noticed at the end of last years plow season, the aluminum rollers that the cables runs in / out on was significantly rutted on one side, to the point where it actually damaged the steel cable. It was the end if the season and I just flipped the roller.

I am using a 60" Plow.

I was surprised that this happened – I only plow for myself – and last season was not bad.

Are these rollers a weak link in this winch?

Are there any aftermarket rollers I can get for this winch – or do I replace the whole roller housing with an aftermarket product?

thanks

03 Predator Clutch issues

I recently bought a project 03 predator 500. Was told it needed a timing chain so i installed the new chain and tensioner. While everything was apart, i noticed that the clutch basket had a stripped bolt so i order a new and put back together. Took it out for the first time and noticed that i had gears N-1-2 but 3-4-5 were hard to get into. Easier when warmed up. Took everything back apart and lined the clutches back up with the last one lining to the basket. Everything went back together and took it out. Now it seems like i dont have N-1 but the 2-3-4-5 are working fine now. Could this be a shifter pin or something simple i am overlooking. I dont have the manual yet, but is there any thing to look for in the pins or clutches that i can trouble shoot. Thanks

Submit your ATV – November – Honda ATV of the Month Contest!

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ATV of the MONTH is BACK!

Get Ready! The November 2016 Honda ATV of the month contest is starting RIGHT NOW! This month we are looking for the best photo that features your Honda ATV. So get out there, get creative, enjoy some safe riding and take some photos! We welcome everyone including vendors to participate. The winner of the contest is decided by you the community, so stick around for the voting process.

  • The photo must be posted in this thread.
  • Only one picture will be allowed, so make it your best!
  • You must be the owner of the Polaris ATV.
  • Please include a description of your ATV with a list of all modifications and enhancements.
  • You can only win once every 12 months

Voting will begin around November 15th, 2016 and run to the end of the month. Once the voting ends we will publish the winning photos on the front page and the winners will also receive:

  • HONDAATVFORUMS Stickers
  • Premium Membership
  • $25 Gift Card
  • Your bike will be featured on the home page of the site

¡Grizzly videos! From Spain.

Forgive my English, I’m from Spain. I really wanted to share my videos with this very active community. Some time ago I upload videos to YouTube on quads, for my friends. But I’ve been thinking about opening a channel time, and today and done. I want to share with you! I started with an abductor 350 and now also have a grizzly 700. Since a year ago, and happier with I can not be.

I share my last three videos, but we have more on the channel.

I hope you like them and you enjoy them. Best regards of a Spanish rider.

Full throttle – Grizzly 700

Adrenaline on Grizzly 700 – Grizzly 660

Quad Riders | Brutal day – Grizzly 700 – Grizzly 660

Any ideas on building running boards

I have a mig welder to do some welding and thought I build some running boards for my 86 Fourtrax 350.
I see the foot pegs come off via two bolts. Not sure if that will be all I need for supports .
Was thinking of mount them just a little lower than the foot peg may be even with the floor boards.
Does anyone have any pictures or in site .

93′ fourtrax 300fw

I have a problem with my ride. I’ve done the carb tuning right, cleaning the lines, and changing the oil. Now it runs good, but when I am in the high rpm, it starts to bog and die. Don’t know the problem please help with this understanding.