ok, TxDoc2, My oringinal plan was too put bigger wheels & bigger tires on it to get rid of the clearance problem that I'm having.
But after consideration, I decided that it would take too much out of the power, like Bill was saying.. The fact that it involved a lot more cash didn't help either..

So, I just ordered a set of Vampires that are one size bigger than the stock tires.
25x9.5-11 on the front & 26x12-12 on the rear. I'm hoping this will solve my clearance problem in the mud, without losing too much power..

Thanks for the input though.


I also wanted to tell ecbaatz, that I wired that neutral relay to a toggle switch that I mounted on the side. It works great. It works factory until I engage the switch, then the neutral light comes on & it will crank in whatever gear it's in.

Thanks again for the information...

 

I have a 1997 Honda 300 FourTrax 4x4 that has probably the worst stock ground clearance of any 4x4 out there. I put on a Hoghlifter 2" lift that got the front end up, a set of 25x9.5 Vampires on 12" ITP steel wheels. I can now go where I never would have believed I could go. You may want to check with www.Highlifter.com and ask Scott if they make a kit for your rig. They are only a little over $100 per kit. Some kits give as much as 4" of lift. I also have a full length skid plate. And, it may be only my imagination, but it seems like I can slide instead of hang in some ruts that used to stop me. Sounds like you're on the right track. Good Luck.

 

Yeah, I was looking at some of the lift-kits they had. I'm going to have to try the tires alone for now. Christmas has hurt the
budget, and the Vampires I just ordered finished it off for a while.. I'm hoping the bigger tires will pick it up enough.
Thanks though..

 

Hey ecbaatz, just send the bill to SCMAN, He's wanting me to modify his now....

What's the going labor rate for ATV work, so I can overcharge him??? (lol)

 

I also have a King Quad that i was looking for more ground clearance.I have looked all over and then e mailed highlifter.At one point and time a lift was made for the King Quad.According to highthe guy at highlift, the lift kit rubbed, or caused rubbing.Plus they said it made the back of the bike look like a volkswagon.So they discontinued makeing a lift for the King Quad. I say what a shame. Just thought i would share that bit of imfo. Thanks, BOB

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Thanks to the generosity and expertise of Eric "I am too humble" C. Baatz, and the mechanical genius of low- "I work for free" gear, I can now put it in diff. lock in ANY range, and start it in ANY gear!

I love it! Thanks guys!!!




[This message has been edited by SCman (edited 12-24-1999).]

 

SCMAN, I wouldn't go so far, as to call it work for free. It's more like, work on credit... For, someday, the favors could be called in... (grin)

 

no habla englais

 

I just have one question? Where is my cut on all this, SCMAN and LOWBOY.

I think I might be getting the short end of .....

I am glad you both enjoy them. When are the brake lights and backup light going to be installed?



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Eric Baatz 1996 Suzuki KING QUAD Remember the KING Lives!!

 

Hey ecbaatz, I don't know about the brake lights, or the back up lights..
Apparently, I need to build a roll cage for it before I worry about anything else. Took it for a wild ride this Sunday.. Got to do some minor body work to the front fenders and the racks, before modifiying anything else..