New members, introduce yourself here

[Mike]

Hi jackpot and hotrod, welcome to the site. Jackpot, ask away. Hotrod, we definitely look forward to seeing pictures of your skipper.

[interswing]

Hello everyone my name Louis, St Joseph Michigan Live my first 6x6 Scrambler is a headache ja wowwww I have good ideas for ..
Greetings

Hola a todos mi nombre Luis, vivo Michigan St Joseph mi primer 6x6 es un Scrambler wowwww ja dolor de cabeza tengo buenas ideas para el ..
Saludos

[Reanimo]

Good day to you all!

My name is Gijs, I live in the Netherlands and I have no experience with 6 x 6 vehicles. I joined this forum because I want to learn about the subject. As my country is flat in general atv's are not as common as in your country. My goal is to buy or build an atv for my grandson, who is now almost six weeks. I am thinking of using two electric motors from a wheelchair or the like to construct a small tracked vehicle that can be operated by levers rather than a handlebar. That way he can not crush into a handlebar in front of him when he hits something and is forced to keep both hands inside while driving. Ready made toys in our country look good but are usually crap as even a slight incline or step in the pavement is too much for them. There is no need to go faster than 5 miles / hour but traction is important. Most toys in my country go too fast and fail as soon as even two wheels get off a hardened road surface. I hope to learn a lot from you all, for example the advantages / disadvantages of 6 x 6 compared to 8 x 8. Has any of you experience with the brand Amphitruck? ( http://www.amphitruck.nl/pages/39236/Contact.html ) Thanks beforehand!

[databuss]

Hello All..New to the site and the 6x6's. I bought a early model MAX II with a Kawasaki 440 2 stroke in it. I want to upgrade to a quieter four stroke briggs and stratton vanguard 16. Is there a howt-o on this procedure posted anywhere? I want to see what Im in for...
Thanks Mark SOUTH Jersey

[thebuggyman1]

Welcome to the site interswing, Reanimo, and databus. Databus, you can easily have more money into the upgrade than the machine is worth. Consider buying a newer machine with the 4 stroke, a mid 80's with the tecumseh engine should be in the $1-2000 range, and 90's machines with the briggs twin more like $2500. Deals are out there, but you have to be quick. Always plan on new bearings and chains on a used machine, seems like they always need them. Good luck.

[herbman]

Hello. I just joined. I just picked up a MAX IV with a JLO rockwell in it. I didnt know much about them at all other than they go thruogh anything. Not mine yet though. To many hands that didnt have a clue what they were doing have touched it. So I have my work cut out for me. First checking may dimond shift pins(no drive on right) thanks threads on subject. Im in western NY south of Buff. Looking foward to many hours of fun after some well deserved wrench time.

[jruhl]

hello, i just picked up a max yesterday for $250. the body is rough, may need to be replaced if i cant seal it, when i got it the left center axle was completly out of place, i ended up getting that put back together,dont know the year but it has a rockwell jlo in it, only runs off starting fluid, and when i put pressure in the fuel line it ran a few seconds off gas, any ideas? i havent had time to really work on it, i hope to get it running next weekend though. does anyone know where i can find any markings or stamps to find information about it? such as the engine size, year, ext..
-jason

[Mike]

herbman and jason, welcome to the site.

[SCREWBALL]

New to group and wanted to say hi am building a 6x6 out of whats laying around
attex frame and axels ect power plant honda trx300 4x4 shaft driven
using front diff from trx to brake steer
body is made of 16th steel sheet
hoping this will workout as planned

[Mike]

Hi screwball, welcome to the site. Upload some pictures of your build to the gallery when you get a chance so we can check out your work. It sounds like it will be a unique ATV.

[guyfox]

Hi all,

New member from Newfoundland, Canada. Just bought a 2002 conquest. Have enjoyed looking at some of the vids on here (have not had a chance to see all). Especially like RockDoctor's vids. Looks like he puts his machine to good use. To bad he lives on the other end of the country. Think it would be nice to ride with him.

Still trying to get use to what I can and cannot do with my machine. I do know that my boys do enjoy the rides that we have done so far. Mostly have been riding on an old track that was removed years ago. Lucky this track is only 400feet from my home and can give me accesss to the whole province. I am sure that I will have a lot more rides before the summer is out and a lot of fishing trips. I think it would be more enjoyable to ride with other aatv.

Guyfox

[Mike]

Hi Guy, welcome to the site. It sounds like you have a great place to ride and put that Conquest to work.

[keithandmoolah]

Hi my name is keith and I am from northern minnesota. I recently got a Scrambler -1970-.....I have to do some work especially the tires and any help from members would be appreciated. Lucily it runs but a chain broke and the fuel line needs to be repaired...... the snow is almost gone I am ready to start working on it again......

[Mike]

Hi Keith, welcome to the site.

[Maxinontario]

Just bought my first AATV Saturday. This site looks like a great resource.