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Apr 13, 2008 | 08:33 AM
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New member, just wanted to say hi. I've had quads before (Poo magnum 325/Kaw kvf 650) but have been out for a few years (bought a house, got married & had a baby) but I recently bought a 1997 Suzuki KQ 300 (big step down from the kaw) and hope to put some miles on this summer. We still have quite a bit of snow here yet in Newfoundland, it will be another month before I get to really use it. Hopefully it will last me a long enough until I can afford a new one.
Apr 13, 2008 | 05:08 PM
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Just bought a 95 300 a month ago. Great machine, looks identical to yours. Mine is my first quad ever, but have a feeling I will have this one for some time now. Mine had under 3K miles when I got it. I've put another 100 miles on it since, only problem so far is my brakes. I find that it does really well in mud (with the right tires). Much better than I expected this heavy, smaller quad to do. I have heard, but not experienced that they also float??? Have fun.
Apr 13, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Float? not a chance, I can't believe how heavy these things are, I thought this little machine would be light but the front drive shaft looks like it probably weighs 25 pounds alone. What tires are you running? I was thinking of getting some Duro Buffalo 4 ply to replace the stock (and original) 2 ply dunlops. This was the only decent tire I could find in the right sizes.
Apr 14, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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It should float if you have a decent amount of air in the tires and you're not on it... but be careful... they like to roll over and get their bellies rubbed...
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Apr 14, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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These fit mine although don't know if I have stock rims or not. Don't think I do. But looking at the specs, they are the same dimensions. http://www.samsclub.com/shoppi...tem=336025&pCatg=6059
They work great on the trails as well and sand too. They are great all arounds unless you do lots of pavement commutes.
They work great on the trails as well and sand too. They are great all arounds unless you do lots of pavement commutes.
Apr 14, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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Those goodyear tires seem pretty pricey compared to others. I just priced 4 new Buffalo's, around $330 CAN tax in. I'm not sure if I want to spent that much on this old machine but I'm pretty sure the original tires are not going to last more than two rides in the terrain I have to cross to get to some trails. There is lots of tread (for oem anyways) but there are some bad scars in the sidewalls.
Apr 14, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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Welcome to the board! My parent's new dog was a rescue from Newfoundland. They have a summer place near Truro, NS.
Looking at the tires posted if you have 12" rims and need 25" tires I found my Mudlites on ebay new for less that $220 US shipped. There are lots of choices in those sizes from Dunlop, ITP, 'Zilla, and others.
Looking at the tires posted if you have 12" rims and need 25" tires I found my Mudlites on ebay new for less that $220 US shipped. There are lots of choices in those sizes from Dunlop, ITP, 'Zilla, and others.
