I got my recon stuck yesterday. everything was in water up to about the bottom of the engine. the entire swingarm was under water. I had to leave it over nite. Is there anything in te drivetrain I need to grease?

 

At times like those a winch comes in handy.

 

well i can tell by the way you talk about yuor four wheeler you take real good care of it. i have a honda 300 4x4 and i have never been ridin when i didn't have at least to the top of my engine, sometimes over the headlights and i've had no problems in the two years i've had it.

 

Thats nothing ive had my recon past the racks in water and it finally drowned out.ALl i had to doto start it is keep cranking it over and it finally started.I have Maxxiss Sur Tracks tires on there and work great. Ive been in mud up to the lights and made it out it was sweet

 

yea. I need a winch. But i cant afford it rite now.Thx.

 

Greetings,

I got a two-ton come-along for $12 at the Sportsman's Guide.

 

Hey dude,, i have a 97 recon and have had it under water up to the bottom of the racks and did not get stuck,, ive also been in mud that was up to the top of the tires and didnt get stuck either.
what gear were you in when you got stuck?


97 recon totally stock

 

There is a guy that rides with us with a 2wd and he used to get stuck a bit but he put a set of Mud Shark tire on the back and he goes thought places that use to give him trouble easily now.Im getting 4 of these tires as soon as I wear out my stock tires and hope to see the same improvement that he has seen.

 

To answer your question: Nothing to grease, but do check your rear end gear oil to be sure no water is present, and remove the plug from the brake housing and see if the brakes got water in them. Sitting in water for an extended time can cause water to enter places it won't get just by crossing deep water. Chances are, if your Recon is pretty new and in good shape, no water got inside anything. It only takes a couple minutes to be sure though.

 

Everything should be fine if you do what some of the others have suggested. I will only add one more suggestion:

RUBBER PANTS!

lol, good riding.