new to forum and atv's!
 

Hi guys,

I'm a newbie to this forum and to atv's in general. I just bought an 01 quadmaster 500. I would like to know if anyone has any problems or tips for this bike. I notice the transmission is hard to shift from high to neutral. Is this common? I have stock sized mud lites on it and would like to go up one size to 26 inch and use the 589's. Will I have enough power to do this?

Thanks for your help and info.

new to forum and atv's!
 

welcome to the forums...you will get all the help needed here

new to forum and atv's!
 

I went for a good ride today with my daughter on a logging road, and it's starting to get muddy and greasy. I'm running 25x10x12" mud lites on the rear with about 1/2 life on them. A friend at work has some 26x12x12" 589's almost new he wants to sell. Do you think my bike can move these OK in the mud and bush? I don't want to sacrifice too much since there is already a big weight difference between the two.

Thanks again,

new to forum and atv's!
 

Welcome! I bought the identical unit used about a year ago. Don't know how I ever lived without it in the past. Has been pretty much trouble free. The one tip that has stuck in my mind is to come to a complete stop before shifting in or out of 4WD. Apparently some issues if you don't. Use the search feature on this site and read and learn a bit more about it before you start switching tires. Have fun!