Well, I finally got this little project started:). I think everything is going to work out good, but there is still... ...
How to build an angle iron body band
The angle iron body band will strengthen the structure of your machine and also protect it again collision damage. It can also work for an attachment point for a roll bar or other structure such as a cab.
I made mine for an Attex st300d but it will work with any aatv with a body seam. Jiggers for example don’t have the seam. Some models like the Max II have
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I pulled my tracks off the other day, and found that I had 6 loose outer axle bearings. A couple of them were not too... ...
BEFORE YOU PULL!
Practice using your winch before you get stuck. A real situation is no time to
be learning how to use your winch. Make sure new wire rope is stretched
before it is first used. Unspool the full length of the wire rope, leaving 5 wraps
on the drum. Apply at least 500 pounds of tension.You can do this by setting up an anchor point and pulling your vehicle to it on a slightly inclin
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How to bring the shine back to your HDPE Polyethylene body. Works on any 6x6 or 8x8 HDPE body and is simple to do. ... ...
Max II - Axle and Bearing Replacement
If you own an amphibious ATV for any length of time you will probably have to replace a bad bearing or bent axle especially if the machine is older and hasn’t been maintained properly. For first timers bearing or axle replacement can be a daunting task but it is really very simple (and rewarding). This article will walk you through the steps to replace an
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Max II 6x6 ATVs – Chain Guide Replacement
The Recreative Industries Max II 6x6 ATV utilizes four Teflon chain guides to apply tension to the chains. These can wear out over time and will need to be replaced. You can replace the complete assembly but you can also save yourself some cash and just replace the Teflon. This article will walk you through the simple steps to do just that.
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My goal for this modification was to get rid of the eccentric collars and setscrew type bearings due to failure problems. I have an older Max IV and have the smaller bearings so the thin wall on the eccentric part is problematic. My second consideration was to keep the axles fairly easy to remove. At first I looked into trying to upgrade to larger bearings but I couldn’t find an easy way to upgra ...
Amphibious ATVs – How to make your own seat!
This article will walk you through the steps necessary to recover/restore a Max II seat. While some parts of this article are specific to a Max II, it will also apply to most other machines as well.
Just a quick note before we start. I replaced every part of my seat but you can of course reuse as much or as little of your original seat that you want.
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