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jwscroll
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ATV's for Dummies
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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.
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Re: ATV's for Dummies
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June 11, 2005, 07:43:00 AM »
What about a fishing reel for a winch?
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June 12, 2005, 08:44:02 AM »
I know there's more redneck engineers than this.
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June 12, 2005, 11:50:39 AM »
will aa basket ball in the front frame realy work
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Re: ATV's for Dummies
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June 12, 2005, 12:31:56 PM »
Quote from: rancher350kid on June 12, 2005, 11:50:39 AM
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.
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Re: ATV's for Dummies
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June 12, 2005, 03:05:59 PM »
Quote from: BC-LC-500s on June 11, 2005, 07:43:00 AM
What about a fishing reel for a winch?
I don't care who you are...that's some funny stuff.
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June 12, 2005, 04:56:59 PM »
I'm trying to picture the size of the reel
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June 12, 2005, 05:02:42 PM »
It won't work unless you use braided line and a Penn 6500 or bigger.
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June 13, 2005, 10:56:58 AM »
Moonshine in place of gas = more horsepower!!!
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Re: ATV's for Dummies
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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?
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June 21, 2005, 03:46:05 PM »
Just a muff..
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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.
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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.?
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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
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Re: ATV's for Dummies
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June 27, 2005, 02:57:19 PM »
Send Pictures.Please.
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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
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July 02, 2005, 12:27:20 PM »
Quote from: 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.
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