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I don't have a picture but it just has 4 U-bolts that fit well around the racks. I actually removed the rack and attached it upside down. Made it easier to drill the holes and line it up.

I cannot help you with any of the mechanicals because I wouldn't have a clue lol. Just wanted to comment that I bought one of these for my son as his first 4 wheeler when he was 8. Paid $1000 for it. Ran good. $55 for a battery and a case of beer to my atv guy and made it run perfect. Sold it last year for $1000. I think anyone that spends $3000 for a brand new youth ATV is wasting their money. Find one of these good old machines for a kid. I thought it was safer anyway. Heavier. Didn't take off fast. Kept it value.

Saw this at Home Depot and it works perfect. Lid seals and you can take the latches off so its like an open box if that what you want. Under $30.

The plast-dip looks like new OEM. I will keep that in mind. Probably use a self-etching primer? I did the racks with tractor enamel. If I don't use the plast-dip, I will use the tractor enamel on the rims also. I may pick up one of those HF tire changers. That looks pretty slick and a lot easier than all the other methods I he used to change tires at home.

Another quick question... What process and paint are folks using to redo their rims? I'd like to sandblast but I don't have one. Are you priming? Finishing? How many coats? I would prefer to get it right the first time even if it takes a little more work.

Where is the best place to buy Bronco shocks? I plan on replacing all 3 but I am going to start with the fronts first. Seems as if they are recommended as the best, reasonably priced option. And, if I wanted a good, cheaper option, are there any recommendations? Thanks.

Anyone have pictures of a DIY rear box or carrier? I am considering making one that hangs off the back of the rack.

Its just one I bought for $20-30 on amazon. I like the idea of running the cord through the top link if I leave it on for an extended period of time. This however will probably be off of the machine more than it is on.

Finished it up. Still have plan to buy one of the quick connections recommended.

Thank you. I am going to order one of those connections. I do have the winch on a receiver mount. Only $25 on amazon for one that size. As far as the "key" wire is concerned, just to get it straight... I could wire the "key" wire directly to the "hot" wire powering the winch from the battery? The winch will only be hooked up for use and then taken off.

Well odd thing is it's not going on an ATV lol. I am going to order #2500 for my Honda once I know what I am doing with this one. I picked up an X Force #3500 Rural King brand up for $75. They switched to Champion winches so this was sitting on a sale pallet. It's going on the carry all for my sub compact tractor. I am trying to keep the wiring as simple as possible because I will be taking it off quite a bit. I will only be using it when I am dragging firewood logs.

I have never installed a winch myself before. The directions I received are vague. Do I need to hook the red "key" wire coming from the switch or can I wire the winch up "hot" so the key does not need to be on?

I understand you want it closed or with a lid, but for anyone else considering something to carry odds and ends, I use milk crates. I've also been considering a closed box but want to stay cheap as well. Plano makes a sportsman trunk that would work well.

I bought a 300 with a Chinese carb on it. Ran like Sh@#. Took it to a friend that used to work at a Honda dealer. He had me buy a used OEM carb on ebay and said condition did not matter. It looked like the one you have there. The more important part was he had me buy a $25 Japanese carb rebuild kit (Shindy) on ebay as well. For $100 I basically have a new, OEM carb because all the internals are new. It runs like its brand new.

Not at all. I am actually learning a bit along the way. Having some understanding of how Honda has some interchangeable parts on different machines from different years is interesting to me. I have a neighbor (beef farmer) that go through ATV's like they are on lease lol. Run them til they something breaks then just get a new one. I have always noticed they drive Honda's mostly. I am told that they have a boneyard somewhere. Might be a great place for me to go scavenge for parts. Knowing other machines I can pull from will be really beneficial.

Would this still be the case if I found 420? Would 420 rear brake set up work on my 300? I would love to convert the rears to hydraulic like the fronts but seems like a bit of a situation with the reverse button on the rear brake lever.

A few updates and questions... All fluids have been twice changed just to flush anything out. I am set on those for at least a year. I have also decided to get new tires but not in a huge hurry. As much as I love Bighorns, I can't justify the price. I will probably buy a cheap set of Bighorn knock offs (like the wandas that are on it now). My local Rural King has switched manufacturers they get their winches from. There was a pallet of Providence/X Force winches on discount so I picked up a 3500# for $79. If it's junk in a few years, I am only out a little bit. Has anyone made their own winch mounting plates or have any suggestions? My last atv (Polaris 500) had a winch already mounted so I have never actually installed one. SuperATV... does the rear brake conversion kit just include the caliper and disc? My fronts are not bad and I would convert them much later if needed but my rear needs some work. The pedal is stiff and the spring at the pedal is shot. All components on the rear end are pretty roughed up as well. I want to replace as much as possible and your kit would be worth it to me if it came with everything from the pedal back. As winter comes on, (very slowly here as of right now) I will start I taking things apart, cleaning, painting and replacing.

Sorry to change the direction of the conversation here... My son just turned 11 and I am slowly going to work him into firearms. For us, guns are simply a tool for hunting or a little fun target shooting so we are going to get something very simple. He can just hold my marlin 80 .22 steady enough on a table to hit a target, but I want to find him a .22 that is smaller and lighter (and very cheap). I also want to get him a .410 and there are several youth models I am curious about. Rural King carries a brand called G-Force and I have also seen a lot about Hatfield making a nice youth model. Does anyone have experience with either of these manufacturers? I know they are cheap, but I am looking for cheap.

The moose seat cover is the idea I am looking for. Thank you.

Neoprene is a good idea. I know some compamies back a cover you just stretch over the existing seat that have a little padding. just wondering if anyone has tried any of those.

It has a brand new seat on it. Was put on before I bought it. Its a cheaper amazon purchase I am sure. I am just looking for something comfortable I can put over it to help out a little.

So I have an issue sitting on stiff, uncomfortable seats for any period of time. A certain common medical condition relating to the "rear end" becomes inflamed. Does anyone have a seat cover or cushion they use or recommend?

No bulletin or recall issues. Everyone I have talked to is saying I'm just making things up lol, including people that drove the truck. It's got to be the tires. A local mechanic shop does free mount/ balance and alignment if you buy tires from them. They have a good price on Kenda Klever at2s so I am going to give them a try and see what happens.

That's interesting to know. I'll have to stop in at the dealer and see what they have to say. Thank you very much. Yesterday I was parked on some grass. I stuck my head out the window and looked at the front tire while I moved the wheel. Even the slightest movement showed up in the tire. I am leaning hard on the idea that its the old tires. Now I just have to bite the bullet and buy tires, which are not cheap by any means.

Yes but all I can seem to find is the opposite, that there is an issue with failure or the steering gets harder. I am really starting to wondering if I am imagining things or if its just the old tires.