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TXTee · 09-09-2010, 12:26 PM

I'd totally be out to Hondafest if it weren't my truck club's monthly meet. If you and Lisa are feeling better after all the doc visits, I'll work on getting to TN since it's next door to NC and sounds like you have neat trails. My project and family is in NC so I'd spend some time away from home if it meant I got to meet/ride.

I'm so excited to be going out to Cali end of month and finally get to take my truck off-road. So getting this quad was a big deal since I have a friend that can show me the dunes and guide me in technique on both vehicles. It's all his fault the truck got lifted so it'll be worth it to make the Pismo event. I just feel more comfy riding with someone in case I need help.

BTW - you're not old, silly.....

**toodeep** · 09-09-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis Ricks

Oh no friend! This one here will NOT be put in the mud! Ain't tearing this one up. Got it to ride my little cousins on, and to deer and hog hunt off of. As long as the title stays in my name, it will NEVER EVER have a snorkle, lift kit, or big tires on it. Later on, I may put some 26" Maxxis Zillas or ITP Mudlites on it but that's it! I do like the ITP SS212 black rims too though...

For a trail machine I would go with Bear Claws over the other 2 choices. They will ride smoother and last longer yet still will perform in a variety of terrain. Big Horns would be another choice.

Tee your going to have to learn throttle control in the sand. The Mudlites do good in it but a little too much throttle at the wrong time they will dig down fast.

TXTee · 09-09-2010, 12:57 PM

^^^^ Yeah I asked if I could ride sand with Mudlites. Thanks for the info to go along with it cuz I can see the rear sinking now....

Dumb question but in 2WD..is it the front two or the rear two?

**toodeep** · 09-09-2010, 01:01 PM

It will be rear wheel drive when in 2x4. Just take it easy when starting out and once your moving give it he!! and have fun.

Travis Ricks · 09-09-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by toodeep

For a trail machine I would go with Bear Claws over the other 2 choices. They will ride smoother and last longer yet still will perform in a variety of terrain. Big Horns would be another choice.

Tee your going to have to learn throttle control in the sand. The Mudlites do good in it but a little too much throttle at the wrong time they will dig down fast.

I've never had Big Horn tires, but I did have the Bear Claws on my '99 Recon. I was 100% satisfied with them too... Do you really think the Bear Claws would be "enuff" tire for a 4x4 ATV? Remember, it's "swampy" down here in South Louisiana!

martdog420 · 09-10-2010, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by wydglide

Well that all depends on ......what you have already been through in life, if one had never been stuck for up to a week trying to get out a $600,000 Bull Dozer! or had to wade waste deep in Ice cold water & mud in Sub-Zero weather to help get the tracks back on some type of Heavy Equipment, you know small things like that.

then I could understand where one may enjoy rooting in the mud like a pig, but Ive ALREADY been their and done that!
and have drawn my Own conclusion,
I'm not easily swayed by the in-crowd,
badgering me only make me NOT want to do what you WANT me to do,

clichés are some times used WAY too much,

I respect the rights of others, and try to do my best to go by the live & let live rules.

I'm 47 years old been stabbed, Kicked, stomped, shot at, hit by cars/Hit cars by myself, watched as few folks last life force drain from their body and Die!

So I ask you...do you think I'm going to enjoy going out on a Expensive quad and getting stuck up in the frekkin mud hole on purpose 10 miles back on the Mountains.....And call it FUN????????????

I think not, so let it be & Stop telling me what I'm going to like!

PS:although I would not mind setting and watching others whom enjoy the mud screwing up your new quad & walking those 10 miles out of the mountains......NOW THAT WOULD BE A BLAST!

Have a nice Day
Glide

well if you want to scroll up and re-read my post you will see I wasnt talkin to you..

wydglide · 09-10-2010, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by martdog420

well if you want to scroll up and re-read my post you will see I wasnt talkin to you..

How Nice...........and to think I wasted all that typing on nobody!

ohh well it was good for the soul to Vent a little and just to be Really honest it was not all if any directed at one person....it was more of a LIFE in General thing,
I know your a big boy and have thick skin and can take a little misdirection

Ole'Glide....... getting his Vent on, Watch out the Fat man's Crazy!

martdog420 · 09-10-2010, 06:51 AM

I hear ya...all good man.

**toodeep** · 09-10-2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Travis Ricks

I've never had Big Horn tires, but I did have the Bear Claws on my '99 Recon. I was 100% satisfied with them too... Do you really think the Bear Claws would be "enuff" tire for a 4x4 ATV? Remember, it's "swampy" down here in South Louisiana!

Between the MudLites, Zillas and Bear Claw in the 26 tire size I would choose the BearClaws over the others for mostly trail riding. They will outperform the MudLites hands down (IMO) and ride smoother than the Zillas. The zillas are a good tire but dig really fast when you do get into the soft stuff. When you get into the 26 size the claws have a deeper tread depth also. I run MudBugs for trail and mud use and am completely satisfied with them for what I use them for (everything from snow, hard pack, mud, water, sand, some asphalt and a mixture of stuff that stinks to no end and is bottomless

).

TXTee · 09-10-2010, 04:42 PM

Since we're on topic of tires...what's the best use for the MudLites? Sorry to jack your thread, Travis.

09-09-2010, 12:26 PM	#31 (permalink)
TXTee Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4,073	I'd totally be out to Hondafest if it weren't my truck club's monthly meet. If you and Lisa are feeling better after all the doc visits, I'll work on getting to TN since it's next door to NC and sounds like you have neat trails. My project and family is in NC so I'd spend some time away from home if it meant I got to meet/ride. I'm so excited to be going out to Cali end of month and finally get to take my truck off-road. So getting this quad was a big deal since I have a friend that can show me the dunes and guide me in technique on both vehicles. It's all his fault the truck got lifted so it'll be worth it to make the Pismo event. I just feel more comfy riding with someone in case I need help. BTW - you're not old, silly..... __________________ Gone - no time for childish people or games

09-09-2010, 12:57 PM	#33 (permalink)
TXTee Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4,073	^^^^ Yeah I asked if I could ride sand with Mudlites. Thanks for the info to go along with it cuz I can see the rear sinking now.... Dumb question but in 2WD..is it the front two or the rear two? __________________ Gone - no time for childish people or games

09-10-2010, 04:42 PM	#40 (permalink)
TXTee Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4,073	Since we're on topic of tires...what's the best use for the MudLites? Sorry to jack your thread, Travis. __________________ Gone - no time for childish people or games

09-09-2010, 01:01 PM	#34 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,424	It will be rear wheel drive when in 2x4. Just take it easy when starting out and once your moving give it he!! and have fun.

09-10-2010, 06:51 AM	#38 (permalink)
martdog420 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ontario canada Posts: 1,113	I hear ya...all good man.

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