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So what are good quality bearings or brands at least? 
 

@Fishfiles thanks for those cross reference numbers. 

46 minutes ago, retro said:

If I remember right Pivotworks were bought out by the company that sells All Balls bearings and are junk bearings now. I think @Fishfiles knows the story...

44 minutes ago, Fishfiles said:

Retro is right Pivot Works sold out and are All Balls with a Pivot Work package , junk China stuff 

So what brand bearings does one purchase now? 
 

Can these front wheel bearings be purchased from my local bearing place or this more than likely be junk again unless they sell a specific brand? 

Tackled the front racks.

Anyone comment on whether pivotworks bearings worth the money and labour? Looks like one of my front wheel has some play. Hopefully it’s not a worn knuckle. 

20 minutes ago, Fishfiles said:

You think things are high $  now , give it a few months  , I think what ever happens in the USA is going to affect you'll just as bad , and I see things getting really bad , real soon 

ATV pricing around here is already way higher than it ever was.. 

On 5/7/2021 at 9:30 AM, Fishfiles said:

I learned my lesson about shipping electrical parts ,  and shipping  to Canada at that ------   I would give you one , but don't have a lot of faith that it would work and shipping would be $40 I'd guess same as last time 

your a stand up guy! Appreciate the offer and kindness. 

On 5/7/2021 at 12:46 PM, jeepwm69 said:

Yeah, one of these days I'll get it through my head that you're in Canada. LOL

lol! 

Just realized powersportsnation does not ship to Canada..

Well there is a guy locally selling one for $60 CDN... 

I revived mine for the 3rd time lol. Installed, turn key light comes on and off as exited. Prob last a month or two.. 

7 minutes ago, jeepwm69 said:

I wouldn't buy that.  China junk.

 

Check these out.  PSN at least will stand behind their parts, and they only sell OEM stuff.

 

https://www.powersportsnation.com/saas/pliable/searchresult/?search=honda fan control

 

that’s all for the 300s. From what I understand only the controller from a 400 will work on a 450. 
 

Any luck swapping out and testing?

My unit is kaput. Light don’t come on anymore. Will try to bake in oven and see if I can revive this thing. 
 

I stumbled on this on fleebay for a fraction of the cost. 
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/272495703999

Amazon has some too but more money. 
 

Here is the ones I got. It was a 4x4 machine with a fan it came out of. Not sure what the red connector module is for.

To wire the fan to a switch is always an option just I’m trying to avoid any extra wiring or fusing lol. 
 

6 minutes ago, Fishfiles said:

 jeep said , the fan control is built into the cdi  on the late model 350s --- I just looked at the fan module for the 350A+D  , it has a pigtail coming off of it and has no plug connector on the module itself 

10-4 missed his response! 

Anyone know if the FCU from a 350 would work? 

Your lobes will be down as well when at right TDC. 

10 minutes ago, jeepwm69 said:

Is that a 2nd or 3rd gen CDI?  I know the 350 Ranchers use the same CDI as the 98-00 300's, and the 350 Rancher units have fan plugs on them. 

Dont think this a CDI?

I dont want to just plug this in and hope for the best lol.

No other way of testing or confirming?

3 minutes ago, Fishfiles said:

fan controller  for  a 300 --  it has a different part number than a 450 , and shows as no longer available for the 300 ---- the fan controller for a 450 fits 98-2004 ES or FM /S , sells for $185 and is still available , if they will interchange I don't know ---   guess a melt down / burn out would be the worst that  could happen if you plugged it in and it didn't work 

You say meltdown? Lol.. Machine or Controller Unit? Or both?

So I got my hands on this electrical connector that's off a 300 that had a fan, do not know the year - the module looks very similar to the FCU. The reason I grabbed is was because on my 450, the fan controller works intermittently. The oil light would flicker sometimes when I turn the key. If I bake it in the oven for a while it would would fix it it for the time being. The fan still works and would come, just i could tell the controller would act up now and then.

This connector which looks very similar to the fan controller on the 450 but smaller. The two green connection on this are reversed from what the Fan Controller that's on my 450. Can someone enlighten me, will this work on the 450? I do not want to just plug it and in cross my fingers lol.

Back stamped:
Shindengen
2 pin connector labeled:
HC4
TL-29A

Photo of said machine.

How often do you guys change engine oil?

35 minutes ago, 56Sierra said:

Read away.

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lean-burn#:~:text=Lean-burn refers to the,contrast%2C is 14.64%3A1.

Gotcha, so your saying I may be running on the lean side.

Can I direct you to a nice read here? ----> 

1 hour ago, 56Sierra said:

In my opinion the dampness around the perimeter is normal after what you just described.  The rest looks good as long as you don't have any symptoms of lean burn.

What is lean burn?

Looked at the chart and can’t determine where I fall. History, plug was pulled out right after the bike was started with choke to pull off the trailer and into the garage ~15feet. 1hour prior to all that I was out riding for a good 2hours+.

Still a bit rich? This is 2 turns out on pilot screw. 
 

16 hours ago, jeepwm69 said:

It does look like there is aftermarket bolt on available now.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HONDA-Foreman-400-450-TRX400-TRX450-1995-2004-Exhaust-Muffler/233932597184?hash=item36777827c0:g:y1AAAOSwm8VUtSjB

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-1998-2004-Honda-TRX450-Foreman-ATV-Exhaust-Pipe-Muffler/273269756651?epid=4020226481&hash=item3fa02592eb:g:c8oAAOSwKRBbGbEX

 

I believe Armor Tech is supposed to be decent.  Not OEM quality, but better than Caltric or the other chinabrands

That's still crazy pricey. 

54 minutes ago, retro said:

Yup, USD$1100 for a new 450 muffler!

 

https://www.partzilla.com/product/honda/18310-HN0-670

yah, no thank you. Well if it’s just the mounts that are off that’s a easy fix. I can weld. I’m almost half tempted to cut mine open again and redo the baffles.. just I’m not expert when it comes to size, spacing etc. 

57 minutes ago, jeepwm69 said:

 

Mufflers are one of those "holy crap" parts when you price new OEM.

 

Buying used will probably get you a slightly less worn out part.

 

I think when things get to the point where I have to buy a muffler and a new one is $300-400, I"ll find a cheap tractor muffler and have it welded onto the factory pipe.

 

A lot of guys use the F04 muffler from Tractor Supply on the old 300's.  I don't like how loud they are, but I'd probably do that before I'd spend $400 on a new one.

Yah I’m trying to go as quiet as possible. 

11 minutes ago, retro said:

Is it worth your time to lube them? Of course! Have you seen the cost for a new one yet?

No but I can imagine and I've already had the Honda OEM treatment on a few components as I am sure you are aware.

Another question I have.

Do mufflers from 300/350/400 machines fit the 450? My unit is somewhat gutted due to broken baffles. If I can source a decent unit off another machine I'd consider it as long as it fits. As all my research points to sticking to OEM for the muffler.