I was given a 99 or 00 (350 se?) Fourtrax that the guy bought 5 years ago and said he drove it a couple hours once and it’s sat in the backyard since and have a few questions for people familiar with these.
-do you think I can get away with just changing the fluids/lube/tune? Is their anything I should look at or for?
-my right hand doesn’t work so have to mod a left hand throttle. Has anyone done a mod like that on one of these? Is their a kit? Is it possible just to swap the controls across?(did that with my current quad)
-what is an automatic clutch? Never came across one before. Would the clutch interfere or make the left hand throttle hard to use?
I was given a 99 or 00 (350 se?) Fourtrax that the guy bought 5 years ago and said he drove it a couple hours once and it’s sat in the backyard since and have a few questions for people familiar with these.
-do you think I can get away with just changing the fluids/lube/tune? Is their anything I should look at or for?
-my right hand doesn’t work so have to mod a left hand throttle. Has anyone done a mod like that on one of these? Is their a kit? Is it possible just to swap the controls across?(did that with my current quad)
-what is an automatic clutch? Never came across one before. Would the clutch interfere or make the left hand throttle hard to use?
I have a 2013 1000cc Outlander max and it is burning more fuel than it normally does. They only thing that I have done to it lately is put a new suspension on it which are the fox podium shocks. So I know that can’t be the problem. I went on my usual ride that I have taken many times before and the last couple of times it’s seem to burn at least three more bars of fuel taking the same route. The quad seems to be running fine. I’ve driven it in the same temperatures as I am now, I don’t smell any fuel out of the exhaust while it’s running and I have not noticed any fuel leaks. It does have a bit of a rough idle when I first started in cooler temperatures (-7°C). But that is only the first minute to the oil start circulating in the engine warms up a little bit which for my quad is normal at that temperature.
I have never adjusted the valves and the quad has almost 6000 km on it but I do not hear any tapping from the valves. I just put a new air filter in it and change the oil as well as spark plugs. There is also no engine codes coming up either. Also I am using the same gas as I always have.
If someone could help me and steer me in the right direction here that would be greatly appreciated.
I have 2016 Rubicon w/ 21 hours, I have had this prob with the fault malfunction – flashing,it want shift into gear, makes no sound,I turn it on and off , rock it back and forth, not temp sensitive,if it does go into gear then it goes into fault – then its in gear and want restart with – flashing, took it in to my dealer thought was still in warranty, It was out by 8 days, my fault thinking thats just part of dealing with the es, The dealer said the oxygen sensor was making it go into fault mode ,flashing -, I didn’t believe it,still Dont believe thats what was wrong, They said they were going try and get Honda do goodwill, said they would cover it that the atv still looked new,I even took my cover because they set them outside untill they work on them,its never been in the mud or even rained on. got it back working then next day it stopped, found manual on line did the dia, it has code 42, when thru all the connections etc, reset the computer , it clicked about 2 times then went back to fault 42, called Honda they said I need take it back, they wold document i, They acted like they were the one that would authorize the good will warranty after the dealer ck’s it out.Then Honda said it was up to the dealer and the locall Honda regional rep named Sam to do a goodwill warranty, with it being out of warranty Im betting they want cover it, especially after guessing at the oxygen sensor. im guessing its in the harness,shift motor/sen,ecm. Ive read the angle sensor could cause it but with the code 42?
what do youall think?
Im guessing Ill end up having to fix it myself, going thru the steps in the manual.etc.
my four wheeler was running fine until i got the idea to use to to pull a 1000 lbs tractor back into the barn. other then riding the clutch i didn’t think i was doing any harm. However now it shifts through all 5 gears but doesn’t accelerate at all. in 5th gear its going about as fast as it should in 1st. it reminds me of a vehicle with a clogged catalytic converter. any suggestions on repairs??
Hello all. Been mooching off my friends for the last 7 years so figured it was time to buy my own. 2016 sportsman 850sp in blue. This thing is a monster. Picked it up on Thursday and put 70 miles on it over the weekend. Looking forward to you guys helping me waste money on parts for it!
The wife and I were out looking at houses a couple weeks ago. That’s kind of a pastime for her and the kids on lazy weekends. As I have been off work and the kids were with her parents, I was volunteered to tag along. We looked at a few houses being built near us just to look at floor plans. Most of them we didn’t care much for but we did come across one that we liked. We talked about changes we might make to the plan and that was all the house talk for that day.
A day or two later, she told me she’s done with living in the city. She wants to build in her (rural) hometown roughly 20 road miles from our current house. This is an idea we have toyed with in the past as her family has land there waiting to be gifted to us at any time and it’s three miles south of a small town. Until now, its only been talk. I thought about it and told her I was all for it and that we needed to look at finances and talk to a builder. Relocating doesn’t affect my work much but it might require her to change jobs. She’s an insurance producer and as a courtesy to her agent and the other girl in the office, she let them know she will be looking for other employment as the drive will be way too far after we relocate. The idea came up about her working from home and she is in talks with her boss about setting her up to do just that. This would be great between her getting to stay home with the kids during the summer and the $$$ we’d save on gas! Regardless, this move is happening.
