Quest to fit 25" Vamps on Hustler

[Meinfield]

Originally Posted by boncrshr

I took the Hustler out on a short ride today. The Vampires did not rub anywhere and rode really good and soft. Softer than the 22" Rawhides and much softer than the Kenda's. Top speed seemed better with the taller tires. They are harder to turn however. I couldn't find any mud, so those are about my only perceptions.

The red clutch spring really seemed to wake the Hustler up...it really launched with authority. Chain adjusters were good too, no chain slap and they stayed tight.

Can't wait to see how those shoes do in the mud; Post some video if you can.
I officially have tire envy.
Chris

[boncrshr]

Ok, after an extended tire test...I officially love them, and think they are the absolute best choice for a Hustler 950, period!

They ride very smooth, swim well with all V's facing forward, and mudding capability is really good. The main thing I learned is to just take it slow through the mud and let the tires paddle. If I gave it too much throttle, the tires would dig and I would high-center.

But I really feel like between the tires and red clutch spring, it is a new machine.

[mudbug3]

boncrshr ,

I was really impressed with the over all ability of your Hustler 950 with the 25 inch Vampires . They swam fairly well , and went through all the mud we drove through , even better . Every time I looked back your Hustler was right behind me . We sure put your Hustler 950 to the test that day , did,nt we ? That was the most fun I,ve ever had with my Max IV , since the day I bought it . Truthfully though , I would not have taken my Max IV , by myself , into the places we drove our machines that day . Any place that I thought I could take my Max IV , I went , and you were right behind in that Hustler .

[boncrshr]

Oh yeah, I definitely had a blast too....that was the first time I have ever been riding just for fun, and it was great. The only downside is the clean up. On the bright side...no chain adjusting.

Thanks to that ride I have a little more confidence in the Hustler, after a complete teardown like that you always wonder what's gonna go wrong?? Very cool, plus I learned some about driving and I don't think you can over-estimate how important that is.

[mightymaxIV]

Originally Posted by boncrshr

Oh yeah, I definitely had a blast too....that was the first time I have ever been riding just for fun, and it was great. The only downside is the clean up. On the bright side...no chain adjusting.

Thanks to that ride I have a little more confidence in the Hustler, after a complete teardown like that you always wonder what's gonna go wrong?? Very cool, plus I learned some about driving and I don't think you can over-estimate how important that is.

Scott, I have learned that there are certain things that you can only learn by watching other AATV's. While I sit and wonder about a mud pit or a hill Mike or McCoy dive into it and are showing me that there is not a problem. Every time you go into new terrain you have to sit and wonder how you machine will handle it. So far i have learned that about the only thing a maxIV doesn't handle well is gummy mud without water that clogs between the tires and wheel wells and turns the tires into gum balls. Not that it won't out do quads and etc. but the soft gummy mud presents serious problems for my max, and you may have a better machine for those type of situations!I have also noticed that the vampires work better with a slow and easy throttle. Going to fast simply digs them in. Just go slow and let the traction work for you.