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2013 4×4 Foreman 500-used

Hello, I am new to this. My husband and I are wanting to buy a Honda ATV and we came across this good find;
2013 4×4 Honda Foreman 500, fuel injected, 24 hours operation time, mileage: 137, wireless/manuel winch, strap on seat w/storage, and comes with a 2014 trailer 5×8. Asking $7500.
What would you say is a good price for that? The trailer and winch have no names on them therefore I do not know how much trust to put into them. I don’t know yet if the stock tires are on the atv but he says the trailer has only been used a few times and IT has new tires. Which I am not sure why you would put new tires on a trailer that has only been used a few times…just an idea. Any insight will be appreciated.

rings or spark?

So my 83 big red works, always fiddeling with "something" thought rebuild of carb = same issues.

1. New plug, runs all day. (next day wont start) with out a brand new plug!
2. Blows a little smoke when you start and even back fires from time to time, not much.

My mechanic is questioning why it runs if it has bad rings, bad rings = no workie!

So could it be the spark cable or a short or the coil ?

Some black and gas smell on the plug but my thought if its not getting "Hot" spark then it also could be causing the black plug?

No cleaning of the plug will return the machine to working shape, = new plug and runs all darn day.

Bad oil? Oil getting into motor?

I will make a video this time! you guys know your shit and I dont.

2014 1000 max Ltd for 11k

Hi everyone, I’m looking at a 2014 max for 11k with 130 miles on it. Was wondering what opinions were…I just sold my 06 Raptor 700 and don’t know much about the Can Ams. I road that Raptor for 10 years with no major issues. My sister in law just got a new 570 which I rode and really liked it. Anyway one who could give me an opinion I would appreciate it!

DONE ! Magnum 325 oil leak on rocker cover

I removed the air box cover, clutch air outlet duct, gas tank, 3-way valve & then removed the breather cover, 7 bolts all 1” long using 5/16” socket. I left the breather hose attached and moved to the side so I could access the rocker cover. Removed rocker cover bolts using 5/16” socket:
2 on left side are long 4”
2 inside and 2 next to cam shaft end (block plug) on right side are
1-5/8” long
4 on outside flange are 1”
I used Permatex Ultra-Grey RTV Gasket Maker to make gasket on rocker cover. Cleaned both surfaces with brake cleaner, removed old RTV with tweezers, needle nose and fingers. Laid a very thin bead of RTV on cover and mated both parts CAREFULLY then finger tightened all bolts. Let sit for 45 minutes and tightened a little more. Then 15 minutes later torqued to 7-8lbs. I let it set up for 24 hrs as recommended so figured it’s a good time to change park plug, oil filter (Bosch 3323), oil (Mobil 1 full synthetic 0W-40), fuel filter, air filter OEM 4”, all new fuel lines, battery, changed tranny fluid (Amsoil TCC per Amsoil rep.) and noticed 3 way valve was leaking when closed so got an OEM off ebay. Put in fresh gas (no alcohol) with seafoam added.
Fired right up and let sit for about 3 minutes to finish burning the oil off the exhaust, checked my new gasket and so far so good. Hopped on and went for a cruze – AWESOME ! I learned so much ! I didn’t even know where the trany drain plug was when I started. Thanks to old post and new friends on this forum I was able to get all of my questions answered. THANKS !
Here are a few photos of my project just after disassembley. I always label bolts/parts, put in little plastic bags for reuse and make diagrams/notes while removing parts – cuz I’m old !

looking inside bottom of rocker cover

inside top of rocker cover

Valves and cam

MB Wheels 352 ATV/UTV | Color Rock Rings Available

MB Wheels has created an innovative ATV/UTV wheel that not only looks great but is functional. Introducing the MB Wheels 352 ATV/UTV, a tough looking wheel design that comes with bolt on scratch guards to protect the lip of your wheel.

Click Here For: MB Wheels 352 ATV/UTV Availability and Pricing

-BENEFITS & FEATURES-

  • Popular 12-inch, 14-inch and 15-inch sizes
  • Black Bolt on nylon scratch guards included
  • Zinc plated scratch guard hardware included (grade 8.8)
  • One piece bolt-in cap
  • Optional red, green, blue and yellow protector rings available
  • Protector rings also fit MB Wheels MB11 and Vision 551 Five Five One

-WARRANTIES & RATINGS-

  • Lifetime warranty on the structure of the wheel to be free from defects in workmanship and materials.
  • 1-year warranty on finish
  • Load capacity:

    -12×7 1150 lbs
    -14×7 1300 lbs
    -15×7 1300 lbs

-SIZE & FINISH-

  • 12×7 4+3 ~12 lbs
  • 14×7 4+3 ~15 lbs
  • 15×7 4+3 ~17 lbs

MB Wheels 352 ATV/UTV | Color Rock Rings Available

MB Wheels has created an innovative ATV/UTV wheel that not only looks great but is functional. Introducing the MB Wheels 352 ATV/UTV, a tough looking wheel design that comes with bolt on scratch guards to protect the lip of your wheel.

Click Here For: MB Wheels 352 ATV/UTV Availability and Pricing

-BENEFITS & FEATURES-

  • Popular 12-inch, 14-inch and 15-inch sizes
  • Black Bolt on nylon scratch guards included
  • Zinc plated scratch guard hardware included (grade 8.8)
  • One piece bolt-in cap
  • Optional red, green, blue and yellow protector rings available
  • Protector rings also fit MB Wheels MB11 and Vision 551 Five Five One

-WARRANTIES & RATINGS-

  • Lifetime warranty on the structure of the wheel to be free from defects in workmanship and materials.
  • 1-year warranty on finish
  • Load capacity:

    -12×7 1150 lbs
    -14×7 1300 lbs
    -15×7 1300 lbs

-SIZE & FINISH-

  • 12×7 4+3 ~12 lbs
  • 14×7 4+3 ~15 lbs
  • 15×7 4+3 ~17 lbs