Kinarfi

New tires on 11-03-08

They look big on the front, but a little small on the back, but I think they'll do great.

Took my new tires out for a ride today, cold, 64.8 km 40.3 mi. They seem to perform great, they are a little harder to turn when not moving, larger contact patch, they didn't seem to float around as bad the stockers did, they were smoother, no lugs, I don't think I spun the wheels as much, and they didn't throw rocks as bad as the stockers and what rocks it did throw were small and what little mud I got into didn't get slung as bad. I expect these tires to last a lot longer than stock also. I did some hill climbing and fire roading and no roads and down hills and quad trails.

I give these tires and A+ and would rather have them than stock. I also think they will do better in sand than stock.

and oh yes, glamis is all sand, there are some trails, but not like what most people think of as a trail, it's more a direction or destination, such as the canal that you can't get in any more, or Oldsmobile and the Wall and you can get lost down there too. Mark your camp on you gps so you know which direction to go back to when you're lost.

Just a curious question, are there trails in the area of Glamis or just dunes? I was looking at the KOA in the area and they said that you could ride out of the park, get on the trail and then go to the dunes. I love trails so I was wondering if it would be worth a trip to try them out. I'm looking for riding areas for the winter when we can't ride in Utah.

If you know of an area within a days drive of Las Vegas please let me know.

Thanks,

Cinda

As I plan my trips, I use the DeLorme Topo USA 7.0 map system I have installed that works with my GPS and then look at Google Earth. If you have room for it, I highly recommend you download and install it. You can zoom in on glamis and see what's there and you can if you car was in your driveway when the satelite went over.

Anyone interested in talking on the Shout Box tonight?

Cinda

I've got mine loaded

Ordered 2 fox shocks for the rear last night. they are 23.35 inches long with a 8.50 inch stroke. I should be able to pick them up today. I am getting them for less than 200 apiece. Going to superstition this week-end so i should be able to give you a report on how different it feels.

Looking forward to your report, be sure to take photos.

What is the stock/model number for them.

The weathers has been bad so I haven't been out to test my tires, so no report yet. Working on mods to my hood like latch73 (Lance) did.

Things I wonder About

The problem with that is the sound comes out 360 deg. and it would be directed right back at you. I was thinking of running a j pipe and another j pipe so i could get it to come out under the middle of the tail lights. I would end up with a big long s between the cat and the supertrapp. I actually bought the pipe with the supertrapp I just haven't decided if I want to keep the cat. If I do this the O2 sensor on the in side of the cat needs to be moved to the first pipe on the header and the O2 sensor passed the cat needs to be moved to right before the supertrapp.

I imagine the O2 sensors are use to check the function of the cat and get different reading and the computer adjusts the fuel air mix accordingly. Losing any of set may effect the operation because the computer know what it wants. I would check with some experts before taking anything out.

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalytic_converter : In vehicles with OBD-II, a second oxygen sensor is fitted after the catalytic converter to monitor the O2 levels. The on-board computer makes comparisons between the readings of the two sensors. If both sensors give the same output, the catalytic converter is non-functioning, and must be replaced. It will also spot less serious damage to a catalytic converter, such as the use of leaded racing fuel in an on-road vehicle.

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Awe well I thank ya!!! I know what you mean about the ridin... use to riding daily then poof...you rpreg...and restricted to doing nothing... I would invite you all to the baby shower on sat. haha too bad we are all buddies in way different area's

You're not implying that riding daily made you pregnant are you?

My son's going to be riding a KTM in the race with a couple other guys, I'd go, but my foot's still in a cast and no pass port yet.

The 2008 Model year is nearly over and now we move on to 2009. This will be the last post as this thread is being closed.

Thanks for your input.

You can redirect yourself here ................. http://www.utvboard.com/index.php?showtopic=554 to continue SUPPORTING what you think is UTV for 2009

Let's keep it pleasant and informative!!!

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They look big on the front, but a little small on the back, but I think they'll do great.

SOLD

The new not mounted tire (Front Tire) (on the right) is for sale if anyone wants it, $115 from Joyner, I'll let this on go for $80 + Shipping

http://www.utvguide.net/utv_models.htm

Swiped this for another post, but thought it interesting.

Welcome crowdog, looks like you get to play with lots of models, lucky you, as a Trooper Driver, I look forward to your evaluation of it. We came here for a place to be positive and helpful and it's been great. We look forward to your inputs here.

