Well yeah, I was tuning my new little shock yfz setup, but during a drift session on some sandy part of the trail, there was a big hole and rather than jumping it, the wheel just dig in the hole, then stoped the whole atv, making him roll over. Well, basically, it's a driving mistake... my bad :lol:
I was ejected, flying a little 10 feet long, lol, landed on my shoulder, which hurt a little bit, but not anything that will stop me :clap:
Result is I broke my right headlight, bend my handlebar, but the worst is my costum made brake relocation bracket to clear the powermadd. I worked hard on her... :( I hope my buddy will be able to weld it ! It was made from cast aluminum, that I made myself. I melted the aluminum from old alternator casing in a pot, on the fire... then I worked it to the final result, well 5 hour for a broken product lol at least it's the bracket that broke, which mean it acted as a fuse :thumbs: I know it's only 10 bucks from ROX, but I was UNIQUE :'(
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm203/vreds/Raptor700/HPIM2242Medium.jpg)
Here's the broken headlight, i'm trying to repair it with epoxy I'll give it a try... If it falls off again it will be a new one... it's like 60 bucks here.
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm203/vreds/Raptor700/HPIM2241Medium.jpg)
And my bent handle bar, which was 2 week old :mad:
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm203/vreds/Raptor700/HPIM2243Medium.jpg)
Bummer - i hate it when i get up from a roll and swee that stuff is broken :mad: :mad: :mad:
well now there even more custom :rofl:
hope you get everything fixed man :thumbs:
Quote from: kyledvor61 on July 15, 2008, 07:34:47 PM
well now there even more custom :rofl:
The important thing is that I am not injured ;) Well, My shoulder hurt a little, but nothing broken. ;)
edit: I re-reads myself and it was non-sense... I should go to bed now... :rofl:
Quote from: vreds on July 15, 2008, 07:43:44 PM
That sound like that
The important thing is that I am not injured ;) Well, My shoulder hurt a little, but nothing broken. ;)
:confused:
as long as your ok, its all good (somewhat :lol:)
see above ! Maybe my head took a beating... lol
Exactly why I'm a proponent of stock handle bars ...
http://www.yamahasportsplaza.com/pages/parts/viewbybrand/2/Yamaha.aspx
SKU: 1S3-26111-00-00
HANDLEBAR 1 $28.95
Quote from: Headrope on July 15, 2008, 07:58:55 PM
Exactly why I'm a proponent of stock handle bars ...
http://www.yamahasportsplaza.com/pages/parts/viewbybrand/2/Yamaha.aspx
SKU: 1S3-26111-00-00
HANDLEBAR 1 $28.95
there heavy as hell tho
flexxs :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
you need to go to bed man :lol:
good to hear your alright and glad to hear that damage was minimal to the rappy! :thumbs:
It would be nice, but I wonder what flexx bar would have become after that little "crash" ? guess i'll never know and I don't want to try it out - again - . Anyway I don't have the $$$ for this right now...which is why I try to repair my broke parts...
I'm a bit tired of those misadventure.. Last week tire... today handlebars/headlight...
Will I be able to put ONLY gaz in the beast for one month ? Please give me a break ! :(
I'm still getting use to the raptor as I was used to ride a low powered/extended axle Warrior, which was nearly impossible to roll lol.. well, never happened in 4 years ! Beside that, I like everything of it :)
Quote from: shookie on July 15, 2008, 08:01:04 PM
Quote from: Headrope on July 15, 2008, 07:58:55 PM
Exactly why I'm a proponent of stock handle bars ...
http://www.yamahasportsplaza.com/pages/parts/viewbybrand/2/Yamaha.aspx
SKU: 1S3-26111-00-00
HANDLEBAR 1 $28.95
there heavy as hell tho
How much do they weigh?
And by how much are they heavier than others?
Sorry to hear about your Rappy acting bucky
You can have my stock bars if you pay shipping
Your stock steering stem mount probably got beat up too :rofl:
Stay safe
PM sent
Well, I have an hydrolic press where I work, and I bend it back like it should be, just less esthetic, but it's "straight" now, but thanks for the offer anyway :thumbs:
Always glad to hear people help each other here :)
I told you I was going to go throught this steering stem mount... give me time, maybe 2-3 other rolls, I might be good to change it :rofl:
Quote from: Headrope on July 16, 2008, 01:52:35 AM
Quote from: shookie on July 15, 2008, 08:01:04 PM
Quote from: Headrope on July 15, 2008, 07:58:55 PM
Exactly why I'm a proponent of stock handle bars ...
http://www.yamahasportsplaza.com/pages/parts/viewbybrand/2/Yamaha.aspx
SKU: 1S3-26111-00-00
HANDLEBAR 1 $28.95
there heavy as hell tho
How much do they weigh?
