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Title: my father in law gave me a new toy.
Post by: joshr08 on October 13, 2009, 06:09:21 PM
i almost have it all setup for running flat track.

(http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u355/knbarr03/IMG_1026.jpg)
(http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u355/knbarr03/IMG_1027.jpg)
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Post by: AyeKay on October 14, 2009, 03:36:19 AM
Fun fun!!!

I rode quads for years before I started two-wheeling on the street.


Had a banshee, raptor, warrior, just about the whole yamaha line up.

Have an 88 250R in the garage but it doesn't get ridden too much anymore.
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Post by: yamahonkawazuki on October 14, 2009, 04:27:41 AM
What size is SHe?
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Post by: joshr08 on October 14, 2009, 02:28:49 PM
500 predator. its polaris's race quad
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Post by: tussey on October 14, 2009, 07:15:12 PM
should that chain be tighter?
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Post by: Paulcet on October 14, 2009, 07:17:46 PM
Please forgive my ignorance, but what is the webbing in front of the footpegs for?
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Post by: ohgood on October 14, 2009, 08:00:53 PM
Quote from: Paulcet on October 14, 2009, 07:17:46 PM
Please forgive my ignorance, but what is the webbing in front of the footpegs for?

keeps yer feet from getting mangled by those rear tars
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Post by: joshr08 on October 15, 2009, 03:03:28 AM
yeah i have to tighten the chain a bit but im still working on suspension set up so theres no point in adjusting the chain 100 times.  I think it will still be going lower  and that will change chain tension.  yep the netting is like a safty net for the rider if he happens to fall off a peg.
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Post by: yooblonder on October 18, 2009, 06:56:05 PM
Nice one!  Enjoy.
I drove quad bikes (manual and semi-automatic) for the first time last year while on a men's weekend away so the testosterone levels were high!

Then my youngest son (11 y.o.) went away on his outdoor school camp last week and gets a shot on one.  He was disappointed that he wasn't allowed to go fast.  His mum is just relieved he's still alive.
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Post by: yamahonkawazuki on October 18, 2009, 11:48:07 PM
Quote from: yooblonder on October 18, 2009, 06:56:05 PM
Nice one!  Enjoy.
I drove quad bikes (manual and semi-automatic) for the first time last year while on a men's weekend away so the testosterone levels were high!

Then my youngest son (11 y.o.) went away on his outdoor school camp last week and gets a shot on one.  He was disappointed that he wasn't allowed to go fast.  His mum is just relieved he's still alive.
lol indeed m8, BTW automatics are for those who dont know shift  :flipoff:
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Post by: joshr08 on December 24, 2011, 10:41:13 AM
(http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u355/knbarr03/DSCN0742.jpg)
(http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u355/knbarr03/DSCN0734.jpg)
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Post by: mister on December 24, 2011, 11:22:02 AM
Same one, right?
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Post by: joshr08 on December 25, 2011, 08:56:52 AM
Yes same quad but completely rebuilt big bore kit and customized frame for flat track racing.  All work done by me.
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Post by: NorwayGT1 on December 25, 2011, 09:59:43 AM
hmmm well here is a dumb question... why cant we have road legal quads with 1000 and up cc engine on it?? i for one would love to have one lol
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Post by: ghostrider_23 on December 25, 2011, 10:12:02 AM
I see street legal golf carts on the road now with tags. If you put all the safety, lights and blinkers I'm sure you could have one on  the street. Like I said I have tons of golf carts on the roads here in South Florida.
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Post by: NorwayGT1 on December 25, 2011, 10:36:22 AM
i seen a few.. but not that many in sc.. 
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Post by: yamahonkawazuki on December 25, 2011, 12:57:12 PM
Quote from: NorwayGT1 on December 25, 2011, 10:36:22 AM
i seen a few.. but not that many in sc..
it depends by state. AZ theyre legal for street usage. but the steering is TOO quick. easily wrecked