500 things we have learned about Quads (add your own quad facts!!!)

[scottwvu]

#500-

Dirtwheels magazine MUST be privately owned by Yamaha.

[scottwvu]

#499-

Raptor 660's are tippy as hell, but they can still be a lot of fun.

[scottwvu]

#498-

The rider makes ALL the difference in the great "what quad is fastest" debate.

[Pvt. Maggot]

#497-

Never try and catch you quad out of midair, they are heavy, and break bones.

#496- Cops hate quads more then bikes

[Trx4Life]

#495- Once you open your wallet for your quad you can never close it back, you end up divorced and broke and still not quite fast enouff...

[hskers82]

#494- A bad day riding is still better than a good day at work.

[ZeroLogic]

#493- HMF is the best overall exhaust for the 400ex.:chinese:

[KXRida]

#493

Bent steering stems suck!

[ohsobad_chevy]

#492--Suspension first......then motor. ;)

[troyleepred719]

#491- Loud exhaust-DONT MAKE YOU FAST.

[NPelletier]

#490 - ATVRiders.com Stickers increase your top end, approximately 2.465 mph difference

[Ghost-Rider]

#489 -

Honda Makes The Best Quads !!!

[blholtz]

#488 Learning to corner properly will increase your track speed better than jumping higher.

[deathman53]

#488- nothing for them is cheap and when you go to sell, you don't get 1/3 of what you have into it back.

[Kickstarts-suck]

#486 I like chicken... its good

[scottwvu]

#487-

If you are looking to buy a 450, the decision is 10 times harder to make this year than in years past, and next year will be even worse!!!!

[HondaEXrider22]

#486

There is ALWAYS somethings that needs to be replaced or fixed on an ATV.

[Jersey450R]

#485

you absolutely need a steering stabalizer.

[BlaineKaiser450]

#484

Searching for the right suspension is almost as hard as finding the right quad

[coryatver]

#479-Momentum will get you through anything

#478- cleaning your air filter after every ride adds years to the life of your quad

#477- A good riding area is priceless and we have to police ourselves so we don't lose riding areas

#476- Chicks dig guys with quads

[BlaineKaiser450]

#475
atvs dont kill people, stupid people kill themselves on atvs

[DVXracer]

#474

Slow down, and you will go faster.

[ohsobad_chevy]

#473-- When it doubt.....PIN IT!!!!! :p

#472-- Learn to work on your quad yourself......saves lots of money and is very self fulfilling. ;)

:devil:

[troyleepred719]

#471- There isnt THE GREATEST ATV out, there is purely an ATV for everyone out there.

#470- If you do not have a 450, you wont be respected as a winner, and will be belittled until you buy one...

#469- You CAN win without a 450...

[jesseweaver]

#468-
if you hit it at 100, your gonna make it across

#467-
dont try to hit 30 foot step ups on honda recons. it doesnt work.

[Velocity Girl]

#466 - There is no better adrenaline rush than taking off from the starting line!

#465 - Cheering fans can make you forget any pain even if it's just for a fraction of a second

[honda8&3]

#464

1. Skid plate/bumpers (protect your investment)
2. Suspension (An awesome ride always beats a faster bike)
3. Engine performance

:cool:

[masterblaster97]

TWO STROKES SUCK!!!!!

[ZeroLogic]

#463- Blasters suck.

[Nac's22]

Originally posted by masterblaster97
TWO STROKES SUCK!!!!!

........... yea ok.... well moving on....

#462... (above was an oppinion not a fact)
most people either love us or hate us for what we do

#461
1 of the most challenging sports but also 1 of the most self rewarding sports

[masterblaster97]

It's not two strokes themselves, it's the constant maintnence

[ZeroLogic]

Have you ever owned a 4t?:huh

[416exfreak]

#460- Always the right gear. It can save your previously shattered ankle.

[BlaineKaiser450]

#459

Not being able to do big jumps is mosly mental

[Nausty]

458- top speed does not matter
457- every april all the ****ty magazines announce a quad thats fake for april fools and everyone goes on believing it for months!
456- when you land on somone you can feel each part of the landing the helmet hitting the skid plate... The quad botteming the person out and finally the quad below urs suspension squating.

which brings me to number
455- don't park and bull**** on the backside of a jump

[416exfreak]

Damn nausty...I havent seen you on here in quite some time. Hows life?

