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Nevada New
We have had various quads over the years and have decided to buy a 2016 RZR EPS Trail when they become available. We’re going to use it for retirement riding/exploration (wife and dog), firewood hauling and the occasional, solo, fast ride to "soothe the wild beast" left over from my younger days. đ
Looking forward to everyone’s experiences in accessorizing so I can spec it out according to our needs. Thanks in advance…
Nevada New
We have had various quads over the years and have decided to buy a 2016 RZR EPS Trail when they become available. We’re going to use it for retirement riding/exploration (wife and dog), firewood hauling and the occasional, solo, fast ride to "soothe the wild beast" left over from my younger days. đ
Looking forward to everyone’s experiences in accessorizing so I can spec it out according to our needs. Thanks in advance…
Axel replacement?
Broke my first stock axle, it was a front outer CV. Can I replace them with HD axles as I break them? Or I’m I better to replace them in pairs?
HighLifter vs Racertech Lift kit??
Opinions on both? I like the Highlifter’s front but Racertech’s rear. HL rear seems it would decrease shock travel being more upright. Anyone else?
ATC questions (185S), idle, air cleaner, brakes
Not sure how many ATC guys are here, but I know there are some oldtimers on here.
Buddy just had a 185S given to him (free dollars). It had been sitting in a shop for several years. He just wanted it to putt around the yard on.
Before I got it he put a new ebay carb on it (the dummy threw away the OEM carb), cleaned the tank, and put a new rope on the pull start.
It will not start and run but not idle. He has no air cleaner on it and I don’t think there is an air cleaner housing. He bought one of these, but from the schematics it looks like there should be an air box on it, which apparently is missing.
Honda 3 Wheeler ATC185 ATC185S ATC 185s Carburetor w Air Filter Kit | eBay
It smokes like a freight train too, but for now he’s happy with adding oil.
Sooo, does anyone have pics of how the airbox mounts? There are a few for sale on ebay but they look somewhat different from one another.
Figured I’d get the thing filtered first, see if I can figure out the idle issue once I get an air cleaner on there.
The brakes are non existent too. Look to be drums similar to my TRX’s, so will take the down, clean and lube.
Anybody know of another model that has brake cables that will work? Looks like they are available, but they’re like $30 EACH, while the brake cables for my 500 and 420 are running about $6-7
2003 Rancher 350 FE Front Wheel Bearings
Found out one side of my Rancher front end has bad bearings. Was getting ready to order a set for both sides, and need a little information. The original parts diagram shows 2 bearings and a spacer. The aftermarket bearing shows only one per side.
I saw on the forum which aftermarket bearings were recommended, so I am looking at these
Front Wheel Bearing and Seals Kit Honda TRX350FE 2000-2006
Does the one bearing take the place of the original 2 bearings and spacer.
I don’t mind buy the OEM bearings if they are better.
American Honda Includes Powersports Dealers in Environmental Leadership Program
Voluntary program encourages recycling, reduced use of energy and water
TORRANCE, Calif., May 12, 2015 â Building on the success of the Honda Environmental Leadership Program through its automobile dealersâ reduced environmental footprint, American Honda today announced the voluntary programâs expansion to include its powersports dealers, as well as power- equipment dealers, marine dealers and engine distributors.
Honda provides strategic counseling in areas such as lighting, heating, cooling, water fixtures and recycling. The Honda âGreen Dealerâ Guide, a 93-page energy-efficiency roadmap available for download at greendealer.honda.com, provides additional guidance. Dealers and distributors who quantifiably reduce their environmental impact can also qualify to earn a Honda Environmental Leadership Award, introduced in 2011 as a part of the companyâs comprehensive approach to environmentally responsible operations. Once participating dealers have completed upgrades, results are verified by a third-party evaluator, and a participating dealerâs score can qualify it for one of three achievement levelsâSilver, Gold or Platinum. Sixty-five automobile dealers have reduced their energy consumption by 10 percent or more in the past three years, and one has achieved âElectric Grid Neutralâ status. (âElectric Grid Neutralâ means the dealership produces as much as or more energy from renewable energy sources than it consumes from its local electric utility over a one-year period.)
