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Gotta be Resourceful
- From: Younggun95
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When you don't work in a full on shop, and have access to a million different tools, you have to be resourceful. Being a college student, I build professional level race quads out of my trailer in storage. Ive been working on quads for long enough that I have acquired most of the tools that I need on a daily basis.
But every once and a while you run into some problems. Especially with loc-tited parts that haven't been taken off since the factory installed them. Axle nuts in particular can be a pain. I have the really big crescent wrench, but it was still fighting me.
The first mistake I made was too take the drive sprocket off before I broke the axle nut loose, so I had to use a large screw driver to keep the axle from turning. It worked, but my screw driver is a little bent now. The next small problem was not having jack stands. Its best to put a jack stand underneath each side so the quad doesn't tip when pushing down on the axle. So instead I put a wheel and tire under the swingarm.
The green loc-tite just wouldn't break loose, and the breaker bar that I carry in my trailer wasn't big enough for the massive crescent wrench I was using. What did I do? Become resourceful. I have the leg for a table that sets up in my trailer that was sitting in the bottom of a cabinet and it worked perfectly. Put it on the end of my wrench and with a little more coercesion I was able to break the axle nut loose.
I wasn't replacing the axle, but watch for the next photo that shows why I was taking the axle out in a brand new quad.
Ill be at WORCS this weekend so follow me at www.twitter.com/WatersRacing for race updates
- Blog post
- 2 months ago
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Pro Yamaha YFZ450R Build
- From: Younggun95
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- Set (6 items)
- 2 months ago
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09 Vegas to Reno
- From: Vtr_Racing
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Working on swingarm.
- 2 months ago
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Project ORT Off-Road Toyota
- From: Younggun95
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- Set (7 items)
- 2 months ago
- Views: 70
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KDX200
- From: PowersportsEditor
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Rick Sieman's DON'T ASK column this month has some good stuff. Check it out on Off-Road.com:
- 3 months ago
- Views: 310
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Project Forks
- From: PowersportsEditor
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Rick Sieman's DON'T ASK column this month has some good stuff. Check it out on Off-Road.com:
- 3 months ago
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250 Elsinore
- From: PowersportsEditor
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Rick Sieman's DON'T ASK column this month has some good stuff. Check it out on Off-Road.com:
- 3 months ago
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Honda Ribi Forks
- From: PowersportsEditor
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Rick Sieman's DON'T ASK column this month has some good stuff. Check it out on Off-Road.com:
- 3 months ago
- Views: 312
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Honda Ribi Forks
- From: PowersportsEditor
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Rick Sieman's DON'T ASK column this month has some good stuff. Check it out on Off-Road.com:
- 3 months ago
- Views: 317
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All Brakes Are Not Created Equ
- From: Ultimate Off-Roader
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Brakes are one of the most important safety features on a car, so making sure a car has the right brakes is essential. Although new cars have to meet braking standards, replacement brake parts are not regulated to any specific performance or design standards.
- 3 months ago
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Project ORT Rear Suspension
- From: Younggun95
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Project ORT/ My ride has finally been revived and is getting a lot of work accomplished. Here you can see the tubing for the rear King shocks is nearly done. The 62" Deaver springs are all bolted in with the new u-bolt plates. Have to put in some ply urethane bump stops for the springs. Then we will start cutting some holes in the bed!
- 3 months ago
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...And in the beginning...
- From: JKTahoe99
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Hey everyone, I am new at a lot of what is happening but I am really looking for some good advise. I recently purchased one of my favorite trucks (a 1999 chevy tahoe) and I am really looking into a lift kit for it. I want to put my focus on the suspension but I am unsure which way to go. I know there is a lot involved with lifting a truck however i just don't know where to start and what I should be looking for. Is there anyone that can give me a hand so I make sure this is done right the first time!??!? Please give me some help here. I really appreciate it! My truck is a 99 Tahoe LT with the 5.7L and it is a 4 door 4X4. Thank you guys and let me know...
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- 4 months ago
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Project 110 So Cal Night Ride
- From: ORC_ET
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Testing the TrailTech 8" 55 Watt Halogen Racelight and the Cyclops Solstice HID Helmet light.