456- 400ex's can still be competitive with a good rider.

[Nausty]

swell

been busy, went into military, went and had a vacation in iraq for bout a year. Been partying it up in texas and now I'm gonna go for another vacation to afghanistan in feb for a year!

heres a pic of some dozer freestyle in iraq.

Afterwords I was worried my platoon sergeant was gonna see the crushed car so I dug a trench and buried it!
What u been up too?

[honda8&3]

Originally posted by Nausty
swell

been busy, went into military, went and had a vacation in iraq for bout a year. Been partying it up in texas and now I'm gonna go for another vacation to afghanistan in feb for a year!

heres a pic of some dozer freestyle in iraq.

Afterwords I was worried my platoon sergeant was gonna see the crushed car so I dug a trench and buried it!
What u been up too?

LOL Wow Nausty you haven't been on here in a LONG time man. That's quite a nice D-8:cool:

[416exfreak]

Originally posted by Nausty
swell

been busy, went into military, went and had a vacation in iraq for bout a year. Been partying it up in texas and now I'm gonna go for another vacation to afghanistan in feb for a year!

heres a pic of some dozer freestyle in iraq.

Afterwords I was worried my platoon sergeant was gonna see the crushed car so I dug a trench and buried it!
What u been up too?

Hoping the soldiers all come home safe, riding, and playing my guitar.

Hang tough and come home safe bro.

[Nausty]

yea i couldn't believe they let us 18 and 19 yr old kids drive that expensive *** equipment. We were doin endos on half million dollar 5 yrd bucket loaders!

No photos of that so heres a random photo of the aftermath me talking 2 much **** and getting body slammed!

[416exfreak]

Originally posted by Nausty
yea i couldn't believe they let us 18 and 19 yr old kids drive that expensive *** equipment. We were doin endos on half million dollar 5 yrd bucket loaders!

No photos of that so heres a random photo of the aftermath me talking 2 much **** and getting body slammed!

Omg...

[honda8&3]

Originally posted by Nausty
yea i couldn't believe they let us 18 and 19 yr old kids drive that expensive *** equipment. We were doin endos on half million dollar 5 yrd bucket loaders!

No photos of that so heres a random photo of the aftermath me talking 2 much **** and getting body slammed!

LOL LMAO. What branch of the armed forces are you in. They let a professional freestyler drive a fricken D-8. LOL LMAO.:p

[scottwvu]

#455-

The cost of quads has went through the roof.

#454-

Riding a quad with a full system HMF exhaust and NO heat sheild in shorts is just plain silly!!!

#453-

Girls look HOT on quads from behind (yes, this has been researched AND verified):cool:

[416exfreak]

Originally posted by scottwvu
#453-

Girls look HOT on quads from behind (yes, this has been researched AND verified):cool:

FXCKING RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!:devil: :devil: :blah: :macho

[mudrunner35]

#452

'crocs' don't count as proper riding footwear:D

[<DRS>GPF]

#451 - :o when performing unplanned acrobatics, just go limp...

[Trx4Life]

#450-
You cant clame you have been there and done that till you run yourself over with your quad.... at least twice.



#449- Been there done that...

[beaker1214]

#449- Once one thing is fixed another thing breaks.

[Ruby Soho]

#448

quads are like girls.. always giving you problems:p

[scottwvu]

#447-

Quads are the fountain of youth. (Just ask my 91 year-old Grandfather. He still rocks a 2002 Honda Foreman).

#446-

Torx fasteners on a quad should be interpreted as "Do not buy this quad. I am junk and will break your heart".

[suzukigirl]

#445
talk to several dealers before buying parts...this will save you a lot of money

#444
the pain from a crash sucks, but the scars make great stories

[trx400EXtreme]

#443- TREES DONT MOVE.:p

[Flyin-Low]

#443
Scars are just tattoos with better stories.

#442
It's always better to over shoot a jump then nose case it.

#441
If you never crash, you're not pushing yourself hard enough.