âWeâre pleased to announce the expansion of the Honda Environmental Leadership Program to our powersports dealers,â said Michael Rizner, American Honda Manager of Motorcycle Dealer Development. âEnvironmental awareness is an important part of being a responsible corporate citizen, and the automobile dealerships who have participated in the program have demonstrated that not only is the program capable of reducing the dealerâs environmental impact but it can also assist in reducing overhead. Weâre looking forward to helping more powersports dealerships reduce their environmental footprints by enrolling in this program.â
âAs part of our forward-thinking culture, American Honda brings this unique program opportunity to a wide variety of dealerships across the country,â said Alan Battin, American Honda Manager of Dealer Development, Power Equipment Division. âDuring the initial Honda Environmental Leadership Program launch, I worked with several automobile dealerships where significant reductions in energy

consumption and utility expenses were successfully achieved. Building on this powerful momentum, weâre now exploring additional opportunities with our Marine and Power Equipment Dealerships, as well as Engine Distributors.â
Two Honda Powersports dealers and three Honda Power Equipment dealers/distributors have qualified for awards.
Gold
SoCal Honda Powersports: Carson, CA
Silver
Honda Powersports of Troy: Troy, OH
J&I Power Equipment: Olympia, WA
Engine Power (distributor): Oconomowoc, WI MTA Distributor: Whites Creek, TN
For more information, please visit greendealer.honda.com
she’s running. NEW ’03 660 1200miles – back to life
Well some of you may know I’ve recently acquired an ’03 660 from a boat trade.
The Grizzly had been sitting for the last 5-6 years outdoors and untouched. It was in horrible shape. The guy that owned her before, had no respect for it. He just left it out in the woods for years in the elements.
It was covered in black mold, the water had been sitting in the diff protector plate and rusted the rear of the frame, the carb (ofcourse) was in horrible shape, the left rear axle and bearing were shot, all of the switches and such were less than desired –
Well, it looks like we’ve rescued the lost bear. She’s back to life and she has got new breath.
I’ve completely disassembled it, cleaned it, painted the frame, rebuilt the carb, replaced the axle and bearing, changed all the fluids and last night — I backed it out of the basement under its own power.
She seems to be extremely strong. Everything works as it should 100%- I need to put some more miles on her and dial in the carb – but other than that – it looks like we’ve got a Grizzly to enjoy.
Seriously, though – thanks for this forum, I’ve done lots of searching and reading here behind the scenes. I don’t think I would be at this stage of the rebuild if it weren’t for you guys and all of your knowledge.
Thanks millions. – John
she’s running. NEW ’03 660 1200miles – back to life
Well some of you may know I’ve recently acquired an ’03 660 from a boat trade.
The Grizzly had been sitting for the last 5-6 years outdoors and untouched. It was in horrible shape. The guy that owned her before, had no respect for it. He just left it out in the woods for years in the elements.
It was covered in black mold, the water had been sitting in the diff protector plate and rusted the rear of the frame, the carb (ofcourse) was in horrible shape, the left rear axle and bearing were shot, all of the switches and such were less than desired –
Well, it looks like we’ve rescued the lost bear. She’s back to life and she has got new breath.
I’ve completely disassembled it, cleaned it, painted the frame, rebuilt the carb, replaced the axle and bearing, changed all the fluids and last night — I backed it out of the basement under its own power.
She seems to be extremely strong. Everything works as it should 100%- I need to put some more miles on her and dial in the carb – but other than that – it looks like we’ve got a Grizzly to enjoy.
Seriously, though – thanks for this forum, I’ve done lots of searching and reading here behind the scenes. I don’t think I would be at this stage of the rebuild if it weren’t for you guys and all of your knowledge.
Thanks millions. – John
