6x6 World http://www.6x6world.com/forums/ This is a discussion forum / message board for 6x6 and 8x8 amphibious ATVs including Max, Argo, Attex, Hustler, and many more. Come on in and discover the wonderful world of 6 wheelers and the freedom that amphibious vehicles can offer! en Fri, 18 May 2012 22:14:59 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.6x6world.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png 6x6 World http://www.6x6world.com/forums/ Deciision Max or Argo http://www.6x6world.com/forums/general-6x6-atv-discussion/22742-deciision-max-argo.html Fri, 18 May 2012 19:41:46 GMT Ha this is my first post .I am still, researching on witch aatv to get .On the max the specs. Clame it will toe 1000 lbs dead wait .Now does that... Ha this is my first post .I am still, researching on witch aatv to get .On the max the specs. Clame it will toe 1000 lbs dead wait .Now does that mean with any size engine? My Question would a Max 4 with 23HP. Pull more . The argo 650 HD 23HP said it will toe 1400lb. I will be using my aatv for swamp running and hunting . I also have a acre of myrtle bushes I want to pull out of the dried up lake behind my house .And the pull factor is important . Decisions , Decisions Thanks J.B. ]]> General 6x6 ATV Discussion jerrybrewer http://www.6x6world.com/forums/general-6x6-atv-discussion/22742-deciision-max-argo.html New Attex http://www.6x6world.com/forums/attex-atvs/22741-new-attex.html Fri, 18 May 2012 19:11:32 GMT I haven't been on in awhile, during a lapse in judgement I sold my Max and got a 4 wheeler. I regretted it almost immediately. I just sold the wheeler and got a 1979 Attex Super Chief 500. It has an Arctic Cat (Kawasaki) engine in it. Once I get the pastoral paint job off it, it will be in pretty good shape. I'm going to tinker with it this weekend.
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]]> Attex ATVs Brock Landers http://www.6x6world.com/forums/attex-atvs/22741-new-attex.html FAREWELL http://www.6x6world.com/forums/argo-atvs/22740-farewell.html Fri, 18 May 2012 12:21:38 GMT Sold my argo guys, Loved it, and put alot of work into it, but just don't use it like I thought i would. ATV is more practical for me as all of my points of destinations to get to are too far to drive with argo and tired of trailering. Atv, I just jump on and go.
Thanks for all the help and advice. This is a great site and made working on my argo much easier. A young family has her now and are very excited to do some fishing trips.

You never know I may get another but not in the near future.