#440
Riding sick quads to parties will get you more attention than a Porsche. :devil:

-Martin

[Sjorge450R]

#439
Quads are more expensive than women

[troyleepred719]

#438- Quads are like Chicks, Once Uncorked, your addicted....:devil:

[troyleepred719]

#437- Zip ties and a drill bit, are cheaper than plastic replacement..


#436- Ricer or Domestic, all vehicles made today are junk..


#435- Fat Kids on Quads can be fast too....

[mikeB]

#434 - Let it sit, and your not havin fun

[HondaEXrider22]

#433

Never go to fast on a one way path.

#432

Yamahas are in the shop more than Hondas

#431

Loose axel bearings are never a good thing.

#430

A tire not seated on the bead correctly is never a good thing.

#429

A loose chain/worn sprockets are never a good thing.

[mojo123]

#429 when your quads broken, life sucks

[MX MaNiAc 06]

428.. Quads break bones

[scottwvu]

#428-

Black electrical tape can be a lifesaver out in the woods, in the middle of the night.

#427-

Clear spray paint really DOES make grips stick to handlebars better.

#426-

Take a first aid kit with you whenever you ride. ALWAYS!!!! The life you save may be your own.

#425-

DO NOT run over snakes laying in the middle of the trail...if you don't get their head just so, they can still strike your leg. (seen it happen).

#424-

Watch the Weather Channel before you ride.

[zukirules]

that honda still blows lol i'm just jokin guys, don't kill me

[BlaineKaiser450]

#423

The holshot is the most important part of the race (imo)

[Aceman]

#422

Preventative maintenance is directly proportional to your quads reliability. Usually.

#421

Keep your chain lubed and adjusted properly.

#420

Compressed air makes grip installation easy.

#419

Tiny Tach makes a great hour meter/rpm gauge for tracking maintenance intervals.

#418

A camelbak is great for staying hydrated while being able to store your personal items.

#417

Stop at every intersection when trail riding to wait for the person behind you unless prior arrangements are made.

#416

You should always have tire plugs and fix-a-flat with you on long trail rides.

#415

Always scout new dunes before riding through them full blast.

#414

Always use a flag when duning. Period.

[pro-rider46]

Originally posted by Ruby Soho
#448

quads are like girls.. always giving you problems:p

yeah but quads dont complain!!!

[zukirules]

Originally posted by pro-rider46
yeah but quads dont complain!!!

especially when you ride them hard :macho

[07250ex]

Originally posted by zukirules
especially when you ride them hard :macho
hahaha

[ohsobad_chevy]

#413-- Invest in a service manual for your quad......its worth it.

#412-- Get a good torque wrench and do it right the first time.

#411-- Always wear a helmet and goggles when riding.

[national425ex]

#410 Dont ride your 450r for like an hour, then immediatly remove the drain plug for the tranny oil, without removing the fill plug first. HOT oil spewing all over you is not fun.

[WesWalden]

Quads are like girls you love ridin them more than puting money into em:D

[400exrider707]

#408 - Every time you run wheel spacers or flipped rims.... GOD KILLS A KITTEN!

[kawabunga]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
#408 - Every time you run wheel spacers or flipped rims.... GOD KILLS A KITTEN!

Amen to that!

[That400exGuy]

#407- Quads Are Good!:blah: :D

haha

[IOWAracer]

#406 Harlen Foley is the SHIZNIT:devil:

[700bRad]

#405 - the 450r is a hill climbin machine!

[trx400EXtreme]

#404- 400ex's......... BULLETPROOF:devil:

[pro-rider46]

#403, always use use the right fuel

[400exrider99]

#402

trees can pop out of no where.

#401

be prepared for anything

[ohsobad_chevy]

#400---Wipe front to back (okay, that didn't count....not quad related)

#400--On big riding trips, remember to take some extra parts in case of an emergency.....such as extra plugs, tools, chain, cables, sprockets, etc.

[trx400EXtreme]

#399-

when you go on a three day dune trip, dont go all out the first day, cuz by the last day, you'll be to soar to have as much fun.

