Id@ crossed to the dark side ;-)

[Ida_Mann]

I had to turn the wheels sideways on the 400EX to be able to get them both in the trailer.







Id@

[Dr.Dirt]

Looks nice man. Hate to see you go to the darkside, but I guess all old people do it at sometime or another. 

[Ida_Mann]

I had to get one after I rode Mr. Dreth's Rubicon over some whoops and on a trail ride not long ago.

now I got a quad for a friend to go ride with me,,,if I let em ;-)

Id@

[MachineDog]

*bum bum buuuum!!* Nice quad, must be a real fun time getting those quads to fit in that trailer. Have fun in the mud.

[Moose]

Nice Quad there Ida,

Now you can get out into that stuff, and get back out.

[SWAMP_DONKEY]

hey Ida you needa soma 589s for the back I hava soma 27 like new

soa thera youa goa.   Nicea Bikea

[Ida_Mann]

got a couple of mechanical issues to fix first, but very soon the rear tires will be replaced I'm sure.

I just have no idea what to put on there and am thinking just matching up what's on the front with the rear,,,,also, I was doing some reading up and found that this thing has 27" tires on it when stock they are supposed to be 25",,,,anybody know if that's a problem or if I should go back down to the 25"?

I know, I know,,,,take it to the "Tech Corner" ;-)

One of those Moderators might move this post soon cause of that ;-)

Id@

[T2]

I had to get one after I rode Mr. Dreth's Rubicon over some whoops and on a trail ride not long ago.

now I got a quad for a friend to go ride with me,,,if I let em ;-)

Id@

Ida can I be your friend and go riding with you!!!!!!!!






Oh wait never mind thats a Honda I changed my mind.

BTW nice bike

[Da_Mtg_Man]

got a couple of mechanical issues to fix first, but very soon the rear tires will be replaced I'm sure.

I just have no idea what to put on there and am thinking just matching up what's on the front with the rear,,,,also, I was doing some reading up and found that this thing has 27" tires on it when stock they are supposed to be 25",,,,anybody know if that's a problem or if I should go back down to the 25"?

I know, I know,,,,take it to the "Tech Corner" ;-)

One of those Moderators might move this post soon cause of that ;-)

Id@

27's are fine. My Foreman turn 27 Outlaws no problem.Not to mention I get through holes in 2 wheel that most quads get stuck in 4 wheel. Thats a great machine. Oh yeah, Congrats. Now you need to come ride with us.

[Ida_Mann]

I had to get one after I rode Mr. Dreth's Rubicon over some whoops and on a trail ride not long ago.

now I got a quad for a friend to go ride with me,,,if I let em ;-)

Id@

Ida can I be your friend and go riding with you!!!!!!!!






Oh wait never mind thats a Honda I changed my mind.

BTW nice bike

You can't handle the truth!






Or a Honda.





by the way, is Jr. recovered from the little incident where he had to borrow a HONDA? ;-)

Id@

[Ida_Mann]

got a couple of mechanical issues to fix first, but very soon the rear tires will be replaced I'm sure.

I just have no idea what to put on there and am thinking just matching up what's on the front with the rear,,,,also, I was doing some reading up and found that this thing has 27" tires on it when stock they are supposed to be 25",,,,anybody know if that's a problem or if I should go back down to the 25"?

I know, I know,,,,take it to the "Tech Corner" ;-)

One of those Moderators might move this post soon cause of that ;-)

Id@

27's are fine. My Foreman turn 27 Outlaws no problem.Not to mention I get through holes in 2 wheel that most quads get stuck in 4 wheel. Thats a great machine. Oh yeah, Congrats. Now you need to come ride with us.

what I'm curious about is am I doing damage by running a larger tire and not gearing it down somehow?

I'm game to go ride in the mud now, let's go.

Id@

[rubicon500kid]

it will be fine with the 27s
i run 27s on a rancher and stock tires are 24

[2006YFZ450]

Looks awsome

Nice RC Truck

[SWAMP_DONKEY]

ida look......free to ya

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[Da_Mtg_Man]

got a couple of mechanical issues to fix first, but very soon the rear tires will be replaced I'm sure.

