Timing Chain Tensioner Adjustment.

Hey guys!

I need help with this adjustment....

I understand the adjustmend on the front cylinder...screwed the tensioners in till they were barely touching the guides, then installed the caps and springs...thats ok.

But in the back cylinder cannot be like this...becous i unscreved the tensioner and the chain moved back with tensioner...so thre cannot be the same procedure like by front cylinder... if i screved tensioner back in for just one turn tehy touch the gouide...

Can somebody please expland procedure for the back cylinder

Please..thanx

On-road tires, winter & summer

I plan to have a few road trips here and there when I am comfortable with the new machine. Not least for the getting to the government safety check when that comes around in a few years but also for other outings.



We (perhaps obviously...) have a legal requirement for EU approved road legal tires, and also for proper snow tires in the winter - ideally studded in my experience with other vehicles - and a summer relevant tire too. I am not a fan of all seasons if there is such a thing.


The surfaces for such trips are asphalt and hard pack and a tiny bit of gravel - probably mostly a 50/50 mix of the first two as I would be sticking to our rural back roads rather than the main roads. In the winter they may or may not be covered in all the various different depths and types of snow and ice. It can go down to -30C (-22F) coldest.



So I am after some recommendations please! I am after the right tools for the job because its worth it to be safe and legal.

1995 trail boss

Hey, I Was given a 1995 trail boss and was working on the rear brake and it looks like its missing what ever holds the brake disc on the shaft. I can't seem to find out what holds it on. Can anyone tell me what i need and where to get it. Thanks for any help.

1995 trail boss

Hey, I Was given a 1995 trail boss and was working on the rear brake and it looks like its missing what ever holds the brake disc on the shaft. I can't seem to find out what holds it on. Can anyone tell me what i need and where to get it. Thanks for any help.

2004 Sportsman 700. What’s really involved to fit 27’s?

Hi all. Just picked up a very clean banana yellow 700.
The tires are just ok and if I'm going to replace them I'd like to go to 27's.
It already has a new aftermarket clutch that revs up to where I think that part would be good.
So what do I need to do to fit 27"? Do I need a 2" lift, will that axle angle be too much, would I need wheel spacers?
The fronts would then be 1" wider and that might rub the front shock?
I'm sure many of you have done this, I'm hoping you can tell me what I'd need to do.
Thanks!
- Joe -

2004 Sportsman 700. What’s really involved to fit 27’s?

Hi all. Just picked up a very clean banana yellow 700.
The tires are just ok and if I'm going to replace them I'd like to go to 27's.
It already has a new aftermarket clutch that revs up to where I think that part would be good.
So what do I need to do to fit 27"? Do I need a 2" lift, will that axle angle be too much, would I need wheel spacers?
The fronts would then be 1" wider and that might rub the front shock?
I'm sure many of you have done this, I'm hoping you can tell me what I'd need to do.
Thanks!
- Joe -

2004 Sportsman 700. What’s really involved to fit 27’s?

Hi all. Just picked up a very clean banana yellow 700.
The tires are just ok and if I'm going to replace them I'd like to go to 27's.
It already has a new aftermarket clutch that revs up to where I think that part would be good.
So what do I need to do to fit 27"? Do I need a 2" lift, will that axle angle be too much, would I need wheel spacers?
The fronts would then be 1" wider and that might rub the front shock?
I'm sure many of you have done this, I'm hoping you can tell me what I'd need to do.
Thanks!
- Joe -

No throttle response

It was 40 degrees out this evening. Started fine, let run to warm up. First the cooling fan kicked on right away. Coolant level is perfect. Then went cruising around the yard and very sluggish...no response. Peddle to the floor to get to 30mph, usually 60. Checked air filter. What might I check next? Thanks