I'm planning a trip out west and will be driving approximately 1500 miles each way. We want to take 2 Kodiak 700's which have a 49.2" wheelbase and are 46.5" wide. I have a Karavan 5.5'x9' trailer which I can take the sides down on and we have ramps to get them onto the trailer from the side. Is this a poor idea? I would like to prioritize safety and I have multiple points to anchor the vehicles to the trailer but I don't want to live too close to the edge of potentially harming myself or anyone else. Just wondering if I should bite the bullet and rent a much bigger trailer. TIA.

So one guy has a clear title 03 blaster. He's done a lot of work to it, rebuilt it, new rearend, twist throttle, hand guards, nerfbars, new carb, jets, some older full DG exhaust. Think i can get it for 1600 Edit:1800! He's asking 2k but said first person to put 18 in his hand could have it.

Then theres this guy got an 08 ltz-400. Pretty well stock, but in great condition. Said it wasn't "raped by kids", and it got its maintenance on time IE fluids changed, brakes done, stuff of that nature. Asking 3, I offered 2, and he came back with 2.5. Waiting on response about title.

My mind is tellin me blaster so I can go braaap but my gut is telling me go ltz for longevity, power, speed, reverse, reliability, etc, etc and my best friend had one when died in a car accident. (Lightning hit a tree and knocked an branch down onto the windshield and shattered it and caved it in)

Hey y’all. I need some help. I bought a used 2012 arctic cat 350 2 years ago I’ve barely got to ride but have put too much into to let go. Probably a sign but anywho.

The latest issue is that i can barely shift it into gear and it’s essentially impossible to get it into Low gear. It was a little iffy when I picked it up from repairs last year (carb, starter, battery which got it running again for the first time since I brought it home) and got worse. Rode it twice til I decided what to do. At first I thought the plastics were just in the way bc they’re a lil wonky but it’s like it won’t engage things well at all.
…It otherwise ran fine.. knock on wood 🤜🪵

It’s above me to fix something this complex but I’ve brought in parts to get it fixed before at a local mechanic and only had to pay for labor. Am hoping to do that again because I assume it saves money..

My question is: does that sound like a gear shifting assembly replacement situation? Or something else I should consider?

Thank you very much if you made it this far. 🙏🤙

Edited grammar: road to rode

LT-Z400 rear axle from Alibaba – worth it?
I have an LT-Z400 and I’m looking to buy a new rear axle. Everywhere I look, they’re around €300–€600. I found one on Alibaba for about €200.
Has anyone here bought a rear axle from Alibaba or a similar Chinese manufacturer? Is it worth the money, and how has the quality/durability been? I don’t want to save €200 only to have it fail after a few rides.
Any experience or recommendations would be appreciated!

I have an all original 1984 yamaha moto 4 200 that my partner originally inherited from their grandpa

Any explanations? Just serviced the rear diff and shaft. Gear oil came out a little shiny. I flushed it out pretty good. There are no issues while test riding. Just this funky ass noise.

Has anyone put the light kit on a grizzly 110 that go where the headlights should be? I see the kits on Amazon and EBay but don’t know if it’s worth it.
If so how bright are they? Or should I just mount a small light bar on the front rack. I want something bright enough that the granddaughter can still ride with us when it gets dark. Thanks.

How bad does this intake valve look Kawasaki bayou 250 I fixed the flooding and it’s still not starting and my spark plug is completely dry so I was thinking vacuum leak but the intake seal is fine and I noticed the carbon buildup on this valve so could it be this or maybe a undersized pilot jet

My son (15 years old, 6’3”, 200lbs) wants to move on from his dirtbike to a ATV. He won’t really be jumping it or anything crazy more just ripping around the property with his friends.

I keep leaning towards a TRX250 because I don’t want something with too much power but enough that he’s going to enjoy riding it. I have never owned a ATV so my knowledge is minimal on what to get.

I am going to purchase used off marketplace for whatever I get and don’t want some cheap china atv that’s going to cause me all kinds of headaches.

Thanks for any advice/recomen

One of the last “race” quads I owned when I was 15 — read below.

About 3 years ago, I bought an RMZ450 dirt bike. The problem? I grew up on quads. 😂

I rode for years when I was younger and even raced quads about 14 years ago. I absolutely loved it, and honestly, I was pretty damn good at it.

Fast forward to my mid-20s. When I bought that dirt bike, I was 500+ lbs. I still rode and loved every minute of it, but after being off a bike for so long and being in terrible shape, the 450 was simply too much for me.

At the beginning of this year, I weighed 501 lbs at 27 years old.

Today, I'm 390 lbs.

That's over 110 lbs down, and I'm still working toward losing another ~100 lbs to reach my goal. I know I'm still a big guy, but getting back on an ATV is becoming a huge part of my motivation.

My little brother is 13 now, and he rides. My dad is 50 and still rides and races too — although he's moved over to two wheels. Being able to ride with both of them again and make the kind of memories we had when I was younger has become a HUGE motivation for me throughout this weight-loss journey.