I just have no idea what to put on there and am thinking just matching up what's on the front with the rear,,,,also, I was doing some reading up and found that this thing has 27" tires on it when stock they are supposed to be 25",,,,anybody know if that's a problem or if I should go back down to the 25"?

I know, I know,,,,take it to the "Tech Corner" ;-)

One of those Moderators might move this post soon cause of that ;-)

Id@

27's are fine. My Foreman turn 27 Outlaws no problem.Not to mention I get through holes in 2 wheel that most quads get stuck in 4 wheel. Thats a great machine. Oh yeah, Congrats. Now you need to come ride with us.

what I'm curious about is am I doing damage by running a larger tire and not gearing it down somehow?

I'm game to go ride in the mud now, let's go.

Id@

You'll be good to go. The Foreman/Rubicon is geared low already

[Honda328i]

Kool, good choice of bikes.  What year is that Ida?

And what does it mean if you start on the dark side and then switch?? 

When are you taking it out?

[Bigscrb15]

its not the dark side, its the right side! nice lookin quad Id@ now you can hit the extreme mud trails at durhamtown, thats an awesome time!

[Ida_Mann]

Kool, good choice of bikes.  What year is that Ida?

And what does it mean if you start on the dark side and then switch?? 

When are you taking it out?

dunno what it's called, but I don't plan on getting rid of my sport any time soon for sure.

when am I taking it out? dunno just yet, there is one small electrical issue to work out and I'll be delivering it to ATP probably Monday, so who knows,,,,MAYBE next weekend.

Id@

[Ida_Mann]

Kool, good choice of bikes.  What year is that Ida?

And what does it mean if you start on the dark side and then switch?? 

When are you taking it out?

and it's an '02.

Id@

[Moose]

Ida you'll be fine with the 27" tires, I run 26" and can't tell the difference most of the time. Like said, all foreman's are geared very low, that's one reason they are the most sought after quad fur mudding.

OK I just put a target on my shirt, fire away.  :R

The major change larger tires make , is the acceleration rate from a standstill. But a Foreman's first gear is so low, I never use it when riding normal. You can out walk it.

I would just ride it like it is and get somewhat used to it, then change it like you want. The only thing I would look at right away is the Perfex suspension upgrade. The best $90 I ever spent on mine. Makes the ride so MUCH better, steers lighter also.

[Ida_Mann]

LIGHTER steer? fer crying out loud, I took it out on the (OH NO CALL THE COPS) road around my neighborhood and the steering felt just as light as my 400EX and felt like I had to fight to keep the wheels straight once it passed a certain point in the steering,,,,like it wanted to turn more without me trying.

and I think I'll leave the suspension alone for now, the little bit that I rode Dreth's Rubi sold me on getting one cause I was so comfortable on it even over the dreaded whoops.

Id@

[qt314nfla]

Nathan, congrats again.  After your call I was looking forward to coming home and seeing the pics.  This was the first thread I opened when I got home.  I'll look forward to having ya out w/ us. 

As for the tires.  All smart ute riders go w/ a larger size tire and a mud tire of some sorts.  The verdict is still out on which is the best.  There is a list of which are the worst as far as kicking up rocks.  Most ppl go w/ 589's or mudlights.  Only real difference I've heard between them is weight but it's not much.

Free 589's go get them!  My quad came w/ 23x8x12 front, and 34x10x12 rear.  I run 26x12x12 for now.  Haven't had to do anything to the engine to run them.  Good luck getting her ready.

[Truegrit]

Its not the darkside, you have seen the light!

LIGHTER steer? fer crying out loud, I took it out on the (OH NO CALL THE COPS) road ,,,,like it wanted to turn more without me trying.

Thats because its full time 4wd. Look into getting the Warn 424. Which will allow you to dissengage/engage the front diff, allowing it to steer better/easier on the trails. Then you can engage the 4wd when you hit the serious stuff. It is the best mod you can put on a full time 4wd bike.

[Ida_Mann]

absolutely I will be getting that in fact that was one of the first things I looked into purchasing, I'm getting prices from a couple different sources at the moment.

Id@

[yunt2ride]

Dang Ida, did you miss SwampDonkeys reply. Tires, free to ya. Heck thats  deal. Better go get them before he changes his mind.