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General => Tech Corner => Topic started by: jwscroll on June 11, 2005, 05:54:07 AM



Title: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: jwscroll on June 11, 2005, 05:54:07 AM
How about some posts on the less technical stuff like stuffing an inflatable ball in the front frame so that when you hit deep water the front floats, or sticking a golf tee in the bowl drain to prevent water from backing up into the carb. Think cheap, cheap, and redneck.


Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: BC-LC-500s on June 11, 2005, 07:43:00 AM
What about a fishing reel for a winch?


Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: jwscroll on June 12, 2005, 08:44:02 AM
I know there's more redneck engineers than this.  >:( >:(


Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: rubicon500kid on June 12, 2005, 11:50:39 AM
will aa basket ball in the front frame realy work


Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: Da_Mtg_Man on June 12, 2005, 12:31:56 PM
will aa basket ball in the front frame realy work

Yes it will work. I've also seen the white boat bumpers strapped under each front fender.


Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: qt314nfla on June 12, 2005, 03:05:59 PM
What about a fishing reel for a winch?

I don't care who you are...that's some funny stuff.


Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: jwscroll on June 12, 2005, 04:56:59 PM
I'm trying to picture the size of the reel :D :D


Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: Da_Mtg_Man on June 12, 2005, 05:02:42 PM
It won't work unless you use braided line and a Penn 6500 or bigger.  ;D


Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: wilburz on June 13, 2005, 10:56:58 AM
Moonshine in place of gas = more horsepower!!!


Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: sk8r_dude on June 13, 2005, 11:19:01 AM
How about bringing a small boat anchor so when your alone and stuck with no trees around, you can have a place to hook your winch to.  Or when your miles from camp and you rip a large hole in your tire's side wall stuff it full of grass or other plant material to get you home.


Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: jwscroll on June 13, 2005, 09:18:30 PM
Used medical tape from firstaid kit to make temporary pipe fitting over the carb to piston manifold. Worked for the hour it took to get back to the trucks.

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Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: Lost Soul on June 16, 2005, 04:44:31 PM
Try slitting two 1 gallon plastic milk jugs in half and crazy gluing each one to the handlebars as hand guards.
You can paint them like the rebel flag if you like.


Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: mudhawg on June 16, 2005, 06:42:06 PM
a little moonshine never hurt anything lol ,and the ball trick really works,elect fishin reel works better


Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: jwscroll on June 17, 2005, 05:36:12 AM
I like to use empty milk crates for storing my cooler on the front.Strap the crate to the rack then bungie the cooler  in.


Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: SwampRat on June 17, 2005, 05:45:22 PM
I think a set of curb feelers would look great on an ATV.  Perhaps a "How's my driving?" bumper sticker or a roll bar made out of PVC pipe.


Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: jwscroll on June 18, 2005, 06:13:17 PM
Anybody ever put a tractor muffler called an AC 3 on their ride? Is it like snorkeling the exhaust or is it just a muffler?


Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: J.D. on June 21, 2005, 03:46:05 PM
Just a muff..


Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: jwscroll on June 22, 2005, 05:23:33 AM
Found AC3 mufflers at the Tractor supply center, had to order it,$35. I'll let you know how they perform. Have been told that these are just as good as the expensive models, We'll see.


Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: johnnygun on June 24, 2005, 10:47:05 PM
what? did everyone forget about the 22lr shell in the fuse box under the seat. you'll shoot your eye out kid!

who saw myth busters try this on t.v.?

love,

cletus


Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: spacerider on June 25, 2005, 10:20:20 PM
Wait till you see what I am gonna do.....
 1. Gonna fabricate chopper like handle bars ..not to much of a pitch bend to maintain control
 2. Make that with a twist throttle
 3. Fabricate a seat mounting plate and put a single chopper like seat in there but make it so the I can access the air box and battery

I am looking forward to having the first atv-chopper

Right now I am working on the measurements for the handle bars


Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: jwscroll on June 27, 2005, 02:57:19 PM
Send Pictures.Please.


Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: spacerider on June 28, 2005, 07:43:56 PM
jw - i will have before and after pics - i found the bars i want now i need to get the twist kit
I will have progress pics and post them once i get everything


Title: Re: ATV's for Dummies
Post by: GSPKurt on July 02, 2005, 12:27:20 PM
Try slitting two 1 gallon plastic milk jugs in half and crazy gluing each one to the handlebars as hand guards.
You can paint them like the rebel flag if you like.


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