[AkATVHunter]

I left mine the way it is except for where the rope goes into the motor, i filled that hole with a liquid rubber and haven't had any problems. I don't ride a lot of mud and water, only when it is in the way to where i'm going.

 

[AkATVHunter]

Railroader, I would think that yours should be fine but your wifes is a different story, you might want to check hers since she's the mudder of the family! Just messing withing ya...haha!!