[scottwvu]

Originally posted by ohsobad_chevy
#400---Wipe front to back (okay, that didn't count....not quad related)

#400--On big riding trips, remember to take some extra parts in case of an emergency.....such as extra plugs, tools, chain, cables, sprockets, etc.

LMAO!!!!! (#400)

[cbrooks118]

#398 Dont ever admit you got beat by a girl on a DS650 at waynoka... <----- hangs his head in shame

#397 No matter how hard you try you can never complete the phrase, "oh Shhhhhhiiiii" before something bad happens

#396 Banshee guys will drag race all day long if you let them

#395 $10 dollar flags=10 minutes before they break

#394 If you cant fix it, you shouldn't be allowed to ride it

#393 wifes will never understand the occassional need for a guy trip to the dunes

[chris46250r]

#392 Nothing will EVER relace the 250R.

#391 If you cant fix it, please dont try to.

[chris46250r]

#390 A internet genious and a real world retard can be the same
person.

[400exrider707]

#389 - No matter what user name he takes slow never gets any smarter....:ermm:

[chris46250r]

#388 Your friends think you have extras just for them.

#387 You piss people off when you say buy your own.

[dustin_j]

#386 This site is a GOLD MINE!!

[Flyin-Low]

#386

Dirtbikers will always have their cocky attitude towards quads.. Until you pass them, then they drop that attitude for a while to think of an excuse.

#385

If you think you can, you can.
If you think you can't, you're right.

#384

There's always gonna' be someone who's got a nicer machine, and is probably faster!

#383

Never give up.



-Martin

[BlasterEaten250]

#382
Never ride when it's raining ice:scary:

[troyleepred719]

#381- Never buy a white quad...

#380- atvriders.com becomes addicting after a while, and lack thereof will end in a bad case of withdrawl.....

[Pipeless416]

#379- quads are only as dangerous as the rider makes them.

#378- quad owners develop an addiction to ebay that often requires rehab.

#377.5- z400s are actually meant for little girls

#377- internal engine parts often fail at the worst possible time.

[trxwannbe]

#376-no matter what you tell yourself, arguing over the internet about how fast you are or aren't means nothing to anybody anywhere at anytime

#375-i'm faster than you and i can prove it with the pics that i'm going to google when you ask for proof

#374- you do not own whichever quad you decide to post a picture of when you a see a thread asking to see them

#373- dirtbikers will still think they are faster than you no matter how many times you beat them on the track...but if you beat them with a ratchet they change their minds

#372-atvriders.com is the best thing ever created by mankind (following the atv of course)

[tat2dguy01]

when a caliper bolt rattles out, your childrens' shoe string will get you back to camp!

[scottwvu]

#370

Don't ride a quad illegally on the main rode. You shame us all.

#369

All Raptors make "sprocket noise". (Come on, I know I did not own the ONLY 3)

#368

The West Virginia Mountaineers will play for the National Title.

[YFZ450Ridr]

#367 - when bleeding the brakes, take the caliper off and hold it high as you can, the air comes out much easier!!

#366 - a 200cc piston makes for one hell of an axle bearing installer, the diameter is perfect!!!

#365 - a chain hoist in the garage makes working on quads easy!

#364 - standing up a quad in the bed of a truck actually works just fine.

[shftmx300ex]

#363- quads can throw you face first into pavement in 4th gear and send you into the ER, but you still love them at the end of the day.

[Flyin-Low]

Originally posted by shftmx300ex
#363- quads can throw you face first into pavement in 4th gear and send you into the ER, but you still love them at the end of the day.

#362

Quads can throw you face first into the pavement 5th gear and even though you SHOULD have gone to the ER.. you still love them at the end of the day. hahaha

-Martin

[shftmx300ex]

Originally posted by Flyin-Low
#362

Quads can throw you face first into the pavement 5th gear and even though you SHOULD have gone to the ER.. you still love them at the end of the day. hahaha

-Martin

well i kinda had to go to the ER cuz when the middle of ur forearm is at a 90 degree angle..it isnt good cuz arms arent designed for that..

[ZeroLogic]

Originally posted by YFZ450Ridr
#367 - when bleeding the brakes, take the caliper off and hold it high as you can, the air comes out much easier!!


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