Thanks again, and Happy trails, Mike ]]> Argo ATVs mike bar http://www.6x6world.com/forums/argo-atvs/22740-farewell.html Max II swimming video http://www.6x6world.com/forums/max-atvs/22739-max-ii-swimming-video.html Fri, 18 May 2012 04:23:57 GMT hey all, has been quite a while since I have been on here! Been out with the atv out at my buddies property just about every weekend having a blast!... hey all, has been quite a while since I have been on here! Been out with the atv out at my buddies property just about every weekend having a blast! He has a pond and about 100 acres of thick woods with trails anywhere we want to put them, with a creek running through the center....yeah I def want to get some tracks, the sand is killin me! anyhow heres a video of my max II swimming in the pond....its a link to face book, I hope it works for you guys! It moved pretty good in the water, it has the 21 inch rawhides. Fronts were reversed in this video, no I have them turned back around, and need to see which is the better set up. Enjoy!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150715456160954 ]]> Max ATVs MikeyM http://www.6x6world.com/forums/max-atvs/22739-max-ii-swimming-video.html 69 scrambler 500 obo http://www.6x6world.com/forums/aatvs-sale/22738-69-scrambler-500-obo.html Fri, 18 May 2012 02:19:00 GMT i got a 69 scrambler 4 sale its complete less motor and 1 chain tires seem to hold air it not all tore aparti got new brake line for the steering... i got a 69 scrambler 4 sale its complete less motor and 1 chain tires seem to hold air it not all tore aparti got new brake line for the steering imasking 500 but someone one the site ill let it go for 300 its posted on vt craigslist barter i will take trades thanks
for pics and questions fishnvt78@gmail.com ]]> AATVs For Sale fishnvt78 http://www.6x6world.com/forums/aatvs-sale/22738-69-scrambler-500-obo.html Argo adventure that saved $1000/trip http://www.6x6world.com/forums/argo-atvs/22735-argo-adventure-saved-1000-trip.html Thu, 17 May 2012 20:27:47 GMT Buddy of mine has a cabin (the only cabin) on a 3.5mile long, 2mile wide brook trout lake in Canada... We each bought argo's this last fall in hopes of prepping them to make the trip into this lake without paying the airfare ($250/man). He and his son, my son and myself left home last thurs night/fri am at 3am. We reached the "unloading site" at 11:30 am. 3.5hrs later we were at the cabin :rock: Took us just under 2hrs to get back out Monday afternoon. All boats, etc were there already so we just took food and our gear. We make this trip twice annually on average and had a blast, even more knowing that we could leave at any time, not relying on weather for planes to be able to fly and especially since we paid only gas to get to the unloading spot. I'm gonna try to post some pics but I bring the suck at picture posting. I WILL say though that my son and I caught a 21" brooktrout on a flyrod. We shared memories that will last a lifetime. Can't tell you how happy I was/am with the machines regarding this trip. My outboard motor bracket worked flawlessly (knock on wood) as we had to cross 2 small lakes plus 2+ miles of the lake the cabin is on. All my updates, maintenance paid off big time. Thanks to all for the help! :D I'll try to put pics in my gallery. ]]> Argo ATVs rentalrider http://www.6x6world.com/forums/argo-atvs/22735-argo-adventure-saved-1000-trip.html Dipstick tube popping up http://www.6x6world.com/forums/engines/22734-dipstick-tube-popping-up.html Thu, 17 May 2012 20:19:02 GMT I have a late 80's Kohler 18 hp engine in my 6 X 6 Argo and all of sudden the dipstick is popping up and oil is spewing all over the engine. The engine does not smoke so I dont thisk it is the rings. Before I go that route I want to do the easy and obvious things first. Is there a breather for the crank case on this engine? I cant find the oil filter can that be a problem? The dipstick seems to click in real good so I dont think it is that. I bought it from someone about 6 months ago and really don't know what they have done. one last thing is it runs really good. Any help would be great. Thanks ]]> Engines steveboss http://www.6x6world.com/forums/engines/22734-dipstick-tube-popping-up.html She come in home with me http://www.6x6world.com/forums/argo-atvs/22733-she-come-home-me.html Thu, 17 May 2012 18:56:02 GMT she come in home with me :) -...]]> she come in home with me :) - Amphibious ATV Pictures ]]> Argo ATVs russriders http://www.6x6world.com/forums/argo-atvs/22733-she-come-home-me.html tire issues http://www.6x6world.com/forums/tire-track-wheel-talk/22732-tire-issues.html Thu, 17 May 2012 16:13:30 GMT has anyone figured out a solution to preventing tires from coming off of the rim.... i have good tire pressure but this issue has caused my max iv to... has anyone figured out a solution to preventing tires from coming off of the rim.... i have good tire pressure but this issue has caused my max iv to get stuck a few times. will tubes be a good solution to this ]]> Tire, Track and Wheel Talk killagip http://www.6x6world.com/forums/tire-track-wheel-talk/22732-tire-issues.html Picked up a 1970 Cushman Trackster http://www.6x6world.com/forums/other-aatvs/22731-picked-up-1970-cushman-trackster.html Thu, 17 May 2012 13:35:51 GMT Picked this up for a good price last week: Image: http://images.ttyr2.com/albums/Cushman%20Trackster/trackster_pickedup.jpg Image:... Picked this up for a good price last week:





Typical dead right-hand piston and cylinder:


I'm looking into rebuilding the stock engine. Even though it's a 1970 model, this one got the updated 29HP engine at some point. Overall the Trackster is in decent shape. I will need to do a little fiberglass work where someone rode up on a stump or something on the bottom.

I noticed that the cylinders don't have much shrouding around them unlike most 2 strokes I've seen that live in enclosed spaces. I was wondering if adding some shrouding to keep the cooling air flow moving around the cylinders for a longer distance would make any difference.

