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General => Open Discussion => Topic started by: Shotgun on October 17, 2004, 07:29:55 PM



Title: Flat tires.
Post by: Shotgun on October 17, 2004, 07:29:55 PM
Do you guys carry fix a flat, or something similiar with you? Does it work. Is there something you can put in the tire before you get a problem? Thanks.


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: 2old2soon on October 17, 2004, 08:03:58 PM
I haven't had to use it yet...only had the ATV for a week now, but I found a kit at Bass Pro Shoppes that has a bottle of green slime w/ adapters for different types of tires and a small compressor that plugs into the power point on the ATV.

Nice little weight and size constrained pkg. that I hope I never have to use.  It was $24.99 and I'm sure you could order it on-line if it was something you wanted.

Wouldn't mind feedback from others on the slime though since I have never used it.  Did I waste my money or what???


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: jjamesbar on October 17, 2004, 09:11:04 PM
i havent used the slime but i heard it works. i do carry fix a flat on the trail rides. its saved my azz more than once.

jeff


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: Redgrizzly660 on October 17, 2004, 09:46:25 PM
I carry a small 12 volt compressor with me at all time, fix a flat,valves stem, cores and tire plugs w/tool tire cross. Ratches strap to  reseal the beed.

Grizz


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: BCConviber on October 18, 2004, 07:29:26 AM
I run Slime in both bikes... only flat I've ever gotten was from a tree stump ripping out a valve stem. Seems to work great.


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: ace5180 on October 18, 2004, 07:42:02 AM
 I had a flat about a year and a half ago, put the slime in them and havent had a problem since.


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: budman on October 18, 2004, 03:02:32 PM
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I carry a small 12 volt compressor with me at all time, fix a flat,valves stem, cores and tire plugs w/tool tire cross. Ratches strap to  reseal the beed.

Grizz

What about the impact wrench, jack, jack stands, tire changer machine, and tire balancer?


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: Thrasher on October 18, 2004, 03:29:50 PM
bah, who balances thier quad tires? :D
I think I may even have a little tow out on one side from when i flipped it a while back.


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: Asphaltdragon on October 18, 2004, 04:08:16 PM
I used slime on my truck tire last week, it working so far, I'd imagine it would work on a atv tire just as well


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: Redgrizzly660 on October 18, 2004, 04:17:52 PM
Thrasher I think Budman is just kidding because what I carry on my bike. But he is comming with us on the Ocala rides so if he need anything ,I will tell him tuff luck.







J/k LOL

Grizz


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: Victim on October 18, 2004, 08:02:35 PM
Grizz is a very prepared man!!! There's nothing wrong with that. My husband thinks I take too much when we camp. He'll say "you don't need that!" and guess what before the trip is over we needed it! Then hes glad I didn't listen to him!  ;)


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: sk8r_dude on October 18, 2004, 09:32:09 PM
I have used the Slime with some success. I prefer to plug. I carry a plug kit and compressor as well. I have 2 plugs in my tires now and they have lasted for many miles.


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: Shotgun on October 18, 2004, 09:34:47 PM
Hey sk8r, how do you like the Kodiak 450 compared to the Kodiak 400?


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: Redgrizzly660 on October 18, 2004, 09:37:35 PM
They both ride just like tanks


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: Shotgun on October 18, 2004, 09:40:02 PM
My wife has an 03 kodiak 400 2x4, the thing seems to vibrate like crazy compaerd to my eiger. Do yours do the same?


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: Redgrizzly660 on October 18, 2004, 09:51:55 PM
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My wife has an 03 kodiak 400 2x4, the thing seems to vibrate like crazy compaerd to my eiger. Do yours do the same?


Yes mine does too.


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: sk8r_dude on October 19, 2004, 09:32:58 AM
The Kodiak 400 or 450 do not handle well. They are great bikes powerful, reliable, and their small size makes them easy on tight trails. However, they handle like dump trucks with a full load. A bike like a Grizzly handle far better than the Kodiaks. Maybe the new independent rear on the 05 models will help improve handling. I rode a new 04 Vinson and never thought a Utility quad could handle so well. I'm seriously looking at the new Suzuki King Quad 700. Don't get me wrong I love my Kodiaks they have served me well and never let me down.


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: Wolverine_67 on October 19, 2004, 10:15:16 PM
Speaking of Gizzlys did any of u guys ever hear about the new Grizzlys breakin cv joints, I had a friend that had an 03 w/ mud lites and broke both cv joints.


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: seaviper on October 20, 2004, 03:26:57 AM

I picked up a couple of tire plug repair kits at Advance Auto for a few bucks. Its got a guage, plugs, stuff like that in a small plastic box. I keep it in the rear storage box on the polaris.

I just need a good little electric compressor or small air pump.


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: Redgrizzly660 on October 20, 2004, 04:33:41 AM
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Speaking of Gizzlys did any of u guys ever hear about the new Grizzlys breakin cv joints, I had a friend that had an 03 w/ mud lites and broke both cv joints.


I broke all of mine with in 6 month, The early 03 had a problem on them.


Title: Re: Grizzly CV Joints
Post by: MudMan on October 21, 2004, 08:40:46 PM
I have an 02 Grizzly and I have never broken any axles or CVs....and I ride in the thickest mud I can find......adios

~MudMan~


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: inked4life87 on October 23, 2004, 02:42:47 PM
that slime stuf is great stuff,i use it on my rental bobcats at my shop and they never get flats any more,but i get it 55 gallon drums.


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: MadMudder on April 21, 2005, 08:27:33 PM
I like bumping real old posts 8)


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: DaKota on April 21, 2005, 09:07:16 PM
Just noticed the date.  [smiley=banghead.gif]


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: 05greengriz on April 22, 2005, 07:03:57 AM
12 volt compressor and a plug kit is the only way to go.


Title: Re: Flat tires.
Post by: Moose on April 22, 2005, 01:00:38 PM
I put green slime in my stock tires on my 450. Used to need air now and then, never after I added that stuf.