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  2. Posted

    11 hours ago, oh400ex said:

    Interesting product... just looks like bent plate 

    A capable metal fabricator would be able to produce something amazing that is similar.

     

    Maybe contact a local metal shop who can fab it and has a deburr tumbler.

    Cerakote Armor Black is air cure and looks very similar to the finish in the picture.

     

    How expensive was that before the company stopped producing them?

    How much did you expect to pay for it today?

    Kyle Layton produced these and had some crazy demand for a sway bar he offered for the trx700xx way back. Now they are no longer available except on the occasional used atv that pops up. I recall they were about $100 but I could be wrong, maybe $150 which is the price I would be willing to pay for a nice one.

     

    I'm nearly giving up and just plan on fabbing one from a piece of HDPE as I've seen some pretty impressive bumpers made of it. I'm after a lower profile bumper for loading in the truck as the stock bumper sticks out just a tad much and doesn't offer much for brush protection.

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    Sounds better than the real deal. I used to actually like Metallica until they started scalping their own tickets. I burned/destroyed all the music I had of theirs. 

     

    This isn't bad!

     

     

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  7. Posted

    On 11/29/2020 at 2:07 PM, oh400ex said:

    A video showing super unfortunate accident with a 700xx.


    The owner said that it did "only" $1500 in damages and that the quad was back on the road to this day.

    One comment said... How? To which there was no reply but the answer is "Because Honda"

    The ATCs (and older Honda ATVs) were known to severely hurt the rider and be drivable afterward.

     

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    LANGUAGE WARNING

     

     

    As an owner of several of these i always give a warning to those who want to ride them independent rear grabs the corners like no other.. So lean and I mean LEAN forward and into the corner or your going to wish you did.

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    1 hour ago, m_quick said:

    I'm sick to my stomach and it has put me in a really depressed state. I did have insurance on it, so that helps somewhat. They said there gonna wait 3 weeks to see if it turns up. Also they will give me it's current value plus a little for mods, if I can come up with the receipts. So far I've found a few receipts but unable to locate ones like all the mod quad billet stuff, chassis skids, honda nerfs, bars, shock & vibe clamp, and I'm sure I'm forgetting other stuff. Like the 14" Black Knight light bar!

    I've had a motorcycle and car stolen so I know what you mean for the sick to your stomach feeling and the depression is unreal. 

     

    Any info I find I'll share in a PM. Stay positive! A rare beastie like that is bound to show up sooner than later.

     

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  10. Posted

    2 hours ago, _Wilson_™ said:

    i thought @Akunin had one too. very rare, i think you two are the only ones here that have those model sport machines. and i got  your PM @m_quick (thumbs up) 

     

    Yeah I've been following Quicks escapades for quite some time. Seeing that stolen really put a burr in my saddle. 🤬

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    8 minutes ago, SlammedRanger said:

    They had a rock island version of that called the bull pup. I just cant get over how goofy they looked. The vr60 just looks like any .223 ar and then it really blows people away when it shoots 12 gauge lol. Just picked up a 9 round mag for it. Went through and cleaned and lubed it and polished the feed ramp. Shes ready for the 100 round box i got to feed through her. I also found out today that its a limited edition rural king exclusive gun. So picking it up for 540.00 is looking like even a better deal now. If you look real close at my picture the safety says "pew" and "no pew" lol. Got a big kick out of that. Cuz this gun does anything but pew.

    Great gun and you can't beat that price. I like the bullpup for home defense, easy to sweep corners and narrow doors without having to drop the barrel as much as a traditional long gun, but at the range I prefer to keep the action a little more away from my ears and face. Lol 

     

    The one I posted is a ATI Bulldog, can be found retailing for $499.

     

     

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  14. Posted · Edited by Akunin

    On 11/25/2020 at 9:58 PM, m_quick said:

    Missing 2008 Trx700xx fully customized, Grim Reaper graphics. Up to a $500 reward depending on condition found or leads to recovery. Last seen in Wayne county West Virginia. Vin# ends 8275

     

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615337298708141/permalink/2692596054315588/

     

    Remind me Quick you have Elkas on that don't you? Barkers Exhaust? I'm sure the first thing they did was remove the skins, is it  grey front or red? I may not be close but I'll keep an eye out for parts and such since there are many of them floating around. I hope you get it back and in good shape..

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  15. Posted

    On 11/26/2020 at 11:51 AM, SlammedRanger said:

    Picked me up an early x-mas gift. Rock island vr80. Semi automatic 12 gauge. Man this thing is sick. 1/2 the kick of a normal 12 gauge.