- 4 months ago
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2004 outlander xt VR problem
- From: pollarda
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I have been having to jump my 2004 Outlander XT 4X4 to start it. I even purchased a new battery to no avail. Based on similar problems on the internet it appears that this is a common problem and relates to the voltage regulator (VR). One site says that there is a Bom. Part No. 710000908 Voltage Regulator to replace the existing one. It also says that it requires a harness adapter P/N 715900027, but I can't find this part anywhere.
It is also suggested that the placement of the VR can be moved to increase reliability/life of VR.
I love this ATV and have never had problems until recently. Has anyone done this swap out and do I need to relocate the VR?
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- 4 months ago
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Don't Ask July 2009
- From: PowersportsEditor
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SUBJECT: GOOD OLD KAWASAKI KDX200Hello,
I currently own a 2001 KDX 200. I've kept the bike bone stock over the years and always wanted more power, but I was young and financialy unable to throw money at the cause. Now that I can afford to do so. What would you suggest to squeeze some hidden power out of an already awesome bike? (other than installing the FMF"Gnarly",which I intend to do, soon!)Ed Gardner
Clarksburg, WVThis is one of the finest all-around bikes ever built. By all means, go for an FMF pipe and a set of Boyesen reeds. Then go for two teeth more on the countershaft sprocket. Don't worry, the bike will easily pull the gearing. At this point, the bike will be a joy to ride.
Here’s a photo of the KDX200 I personally owned for over a decade.
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Check out full column of this months reader's questions and Rick's answers.
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- 5 months ago
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bubbs777
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- Since: 8 months ago
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Most Popular to Accessorize
- From: PowersportsEditor
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Description:Average dollars spent by these vehicle owners varied significantly. For example, according to survey results, Mustang owners spent $3,000; Wrangler owners spent ($2,500); and Ford F-Series owners spent $2,600.
- 10 months ago
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Merry Christmas, here's some d
- From: Ultimate Off-Roader
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Grab your cocoa and pull up a chair, because Rick Sieman is at it again:
And if you really want a healthy dose of Yuletide Cheer, check out some of Rick's past columns. They're perfect reading for a Winter's eve, sure to warm you from the inside out with their ruthless humor and infallible dirtbike know-how. Ho ho ho and all that.... to all a good night!
- Blog post
- 11 months ago
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The Jeep Creep Strikes Again!
- From: Ultimate Off-Roader
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Description:An Off-road.com reader, Craig, sent the following question to our Jeep Creep:"I have a 94 jeep cherokee and when it gets warmed up it will spit and sputter when you accellerate going forward,but when in reverse it wont spit or sputter at all and runs like it should I have replaced all the sensors does not fix any ideas?"
The JC replied:
"Hi CraigI need more information before I can try to diagnose the problem. It could be a bad ground in any number of locations, such as the engine-to-frame ground strap, etc. It could even be a bad motor mount, allowing the engine to pull on the wiring harness when it torques over. Does the tach jump or flicker? Do the dash gauges act up when this sputter occurs?"And he was right!!!!! (Of course, we're not surprised, but thought you all should know). With the help of a friend and the Creep's suggestion about the wiring harness, Craig found and fixed the problem. Yet another Jeeping mystery solved!With low gas prices and holiday time-off, you probably have some wheeling plans and mechanical problems to go with. Got a Jeep question? Drop it in the mailbag and the JC will give it shot!
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- 11 months ago
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Senior Project
- From: Chewy
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We thank you greatly. Its amazing how people commented us the same day. It was just a few but that few helped greatly. We thank you again. When we totally finish we are deffinately putting all the pics of it and us busting our back-sides on it. We did the hole project in less than $4,000 you'll probably laugh at it because we rednecked the hell out of it lol, but the main thing is that it works. We used an old dune buggy frame and chopped it, dropped an R22 motor from my grandpa's old farm truck and ganked an some tires off of my cousins blazer lol (he thinks someone stole them). Then bought a propane conversion kit.
Thanks,
Seniors @ Dade County High School, Georgia
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- 1 year ago
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