And by how much are they heavier than others?
I will weigh them tonight there siting around here some were
Get you some aftermarket bars.
ProTapers, etc..
If you bend them, send them back and they fix it or replace them.
Glad you weren't injured.
~Brian
Quote from: Flynbyu on July 16, 2008, 03:31:52 PM
Get you some aftermarket bars.
ProTapers, etc..
If you bend them, send them back and they fix it or replace them.
Glad you weren't injured.
~Brian
I didn't know that one ! But i'll be getting some, someday, 1 1/8" with a Rox antivibe riser 8)
Anyway it's fixed now... and here's the result of about 3 hours of repair and cleaning :)
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm203/vreds/Raptor700/HPIM2248.jpg)
(http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm203/vreds/Raptor700/HPIM2249.jpg)
Viva SC1 clear coat :thumbs: " New Bike In A Can" like it's written on the bottle.
vreds
Your quad looks amazing :thumbs:
Viva SC1 clear coat - That stuff really works
Are those studs in your front tires?
Yup, I drilled 3/16 hole about 1/2inch in my tire, I'm running in winter with these and it was too dangerous to ride without those. I was turning the steering but i kept going straight. After going outside the trail, which is a PITA in winter, we got about 3 feet of snow here...i've decided to do this.
There are 93 studs per tire, well, maybe now 90 each because some are gone...
They are basically winter tire stud ;)
Quote from: vreds on July 16, 2008, 09:42:19 PM
Yup, I drilled 3/16 hole about 1/2inch in my tire, I'm running in winter with these and it was too dangerous to ride without those. I was turning the steering but i kept going straight. After going outside the trail, which is a PITA in winter, we got about 3 feet of snow here...i've decided to do this.
There are 93 studs per tire, well, maybe now 90 each because some are gone...
They are basically winter tire stud ;)
its july man :confused:
Glad you are alright! Thats why I quit riding dirt :lol: Always broke something....sand is softer and won't break AS much stuff, depending on how fast you are going of course.
Be careful though!! I went in to buy new $80 handlebars for my 660 and walked out 2 days later with a brand new 700 :rofl: :rofl:
Quote from: kyledvor61 on July 16, 2008, 10:59:17 PM
Quote from: vreds on July 16, 2008, 09:42:19 PM
Yup, I drilled 3/16 hole about 1/2inch in my tire, I'm running in winter with these and it was too dangerous to ride without those. I was turning the steering but i kept going straight. After going outside the trail, which is a PITA in winter, we got about 3 feet of snow here...i've decided to do this.
There are 93 studs per tire, well, maybe now 90 each because some are gone...
They are basically winter tire stud ;)
its july man :confused:
Dude, in Canada they have bacon, maple syrup, long sleeve plaid lumberjack shirts, & spring, summer & fall are only 1 month long. The rest is winter
Quote from: Sandeater on July 16, 2008, 11:20:42 PM
Glad you are alright! Thats why I quit riding dirt :lol: Always broke something....sand is softer and won't break AS much stuff, depending on how fast you are going of course.
Be careful though!! I went in to buy new $80 handlebars for my 660 and walked out 2 days later with a brand new 700 :rofl: :rofl:
shit, i broke more in the sand :lol:
Got anymore tires and rims you want to sell :rofl:
Are you serious? What did you do? ???
Me and intelligence don't get along sometimes :rofl:
you know the banshee hills that only the big shees and ltz500 run?? Well a Rappy ran it once :clap: but not twice :'(
:rofl:
The roller dragstrip?
http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i94/powerstrokeme/Walden%2011%2003%2007/?action=view¤t=100_1252.flv
Deadmans?
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i94/powerstrokeme/Walden%2011%2003%2007/100_1702.jpg)
Comp Hill?
(http://www.dunereview.com/WaldenNorthSandHills/W-Walden3.jpg)
Deadmans, it was a 5ft jump just to start cause it was washed out so bad
Dude that sucks man! What all did you break on yours??
Looked like this....
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i94/powerstrokeme/Walden%206%207%2008/100_0034.jpg)
Quote from: Bert on July 16, 2008, 11:36:58 PM
Quote from: kyledvor61 on July 16, 2008, 10:59:17 PM
Quote from: vreds on July 16, 2008, 09:42:19 PM
Yup, I drilled 3/16 hole about 1/2inch in my tire, I'm running in winter with these and it was too dangerous to ride without those. I was turning the steering but i kept going straight. After going outside the trail, which is a PITA in winter, we got about 3 feet of snow here...i've decided to do this.
