New members, introduce yourself here

[The Situation]

Oh, I already have a couple I could pick up. Trouble is that all I have right now is one room at college, and it's already full of engines and stuff!

[taznervi]

hello all

i bought a Argo 6x6 about a week ago. so i found this site it has two seats and you steer it from one drivers side it has a 16 horse kohler i think ? the person i bought it from said it needed points so i put them in and i have no fire to the plug yet . i think it was made in the 70's but i think that the wires are crossed some where ?

[Justan]

Hi Guys and Gals:
Justan Indian here, I'm 60 yso and disabled living in northeast Arkansas. I just bought a 1972?? Hustler and came here looking for info. It's in good well used shape. I am going to rebuild it over the winter months. It'll be a good project. Pictures later, I hope.

Justan

[Justan]

taznervi:
make sure there is no dirt or oil behind the new points. They must have a good ground.

Justan

[Mike]

taznervi and Justan, welcome to the site. It is good to have you here.

[beagle1]

I don't know what happened to the old thread so I will sticky a new one here. All of the introduction posts can go here so they are in one thread.

Don't be shy, tell us a little about yourself. Do you own an amphibious atv? If so, what kind. Where do you live, etc?

We look forward to meeting you.

Mike

well i have owend a max II for about 10 years i live in wi. use my max for hunting and trapping also for work.

need some advice on how to adjust trannsmision bands do i have to adjust both bolts on each side or can i adjust the top ones

thank you

[Mike]

Hi beagle1, welcome to the site. If you will look in the transmission forum you will find many posts on band adjustment. If you dont see them just use the search. It is also covered on the home page of this site in the how-to section under the T20 Rebuild Article on page 10.

[outdoors1968]

Hi all, My name's Al, I'm 42 and from northeastern Pennsylvania, USA. I don't own a aatv.....YET. Currently shopping, have wanted one since childhood, and I think I'm ready to finally step up to the plate. Great site here!

[Mike]

Hi Al, if you hang around here for a while you may end up with more than one. Good luck finding an ATV.

[Camerachild]

Lots of greetings from Germany

Hi guys
a few nights before in the internet i found out that there is something like a 8x8. Since my time in the german army, when I was driving a TPZ “Fuchs” ( 6x6 transportation tank, 16 Tons, 12 Liter Mercedes Engine, 12 Zylinder, Bi-Turbo, 320 HP and amphibious with 2 props, it could swim!) I am fascinated by AATV`s! Actually I was “flying” with this little thingi! My sergeant nearly got a heart attack the first time, after that he enjoyed it. You may know it as M 93 Fox, US Army.

Unfortunately its´s very difficult to get an ATV on the road over here. You need a single certification from the technical inspection authority (TÜV) to get an official license plate + vehicle inspection sticker. If you don’t have this, you can drive on private ground ONLY!

The only AATV which can be legalized (till now) is the the Argo Avenger 700 HDi with EU confirmation (CONC Number t1e1*2003/37*0326*01). You can also get the Max 2 and 4, but for private property only.

Costs:
Argo 27.943 $ Listprice (incl. 19% tax)
TÜV 2.200 $
30.143 $

Insurance around 325 $/ year and 195 $ tax/ year! One gallon unleaded fuel : 6,48 $ minimum. Within the last two years (G**gle) I found just ONE used Argo, which went away for around 9.000 $! There are only two distributors in Germany, so there will be nearly no chances to do something with the price.

I am living in a little town in the SW of Germany, called Breisach, Niederrimsingen (urban district). When you use G**gle or B**g maps just look for 79206, Breisach. Then you will see that I have a lot of lakes + the River Rhine around me. All these lakes are belonging to the state and are under lease to companies, which are getting sand and gravel out of it. If I ask these guys, I may get their permit to use it during the weekend!

My mom is living across the border in France, which is quite a chance for me. There is one distributor in France and the french technical authority is not as picky as the german one. I can also save the tax of 195 $, because there is none in France. The insurance will be at least 20% cheaper! So I am going to contact the French dealer in the Bretagne, may be he even has used ones!

Hopefully this guy understands English! My french is limited to order a beer, some food and cigarettes!

So, this should be it for the moment, feels like i´ve been writing a book!

In the hope to become a proud 8x8 owner,

Rainer

[Mike]

Hi Rainer, your English was fine and your introduction was even better. It really sounds expensive to own and operate an ATV in Germany. Are there ways of classifying it as a different vehicle. Perhaps a farm vehicle or a boat? Just trying to think of ways to reduce your costs. Good luck finding an 8x8 and post up some pictures when you do. Welcome to the site!

[Joey]

Hi All,

Just bought a cottage in Parry Sound, Ontario - came with a 1991 Argo 8x8 Magnum (with tracks) - looks like I'll need some help and guidance over the next while.

Glad I found you guys!


Cheers,

Joey

[Mike]

Hi Joey, welcome to the site. Congratulations on your cottage and Argo. I am going to have to make that one of my requirements when looking for my next home; 3 bedroom, 2 bath, garage, large shop, and several AATVs.

[coot]

Hello, new to the site and wanted to know how I go about posting pics. Not shure what to do.

[Mike]

Welcome to the site coot. THis thread should help you out: http://www.6x6world.com/forums/6x6-w...-pictures.html