If I have to change the engine out to something else, I'll probably look into another (newer) air cooled 2 stroke setup so I don't have to mess with the ring and pinion in the transmission (to keep the speed up) as well as not have to worry about oiling problems with a 4 stroke on really steep ground. ]]> Other AATVs ttyR2 http://www.6x6world.com/forums/other-aatvs/22731-picked-up-1970-cushman-trackster.html Holy Freakin Snow Batman http://www.6x6world.com/forums/chit-chat/22730-holy-freakin-snow-batman.html Thu, 17 May 2012 13:25:24 GMT Summers OVER, that was it. Time to put the tracks back on: I was mowing the lawn a couple days ago:hahaha: Image:... Summers OVER, that was it. Time to put the tracks back on:
I was mowing the lawn a couple days ago:hahaha:





RD ]]> Chit Chat Rock Doctor http://www.6x6world.com/forums/chit-chat/22730-holy-freakin-snow-batman.html F N R gearbox http://www.6x6world.com/forums/other-aatvs/22729-f-n-r-gearbox.html Thu, 17 May 2012 02:20:53 GMT Heres a F N R gearbox I have that Im thinking about trying to mount in the terra tiger. Im thinking I could mount the engine in back so Id get more... Heres a F N R gearbox I have that Im thinking about trying to mount in the terra tiger. Im thinking I could mount the engine in back so Id get more leg room. I could run a shaft up the center and to this gearbox. Then drive the drivetrain off it.


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]]> Other AATVs Michaeljp86 http://www.6x6world.com/forums/other-aatvs/22729-f-n-r-gearbox.html The Hoot- WINCHESTER GROWLER is about to go back into production http://www.6x6world.com/forums/other-aatvs/22727-hoot-winchester-growler-about-go-back-into-production.html Thu, 17 May 2012 01:34:59 GMT Winchester, the same people that make fire arms has bought the rights to produce the Hoot, now called the Winchester Growler. Several improvements... Winchester, the same people that make fire arms has bought the rights to produce the Hoot, now called the Winchester Growler. Several improvements and up grades have been made to the machine including an 18 horse Briggs. I am looking very strongly at a purchase of one of these machines as soon as they are available. As I understand it they should be production in about six weeks. Doug, the Canadian who owns the rights to the machine told me that he sold the rights to manufacture the machine to Winchester. He also said that the whole machine has recieved several up grades including raising the fender wells so that bigger tires can be installed.

I happy that someone has taken this concept, improved it and will have it back in production.

This information pertaining to the drive system is taken straight from their web site.

Explain the drive train.

The drive system is patented and does not use a transmission. Power is delivered from the engine through a torque converter, which turns the main front shaft. The age-old problem with a skid-steer machine has been to transfer power at this point independently to the right or left set of wheels. Up until now this has been accomplished by using a heavy transmission and all the complexity that surrounds it. The patented technology allows replacement of the transmission with two simple swing arms with a large pulley on the end of each (one for each set of wheels).

When the rider demands power, the swing arms (attached to independent front axles) swing back taking up the slack on the belts (attached to the front shaft). The more power the rider demands, the tighter the belts become in this “tension on demand” system. As a result, the belts never slip and are never under undue strain. From here the chains, attached to sprockets in the middle of the large pulleys, turn the front axles. These turn the other two wheels on each side.

Inside each large pulley are disk brakes which are controlled by the movement of the handlebars. Turn the handlebars to the right, and the right brake is applied, slowing the large pulley on the right and the right set of wheels, causing a right turn. This system does not instantly lock up the right or left set of wheels, resulting in smooth progressive steering and turns.

Here's a link to their web site.




Growler Extreme Terrain Vehicle ]]> Other AATVs mightymaxIV http://www.6x6world.com/forums/other-aatvs/22727-hoot-winchester-growler-about-go-back-into-production.html Nice day for a Bazooo video http://www.6x6world.com/forums/other-aatvs/22725-nice-day-bazooo-video.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:36:20 GMT The trail is complete....woohoo:6x6burnout: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyQb5MHkp9s The trail is complete....woohoo:6x6burnout:
]]> Other AATVs Bazooo guy http://www.6x6world.com/forums/other-aatvs/22725-nice-day-bazooo-video.html Ethanol fuel and fiberglass tanks http://www.6x6world.com/forums/other-aatvs/22724-ethanol-fuel-fiberglass-tanks.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:26:12 GMT Hey everyone
If any of you have fiberglass fuel tanks you should read this article.
Ethanol Fuels and Gas Tank Problems, iboats.com How To Library
I am thinking of installing a stainless or poly tank in the Bazooo to avoid engine damage.
Any suggestions on a good replacement for fiberglass?:hmmmm2: ]]> Other AATVs Bazooo guy http://www.6x6world.com/forums/other-aatvs/22724-ethanol-fuel-fiberglass-tanks.html