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I thought I would make a quick "How-to" on setting wheel alignment since I was flipping my tie rod ends and I was going to have to re-align the wheels anyways. Here's some of the tools you will need... 1.) Start with the ATV on a smooth and level surface, like a cement garage floor or driveway. 2.)Center up (Eyeball It) the handle bars and lock them into place with 2 ratchet straps, one on each side of handle bars. This of course prevents them from moving when your adjusting the tie-rods. 3.) Place two Jack Stands approximately 2 feet in front of the atv even with the outside edge of the two front wheels. 4.) Wrap a length of string all the way around the ATV and Jack Stands, Start and end at the rear hitch. Make sure the string is the same height from the ground on all 4 wheels. I like to attach a few elastic bands to both ends of the string before attaching the string to the hitch. This makes it easier to adjust the strings when moving the Jack Stands. 4.) Break lose the inner and outer tie-rod nuts. NOTE! Make sure you use 2 wrenches, one on the nut and one on the ball joint. Damage can occur by only using one wrench. 5.) Adjust the string by moving the Jack Stands in or out untill the string just touches both of the side surfaces of the rear tires on each side of the ATV. This will take some time to get it right but it needs to be done! Check manufacturers wheel alignment specifications on your specific make and model before you adjust any components. For this wheel alignment I'm using the Polaris Specs which seems to be a common setting. Polaris - The recommended toe alignment is 1/8″ to 1/4″ toe out. This is a total amount, not per wheel. 6.) On the front rim, measure the distance from the string to the rim at the front and rear edges of the rim. The rear measurement should be 1/16″ - 1/8″ (.2 to .3 cm) more than the front measurement. 7.) If an adjustment is necessary, Turn the tie rod itself with a wrench or your hand in small increments. It doesn't take much to move the tire a long way, so go slow. Keep re-checking your measurement's until you have a 1/16″ - 1/8″ differance to the string. 6.) Once your satisfied that you have the correct "Toe Out" measurements you can tighten up the inner and outter tie-rod nuts on both sides. AGAIN...make sure to use 2 wrenches. 7.) Now take your ATV for a test drive to test your adjustments. If it still pulls one way or the other, just repeat the above steps to tweek the adjustments again utill your happy. The whole process only takes about 15-20 min.

I know the piston has to be at TDC, but there is no marks on the cam gear. i kinda figured that when the one bolt is up the cam lobes are down, not touching the rocker arms. i want to know if this is how to do it? someone give me an answer.

Anyone ever went riding somewhere to find a movie set around? A classic western named Sand Prairie was shot in the area I was riding today. I just didn't make it to see the set. I ever make it that way I'll take some pictures. Sand Prairie - A Classic Western

So a few weeks ago I had an extremely nasty crash during practice. I completely separated my shoulder. Stage 3 separation, the worst you can do without tearing muscle too. This thing will not heal itself, on March 17th I will be getting surgery to repair my shoulder... Just wanted to share the news. Here is what i did. Type III shoulder separation

Need of of these for Garrett....That kid is amazing on the Rock Band Set....Would like to get him a Real Set for his room.....let me know if you have one for sale.....Might be able to work a Deal..... thanks!!!!!!!!!

ENSENADA, Mexico--With racers competing in 30 Pro and 6 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs, 345 total entries are ready to start the 42nd Annual Tecate SCORE Baaja 1000 desert racein Ensenada, Mexico. Sal Fish’s SCORE International is completing its 36th year as the World’s foremost desert racing sanctioning body and the event is the finale of the five-race 2009 SCORE More...

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All right I have a 02 400ex, the engine is stock other than a rev box. I have a new fmf powerbomb pipe and a used megamaxII muffler to put on it. I don't like how loud the muffler is but there is a weight and power difference. Currently i have the pipe on it with the stock muffler, (nice and quiet!) But i don't want to mess the engine up, do i need to re jet? If so where to start from. I was told a 160 worked good in a different ex with the exhaust I havebut I would like to know what you think. And yes it is a pain to pull the spark plug on a 400ex, especially when they are hot.