450i MXU Stalling

[Oldfriend]

Going up this weekend and going to change the tires and wheels. I have a regular floor jack. What would be good points to use? I was thinking in the back I'll use the hitch. Not sure about the front as it's not here to look at and I don't remember exaclty whats there. Thanks in advance.

[Bratman2]

Think I used the forward part of the hitch rear and right at the differential in the front. I have a 12" long 4x4 block I use with my floor jack so it might actually been lifting it by the frame. With the ground clearance and suspension travel they have a block is a must. I believe I also had to use a 1" decking board under the jack, that could have been something else I was jacking up though. Memory is not the best, lol! Don't forget pictures!!!

[Oldfriend]

Just got back, it went well, have one small problem. I did'nt need the piece of 4x4 my floor jack had plenty of travel, good to keep around though. They look awsome!!!! Now the problem; one rear tire almost touches the outside edge of the fender when I sit on it. Theres about 1/4" clearance. I didn't have time to play with trying to loosen the screws on the plastic and see if I could shift it. Any ideas?

[Oldfriend]

I know I have a lot of gear on it

[Oldfriend]

I use it more for utility purposes like cutting and skidding trees

[Oldfriend]

I lowered the psi to 5

[Bratman2]

Oldfriend, they look awesome!! Did lowering the pressure to 5 give that much clearance? Only other thing I could think of is maybe up the preload a click or two on the rear shocks. I sure would hate trimming my new 4 wheeler for tire clearance! Didn't think about it at the time, the 25" tires I tried on mine already had over 702 miles on them. Then I am sure there is differences in width and height between brands. Did you notice any difference in acceleration, ride, etc? They really do look good!

[Oldfriend]

They are 25x10x12. The stock ones were 24x10x12 so the width should be the same. i really think its the plastic alignment because its only one side. The left side is fine. Anyway, worsrt case is I have to trim the fender. Curious, what is the width on the ones that you tried?

[Oldfriend]

oh and the acceleration and ride felt different, but not bad or good, just different.

[Bratman2]

They were 25x10-12 rear from the Grizzly, but did have 702 miles on them. They don't look worn much though. Probably more a difference in manufacturing difference between brands I would guess. The Kymco factory Kenda 24x10-12 look nearly an inch wider when the two are parked side by side in the barn. Had a thought, wonder if you could elongate the holes a little on the fender trim, slide them a little further away? I might would investigate that before trimming. You don't need much it looks like. Plus, over time a little wear will increase the clearance. If you did have to trim it I would take my time and take off just an 1/8th or so and make it pretty. Probably could clean it up right much with a piece of sandpaper if you did have to trim it.

[Oldfriend]

I'm a bit surprised that the manufacturers would make such a difference. They must know that it could be a problem on some quads. But it certainly seems thats the case. Anyway, I'll  play with it next weekend. I'm sure I can figure something out. The plastics are very flexible and I should be able to shift it or maybe like you said elongate the holes. I'll bring a dremmel with me. Trimming will absolutely be the last resort. Like you siad I don't need much. I did drive it but only up and down my driveway (it's 1,000 ft long) because I didn't want to take a chance going over any large bumps which could have made it hit. I wish I had the time to do it yesterday, but I had a lot of chainsawing that I had to get done as I was out of firewood. I'll post some pictures on all the trees that I have down from Hurricane Sandy, there has to be a hundred of them through out the property. Thanks again for your help.

[Bratman2]

You are very welcome! Us two have to help each other out. Maybe one day there will be three of us, lol!

[Oldfriend]

I'm actually a little surprised no on else has posted anything here. At last count 768 people had viewed this thread.

Found a picture from Sandy. I have clumps of trees down like this all over the property. I was very lucky to not have one hit the trailer or sheds. One did get within 6 ft of a shed though. I've being cutting up what I can, but some of them are massive and are hung up on other trees. Too dangeous for me to handle alone. I'm good with a chainsaw, but I'm no expert!

[Bratman2]

We were spared Sandy. Living within an hour of the ocean I have had my fair share though. I despise them, make such a mess! Sucks how they uproot so many hardwood trees. Last chainsaw I bought was due to one several years ago. Made a huge mess at our place. Three trees down in the yard plus one big Bradford Pear tree split in half. Oh, and about a thousand limbs. Always wanted a big yard growing up. I have had 3 acres now for 35 years, not so much fun now, lol!

[Oldfriend]

So I fixed the issue of the fender being to close to the new tire. There is a large flanged Torx screw on the foot rest that holds it in place. Loosed it, push the plastic forward and bingo, problem fixed! Easiest fix of my adult life!