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New to ATV’s

Good Afternoon,

I recently bought a 1999 Traxtor (Yellow version) that had a "starting problem" that turned out to be something to do with a "Clutch Bearing"? As such, the guy doing the work had to pull the engine apart and now inform me that I need to buy "Anti-Freeze" for the radiator?

Because the 4 wheeler went straight to this guy at the time of purchase, I did not have a chance to take a "detailed look at it, mechanically" and no one mentioned that it had a radiator when I did buy it.

So, my first question is does this thing really have a radiator?
If so, where in heck is it?
What type of Anti-Freeze is recommended for it (I live in New York State)?

Thanks for any advice.
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First ATV

Morning,

Recently I bought my first 4 wheeler (ATV) an old 1999 Bombardier Traxtor that I intend to use (primarily) for plowing and some local trail rides, nothing too serious.

As I have never owned a 4 wheeler before I am fairly certain that I will be needing a lot of advice from time to time and am hopeful that the members here will be able to point me in the right direction when needed.

Looking forward to learning a lot and being involved.
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Pennsylvania Llewelyn Good Intent Hose Co. ATV Run

Anyone going to the Llewelyn Good Intent Hose Co. ATV run in Schuylkill Co. PA? I went last year and it was a good time. The entry price keeps going up ($40 this year now) which is a bit of a turn off. I know the event benefits the volunteer fire company and at the end they have participants pull a poker hand for a chance at a quad. Overall a great time.


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I sunk the monster

Sunk the Highlifter Sunday. Was riding along a lake where I'd been before and hjt a soft sspot and it rolled into 15 feet of water. Winched it out and towed it home. Drained everything, put in all new fluids, it all looks good so far but what is that airbox sealed with? Looks kinda like black RTV
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Bearing play

How much play is acceptable on front bearings? I know the hub will move a little bit, but how much is too much?
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Poll: Who Makes the Best Aftermarket Exhaust For The Yamaha Banshee?

Poll: Who Makes the Best Aftermarket Exhaust For The Yamaha Banshee? Poll: Who Makes the Best Aftermarket Exhaust For The Yamaha Banshee?
There probably isn’t a more unique sound in all of the ATV world than that of the Yamaha Banshee. During it’s heyday there were numerous aftermarket companies offering exhausts for the machine and each one gave the twin cylinder two stroke it’s own unique sound. Which exhaust manufacturer (past or present) do you think offered the […] more
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570 stalling issue

I have read a bunch of posts on this but nothing seems to fit just right so I figured I would just ask. My budy has a new 570 with about 50 miles on it. I went through a mud hole with my grizzly and he was following me when his quad quit. Once I pulled him out it started right up. He had the exact same issue last summer on his 2011 500 HO in the same hole. There was no water in the air box. With both quads he went though deep water and mud without it stalling and 2 other 570s went through that hole with me in May and did not die. With the 500 he entered slow and with the 570 he was going faster. He was on the throttle when the 570 died starting to come up. Any ideas as to why both quads would act the same way with this hole but not die in the other ones?

Thanks.
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LED Lighting?

Has anybody put led bulbs on their sportsman? I want to change the stock lights out for led just want to make sure its worth it?