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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 03:31 AM
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yeah I do 3 month bids, got about a month to go!
 
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 03:34 AM
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I understand but on my end I have seven kids, three are still at home(5,9,10,yrs old) so I sold my cruiser and got two quads. Just to get all involved in the fun...Probably getting a 50cc soon for training and stuff.


Also, Tancat500, how do you like that clutch kit? Thats my next step on the 650h1
 
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 03:50 AM
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yeah, I completely understand. I have a 1 year old myself and I am looking forward to teaching him to ride so we can do some long weekend trips.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 07:46 AM
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I love the clutch kit!! I was amazwd at the diff. it made. It allowed me to pull a wheelie, w/o having to yank on the handlebars, even w/ 29.5's! I highly recommend!
 
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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cool tancat,thats what i wana hear.......lol.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Wow Arctic Hunter that is a sweet set up!! When you are using it does it seem as though it is putting much of a strain on the quad? If you dont mind me asking how much do you have invested in this set up?
 
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 12:24 AM
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there is not much strain on the quad at all! the leaf spring that you can just barely see (sorry) mounts under your 2 forward a arms, which stiffens up your front end. what you didn't see was the length of 2x2 structural steel that goes from the attachment point for the plow or bucket to the rear of the bike and attaches to your hitch, this absorbs any impact from hitting a pile of dirt/snow or gravel. It takes about 30 seconds to switch your plow/bucket/mower/forklift/sweeper. and about 15 to 20 minutes to take the entire frame off so you can ride, 2 pins in the front and 1 bolt in the back.

In all the frame and mount were $150 the bucket was $300 and the plow was $300 so all and all with just my swisher gear I have about $800 in to it, Ball truth being said it has all paid for itself about 4 times from side jobs.

p.s. if you have a 2 up you need an extension peice for the frame, factory cost about $80 if you can weld and can get a length of 2x2 then it is basically free ( that's what I did)
 
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 02:15 AM
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Wow thats all? The price was well worth it. Especially since it has paid for itself. I have a catalog at home that sells one i'll have to look into it.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 02:50 AM
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it comes in very handy, for side jobs around the house and definately to manage my property in the southern tier,

Tancat ? for you looking to get a little more snap off the start for my bike, almost seems to bawg out for a split second and then kick inn. any suggestions
 
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 08:02 AM
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I would give her a tune up and then install a clutch kit you wont be disappointed!! Check all vaccum hoses and make sure there are no holes or colapsed spots.
 
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