Hi, gonna be out at silver lake in about 1 month, are paddles really necessary not gonna ride sand much, anything else i should do like change air filter to k and n before going, thanks for the help [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

If your not going to ride sand much I would say paddles are not a must have. But after you do ride sand I imagine you will be hooked and want the paddles.

A better filter set-up is a good idea sand in a motor = lots of $ in repairs.

 

so stock filter lets some junk in or is it just easier to clean aftermarket one and the performance mods you get too?

 

you can use stock filter just clean it when your done riding, i assume you are all stoc kso you have a snorkle anyways and wont have to worry too much. Performance wise the filter will help alot, get a slip on and a jet kit as well and you will be happy. Tires are good to have but not a must

 

what about size, should i stay with stock size and are front skates needed or just backs? sorry guys i am a total newbie to quads [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Fronts are not necessary....you will have a much better time in the dunes with paddles VS knobbies. If you are not going to use them much...I would say try and find a used pair. But once you kill a big dune or two you will be hooked!
As far as size...I would get 20's. RockymountainATV has good deals on tire rim combo's. Also you might think about dropping the front sprocket to a twelve tooth.

Have fun

Shane

 

How do these look price seems okay Ebay Sand Tires

 

The Gecko's are a nice tire...easier to turn than most paddles, heavy though. If the price stays the same thats a nice deal.

Shane

 

Honest opinion most will tell you stay away from the Geckos they are heavy. You want to lose weight not add it.

Sand skate 2
Haulers
edges

these seem to be the more popular type of tires

 

ok cool, the edges and the skates II look almost identical, is rockymountain atv a good place to order from?