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2000 honda rancher es 350 not charging batt

Hello my 2000 honda rancher es e50 is not wanting to charge battery i tested them came back bad but they arent fully charged i have two batterys the atv has a new wire harrness new stator new rectifier new ecu all grounds are clean all conections are good all wires tested good wtf can it be just a bad battery from running just the stator hints why theres a new one

Change in situation = Construction questions

Ok, so "I’m heading for the bid D, and don’t mean Dallas." luckily for me, I get the truck and we’re selling the palace. so that means I’m going to have to find new accommodations. Everything in the area I want to buy in, at the price I want to pay is in pretty horrible condition, and lacking in one way or another to the point where I’m just not willing to buy something that is already standing. I have the option and ability to live temporarily in a couple different locations, so I could build something. Land costs aren’t to bad. but my issue comes with the actual building, and what I want to do there.

I’m a DIY type of guy. I have the skills and ability to do every part of a home build. from plumbing & Electrical, to insulation, framing, and concrete. I can even do metal work. Not that I’d be doing all of these myself, but I know enough people in the trades to be either get them to help, or hire them out for the job.

And that brings me to the actual question. I’m trying to figure out if I want to build a stand alone house, and the build a shop later, or build a shop that is large enough that I can build a 1600 sq ft home in the second story. I have shop plans that had 800 sf rec room, and 800 sf of unfinished storage in the plans. I could easily convert that into living space. But want I want to know is would that be more expensive than just building the house on its own? The cost of the metal shop structure without electrical & plumbing was about $35k. and I figured it would cost me another $40k for concrete, framing, plumbing, electrical, doors, etc. to finish out the build for the rec room & storage. I’m hoping to do a 3 bedroom home in the second floor now if I’m going to get the cost savings I’d need to be able to pull it off. I know a lot of that will come down the the materials I use in the home construction. What I’m asking is if anyone thinks it could be possible to do the entire build for under $150k?

WARN winch mount ?

I have the warn winch mount ,warn plow mount. This is kicking my butt try to mount this ! I did get it mounted with some difficulty. When i went to put the bumper back on i was able to bolt in the bottom bumper legs. When i went to attach the upper bumper legs they were an inch away of lining up to the frame attachment . So i was able to push up on the bumper and got close to the bolt holes,but not enough. Then i got a strap out and and a engine hoist and was able to lift enough to get the bolts into the upper frame ,geez! Next step bolting the winch mount to the front tabs on the bumper, can not get the carriage bolts in, misaligned by a goood 1/4 inch . I can file out the winch plate hole so i can get a bolt in . Anybody run into alignment problems ? Thinking the winch mount is not bent at the correct angle. Do i take it all apart and start from scratch , get a new winch mount hoping that would be better fit,or file out the holes and be done with it ? Im a little concerned about how much pressure it took to get bumper it self back on the bike , its on for now . Your input will appreciated . Thanks Don ps 2016 model

What do you guys keep in your ATV rack bag

Hey guys,

I just bought a rear pack for my Rancher and wondered what you kept in there or what stays in there for sure for every ride. I will be using mine for hunting but I do need ideas of what general things I should have in there? I am thinking plugs in case of flat tires, small socket set, tp, compass, I don’t have an 12volt outlet yet but I was thinking a mini air compressor. what else do you guys keep in there?

Hello from NoDak

Just wanted to say hello from NoDak. Decided to join the forum. Lots of good information here, I have 2 1992 Polaris trailboss 350L and a 2014 Sportsman 570. Put 4 miles on the sportsman and the input shaft bearing race split in two in the transmission…. ugh….

Hello from NoDak

Just wanted to say hello from NoDak. Decided to join the forum. Lots of good information here, I have 2 1992 Polaris trailboss 350L and a 2014 Sportsman 570. Put 4 miles on the sportsman and the input shaft bearing race split in two in the transmission…. ugh….

07 700 problems

Hi yall new to da grizzly fourm and lookin for help

Ok here my problem i got an 07 700 grizz went rode about 2 weeks ago castle nut came off and tore up da bearin. It sat on trailer for about 2 weeks waitin to get da bearin in. Finally got and replaced. Went to take bike off trailer and battery was dead. This is da first time da battery has ever gone dead or even gotten low on bike. So pushed it to shed put charger on it charged up fine. Only to find that when i turned da key on my pod screen only da back lights lit up wit no numbers or anything else also my hmf fuel optimizer wasnt comin on tried to start it and the bike will turn over but will not start disconnected optimizer and plugged back up factory way and still wont start dont hear the fuel pump kickin on either. Checked all fuses all were good but changed them all anyways. Fuel pump relay is clickin when key is turned on. Sprayed throttle body cleaner in and it will start and run for a couple seconds.

I am guessin dat there is a connection wit da screen not workin and da fuel pump not workin but i cant figure it out any and all help is greatly appreciated

2002 Sportsman 500HO accessories

Hey mine has the metal racks on the plastic racks. I was looking to see what some of you that hunt put on yours. I really want a gun case that is water proof for the front and a way to carry some extra clothes. I think I am going to get a moose tree stand rack.

The rifles I normally hunt with are short. Ruger Carbine 308 or 708 with 16.5 in barrel. I have a gun holder deal if I want to take a longer one. I think the 2 rugers are 35 inches long.

Also wondering if anyone replaced the low beams with LED’s and which ones.