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Old 09-19-2006, 08:08 AM
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Tires can make or break a machine! Why does Honda insist on still putting 80's style balooney tires on the 250EX and 300EX???? These tires make both of the quads a little tippy, and both "push" (understear) a bit in turns.

Running ITP TrakStar radials on T9 rims (makes it +2" wider than stock) on our 250's, and it transforms it into a whole new machine!

 
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Old 09-19-2006, 09:04 AM
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I think it's rediculous as well, I think those are the only sport machines that still get them.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img] With the updated 300ex, I was sure they would have put radials on it, but nope!
 
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Old 09-19-2006, 09:26 AM
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Cost and recommendated use of the actual atv.
 
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Old 09-19-2006, 09:27 AM
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Not knockin' Honda, but when was the last time they used the phrase "new and improved" [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
 
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Old 09-19-2006, 10:52 AM
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They sure do like the phrase "racing inspired graphics", WOOPTY FRIGGIN DOO!!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/img]
 
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Old 09-19-2006, 01:27 PM
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Originally posted by: motox26
They sure do like the phrase "racing inspired graphics", WOOPTY FRIGGIN DOO!!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/img]
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Old 09-19-2006, 01:29 PM
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Originally posted by: Scootergptx
Not knockin' Honda, but when was the last time they used the phrase "new and improved" [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

Now that's funny.
 
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Old 09-19-2006, 02:46 PM
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Originally posted by: Specta
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Not knockin' Honda, but when was the last time they used the phrase "new and improved" [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

Now that's funny.
Alright...I couldn't hold it in....I had to laugh at that one...LOL[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
 
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Old 09-19-2006, 05:25 PM
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Default Why the balooney tires????
I would think because they get better traction on a soft surface and a softer ride than tires with stiffer sidewalls.
 
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Old 09-19-2006, 09:32 PM
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Originally posted by: Scootergptx
Not knockin' Honda, but when was the last time they used the phrase "new and improved" [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
I hear ya scoot, I love my quad but they even make it hard to upgrade. Buying aftermarket pars for a Honda Ute is almost impossible. Almost makes me wanna go out and get a rennagade [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
 
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