More Argo magnum questions...

[Kris W]

Greetings all,
first: where do i find a model number or serial number etc. Id like to be able to i.d my argo if need be, (stollen etc.) also exact model number and yr. for ordering parts etc. Second: my grandfather did not give me an ownership title, he didnt have it, is this an issue in Ontario Canada ?
Third : insurance, do i need to have it in Ontario to trail ride etc. ? My grandfather never had any... If so, how do i get it ? Will i need an ownership to get it ?
Lastly, tansmission fluid ... What do i use ?
Thanks guys

[curtisbyrne]

The serial number should be on the right hand side (driver side).should be a little aluminium plate with numbers on it.mine in NKB 10505,i use 80 W90 gear oil in my tranny,yiur Argo is most likely a 93 or 92 no difference really.jist private massage fox valley Argo sales and ask them they will tell you.

[Kris W]

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Thanks Curtis, The metal plate that you are talking about must be missing on mine, I assume you mean under the "hours meter" so I don't know what else to do. Actually Curtis, your comment about my Drive sticks on my other thread made me question its age. I asked the old man, and he never changed the drive sticks so that's why I'm kind of thinking it might be a little bit newer then a 92 or 93... Without that plate does anybody know if there is there another place I can look on the machine? Also, sorry guys new question, this is a pic of my muffler shroud/box, it looks to me like it should be bolted onto this bracket right beside it but it isn't. Am my right? Does this matter? Is this common?

[Canadian_Zuk]

Hi Kris, many many Argos were sold in Canada without proper registration, it was an option in the early days and many people chose to save the few extra bucks. No worries though, it is a very easy process to get it properly registered and an ownership for it. You will need to physically take your Argo into an Argo authorized dealer and have it verified for $50 (they need to verify the serial number themselves), you will get a letter of origin from Argo identifying your year, make and model. You take this to the DMV and pay $10 or $15 for a new registration. ATC Coral in Stoufvillle is the closest Argo dealer to you, they are awesome people to deal with. I have been a customer of theirs for 25+ years.

EDIT: I think the serial number they used for verification was on the tramsmission if I remember correctly.

[Kris W]

Thanks Steve ! I was actualy hoping you would chime in, i didnt want to bug you with a ton of P.M questions... what about insurance ? Is it required to run AATV's here ?

[Canadian_Zuk]

Thanks Steve ! I was actualy hoping you would chime in, i didnt want to bug you with a ton of P.M questions... what about insurance ? Is it required to run AATV's here ?

LOL, Don't worry about sending many messages, it's no bother at all. Liability insurace will be required whenever you are riding on public land, you do not need it if you plan on staying on private property. Not all insurance carriers will cover AATVs though, I'm with TD Insurance and they will not cover anything that floats.

[Aahicnow]

So i take it you guys in Ontario don't need to have a licence plate either

[curtisbyrne]

Those 3 hex boots is all it needs for the exaust box

[Kris W]

So i take it you guys in Ontario don't need to have a licence plate either

No , at least not that i know of. Ive never seen one.

[curtisbyrne]

My license plate is on the driver side by the gas fill up

[Canadian_Zuk]

So i take it you guys in Ontario don't need to have a licence plate either

No , at least not that i know of. Ive never seen one.

Yes we do, you get a license plate (green plate) when you get your vehicle registered into your name. We have to put licence plates on everything lol. The same type of plate you get for an ATV, dirt bike or buggy. They're ORV plates (off road vehicle). Top right corner on my Max.

[Aahicnow]

aah good to know i thought when you said no insurance that it meant no plate, ours are tied together here,you get a plate when you get insurance.

[Canadian_Zuk]

oh yeah, I think you guys have pubic insurance out there.

[Aahicnow]

Ya public insurance, and they even had a amphibious classification for the argo. We have to plate everything as well as soon as it leaves private property. So if you have a few trailers and toys insurance renewal time can be fun re- stickering everything. Btw i like where you have the trailer ball on the max, mine is so low it digs in when i try and reverse out of a mud hole.

[Canadian_Zuk]

Ya public insurance, and they even had a amphibious classification for the argo. We have to plate everything as well as soon as it leaves private property. So if you have a few trailers and toys insurance renewal time can be fun re- stickering everything. Btw i like where you have the trailer ball on the max, mine is so low it digs in when i try and reverse out of a mud hole.

The high mounted ball is just attached to the body band, I would never pull a heavy load with it. The previous owner installed it for pulling a wagon full of grandkids around, cool There is a hitch mounted low as well like your Argo has, this one is used for any real work.