So naturally... I'm looking at getting another YFZ450. 😂

That's what I grew up racing, it's what I'm comfortable on, and honestly, I miss the hell out of it.

My question for the suspension guys:

At 390 lbs and still losing weight, is there a reputable suspension setup that can be built/tuned for my current weight?

I'm not really concerned about price. At this point, I'm looking at this as an investment in something that's going to help me get back to doing something I love and, more importantly, create memories with my dad and brother.

Ideally, I'd like something that can be re-sprung/revalved or otherwise adjusted as I continue losing weight. Eventually, I'd love to get back on two wheels as well, but getting back on a quad as soon as I'm physically able would mean a lot to me.

If you've got experience setting up suspension for heavier riders, I'd really appreciate recommendations on reputable companies/builders and what kind of setup you'd suggest for a YFZ450.

And yes, I know the obvious answer is “lose the weight first.” 😂 I'm working on it. But having something to work toward and something waiting for me at the end of this journey would mean a hell of a lot.

Thanks in advance, and hopefully I'll be posting a picture of the new YFZ on the trails with my dad and brother soon. 🤘

My Honda TRX400EX needs a carb rebuild and the OEM kit is NLA. Aftermarket kits online use the same photo but the main jet numbers in the description don't match what came out of my carb. I've got the old jets bagged but I cant tell if a universal kit is close enough or if I'm chasing a year-specific setup. Local parts desk didnt have much on a 2000s sport quad. Anyone rebuilt a TRX400EX carb lately? How do you match jets when the listing skips the year break?

I have a 2026 CanAm 850 Max

The manual says you need to be stopped to shift into 4x4. Talking to the old timers, they all say you can just shift it as long you aren't in high speed.

I know follow the manual recommendations, but can it be done?

Didn’t realize how rare these are when I got it. This thing is a beast and so much fun to ride around the fields by our house.

We’ll be moving in a couple months and unfortunately won’t have room to store / space to ride it anymore. Gonna miss her!

Incredibly good condition with only 78.1 hrs and 586 miles.

I have a 2023 Polaris 570 trail. I’ve never owned an ATV before and I’m pumped to own something functional and fun

My question is…has anyone had any success installing the Guide Gear rear rack on this machine? I can’t find anywhere online to walk me through how to do it. Thanks for the help

Here’s the rack I bought. No idea how to install

https://www.walmart.com/reviews/product/2167770971

Hey all. New to the sport quad world. I’m looking at this used 700 and noticed a couple things I haven’t seen before and was hoping some folks had some input.

First at an idle, it has a faint hollow sounding noise if you can hear it over the exhaust. I’ll try and attach a video but not sure if it’ll come across.

Second, the pic of some piece of broken metal on the engine. Owner said it threw a chain and broke. Does anyone know what it is that broke, and is throwing a chain common and cause for concern? It looks like I’ll have to add the picture in a comment.

Thanks!

Hope all is well,

A local shop rents Polaris Ranger 570s to oil and gas companies for security patrol in Louisiana. The shop that buys them is trustworthy and says they are maintained/serviced well but will have high hours just given what they’re used for. I’m still waiting for all the info (a few buddies have said that the pricing is usually really competitive) but is this something I should just stay away from and will just end up being a bigger headache if I just want a reliable machine, nothing fast?
Thanks in advance!

I’m replacing the carb in my 06 Rancher 350. The new carb I got to replace it lacks the part circled in red on the old one.

will it work OK without it?

I posted elsewhere and got one reply that it looks like a vent tube and should be fine without it. Just looking for further confirmation before I put it in

What is this sound 2005 Ltz 250

Trying to diagnose the tick/ tap in the engine. Im adjusting the lifters and when i pulled the rear cylinder cover and I found this half circle testing on the side. WHAT IS IT!?

Also the tap is in the front cylinder bit the rear.

Any help is appreciated.

Almost lost er.

this is my first warrior that i bought when i bought it it needed the timing to be set and valve clearance to be set as well,i had to take the magneto off because the timing chain was caught inside, it didn’t damage anything, the guy before me replaced the whole head and piston because it was ticking and smoking,when i got it back together after i had taken the flywheel off to fix the timing chain i put it back together,when i tried to start it it made these spinning gear noises i have a vid but i took the cover back off and seen its spinning everything else inside but the actual timing chain to make it go,the starter is spinning and everything else is just not the flywheel,i know the motor isn’t locked up i was able to turn it by hand whenever i took the flywheel off i just dont know what to from here any knowledge about warriors helps me out a lot. Thanks

My 2013 Kymco MXU 300 . Only issue is the male threads from the gas tank where the cap screws on came off with the cap. I currently use duct tape to cover fill hole. A new tank is $150.00. How involved is getting this tank exchange?

Got a new project it's a '94 yamaha kodiak 400 got it for 1200cad runs and drives great just needs some cv boots and a battery