1997 fourtrax 300 4x4 help!!

[Mudrider]

Well I got this thing a few weeks ago for 2k. Rode everyday and hard by me, last guy was older and easy on it. Anyway. Need some help. Posting pics and info below<br />

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Alright. Why are my tires rubbing so different?!?!<br />

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What is oozing from front axle? Should I worry?<br />

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That's from rear axle, worried about that oozing black stuff. It was all by my finger. What is it?! <br />

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Also brakes have nothing. Where do I start with them?! And where can I get a cheap solenoid and tires?! Thanks!<br />

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[oxidized_black]

tires are probably wearing like that because of camber and toe in/toe out ...

the boot may have lost the seal from the clamp or dirt worked its way in and you are losing cv grease ...

the last pic looks like a worn seal, and you are losing gear oil ...

[Mudrider]

So what do I do to fix? And can I keep using for chores?

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[oxidized_black]

you probably arent losing much gear oil, there should be a nut/bolt near the top for filling and checking level. just keep it topped up. looking at the 2nd pic again, it is the same as the rear axle, a seal. just keep an eye on the level there too.

here is a good read for front end alignment ... ATV Alignment Tips | GIO

[Mudrider]

Thanks bud! So just keep refilling and not worry about it?

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[oxidized_black]

if it isnt a big deal for you and like its not something you want to do right away, yah, just top it up as you go. it might look like alot is leaking, but is probably very little ...

and tires, if you get new fronts, keep the air even in both, like 4-5 pounds each. that could have been something that contributed to the wear too ...

[Mudrider]

Alright cool! Any suggestions on types of oil?

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[oxidized_black]

it has to be gear oil, 80w ... castrol is good, most are good, so whatever you can get a good price on

[Mudrider]

Went to the store.. Got 80w gear oil one of the better ones, some cv grease (time to replace boots), and 5 1/2 quarts of 10w-30.. Any how tos for all this?

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[oxidized_black]

fill the gear oil from the top bolt, look for a fill level mark inside. pack as much as you can for the cv joints, motor oil or atv oil? you need atv oil for the hondas transmission (hp4 i think). i always used honda oil when i had my hondas, tried tested and true ... only need a couple quarts for a change i think ...

[Mudrider]

2.3 quarts lol. I let a friend change it and he put in castrol motor oil 10w-30 synthetic. Is that ok? How exactly do I pack the CVs? Alright and that bolt is beyond stuck?!

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[marioweldinginc]

As long as the oil says wet clutch safe then the oil is ok. I would pack the cvs by hand as much as possible then dump some grease inside the boot. Was told if dirt does get in there it would stick to the boot instead of going to the cv due to centrifical force....wishful thinking maybe lol

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[skidooer_3]

If your in the U.S. then your oil is in quarts, but that bike is foreign so its a metric version. It should tell you right near the dip stick tube if its a 1000ml or 2000ml. one litre is 1000ml. Just get a conversion chart from the net and itll tell you the difference between a litre and a quart.

Also, if oil is getting out of the rear end then if you ride it in water, water is getting in, so keep it full until you can arrange or afford to have the seals replaced otherwise youll have a rear end gear problem.

Good luck

[SSreda4]

Looks rough for 2k.