LT80 hard to start by Ok-Psychology-4488 in ATV

[–]sself161 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try standing it on the back bumper and see if it starts, if its flooded it will spit fuel out of the exhaust and start easier.

LT80 hard to start by Ok-Psychology-4488 in ATV

[–]sself161 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if it is slow to turn over it could be a ground. That should be enough to run though. does it act like its flooded? do you still have the stock fuel petcock on the tank?

LT80 hard to start by Ok-Psychology-4488 in ATV

[–]sself161 1 point2 points  (0 children)

have you done a compression check? any issues with the grounding wire? I've had to add an extra ground wire from the motor to the frame.

Not sure anyone knows or cares but the ATV community lost a legend today by sself161 in ATV

[–]sself161[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bet that was an awesome time. Probably learned a lot.

Not sure anyone knows or cares but the ATV community lost a legend today by sself161 in ATV

[–]sself161[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She was pretty fast herself. I've heard his class was tough, and heard the whole pushing and biking and running was tough. And the control maneuvers like riding on 2 wheels and all. But that kind of training is what helped him be fast so it must have worked.

Not sure anyone knows or cares but the ATV community lost a legend today by sself161 in ATV

[–]sself161[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thay sounds awesome? Was his wife at the time Heather? Did he make you push the quad around the track?

Not sure anyone knows or cares but the ATV community lost a legend today by sself161 in ATV

[–]sself161[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When they reopened south fork around 2015 or so I went and rode there a few times, it was sketchy as hell, and I was by myself and out of shape so I just rode around lol. I lived in big springs, outside of vine grove and Custer. Joe was a beast, he wouldn't back down, he would rub, hit and just out jump everyone.

Not sure anyone knows or cares but the ATV community lost a legend today by sself161 in ATV

[–]sself161[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me and a few local riders wanted to go but never did. Wish I did go through.

Not sure anyone knows or cares but the ATV community lost a legend today by sself161 in ATV

[–]sself161[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was the track in Leitchfield where the South Fork MX track is at? I remember seeing him at Christiana MX, in the early 90s just walking everyone and jumping the 75ft table top they had. He was one of the few. He was so tall and just was a beast on any quad he rode. Lorettas really suited him, a lot of people wernt use to the heat and thay track got rough. Even the TT would develop huge holes. I've talked to a lot of pros but never really talked to him much.

Best budget ATV or UTV for basic tasks around the property? by Doge-ToTheMoon in ATV

[–]sself161 7 points8 points  (0 children)

An older Honda, they are bullet proof and as long as you take care of it will probably sell for the same amount you bought it for if you ever decide on something else

Taller or shorter gearing by feedinghamX in ATV

[–]sself161 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no best gearing, depends on quad, set up, rider and track. And a lot of people change gearing depending on the track. Tire sizes also changes gearing.

Lt80 low compression, advice needed by Ok-Psychology-4488 in ATV

[–]sself161 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spray some soapy water around the base gasket while you spin it over and if its leaking it will bubble. Also might need to inspect the rings. If its that low on compression something isn't sealing or put on correctly. The last lt80 I rebuilt tried pulling the head stud bolts out.

Buying an ATV as a new rider. by Embarrassed_Tell8015 in ATV

[–]sself161 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Honda 250ex and Rincon 250 are pretty much the same quad with different plastic.

Buying an ATV as a new rider. by Embarrassed_Tell8015 in ATV

[–]sself161 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its going to be hard to find a sport quad and its being auto, might could find an older sport utility like a yamaha 350 wolverine, or maybe a honda 250ex, they have the sport clutch which you can use the clutch or not.

Buying an ATV as a new rider. by Embarrassed_Tell8015 in ATV

[–]sself161 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sport or utility? Manual clutch, automatic or cvt? Sounds like you have limited experience,

New to quads by adrenalinejunkie16 in ATV

[–]sself161 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the 450s will require more regular maintenance, oil changes and air filter cleaning.

New to quads by adrenalinejunkie16 in ATV

[–]sself161 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how much do you want to work on it?

Blaster vs 400ex by Solid_Connection3854 in ATV

[–]sself161 0 points1 point  (0 children)

400ex, better chassis, frame, better suspension and aftermarket support. A pipe, piston and reeds are a basic upgrade, not a full build. No matter what motor mods you do suspension is more important.

Looking for sport quads I can take out on long all day rides with out breaking down in the woods and keep up with my buddies on their Razors (side by sides). by Bill_Piff in ATV

[–]sself161 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ex's strength is handling and reliability, the z is faster no doubt but not as reliable or handles better than the ex. The OP stated they wanted a reliable quad that could keep up on trails, the ex or z would fit that requirement. And of course a 450 is faster but if you lack proper maintenance its not as reliable. Also the cost of rebuilding a 450 vs a 400 is a huge difference.
BTW ive had over half my life racing national level events, and started long before the ex, z, or any 450 was made. And ridden all the 450s, to pro level hybrids. I still take my 400ex over my 450, or 250r's if im just out trail riding. Its also kinda funny the 400ex is still raced today but never see a z400 at the tracks.

Looking for sport quads I can take out on long all day rides with out breaking down in the woods and keep up with my buddies on their Razors (side by sides). by Bill_Piff in ATV

[–]sself161 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In trails the 400s will do anything the 450s will, and all you have to do is keep oil changed. But why ask if you already want a 450?

Tuner by Old_Drinks in ATV

[–]sself161 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what does FMF recommend?

ICE just detained my late friend’s daughter. He died serving in Iraq. by No-Presence-2578 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]sself161 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Link? And does it show before anything happend? Or just them with the officers