Question: A-arm protectors from AP - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

wydglide · 01-21-2010, 03:57 PM

I need some feedback from anybody running Aluminum Products (A-Arm) CV boot protectors.

anybody ever have any problems with them hitting while turning or them bottoming out.....anything at all?

I am basically looking for any problems I might run into before I order them for My '09 Honda Foreman TRX500FE and finding out later I wasted Good hard earned Money on something that don't allow my ATV to function proper.

I just received the skid guard, and if it fits like it looks they make some Rocking products, BUT it never hurts to ask a Few Questions, So if you know of any limitations please post them .....Before I order a set!

Thanks in advance guys!
Glide

here's a link of what I have in mind to buy
A-Arm protection

mmorrison04 · 01-21-2010, 04:30 PM

No problems so far. They do seem to fill up with mud but if you use a pressure washer for cleaning your bike it's really not an issue. I've had them for over a year now and would recommend them.

wydglide · 01-21-2010, 05:18 PM

QUOTE (MMorrison04 @ Jan 21 2010, 04:30 PM)

Quote:

No problems so far. They do seem to fill up with mud but if you use a pressure washer for cleaning your bike it's really not an issue. I've had them for over a year now and would recommend them.

cool deal....that's one positive feed back!

anybody else got any comments?

bsummers12 · 01-21-2010, 07:39 PM

N\Hey Glide,

Not sure about AP, but I do know that some of the home fabbed stick guards will rub the inside of the rim. My riding bud fabbed some at his work and the rubbed until worn down.

Brian

wydglide · 01-21-2010, 07:58 PM

QUOTE (bsummers12 @ Jan 21 2010, 07:39 PM)

Quote:

N\Hey Glide,

Not sure about AP, but I do know that some of the home fabbed stick guards will rub the inside of the rim. My riding bud fabbed some at his work and the rubbed until worn down.

Brian

Thanks Brian...if i still had access to the tools I would make all of my own stuff, Ive done a lot of it, but as it is now I guess I got to buy off the Shelf type stuff!

But Thanks for the heads up......Hey you been working on the boss so you can come down and ride some here in Tennessee?

drranch · 01-21-2010, 09:04 PM

I have been running their stuff since 99 and would not pay for anything else. The older stuff on my 99 Foreman is tough. The skid plate is full 1/4" thick. I've busted rocks in the river with it and can't bend it. Now my stick guards did slightly rub my stock wheels when turned and the suspension unloaded. No problems hitting the ITP wheels though. Now I just got a set for my Rancher and seems as though they have addressed this issue. New stick guards have a relief for plenty of wheel clearance. The new stuff is thinner but still tough and looks great. Best part is it bolts right up in just a few minutes. Now for cleaning the best thing I've found is to shut fuel off and run the carb dry. Then flip the thing up on it's rear end and blast everything out with a pressure washer. I"m confident you will be satisfied with any of their products.

wydglide · 01-22-2010, 05:15 AM

Thanks for the input Drranger,

its kinda got me wondering about a few things, do you guyz ride in THICK mud a LOT or is their going to be a constant problem cleaning out these CV Covers, as thus far (most of our riding is trail riding we are not that much into mud its more sticks, small bushes and rocks).....something I guess I forgot to post when asking for feedback

although a lot of these trails can have miles upon miles of mud holes, most of it is like a slurry, but I guess if everything was simple it wouldn't be any fun!

I would welcome anything else that anyone might have to add
Again Thanks
Glide

mmorrison04 · 01-22-2010, 09:19 AM

I ride in a little bit of everything. But when ever I get a chance.....I'm heading for the mud. A lot of the guys I ride with have bigger bikes so I have to show them what the honda will do. A couple of times I've had to pull one of the Brute Forces back to to the trucks (sometimes he tears up the belt trying to force his way through the mud). The AP products are as good as advertised and you should enjoy them. I bought the standard version and later put the gorilla lift on. Haven't noticed any issues yet but really have not been out riding that much since the lift. If your planning on a lift, AP makes another version with more clearance at the wheel.

