I have a 1993 honda trx 300 4x4. I am new to atvs so I would just like to know what you guys do to your atvs to keep the running strong all year around?

 

Mine stays in a heated/cooled garage with my show cars so I don't have to worry about extreme weather changes. For maintenance I change the oil/filter every spring. Clean or replace the air filter also as needed. I always wash mine after a long ride and will also use some car wax on it to protect the painted surfaces. The car wax also works good on the plastic panels. I also use some spray on stuff on the black matte plastic parts. Check you oil before every ride, check the tire pressure and you should be OK.

 

The valves need adjusting every 100 hours or 600 miles. Just because they are not ticking doesn't mean they don't need adjusting. Valves can tighten up also, and thats when they don't make any noise.

 

I change the oil and oil filter in summer/winter, clean and re-oil my airfilter, grease it, powerwash it after every few rides thats about it.............

 

Ohh what about like re-greasing the hubs and stuff. I saw some post about re-greasing your hubs but I didnt understand what to grease...Also what valves, if your talking about the intake and exaust vales on the engine itself then heck I got no clue how to do somthing like that and I would guess many people dont do it. I would like to learn how to though, so I can keep my 93 running as long as possible.

 

Is anyone ever on these forums to get help from? Anyone know any other large forums?

 

You dont have to worry about changin the transmission fluid because 93' Fourtrax used the engine oil to lubricate the tranny gears. And yes you do have to grease parts like bushings ( rubber gromets) and other suspension parts. If I were you I would purchase the Clymer Honda Fourtrax repair and maintenance manual.

 

well i just change the oil regulary,keep the chain loobed,and keep it greesed and clean.

 

Chain???????????????????

 

haha. what a stupid person! he cant find the chain on his fourtrax!.. laugh laugh! just kidding. im pretty sure there isnt one. do keep an eye on gear case oils though. They get nice and milky after a while. Pressure wash with care, and keep suspension joints lubed. Cleaning gently but thoroughly is one of the best things you can do for your ride. It's also a pain in de' butt to fix a machine covered in crap.