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    A 450 question for the sport guys

    in General ATV Discussion

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    My husband rides an 08 TRX450ER...we've done TONS of mods to it...new shocks, stabilizer, rims, tires, fasst bars, exhaust, nerfs/bumpers/skids all around...and we added a kick start to it. He races the AA Pro class in our local series and has had a few issues...it tends to overheat during muddy races, he has to ducttape the bumper and air boxes pretty good. But, many quads have to do this. He got the kicker kit because we've had to replace the starter clutch quite a few times..mind you we've had this less than 3 years...and you can still use both electric and kicker!

    If you're going to get the TRX, ask questions. See if any mods have been done to it... If you're serious about getting one, I would suggest revalving the stock shocks like Bot said...GT Thunder does them or Rocket Rons does a great job too...we're sending our shocks there next (We got them straight from Elka to start). New tires, and a new exhaust will make a world of difference. If you're serious about getting into racing...save some money and buy a stabilizer, you'll thank your wallet later for that. I don't know how many times I've hit a tree and shoulda gotten hurt pretty bad this season and didn't cause I spent the extra money on a good stablizer (Precision Pro)...

    There's a lot of things you can do to the TRX...it's just how much you're willing to spend...you might find Ebay to be your new best friend :)

    Hope this helps!

    jumping

    in General ATV Discussion

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    when I started riding, I was doing supercross/motocross primarily. Now I'm doing more harescrambles than anything...but, you really got to know your quad when you're jumping. Guessing through the gears to make it over a jump is not too great----trust me, I've had my fair share of crashes..LOL!

    At first try doing little doubles, or even just singling jumps...do tabletops that will help you build your speed up. That way, if you don't clear the tabletop at first, you're not crashing. Avoid step ups unless they're small and you know you can clear them.

    My problem was I thought I was on a 450 riding when I was really on a 400...I had Joe Moto in my eyes and thought I was invincible to crashing...turns out I'm normal :)

    let me know how it works out! and, post some pics :)

    2005 Honda TRX400FA Rancher Transmission Slipping

    in Honda ATV Forum

    Posted

    I'd say DEFINITELY change the oil...that's a MAJOR part in how the quad functions...if it still acts funky and you've got the skills, pull the clutch apart to see if there's notching or anything like that. My quad was acting funny a while ago and when we pulled it apart I had a clutch plate blow up in there. Also found some notching in my basket....

    just a thought...

    Contest Themes - Suggestions

    in QUADCRAZY Contests

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    we should come up with a new racing idea. its hard for me to enter the ones that are about trail riding at places cuz i dont do that, or i ride on private land so i can't post the landholders info. i'm sure other ppl that ride on private land feel the same way :)

    plus, racing is pretty mcuh all we do these days. gotta love it.

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