The plan is for this to be our last home. We want it big enough to finish raising our kids (8 and almost 5) and not so big that it’s too much to deal with when we’re "old". lol. Of course, our budget will play a big roll in the final product. I have a list a mile long of wants! The needs are really a shop and the house. The shop will either serve as storage for excess stuff while our current house is on the market or storage for all our sh!t while we live with her parents if our house sells before the new house is done. Then it will serve the obvious purposes. Some must haves on the house are foam encapsulation instead of traditional insulation and either geothermal or a highly efficient heat / air unit on zones. There’s rebates on both through the co-op that serves that area. The shop will either be a 30×40 or 30×50. I’m leaning toward the larger size. My builder is a coworker and cuts friends and family a great deal. He’s built houses for many guys I know and there’s only been one guy who complained about anything. And that guy was still happy with the house and the instant equity he had in it at closing. When we initially spoke with our builder, we presented him with the plan we liked. He recommended we go to a local architect and look at some plans that had less hall space. We did and found a plan that made more sense and utilized space much better. It just so happens that plan was recently built a few blocks from our house. We went and looked at it and decided that was it with a few modifications.
My wife and I have our respective lists of desired features. Of course, mine includes a whole house generator because that would just be f’n awesome! lol. Realistically, that will probably have to wait a bit to get the shop done and the features of the home that we want. Her list is mostly eye candy type stuff like those giant front doors. Only she wants one for the back door as well… and they’re expensive! lol
Financing is in the works now. We have prepared for several prospective scenarios including an unexpected jump in interest rates and the possibility going over budget. Our plan is to break ground on the shop ASAP and on the house in February. Our hope is that we can close before the beginning of school in August 2017 so the kids don’t have to change schools mid year.
So here is my question for you all. If you were building today, what features would you want in your new home? Big or small, lay’em on me! We have a pretty diverse group here, so I figured who better to ask! Even if something is suggested that isn’t financially feasible, it may possible to make inexpensive arrangements now so that down the road it’s a possibility. And think "down the road" also… I’m 41 now. What will I wish I had done when I’m 71?
After closing, we’ll have room for any GC members passing through town and a spot to lock up your griz for the night!
:gcrules:
The wife and I were out looking at houses a couple weeks ago. That’s kind of a pastime for her and the kids on lazy weekends. As I have been off work and the kids were with her parents, I was volunteered to tag along. We looked at a few houses being built near us just to look at floor plans. Most of them we didn’t care much for but we did come across one that we liked. We talked about changes we might make to the plan and that was all the house talk for that day.
A day or two later, she told me she’s done with living in the city. She wants to build in her (rural) hometown roughly 20 road miles from our current house. This is an idea we have toyed with in the past as her family has land there waiting to be gifted to us at any time and it’s three miles south of a small town. Until now, its only been talk. I thought about it and told her I was all for it and that we needed to look at finances and talk to a builder. Relocating doesn’t affect my work much but it might require her to change jobs. She’s an insurance producer and as a courtesy to her agent and the other girl in the office, she let them know she will be looking for other employment as the drive will be way too far after we relocate. The idea came up about her working from home and she is in talks with her boss about setting her up to do just that. This would be great between her getting to stay home with the kids during the summer and the $$$ we’d save on gas! Regardless, this move is happening.
The plan is for this to be our last home. We want it big enough to finish raising our kids (8 and almost 5) and not so big that it’s too much to deal with when we’re "old". lol. Of course, our budget will play a big roll in the final product. I have a list a mile long of wants! The needs are really a shop and the house. The shop will either serve as storage for excess stuff while our current house is on the market or storage for all our sh!t while we live with her parents if our house sells before the new house is done. Then it will serve the obvious purposes. Some must haves on the house are foam encapsulation instead of traditional insulation and either geothermal or a highly efficient heat / air unit on zones. There’s rebates on both through the co-op that serves that area. The shop will either be a 30×40 or 30×50. I’m leaning toward the larger size. My builder is a coworker and cuts friends and family a great deal. He’s built houses for many guys I know and there’s only been one guy who complained about anything. And that guy was still happy with the house and the instant equity he had in it at closing. When we initially spoke with our builder, we presented him with the plan we liked. He recommended we go to a local architect and look at some plans that had less hall space. We did and found a plan that made more sense and utilized space much better. It just so happens that plan was recently built a few blocks from our house. We went and looked at it and decided that was it with a few modifications.
My wife and I have our respective lists of desired features. Of course, mine includes a whole house generator because that would just be f’n awesome! lol. Realistically, that will probably have to wait a bit to get the shop done and the features of the home that we want. Her list is mostly eye candy type stuff like those giant front doors. Only she wants one for the back door as well… and they’re expensive! lol
Financing is in the works now. We have prepared for several prospective scenarios including an unexpected jump in interest rates and the possibility going over budget. Our plan is to break ground on the shop ASAP and on the house in February. Our hope is that we can close before the beginning of school in August 2017 so the kids don’t have to change schools mid year.
So here is my question for you all. If you were building today, what features would you want in your new home? Big or small, lay’em on me! We have a pretty diverse group here, so I figured who better to ask! Even if something is suggested that isn’t financially feasible, it may possible to make inexpensive arrangements now so that down the road it’s a possibility. And think "down the road" also… I’m 41 now. What will I wish I had done when I’m 71?
After closing, we’ll have room for any GC members passing through town and a spot to lock up your griz for the night!
:gcrules:
Hey does anyone know what all is involved with the 50 hour service for the 2016 outty 1k xmr? Just wondering if it’s something I can do myself because I’m a tech for Toyota and I’ve worked on atvs and cars and trucks and motorcycles pretty much my whole life and not just doing breaks and oil changes but motor swaps and other in depth mechanics, thanks any info will be helpful and also how much of a pain in the rear is it taking off and putting the cvt cover? Some of my buddies says it’s a nightmare and they always seem to have leaks but I think I’m getting a leak now on the bottom side of the cvt box were the bolts are the farthest away from each other around the hump!
From Jacksonville Florida and if anyone around the area is looking for a group to ride with let me know cause I found the coolest atv/sxs club in the south!