There are 93 studs per tire, well, maybe now 90 each because some are gone...
They are basically winter tire stud ;)
its july man :confused:
Dude, in Canada they have bacon, maple syrup, long sleeve plaid lumberjack shirts, & spring, summer & fall are only 1 month long. The rest is winter
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Yup, it's kinda like that.. With some little different detail, but yeah, summer is like 2-3 month, after it get cold explaining the long sleeve plaid lumberjack shirt :rofl: Their is about 6-7 month with snow or really wet condition. Maple syrup is awesome :) The other 2 months are fall. :rofl:
Why I keep running those is because it's not worth, for the moment buying new tire and rims...
Quote from: vreds on July 17, 2008, 05:32:38 AM
There are 93 studs per tire, well, maybe now 90 each because some are gone...
Why I keep running those is because it's not worth, for the moment buying new tire and rims...
You can just add more for the coming winter season right?
Quote from: Sandeater on July 16, 2008, 11:58:19 PM
Dude that sucks man! What all did you break on yours??
Looked like this....
(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i94/powerstrokeme/Walden%206%207%2008/100_0034.jpg)
Sub frame, plus One of the Hualers came off the bead and so I ruined the rim trying to get it back to camp :mad:
Quote from: Bert on July 17, 2008, 08:55:29 AM
Quote from: vreds on July 17, 2008, 05:32:38 AM
There are 93 studs per tire, well, maybe now 90 each because some are gone...
Why I keep running those is because it's not worth, for the moment buying new tire and rims...
You can just add more for the coming winter season right?
I can, but believe me it's enough like that, it really bites ! 1 stud on a 400 lbs machine don't feel the same as 1 stud on a car. :thumbs:
The difference is night and day. More would be overkill IMO. With Maxxis 4-snow in the back, it's just great. well, for trail riding. Knobbie just spin and it's worth a big 0
Quote from: vreds on July 17, 2008, 05:32:38 AM
Quote from: Bert on July 16, 2008, 11:36:58 PM
Quote from: kyledvor61 on July 16, 2008, 10:59:17 PM
Quote from: vreds on July 16, 2008, 09:42:19 PM
Yup, I drilled 3/16 hole about 1/2inch in my tire, I'm running in winter with these and it was too dangerous to ride without those. I was turning the steering but i kept going straight. After going outside the trail, which is a PITA in winter, we got about 3 feet of snow here...i've decided to do this.
There are 93 studs per tire, well, maybe now 90 each because some are gone...
They are basically winter tire stud ;)
its july man :confused:
Dude, in Canada they have bacon, maple syrup, long sleeve plaid lumberjack shirts, & spring, summer & fall are only 1 month long. The rest is winter
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Yup, it's kinda like that.. With some little different detail, but yeah, summer is like 2-3 month, after it get cold explaining the long sleeve plaid lumberjack shirt :rofl: Their is about 6-7 month with snow or really wet condition. Maple syrup is awesome :) The other 2 months are fall. :rofl:
Why I keep running those is because it's not worth, for the moment buying new tire and rims...
gotcha. i do the same here since i live on the lake and we ride the ice during the winter. except i have a different set with studs in em. :rockon:
Quote from: vreds on July 17, 2008, 10:24:05 AM
Quote from: Bert on July 17, 2008, 08:55:29 AM
Quote from: vreds on July 17, 2008, 05:32:38 AM
There are 93 studs per tire, well, maybe now 90 each because some are gone...
Why I keep running those is because it's not worth, for the moment buying new tire and rims...
You can just add more for the coming winter season right?
I can, but believe me it's enough like that, it really bites ! 1 stud on a 400 lbs machine don't feel the same as 1 stud on a car. :thumbs:
The difference is night and day. More would be overkill IMO. With Maxxis 4-snow in the back, it's just great. well, for trail riding. Knobbie just spin and it's worth a big 0
In the pic it looked like they were worn down
Yours whore pretty good in a two rides at Albany also. I'd like to get a cheap pair soon
Quote from: Polarass525 on July 20, 2008, 09:02:30 PM
Yours whore pretty good in a two rides at Albany also. I'd like to get a cheap pair soon
The AMS Zipper's offer insane traction in snow & sand 8)
I like riding them in snow because they don't wear at all.
For sand riding I'd buy something that will last longer ???
I might end up getting a pair of cheap paddles just for albany