wanted to see if we could get the list of things NOT to do with atvs that we have actually already done. sort of a way to express our stupidy to one another so we wont all make the same mistakes.
mine would have to be this past Sat.
i sat the key on the trailer to fasten the last tie-down. and yep...you guessed it...i drove off and it is no where to be found and i had no spares.
luckily the blown 400 i bought for a 100 bucks had the same ignition and i just took that one off and put it in mine.

 

I'll add one:::::::::::: Dont forget to add oil to your 2 stroke gas [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] (repairing a friends bike now because of that!!!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img])

 

MAKE SURE your oil pump is primed after changing the oil. Don't just hop on it and drive it down the road.

$500.00 later..........................................[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img]

 

dont hit massive jumps with massive utilities

 

I just told someone that they didnt need too as long as the engine wasnt open a long time.

 

They put the wheels on the bottom for a reason. Don't question the reasoning, just remember they don't roll as well when they're upside down. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/img]

 

Well, the "all terrain" part of ATV is not really supposed to include highway usage, and I bet we have all been guilty of that at one time or another.

 

"TOP 100 THINGS NOT TO DO WITH AN ATV"

Don't ride without a HELMET!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Possibly the best "not to do" thing. I feel stupid for not saying that.

 

Contrary to popular belief, for the most part they don't float. Don't use an ATV for a boat.

Jef