Hi new to the forums. Just recently picked up an 08′ TRX250. Decided it needed a new paint job, due to all the surface rust.
I plan to have it sandblasted and powder coated black. However, one thing is holding up the process. These rubber seals/gaskets at the end of each arm. Not 100% sure if these can be removed.
Just wanted to see, if anyone else had any experience with them.
When I look at the break down, I don’t think these ends can be pressed out. If they can be pressed, not sure if they can be reused. Not to mention, were to get damaged in the process, how to replace them. Doesn’t seem like it’s an replaceable item, but more of the arm makeup.
I can only assume the arms can’t be powder coated??? Seems like the same issue with those, who can’t remove the ball joints on other arms.
Shop did give me other options to do epoxy/paint or POR15 w/ Hardnose. Might just have to go with one of those and powder coat the frame.
Thanks in advance for any info on these seals and arms.
Getting ready to order a set of Moose bumpers for my 2010 Rancher. I’ve been shopping around online and ever body seems to list for same price, about $240 for front, eBay included which is unusual. Are these sold at manufacturer set pricing? Anyone know of a place that has them at a lower price or might be running a sale on them?
Not complaining about the price, but I’m buying front and rear, so if I can save a little I want to.
I recently aquire a 1997 honda fourtrax 2wd.
It has a lift kit on it. It still for my 9 yr old son to ride.
I also have a 1998 honda foreman 4wd. That’s my daughters ride.
My question is can I take the lift kit off the fourtrax and put it on the foreman. They look to be the exact same mount set up and its the kit that just increases from the bottom if the shocks to the frame. Would it cause any issues on the foreman? Has anyone ever had issues with these kind of lifts on the 98 foreman 450 es?
Thanks for any help just want me kids atv to be safe and dependable. Thanks again.
i see a number of guys are running the led light bars on their racks. i have a 16" dual row bar, and i was wondering what you are all doing to mount them? are there clamp style mounts you can use? i’ve been looking and i can’t find much for tubing less than 1" OD. i’m not afraid to drill through the rack as long as its thick enough walled tubing that it wont lose too much strength. i bought some materials to build some mounting brackets but i was wondering if there’s and easier way.
i see a number of guys are running the led light bars on their racks. i have a 16" dual row bar, and i was wondering what you are all doing to mount them? are there clamp style mounts you can use? i’ve been looking and i can’t find much for tubing less than 1" OD. i’m not afraid to drill through the rack as long as its thick enough walled tubing that it wont lose too much strength. i bought some materials to build some mounting brackets but i was wondering if there’s and easier way.
I thought I would share an experience with you fellow members. I have wanted to change the plastic on my quad for some time now so I priced what I would need from Maier. I wanted to go red and white. When all was said and done, I was looking at $503.93 plus $161.25 for a total of $665.18 to replace ALL the plastic in the colors that I wanted. And this was at "close out" prices. Needless to say, I could not justify the expense. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the plastics on it now. Possessing the ability to paint and having all the equipment needed, except a paint booth, I was determined to do it my self and save money. I think you guys already know where this is going. Since I already had the white paint, clear coat, sand paper, and thinner, my material costs were less than starting from scratch. Naturally, the paint that you use is a huge factor in determining cost. Duplicolor makes a ready to spray lacquer base coat, clear coat, and primer for $25 a quart. PPG and Dupont range from $100 to $160 a quart but is mixed 1 to 1, so basically you get 2 quarts after it is thinned. Anyway, I hope I haven’t lost anybody yet. My material bill (remember, I had some of it already) came to $80 which included a quart of adhesion promoter which I used in place of a flex agent. Sounds cheap right? But now you have to factor in labor. My quad was in pretty good shape but it still took me approximately 8 hours (2 days, 4 hours per day). Most of the time was for sanding and reassembly. Now obviously you don’t pay yourself for doing your own things, but I bid jobs at $45 to $75 per hour. I have already ridden it pretty hard on some rough trails that caused considerable flexing, and the paint job survived. Will it last? Is it worth it? You can decide for yourself.
I thought I would share an experience with you fellow members. I have wanted to change the plastic on my quad for some time now so I priced what I would need from Maier. I wanted to go red and white. When all was said and done, I was looking at $503.93 plus $161.25 for a total of $665.18 to replace ALL the plastic in the colors that I wanted. And this was at "close out" prices. Needless to say, I could not justify the expense. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the plastics on it now. Possessing the ability to paint and having all the equipment needed, except a paint booth, I was determined to do it my self and save money. I think you guys already know where this is going. Since I already had the white paint, clear coat, sand paper, and thinner, my material costs were less than starting from scratch. Naturally, the paint that you use is a huge factor in determining cost. Duplicolor makes a ready to spray lacquer base coat, clear coat, and primer for $25 a quart. PPG and Dupont range from $100 to $160 a quart but is mixed 1 to 1, so basically you get 2 quarts after it is thinned. Anyway, I hope I haven’t lost anybody yet. My material bill (remember, I had some of it already) came to $80 which included a quart of adhesion promoter which I used in place of a flex agent. Sounds cheap right? But now you have to factor in labor. My quad was in pretty good shape but it still took me approximately 8 hours (2 days, 4 hours per day). Most of the time was for sanding and reassembly. Now obviously you don’t pay yourself for doing your own things, but I bid jobs at $45 to $75 per hour. I have already ridden it pretty hard on some rough trails that caused considerable flexing, and the paint job survived. Will it last? Is it worth it? You can decide for yourself.
Ok, so my KNOW EVERYTHING Father In Law told me that I need to take my 2014 rancher to Honda to have then install my new winch so it don’t void the warranty on my rancher. is there any truth to this? either way im doing it my self. I could only imagine what they would charge me. thanks
