Bill,Locking the front is very simple,the only down side is you will loose the two-wheel drive option, so it will be like
most atv's. First shift into four wheel drive,then remove the cotter key from the shift rod down by the front axle. Now remove the star bolt and take off the shifting lever from the spindle, now rotate the shifting lever back towards the atv about two inches. (Try different spots to see what works best). Put the shift lever back on, put the star bolt back on and move the shift lever back down and hook the shift rod back up, then put the cotter key back in. The process takes about five minutes and gives you the option of limited slip four-wheel drive and locked. A nice option to have.

 

Essen,thank you for your reply.I was unaware of that possibility on the AC.On the King Quad,when in diff lock,this quad is extremly hard to navigate [steer].Not knowing myself,is the A.C also hard to steer when locked?Thank You again, BILL

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Tree Farmer,back in 1987 when I purchased my 250cc Suzuki Quad Runner 4x4,it to was called the King Quad.Now,I think with it's bigger 280cc larger brother,they backed off on calling it the King Quad.I was aware that it also has true 4x4.Good Day=======BILL

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Bill, yes it's hard to steer. I only lock the front when rock climbing, hopping logs, deep mud and snow.

[This message has been edited by essen (edited 12-14-1999).]

 

That is the big advantage of the King Quad. You can lock it when you need it, and have it in 2wd or limited slip when you don't. Why can't anyone put this on a bigger bike? It has every advantage an no clear downsides! Whats the holdup?

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Andy Bassham *(1999 Arctic Cat 500 4x4, 1989 Honda 300)*

 

Hey Bill, the Traxter does indeed spin all fours when in the mud, and anywhere. The front differential is designed so all four wheels will spin. They have some sort of hydraulic system that engages the other front wheel. I don't know exactly how it works, but it does.

 

Ok, the Traxter's probably not "true" four wheel drive, but it's as close as you're gonna get without a diff lock option.

 

Not really relivent to 4wheel but read today that cat is going to drop water craft and just concentrate on quads and snowmobiles.Maybe we'll see some changes if they redirect thier money toward R&D on QUADS.

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THE FORMER CORNCOB2

 

Rooster,I read in a shootout in DW that the Traxter did not spin all 4 wheels.It did however supply power to the wheel needing the traction. BILL

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Just figured I'd add some more info to the debate over whether the Traxter has true 4wd or not.

Quote from ATV Connection Traxter Review:
"The progressive locking front differential works phenomenally and at no time during any of our mud tests did we see less than 4 wheels erupting roosts of mud--it's that good."