Hmmmm...I had an aftermarket belt that I Micd' width and length was correct. It lasted 4 miles! Factory belt with new primary in there now. I'll check wear next spring. I can strip pretty fast. I bought the plastic rivets. I made a secondary compression tool. (Looks like A Rube Goldberg tool..LOL). And unfortunately I am experienced in working on 'Mr Always Ready., Yamaha 700 SXS.

reminds me of Derek from Vice Grip Garage

We usually drive 2.5 to 3 hours, but the local riding in my area sucks. We kinda have no choice.

I have used my quad for plowing for years, When pushing snow I always use low range.

I think if you oil up the thing a-abob and make sure the what-cha-ma-call-it moves you will be good to go.

I appreciate your approval. 😂 Sorry for hijacking your post @McClaw

You're Ok even if from Ohio..LOL that state next to W BG Va...!

I don't mind Kaw's. I have a JD zero turn that's Kawasaki powered too. I just picked up a Mule project, so I will be browsing the forums for tips/tricks when I dig into that.

You know I was thinking about what caused that.. Mr Always ready had 1500 miles on him when I got him. I bought him from a dealer I thought he was a party thing as he had huge speakers. The primary clutch was groved and I replaced with new belt as I have posted...unusual for such low mileage....You Think? Yes you are right ...I'll dod that the pads are only $8

I bet he is from Ohio...Honda has a plant there..And his Moniker Buckeye ...LOL ..But I just bought a Honda Foreman

I am reassemling the caliper andputting a light coat of Never Seeze on spiral gear mechanism. I'll keep as spare or maybe someone will want it.

Its made by Plasticote, not a brand i generally buy, but it is one of the best i have used for painting metal with pitting and imperfections, does a good job of hiding those, of course i really didnt need it for this, i used it because once sprayed on its there very hard to get off maybe keep the rust down to a minimum. Plus i didnt have to run to the store to get something, that kind of throughs a pebble in your pond, and it takes a minute to get back to where you are. Wife came out while i was working on this, 3 quads sitting around and 2 riding lawnmowers, she said you need therapy, my response was yes maybe, but will that help me get these parts cleaned up, i dont think so.

My opinion is Honda. Reliable.

Wow ! No thanks ! Heights don't bother me but jumping off a Perfectly Good Bridge Does! LOL!

a decision like this really depends on your riding style. the polaris atvs are fast and powerful, but are typically less "reliable" in terms of repairs and maintenance. The hondas are incredibly reliable since they dont use a belt drive and are gear driven units.

Heding back up there to New River. The Bridge is closed one day a year. so people can walk across it. They also Bungy Jump from the bridge..OMG not me I have issues with committing suicide..... They para sail also.