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  1. I got a branch stuck up under my back axle on the right side and it sheared the boot closet to the tire off. The guy at the atv place said I'd have to take the boot off on the inside too, because that's the way they designed it. I'm hoping this is bull crap, and I only have to fix the one. Either way, I bought new boots and bands for each on the back right side. I need to buy a banding tool with a cutter next, to complete the ensemble.

    My question is, how hard of a fix is this? I was going to ask my uncle if he could do it. I know it'll be a greasy mess, but is it simple? I don't want it to get torn apart just to end up being hauled over to the garage. I want to get some use out of it this summer, since I spent a good penny on new front tires for it this spring, along with brand new oil/filter, and spark plug. It does me no good sitting in the barn looking dejected and forlorn.

  2. I have an 99 Arctic cat 250 2x4, I want to change the oil in the spring next year and change the oil filter. I do know where the air filter is to change it and what type of oil it uses, BUT I do not know where the oil filter is or if it even has one.

    It's no big emergency, it's just if anyone has the answer would you mind letting me know. Thanks

  3. Well, I got my 4 wheeler back. Some valve was bad? The man that fixed it said it's not something that just goes bad overnight, he was surprised that the guy who had redone it just a few months ago hadn't noticed it. It still smokes when I start it up, but quits when once I start riding. I can't imagine that's good, cause it dirties the starter thing up. I keep having to clean/ replace it. But it seems to be riding good, and it doesn't sound bad. I've taken it out on long rides and haven't broken down yet. I want to thank everyone for their advice on my last post. Here's hoping I don't have any more problems with it.

  4. Ooooh, I wasn't allowed to take it apart the first time it had problems, and seeing how this time I broke it, I doubt those feelings have changed. I don't have a manual either, which is a bummer. I could probably take it apart, but no one would get it back together again. I'm not a mechanically savvy person. Saving money would be nice, especially since I had this all done 3 months ago. It's all been very unfortunate, being my first atv and all, but it hasn't turned me off from them. I'll just do what I need to do and get it fixed and pray that I make another huge mistake like this again. Thank you for being supportive about this, it helps.

  5. "You can switch to synthetic but it is not good to switch back and forth, mixing of the two is also not recommended even though there are some products out there that do just that." Okay, so in that respect it's like a car. I have a different question altogether now, if the bike checks out and it's fixable, I want to put new front tires on it. I don't have to remove the brakes or anything to do that right? Just remove the bolts and put it on like a car tire. I want to do it myself so that's why I'm asking.

  6. I've been using the 10w40 from walmart, it's probably not the right thing. There's an atv store across from where I work, from now on I guess I'll get my oil from there. Is there an oil filter on my atv? I haven't seen anything like it but that doesn't mean that it's not there. I'm sorry I've been asking so many questions, I'll quit.

  7. I'm going to take it in sometime soon, I'll ask them to remove the screws and check the air filter out for me. If this isn't something that's going to be fixable, what kind (brand) of atv do you recommend. I know not all arctic cats are like mine, it's just that mine was abused before I got it. I see a lot Hondas for sale, and that makes me wonder if they have more problems than Yamaha or other brands. Thanks again

  8. My stepdad suggested we do that. When I had my oil leak, I didn't realize it. I was out riding, noticed I was almost out of gas and I turned around to head back. On the way, the 4 wheeler started to chug and slow down. I thought it was because I was running out of gas, here it was I was out of oil too. We replaced part of the hose, and filled it with oil again but it would have days where it wouldn't want to start. Then my stepbrother messed with it and got it running again and it was fine for a couple of weeks, I took it on long rides and everything so I thought all the trouble was over with. Now all of a sudden it won't start. Would it take that long for the cylinder to go bad? I tried to get to the air filter, but guy who replaced it put them on so tight I can't get them off without ruining the screws. I put my hand over the air vent and whenever I try to start it I can feel it sucking air. We checked the gasline and it's getting gas too. I just need a part and then I can do the compression test, but it sounds like I'll have to take it in again. Thank you all for your advice

  9. Okay, I have a 99 Arctic cat 250cc 2x4. I bought it knowing it had problems, it burned oil all the time when I drove it. I had it taken in to a professional who fixed it, bored it out whatever needed done to it. That was back in Sept, it was running fine until I noticed it was leaking oil. So, we fixed the line that was cut and it was fine. Just recently it wouldn't start, and when I finally got it going but it sounded aweful, would bog down, and would shut off whenever I slowed down. Now it won't start at all. I've noticed that it also smokes when I first start it up but then will quit once I've run it for a bit. The spark plug gets dirty so fast, I thought the guy had fixed all that. I want to know is this a fixable problem or will it keep coming back and will I just be wasting my money. I really like the bike, the lights work, the reverse it good, it shifts good, the body's nice, and it ran well when it was working. It's big and sturdy, and whenever I hit something or run over a a tree limb it doesn't feel like I'm going to fly over the handle bars. I'm willing to put more money into it, as long as it's going to fix the problem once and for all. If any of you have and ideas or advice I'd appreciate it, thanks

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