Accidentally discovered how to keep my full front windshield 100 percent free of dust. I use "Meguiar’s" Mirror Glaze #34 called ‘Professional Final Inspection’ on all my plastic surfaces for a really durable shine, also helps alot of dirt from sticking. I decided to try it on my windshield cause dust was a problem on inside and outside. After applying a liberal amount, letting dry for a minute or two, then buffing with a clean rag (I use a tee shirt) I haven’t had a speck of dust cling to my windshield since. This spring in northern MI is very very dry so very dusty. Accidental discover was great!! PS I got the Meguiar’s at autozone in a 16oz spray bottle for 7.99.
Today I searched on this forum, for Throttle freeplay. Lots of posts however, not being a mechanic or that way inclined, I’m a little confused.
My pedal goes down about an inch before I meet resistance, then it is a very short distance to get the machine moving. Is this a normal thing, or is the cable way to loose?? Don’t want to dive in and then screw up the idle speed or a sensor. HELP !!! Please
hello, trying to remove the pinion nut off a 1997 honda foreman 400 front differential. Ive tried everything by that I mean rigging tools and also tried 1 1/2 piece and it will not fit which everyone says it should. Im finnaly buckling down and buying the actual tool needed to take this out. I went and measured the nut and it shows 1 15/16 inches which converts to 50mm. The only pinion nut removers im finding are 60mm and 64mm and people have been saying the 60mm will fit but also people say the 64 will fit which does not make since because my caliper is showing 50mm. If someone can tell me where I can find a 50mm pinion nut remover it will be well appreciated!
so I changed the fluids in the front and rear diffs, the back was good but the front was milky. I was in some deep water but nothing over my key. So I know the vent was not submerged. Has anyone else come by this and where else could water Get in? Maybe the driveshaft seal? I also know forsure that the vent is up near the pod.
I am purchasing a new 400ex this week, and I wanted to get some general advice from anyone who has some to offer on the proper care and maintenance for it.
I’ve had/have a few fourwheelers, and I’m good with tools, but I bought them all used and they already have their odd scrapes and squeaks and issues. I’d like to do everything possible to take the best care of this new one so it lasts as long as possible, and stays in the best shape I can keep it in.
I do nearly all my riding in the sand pits, so in particular I want to make sure that I’m doing the proper preventative maintenance for an atv that sees a lot of dust and sand.
So does any have any suggestions for me on what I should do to keep it running smoothly? Things like, clean the air filter every X rides, etc.
My main concerns are:
-keeping the frame from getting rusty or damaged
-keeping the suspension from squeaking
-keeping the engine running smoothly with it’s original power
-keeping the plastics in as good condition as possible
Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated guys, thanks a lot!
I left my 87 Trx250x out In a light rain and at first it wouldn’t start at all then I replaced the plug n cleaned the carb thinking it was from my last ride cuz I did ride her hard, but after the plug and carb cleaning it was backfiring at idle did some carb adjustment and cleaned it religiously then It was high reving right when it started, I mean really high rpms. Messed with the carb more and more got it to idle good but any gas and It would backfire. Took it down the block within 100ft it died n wouldn’t start. Pulled off the valve cover adjusted the valves and checked the timing and put it all back together, started it in the morning and not it won’t stay running. Started up and sound like a good start but just dies out by the next breath. It’s got clean gas new plug new air filter. It’s getting gas air spark and seems to be in time so I’m thinking it’s electrical. Stator cdi rectifier? Two of the terminals on my stator are black but idk if those two should be or not. They may just be wrapped in a black material. Idk let me know what you guys think, I don’t just want to throw parts at it and that not be my problem.