wydglide · 01-22-2010, 10:03 AM

QUOTE (MMorrison04 @ Jan 22 2010, 09:19 AM)

Quote:

I ride in a little bit of everything. But when ever I get a chance.....I'm heading for the mud. A lot of the guys I ride with have bigger bikes so I have to show them what the honda will do. A couple of times I've had to pull one of the Brute Forces back to to the trucks (sometimes he tears up the belt trying to force his way through the mud). The AP products are as good as advertised and you should enjoy them. I bought the standard version and later put the gorilla lift on. Haven't noticed any issues yet but really have not been out riding that much since the lift. If your planning on a lift, AP makes another version with more clearance at the wheel.

Thanks for the input MMorrison04,
We are not much for the heavy duty Mud stuff, We do more trail riding than anything as their are hundreds & hundreds of trails around here to ride..you can take off and be gone a month and never ride the same trail

so I don't think ill be putting a lift on it really no need in my eyes.....I just want something more than plastic and my engine and drive line to protect my investment!

Glide

mmorrison04 · 01-22-2010, 04:03 PM

Your welcome. I know what your talking about regarding the trail riding. Every year a group of us head down to Hatfield McCoy for some riding. The trails down there are pretty awsome and go on forever. Unfortunately we really don't have anything like that here in Virginia. We've encountered some good trails and stout rocks/terrain at Hatfield and the stick guards worked great. Can't wait to head back down there later this year. I hadn't planned on the lift but decide that I wanted one at the last minute. Hope you enjoy and good luck.

01-21-2010, 03:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
wydglide Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: your Nightmares Posts: 5,474	I need some feedback from anybody running Aluminum Products (A-Arm) CV boot protectors. anybody ever have any problems with them hitting while turning or them bottoming out.....anything at all? I am basically looking for any problems I might run into before I order them for My '09 Honda Foreman TRX500FE and finding out later I wasted Good hard earned Money on something that don't allow my ATV to function proper. I just received the skid guard, and if it fits like it looks they make some Rocking products, BUT it never hurts to ask a Few Questions, So if you know of any limitations please post them .....Before I order a set! Thanks in advance guys! Glide here's a link of what I have in mind to buy A-Arm protection __________________ P.M. Campbell Co Lodge F&AM #778 99Yamaha Wolverine 06 Foreman TRX500 09 Foreman TRX500 "Trail Dancer" 25" Big Horn's Mad Dog Rear Bag Body Armor Bash Plate Gamin 76CSx GPS, W/RAM Mount Warn XT25 conversion to XT30 Glide Build Audio System Serious case of BGD I'm not Frugal, I'm a COB...(Cheap old B@stard)

01-21-2010, 04:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
mmorrison04 Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Haymarket, Virginia Posts: 38	No problems so far. They do seem to fill up with mud but if you use a pressure washer for cleaning your bike it's really not an issue. I've had them for over a year now and would recommend them. __________________ 2006 Honda Foreman 500 ES ITP 12" SS106 Rims Maxxis 27" Zilla Tires Warn RT25 Winch Reverse Mod HMF Swamp Series Exhaust NGK Iridium Spark Plug K&N Air Filter with Outerwear DynoJet Kit AP Stick Guards RAM ATV Drink Holder Mad Dog Gun Rack Tamarack ATV Box CTE Adjustable Shocks w/ Black Covers Gorilla StageONE Lift 2" Warn 54" ProAdvantage Plow- Front Mount

01-21-2010, 09:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
drranch Honda Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DeGraff, Ohio Posts: 107	I have been running their stuff since 99 and would not pay for anything else. The older stuff on my 99 Foreman is tough. The skid plate is full 1/4" thick. I've busted rocks in the river with it and can't bend it. Now my stick guards did slightly rub my stock wheels when turned and the suspension unloaded. No problems hitting the ITP wheels though. Now I just got a set for my Rancher and seems as though they have addressed this issue. New stick guards have a relief for plenty of wheel clearance. The new stuff is thinner but still tough and looks great. Best part is it bolts right up in just a few minutes. Now for cleaning the best thing I've found is to shut fuel off and run the carb dry. Then flip the thing up on it's rear end and blast everything out with a pressure washer. I"m confident you will be satisfied with any of their products. __________________ 99 450S with SS212's wraped with 26" Mudlites 05 Rancher ES on type 5's in 25" Mudlites Warn 424 05 Foreman ES with 25" BKT Wings 2500lb Warn

