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Old 02-19-2009, 08:19 PM
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Just wondering what things I should avoid doing with my ATV (from other's past experience, or stories passed on) other than what it says on the safety stickers and Owner's Manual?

Has anyone EVER purposely engaged AWD while doing donuts? I doubt it...
 
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Old 02-19-2009, 08:27 PM
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dont run without a battery!. fries the electrical in a heart beat
 
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Old 02-19-2009, 08:38 PM
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Keep above water. Engaing 4wd while doing do-nuts will throw you off like riding a bull. Not recomended!
 
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Old 02-19-2009, 08:39 PM
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I'd be skeered to engage the 4X4 while doing donuts;that would be a great way to get stuffed in the dirt real quick!
 
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Old 02-19-2009, 08:39 PM
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Don't try to get out of a DEEP mudhole in High gear.........Stop first let the motor idle down then switch to low gear.............Caper...........
 
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Old 02-19-2009, 08:43 PM
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Sorry that was sarcasm...post was to hear about things people have tried...but would not recommend.
 
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ALL OF THE ABOVE!!
 
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Old 02-19-2009, 08:45 PM
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Remember it is a ATV not a jet ski or a tank
 
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Old 02-19-2009, 08:49 PM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: ftwflh

Remember it is a ATV not a jet ski or a tank</end quote></div>

Dang...you went and ruined it for me!
My jealous friends tease me and call my Popo a small jeep...oh well smooth ridin' jeep! They shut up when they need a tow...muah..ha ha ha!
 
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Old 02-19-2009, 09:01 PM
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4' of powdery snow is too deep to drive through... even down hill
2' deep swamp muck is no biggy though [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

Do NOT hit a tree going 20 mph with only the front tire... it will seriously bend an a-arm and tie rod...
 
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