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    I had a VR60 then went to the VR80. Great gun! It was a stepping stone to my latest which I got strictly for target and emphasis on home defense 

     

    12 gauge, shoots 2 3/4 or 3" and four five round magazines.

     

     

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  16. Posted

    On 11/18/2020 at 8:46 PM, _Wilson_™ said:

    @Akunin this is my old smoke house, i don't have mu h history on this old building, but i have been told the logs came off this place way back when,  i spent alot time stacking wood fire wood in there, but, i don't any longer, the structure isn't as safe as it used to be. 

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    Oh yeah! Nice! Thanks for sharing!

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  20. Posted

    36 minutes ago, PROV said:

    Thanks for the review. I'll stick with my Garmin.

     

    I use my Garmin Montana 680t on everything from my trx, to my jeep and even on my Hayabusa. That would change if Trail Tech updated this to support MVUM maps though then I'm afraid this would be my go to offroad gps. This screen is so much faster than my Garmin and no matter how bright it is its so easy to see this screen.

  21. Posted

    5 hours ago, _Wilson_™ said:

     

    thanks for the review ... this unit does come with an external mounted antenna ? for use with with the friend tracking option ? 

    it does come with an external antenna for the friend tracker. It also supports an external antenna for the GPS as well but in my testing it was very accurate even in dense canopy and valley riding with just the internal antenna. 

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  22. Posted · Edited by Akunin

    Earlier this year I decided to get a Trail Tech Voyager Pro for my Honda Trx700xx and thought I would share my experience with it.

     

    To begin with this isn't a turn by turn gps (although they want to add it in future updates) and serves more for a vehicle information center than something you would want to use to find a Best Buy, Applebee's or McDonald's but it is loaded with city and road maps so it does provide some basic navigation for road use if needed. For my application (atv) I just wanted a device that offered more information than what Honda sold with the machine. At a glance it provides a as little or as much information  about your machine as you want. I installed the speed, tachometer and engine temp sensors and it also shows vehicle voltage and odometer information. Non vehicle info such as time, elevation, trip meter and even bluetooth connectivity is also included. I wont be reviewing the Bluetooth features as I don't use them but for a basic overview it works with helmet coms and connects to your phone for basic operations such as text notification and receiving calls. 

     

    It uses only the GPX format for mapping so trails can be laid out on a computer then saved to a microsd card and installed on the VPro. My biggest issue with this device is its lack of Forest Service MVUM (Motor Vehicle Use Maps) support. I mostly use a Garmin Montana 680t for this and it doesn't seem like a feature Trail Tech is going to implement anytime soon as their software updates are slim to none.

     

    Basic GPS functions like waypoints and such are also supported and easily named using a glove friendly touch screen. 

     

    Trail Tech also has something called buddy tracking on this device that uses radio waves to show where other VP users in your group are but in my experience if you cant see them they don't show on the map since the radio works MOSTLY in line of sight so a fairly worthless feature for me if we are riding in the mountains. However, when we ride out near the badlands it shows my "buddies" position on the mx track. If he breaks down it does offer a SOS feature but again, if you are out of range it won't do any good. Works best in flat open areas, forget it in heavily wooded or mountain trails. 

     

    The unit itself is built very sturdy and they have youtube video showing it taking an excessive amount of abuse. The buttons are firm and provide a audible click and feel to them when using gloves and the screen touch is very fast when I compare it with my Garmin.

     

    All in all its not a bad system but a bit expensive at $400+. I like the extra information and alerts it provides and the user screen customization displays just what I want. 

     

    All in all I do plan on buying another but would love for Trail Tech to up their game when it comes to software/firmware updates.

     

    Pro's-

    -Can see the display in bright sunlight

    -gps tracking is very accurate even in heavily wooded areas. 

    -easy to install and use.

    -can be removed from the charging cradle when not in use

    -Screen face is touch sensitive and is fast and responsive.  Supports both touch screen or physical buttons to navigate.

    -Vehicle information is many and accurate. Engine temp, RPM, battery voltage, speed (via hardware or GPS)

    -Dec 2020 update allows customs maps

     

    Cons-

    -No power adapter is included. An ac adapter must be bought separately as the only way to charge out of the box is when its on a running machine.

    -Not inexpensive, $400 and higher

    -Buddy Tracking works best in open flat areas

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  24. Posted

    My .02

     

    If your tires are 2ply there might not be quite enough rubber for the plugs to vulcanize a good seal so I recommend the kit with cement as well, just for extra protection 

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