01-22-2010, 05:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
wydglide Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: your Nightmares Posts: 5,474	Thanks for the input Drranger, its kinda got me wondering about a few things, do you guyz ride in THICK mud a LOT or is their going to be a constant problem cleaning out these CV Covers, as thus far (most of our riding is trail riding we are not that much into mud its more sticks, small bushes and rocks).....something I guess I forgot to post when asking for feedback although a lot of these trails can have miles upon miles of mud holes, most of it is like a slurry, but I guess if everything was simple it wouldn't be any fun! I would welcome anything else that anyone might have to add Again Thanks Glide __________________ P.M. Campbell Co Lodge F&AM #778 99Yamaha Wolverine 06 Foreman TRX500 09 Foreman TRX500 "Trail Dancer" 25" Big Horn's Mad Dog Rear Bag Body Armor Bash Plate Gamin 76CSx GPS, W/RAM Mount Warn XT25 conversion to XT30 Glide Build Audio System Serious case of BGD I'm not Frugal, I'm a COB...(Cheap old B@stard)

01-22-2010, 09:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
mmorrison04 Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Haymarket, Virginia Posts: 38	I ride in a little bit of everything. But when ever I get a chance.....I'm heading for the mud. A lot of the guys I ride with have bigger bikes so I have to show them what the honda will do. A couple of times I've had to pull one of the Brute Forces back to to the trucks (sometimes he tears up the belt trying to force his way through the mud). The AP products are as good as advertised and you should enjoy them. I bought the standard version and later put the gorilla lift on. Haven't noticed any issues yet but really have not been out riding that much since the lift. If your planning on a lift, AP makes another version with more clearance at the wheel. __________________ 2006 Honda Foreman 500 ES ITP 12" SS106 Rims Maxxis 27" Zilla Tires Warn RT25 Winch Reverse Mod HMF Swamp Series Exhaust NGK Iridium Spark Plug K&N Air Filter with Outerwear DynoJet Kit AP Stick Guards RAM ATV Drink Holder Mad Dog Gun Rack Tamarack ATV Box CTE Adjustable Shocks w/ Black Covers Gorilla StageONE Lift 2" Warn 54" ProAdvantage Plow- Front Mount

01-21-2010, 07:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
bsummers12 Honda Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portsmouth, Ohio Posts: 116	N\Hey Glide, Not sure about AP, but I do know that some of the home fabbed stick guards will rub the inside of the rim. My riding bud fabbed some at his work and the rubbed until worn down. Brian

01-22-2010, 04:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
mmorrison04 Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Haymarket, Virginia Posts: 38	Your welcome. I know what your talking about regarding the trail riding. Every year a group of us head down to Hatfield McCoy for some riding. The trails down there are pretty awsome and go on forever. Unfortunately we really don't have anything like that here in Virginia. We've encountered some good trails and stout rocks/terrain at Hatfield and the stick guards worked great. Can't wait to head back down there later this year. I hadn't planned on the lift but decide that I wanted one at the last minute. Hope you enjoy and good luck. __________________ 2006 Honda Foreman 500 ES ITP 12" SS106 Rims Maxxis 27" Zilla Tires Warn RT25 Winch Reverse Mod HMF Swamp Series Exhaust NGK Iridium Spark Plug K&N Air Filter with Outerwear DynoJet Kit AP Stick Guards RAM ATV Drink Holder Mad Dog Gun Rack Tamarack ATV Box CTE Adjustable Shocks w/ Black Covers Gorilla StageONE Lift 2" Warn 54" ProAdvantage Plow- Front Mount

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