Jeff

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I may have found the problem or something to with it, see the clean hose in the middle, it was not connected until today. It sucks vapors from the top of the motor.

LMAO You all are some funny people!

4X4 - Can't wait to hear the stories. Just remember ... you ain't trying if you ain't getting stuck!

Detbo - That's funny. Good thing you could get a tractor to the pond!

Cinda - Great to be here! Thanks!!

My dad always said," people take cars where only trucks should go, trucks where only 4X4 should go and 4X4 where no one should go." and now I own 4X4 buggy and I'm trying to see where it will go. Sleds were fun when I had them in Wyo. The only thing I haven't had stuck is my Joyner Trooper T2, (so far)

Not 100% clear on this yet but a friend of mine who also owns a T2 had his rear end go out on him the other day. He tore it down and found what looked like one of the bolts that hold the ring gear on had backed out and caused the pinion and ring gear to lock up and striped some of teeth off. He is still in the evaluation process and is in touch with Joyner. I will update as soon as I learn more.

Please get photos and post on http://community.webshots.com/user/TrooperFolk

If you need help, let me know.

I think differential info will become important and interesting.

A power chip?! Please don't tell George! Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!(LOL)When he reads this I'm going to be in so much trouble

Yea, but I'm sure my wife would agree with you, and tell me it's a man thing.

Well I've tried for 3 days to order the rim on line, but I get an error message after choosing shipping instruction. Maybe because I'm in Mexico. I guess I have to do it the old fashion way and use a phone. Anyone have instruction on how to use the phone. LOL

Put your finger in the hole that has the number you want, and using your finger, turn the dial in a clockwise direction until your finger hits the stop, Clockwise means upwards on the left side, Repeat for all Ten Digits. or tap on the phone hook until the operator answers .............

Yea, I know, I don't plan on having these new tire fail like those Far East tires did and if a front tire does go down, I'll have to move a rear tire forward and put the spare on the rear. A little more work, but at least I have a spare.

What are you doing up so late? I think I'm an insomniac , what's your excuse?

Went looking for a replacement 18mm 1/2" drive Craftsman socket last night and they were out. I got to looking at my odd ball sockets and noticed that an 11/16 socket fits a little tighter than the 18mm, maybe too tight, and the one I found was a deep 6 sided socket, so I KNOCKED the craftsman off and put it back in it's place in my tool box and welded the 11/16 deep onto my lug wrench. I also put the 11" rear up on top for a spare, I couldn't get the lug nuts to catch so I put a cinch strap around it to hold it on and it pulled the tire down enough to where I could get the lug nuts on and it pulled down to where it seated properly, left the strap on anyway.

I did have to clean up a few lug nuts that got messed up by an air impact wrench or wrong size socket on an air wrennch, SO, I have decided that I will not allow the use of air wrenches on my equipment ever again, I've had too many times where I was out and couldn't get the nuts off because of them, I will also torque all my lug nuts, trooper, car, truck my self.

What are you using for a jack, everyone?

Now I need to do something about the Supertrapp sticking out so far. I have not decided if I want to loose the cat or not what do you think?

Try this, and if it works put up photos, it is what I have in mind, but I may use a longer supertrapp and a support unless you don't think it's needed. http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.a...mp;autoview=sku Notice it has a 2" ID and a 2" OD

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Fuel tanks, When the brackets on my fuel tank broke, I floated on styrofoam, blocked it with wood, padded it with plastic and in general lost it's ground (electrical) so I ran a clip from frame to to the filter clamp, this corrected some problems I was having with my gas gauge and also drains off any static charges that may develop. Still waiting for my new tank.

Flatbed, did you take any photos of your fuel tank modifications?

Thanks

Jeff

Do we have stickys on this site, I assume you know what a sticky is, if not let me know and I explain as best I can.

What kind of tire are they and what size?

General Grabber AT2 27x8.50 R14 95Q 6PR OWL $90.10 http://ssl.delti.com/tyre-pictures/General/GRABBERAT2.jpg

got them $80.00 each plus shipping, 55 to my place, + about 13 each for mounting

Can you take some photos of how you mounted your radiator and stick them on webshots, I think that one of my future mods.

Thanks

Jeff

I like the way they look. You might loose a little in the mud but gain a bit else where. I'll look forward to your comments in the future with them.

Cheers Mike.

I Really, Really don't like the mud anyway, it is so dirty, even worse than dust, so !!!