swampcat07

Even though I use a chain to secure my ATVs I do not rely on it as my only defense. With the number of high powered cordless cut off tools and reciprocating saws a chain is easy work to them. There are a few other cost effective tricks I use to prevent theft.

It's Spring. Good Morning QC.

If you are going to change out the exhaust and rejet you should also take a look at the intake. They are sometimes restrictive from the factory.

In the case I was speaking of the phone was left on with the ringer on silent and a battery charger hard wired into the quads battery.

Another easy thing is to pull the spark plug wire when not riding. If you live a 1/4 mile alway from the nearest neighbor then thats alot of pushing if they can't get the quad started.

Trv springs and or shocks are shorter if I remember right. I do know TRVs sit lower than normal Cats. I keep looking for it on TRA and put a link for it here.

TRVs and the Ride in Suspension, 08+ on some models have smaller springs and posibilly even diffrent shocks. They are replaceable with the older style to go back to the taller ride height.

Yes heaver springs would work better as far as getting rid of the sag but you will have a stiffer ride.

You can check out Highlifters Site for stiffer springs.

The TRV and the new ride in suspension Cats have smaller springs allowing for the lower ride height. If you use springs from a Mud Pro or older compatible Cat then your ride height will increase and you will get rid of the sag when running 2 up. If you choose to do this just make sure the part numbers are the same on the shocks. I think the few times I seen this done they just hapened to change both just because they got the springs and shocks at a good deal.

I personally use the hocky pucks and it cost me about $5. The heaver springs fatigue over time depending on how you ride. With the pucks I have about 14" of ground clearance in my 07 (non ride in suspension CAT).

You can also add a 1.5" lift as another option.

I noticed that most ATVs are stolen already loaded on/in the trailer. The trailer and ATVS are stolen together. The best security is to make sure the trailer is secured to your tow vechile. This includes the tongue, ball, and reciever.

A cool security measure I read about was someone using a old cellphone with GPS hidden on the ATV and wired into the battery. If the ATV was stolen then the owner would call the phone in stolen and locate it via the GPS. Some Phone plans let you add an additional line for $10 or less. I think some newer phones even let you see your phones location on GPS for like tracking your kids location.

Do you have the springs adjusted to the stiffest setting? If not when you are adjusting them jack up the ATV to relieve the weight from the suspension.

The cheapest solution would be to add hockey pucks up to the current springs.

Other Options would be to use stiffer springs from high lifter or a non TRV cat.

Let me know if you have any questions.

As far as the noob walking the ATV down the hill, he knew his riding limits but he should have had a buddy run it down the hill instead of trying to walk it down. He would have saved two quads that day. I like how his friend just stood there and watched the ATV back into him. I would have been on the gas so fast as soon as I started to see it flip back over with the wheels spinning like that.

Thats cool!! Not alot of other forums can boast 5K+ Members.

Looks like fun I would love to travel and ride out West. Its cool how you can see the trail wind far into the distance.

Also I am in total agreement with MikeL no more snow!!! Well time to go plow soon.

Hey Bird Dog I race Mine also. I'm no pro but its fun to do.

2007 Arctic Cat 650 H1 4x4 Automatic LE (Marsh Green)

Tires: Trail: Mud Lite XTR 27x9-12 Front and 27x11-12 Rear / Mud: Highlifter Outlaws 29.5x12-12 Front and Rear w/ 1" Spacers.

Tuning: 2" Snorkel, Duckbill Mod, Black Magic Slip On, Exhaust Snorkel.

Clutching: /// Airdam Stage 3, EPI Red Spring.

Motor: Speedwerx 700 BBK, Webcam, 11:1 CP Piston, Coolant Overflow Tank Vented Near Pod, One-way Valve on Carb Drain.

Suspension: Sway Bar, Hockey Puck Mod, All Balls Wheel Bearings and Tie Rods, EBC Brakes and Rotors.

Electrical: Auto Meter Temp and Volt Gauge, 4" PIAA Lights, Super-Bright Red LED Taillight Bulb, Circuit Breaker for Fan and Main.

My Cat is all the way on the right.

Welcome to QC Bird Dog. Thats a mean ATV you have there.

Good Morning Everyone.

Same here; No snow the past few days, just a dusting Wed Night. Yesterday it was above freezing.

Good Morning Guys. Looks like I will finally get some garage time this weekend. What projects does everyone have going on?

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Well the members we did keep after cleaning house were quality ones.

The best way to build the membership is to refer friends to this site and to post interesting topics in the forums.

If the oil looks green I would keep changing it until there is no green or milky look to it. A few bucks now will save lots of cash later.

I am glad to hear that you fixed the problem.

Also even with the coolant full you will not see it circulate until the engine is up to temp and the thermostat opens. Even then it is hard to tell but if you rev the engine and get the rpms on the water pump up then sometimes you can see the flow with the rad cap off. I would also recheck the fluid level after you bring the engine up to temp and run it for a while.

Congrads, I think it is great you will be riding with your son. Have fun and stay safe.

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Thats the perfect size then.

DD had good advice. I know it may not be required, but when I get the cheap oil to flush I make sure it is still wet clutch safe. I change the oil a few times and also change the filter. Using a cheap oil filter first and then after flushing I put the good one on.

It might seem like alot of work and money now but the feeling of reliability out in the woods is worth it.

Snow riding is the best. Thanks for sharing your photos. Did you enter one in the contest?

I always hurts to loose a friend or watch someone get hurt. If you are careful and not doing anything stupid then it is truely an accident and well they happen. I have seen a few bad acidents and even had a few close calls. The point is that if you are a hard core rider you choose to take that risk. Everyone percieves what is dangerous based on what they feel comfortable with. Football is dangerous you can get hurt or become paralized but that sport in no way has the same bad wrap. I just think it is others that do not understand what getting out with friends and family while atving/camping is really about who are quick to put down our sport.