Figured I’d start a thread about one of my favorite things to do on my new ATV. Trail Ride.
Post how you like to trail ride, in what terrain, and any tips, tricks, or tools you use. (This is by no means limited to riding pre-cleared trails, any riding in the woods/country applies)
Personally, I love making my own trail through woods. If it’s not covered with thorns 4 feet high, I like going through it, running over small trees, and clearing a new path.
I haven’t had my ATV long enough to do this a lot but I think a machete would be a vital tool for this.
I purchased a 2006 Sportsman 800 this past summer. I have thoroughly enjoyed running the hills of WV with it. My main purpose for it is to plow my driveway in the winter. My driveway is part asphalt and part concrete. I live on top of a hill and my driveway is 1/4 mile long. The grade is 12-13%. I have heard that ATVs do well without chains, but my concern is the steepness of the hill. Should I invest in chains or not?
I have been looking into the aluminum full skids for a 2016 grizzly and wanted to to see if anyone had purchased these from Alumproducts on ebay and what they think of them.
Too many choices out there for a good sxs that can haul the gear but also be used for hunting and fun trail riding. I’m not a fan of the low bucket seat racey units ( that also can’t haul bugger all)
Anyone here had the defender for long enough to put a bunch of miles on it and if so any problems and how would it compare to the other utility/sport units?
Thanks!
Hi. I have had my 09 700 since new and never a problem with starting. The other day I went for a short ride and then shut down the engine. Went to start it a few minutes later and the engine would not turn over at all. Just a click from the relay. The starter did not make any sound at all. It felt as if the engine or starter was stuck somehow. I kept trying over and over but the same thing, wouldn’t turn over.
I know for sure the battery is fine. I checked the battery wires and they were pretty hot after trying to start the engine so many times.
Anyway, I towed the bike in gear a little and I think it must have turned the engine just that little bit to get it over a "tight spot". It then started when I tried again and has started fine since.
Would anyone know the cause of the engine or starter getting stuck like this and how do I stop it happening again?
quick question,will a new 570 sportsman fit into the bed of a 6’5" Chevrolet(2016).I know my 500 didn’t fit into my 6′ short bed but I am picking up my new truck and 570 tomorrow and would like to know if I need my trailer or not.thanks
The front shocks on my Kodiak have seen better days, I have been looking for some replacements with no success.
Why have Yamaha changed shockers on different models, there seems to be plenty available for pre 2000 and post 2003 models but none for mine, any suggestions? What have others used.
Greg on his Kodiak 450 suspension thread mentioned the 14 1/4" Fox shocks off of a Polaris ZRT600 snowmobile for his Kodiak, these are shorter than mine but maybe I can use these and a lift kit, what do others think?
The rebound on mine seems to be very stiff and the bottom eye rubbers are gone, I have to use the softest setting for a comfortable ride, gets pretty hard on the arms on a rough ride.
07 sportsman 500 efi would rev up to 3800 rpms in park by itself is the problem. Sometimes would stall. Shut machine off turn back on runs fine for a while.
Dealer says they think it needs new computer??????? Anyone heard of this?????
So the backstory with this trailer is: I bought it, didn’t like the crane on it, waited for a couple of years and suffered while at it and finally decided to build a new crane.
This should get interesting and I know there are many things that you don’t like and a few that you HATE. Keep this non-political, non religious, or race or any of the other stuff that may offend someone….I’ll start,
1) Littering needs to stop, we all have places for trash and it’s not out the window of your vehicle.
2) >: Taking a drink out of the beer that used to be your beer before you designated it an ashtray, YUCK.
Hate is a strong word, but I DO Hate littering and ashtray beers, just sayin’.
Bring it on, my list is long of life lessons, "I hate Pulling the Grizzly in Muck boots, You will bust a shin or two when you Slip".
