Rack for extended trail rides?

[Tobe_B]

Anyone have a rack on the back of their quad for extended trail rides? I'm goin up to the mountains for the whole summer and I am in need of someway to carry a gas can and maybe a few other items with me up the side of the mountains. Also what kind of jet would y'all recommend for high altitudes?

Thanks
Tobe

[honda400ex2003]

check out some pics of rons(tri5ron) he has a rack on his that is very nice. I think that you can get them from dennis kirk also but they are not the same kind as the one that ron has. here is a pic of it.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/tri5ron/03%20400ex/IMG_8260.jpg

I would suggest checking out the owners manual i think they suggest a high altitude jet. I would say off hand that it is a 146 but i am not exactly sure. steve

[honda400ex2003]

heres a cmp from dennis kirk

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=490874&store=Main&catId=&productId=p51474&leafCatId=&mmyId=2354

110 dollars.
steve

[Tobe_B]

Perfect! Thank you very much. The only rack that I had been able to find up until now was one off of rocky mountain and I didn't really like it that much.

[honda400ex2003]

no prob bro good luck with it. ron has his all decked out lol. he has a full bag and everything on his. steve

[honda400ex2003]

rons setup lol. steve

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/tri5ron/03%20400ex/IMG_8422.jpg

[tri5ron]

here ya go,...
5 minutes to install, 5 minutes to remove.
enjoy....

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/tri5ron/03%20400ex/IMG_8194.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/tri5ron/03%20400ex/IMG_8204.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/tri5ron/03%20400ex/IMG_8203.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/tri5ron/03%20400ex/IMG_8420.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/tri5ron/Fathers%20Day%202009/IMG_9854.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/tri5ron/Fathers%20Day%202009/IMG_9848-1.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/tri5ron/Pinnacles%20ride%207-04-09/IMG_9925.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/tri5ron/Pinnacles%20ride%207-04-09/IMG_9947.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/tri5ron/Honda%20trx250ex%20quad/IMG_8850.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/tri5ron/03%20400ex/IMG_9201-1-1-1.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/tri5ron/03%20400ex/IMG_9200-1-1-1.jpg

[honda400ex2003]

When i had my 250 i had my bumpers red also lol too funny. steve

[Xplorer99]

wow that rack doesnt look bad at all. i was thinking of getting the "6 pack rack" and putting my 2.5 gal gas can in it. they are about same size..... i think i may be getting a rack now lol looks good

[tri5ron]

these are also available for most quads...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Out-N-Back-Rack-Honda-TRX-250EX-2006-and-newer_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem58812f8db9QQitemZ 380124499385QQptZMotorsQ5fATVQ5fPartsQ5fAccessorie s



or you could go with an IMS fuel tank at 4.3 gallons...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/IMS-FUEL-TANK-HONDA-TRX-400EX-BLACK-4-3-GALLON_W0QQitemZ270465892101QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMot ors_ATV_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3ef905ff05




or a Clarke tank at 5.5 gallons...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Clarke-Honda-ATV-Four-Wheeler-TRX-400EX-99-08-Gas-Tank_W0QQitemZ160360452785QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotor s_ATV_Parts_Accessories?hash=item25563a52b1




I made my own aux fuel bottle/holder from an old crossbar mount type water/fuel bottle, for a "just in case".
We have ridden a full 80 miles of mountain trails/fireroads (tracked mileage on GPS), WITHOUT having to use the Aux fuel, BUT We DID all switch to reserve at about 70ish miles.
Yours being a 440 with a cam probably wont get that kind of mileage on 1 full stock fuel tank.


http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/tri5ron/03%20400ex/IMG_0143.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/tri5ron/03%20400ex/IMG_0146.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/tri5ron/03%20400ex/IMG_0147.jpg

[honda400ex2003]

Originally posted by tri5ron
these are also available for most quads...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Out-N-Back-Rack-Honda-TRX-250EX-2006-and-newer_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem58812f8db9QQitemZ 380124499385QQptZMotorsQ5fATVQ5fPartsQ5fAccessorie s

didnt work ron :p steve

[tri5ron]

here, try this... (but there's only 22hrs left to go on it)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Out-N-Back-Rack-Suzuki-LT500R-Quadracer-Quadzilla_W0QQitemZ110390501873QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories?hash=item19b3c961f1

or just do a ebay/google search for "Out-n-Back" cooler rack.

[honda400ex2003]

very nice! i like that idea of having room for both with a little bigger tank. I have racks with gas and oil but not for a 6 pack. I guess i havent really looked at the armadillo ones. lol. thanks for posting. steve

[fishnfergie]

Heres is one I made in about a weekend with basic hand tools.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/FishnFergie/P1070162.jpg

More Pics Here (http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=423238&highlight=rack)

[guenther]

Ron you can't forget to post up the tool kit either. I just loved how the one Chachi said your bike was all "nerded out." :rolleyes: Your tool kit idea has saved my butt a few times and I'm so glad you found the hiding spot.

Hidden tool kit (http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=410335&highlight=diesel)

My kit in place:

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/9863/bottleb.jpg

[tri5ron]

LOL!,
AHhhh, Fraternal Brother Guenther, of "The Club"!
how are you ??


Yeah, I got a kick out of the guy who said that about my quad too. LOL!

He'll be the one who is broke down 20 miles from camp and asking "Hey Pal,... do you got something that will save my arse???"

My responce will be, "Sure, but your gonna need to supply all of the beer, to all of the "Brotherhood", around the campfire tonight!" LOL!

[mineralgrey01gt]

lol thats awesome. Im going to get me one of those just to have on the bike lol. I could put tools in there for when we go riding, just the little basic stuff and plugs and such.

[tri5ron]

Originally posted by mineralgrey01gt
lol thats awesome. Im going to get me one of those just to have on the bike lol. I could put tools in there for when we go riding, just the little basic stuff and plugs and such.
You better read through the thread that Brother Guenther posted.

there ARE Rules and Requirements to riding with the Tri5ron-save a Day- Toolkit.

There are ALSO some Penalties, for being caught out on the trail with one, if you have not pledged your soul, to the Brotherhood, of "The Club", and are voted to be, an accepted member, in good standing...

There are great responsibilities at stake here, and we take the Fraternal Brotherhood of The Club, very seriously.

or,.....

you just may have to start learning how to ride.... NEKKED!

[Tobe_B]

Ron that setup that you have is awesome! That is exactly what I need for my summer fly fishing trips in the mountains. Also, how far can y'all go on one tank of fuel?

[tri5ron]

Originally posted by Tobe_B
Ron that setup that you have is awesome! That is exactly what I need for my summer fly fishing trips in the mountains. Also, how far can y'all go on one tank of fuel?

I've done a honest 80 miles on a full tank of gas, (Stock OEM fuel tank), (measured the miles on a handheld GPS ), riding plenty hard and fast with 3 other guys, on mountain trails and fireroads.
most of the day was spent in 2nd 3rd and 4th gear.

We all had to switch to reserve at around 70ish miles.
10 miles later, as we arrived back to camp,...
we were ALL on fumes.
I doubt if we could have gone another 5 miles.

[Xplorer99]

im liking the clarke 5.5 gal tank..just added that to the list of crap i need to buy lol. itsnt that like double the stock size? that will still work with 450R carb right? lots of good ideas and stuff in here for everyone that goes on those looong rides like me lol