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**toodeep** · 09-09-2011, 10:56 AM

Page 23-6 in the manual is the initialization procedure. It's done pretty quick so don't worry if you have to do it a couple times.

Eagle_On · 09-09-2011, 02:12 PM

hmm, do you let it warm up? one does this in cooler weather then i adjust arm screw and let it run for 2-3 mins then she's good

steelrubicon · 09-10-2011, 09:40 PM

Ok, i tried it a couple times... i heard it adjusting something... went for a test ride and it still is a little slugish. It doesn't do it all the time. Seems like while i'm turning and hammer down on the throttle it won't open up all the way... kinda like a safety program or something.

I'm new to the ATV world so maybe it's just something i have to get use to.....

Thanks again!

vermhot · 09-11-2011, 09:51 PM

Welcome dude !!! Like to see fellow cheese-heads on hear !! Did you look to see if the breaks where holding der hey!!

steelrubicon · 09-11-2011, 10:01 PM

Not a bad idea. It seems the brakes could use some work.
More money....
Are the brakes a pain or pretty straight forward? I do all my cars and trucks....
Thanks

vermhot · 09-11-2011, 10:41 PM

I think with a manual an a little knowledge an maybe some persuasive swearing an a few beers it can be done!!!

steelrubicon · 09-13-2011, 05:03 PM

Well the brakes look great. Very clean on the inside, plenty of pad and the stars spun perfect.

Took it for a test ride after front and back brake inspection and still was a little slow out of the hole once or twice. Doesn't do it all the time....

You guys have anymore ideas?

09-09-2011, 02:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
Eagle_On Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SOUTH CAROLINA Posts: 803	hmm, do you let it warm up? one does this in cooler weather then i adjust arm screw and let it run for 2-3 mins then she's good __________________ 04 rubicon -28 zillas

09-10-2011, 09:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
steelrubicon Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 11	rubi Ok, i tried it a couple times... i heard it adjusting something... went for a test ride and it still is a little slugish. It doesn't do it all the time. Seems like while i'm turning and hammer down on the throttle it won't open up all the way... kinda like a safety program or something. I'm new to the ATV world so maybe it's just something i have to get use to..... Thanks again!

09-11-2011, 09:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
vermhot Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,605	Welcome dude !!! Like to see fellow cheese-heads on hear !! Did you look to see if the breaks where holding der hey!! __________________ 05 Green Foreman DGL,2"SS-Lift Plano green hunting box heated hand grips and thumb warmer carb mod ,Kolpin hitch,GPS bracket rattle can camo stock rims with 28" Zillas 11 Green Rubicon Gscape,power steer Warn 2500,Cycle Country 54" blade crappy stock tiers Kolpin hitch http://youtu.be/i9MhWDPUDHo

09-11-2011, 10:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
steelrubicon Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 11	rubi Not a bad idea. It seems the brakes could use some work. More money.... Are the brakes a pain or pretty straight forward? I do all my cars and trucks.... Thanks

09-11-2011, 10:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
vermhot Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,605	I think with a manual an a little knowledge an maybe some persuasive swearing an a few beers it can be done!!! __________________ 05 Green Foreman DGL,2"SS-Lift Plano green hunting box heated hand grips and thumb warmer carb mod ,Kolpin hitch,GPS bracket rattle can camo stock rims with 28" Zillas 11 Green Rubicon Gscape,power steer Warn 2500,Cycle Country 54" blade crappy stock tiers Kolpin hitch http://youtu.be/i9MhWDPUDHo

09-09-2011, 10:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,652	Page 23-6 in the manual is the initialization procedure. It's done pretty quick so don't worry if you have to do it a couple times.

09-13-2011, 05:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
steelrubicon Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 11	rubi Well the brakes look great. Very clean on the inside, plenty of pad and the stars spun perfect. Took it for a test ride after front and back brake inspection and still was a little slow out of the hole once or twice. Doesn't do it all the time.... You guys have anymore ideas?

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