Steel Pan Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Just picked up a used Suzuki 300.4 wheel high, low and very low drive, w/locking differentials.Winch and front and rear racks.It has a little over 1600 miles.I think it's goin' to be just what I need out on the claim.Prob gonna need tires the end of next season.Never had one before. Seems to be plenty powerful and can't wait to get 'er out to play.Had to fight off Albino Brain Chiggers to get it home, but I made it O.K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawmill Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I think that you got yourself a dandy prospecting machine. Those are toughand dependable quads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Not only practical, but lots of fun. Just be very careful on downhill off camber turns..... that's when they tend to roll/flip 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertsunburn Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Congrats! and be safe. In regards to tires, check out the tire thread here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 Congrats! and be safe. In regards to tires, check out the tire thread here.Was looking at that thread yesterday since I knew this quad would need 'em.Been dealin' on this quad for about a week. Managed to talk the seller downquite a bit and the tires was one of the reasons, plus I told him I didn't needthe plow and storm cab. I have a tractor for plowing and I've never beenimpressed with those flimsy storm cabs with the plastic "wilndows". Only thing I need to do is build ramps for loading the quad into my P.U.I already have the material since I'm a pack rat at heart. A little expanded metaland angle iron will do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 Not only practical, but lots of fun. Just be very careful on downhill off camber turns..... that's when they tend to roll/flipThanks, I have a little experiance on most handling issues. I used to race snowmobiles cross country and have "the lean" figured out. But yes, I'm gonna take 'er easy, I'm gettin' too old to be reckless anymore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garimpo Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 SP your gonna love that machine....wish I had one down here but with some much jungle to go through I'mthinking maybe a Rokon would work better for me.....Have fun and be safe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoser John Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Can't ever go wrong with a ROKON G, especially in your situation down in SA-John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvchris Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 The most dangers time on a quad is the loading and unloading, Also put a block to stop it before it hits the trucks rear window 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertsunburn Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 (edited) The are some great videos on Youtube on how not to load an ATV! Edited December 23, 2012 by Desertsunburn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Z Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 We load the grandsons yamaha 450 into the bed of the truck without ramps.... we each grab a front tire and put it up and on the tailgate then we both pickup the rear side and push it in.....Done.to get it down we each pick up the rear side and pull it back til the rear wheels can reach the ground with the front wheels on the tailgate..... then just give it a quick pull backwards to get the front wheels on the ground. If you have a utility quad i'm not sure how much heavier it is. This one weighs about 380lbs and i'm not a big guy by any means. I was going to buy ramps until i seen how easy this was with two people.Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 We load the grandsons yamaha 450 into the bed of the truck without ramps.... we each grab a front tire and put it up and on the tailgate then we both pickup the rear side and push it in.....Done.to get it down we each pick up the rear side and pull it back til the rear wheels can reach the ground with the front wheels on the tailgate..... then just give it a quick pull backwards to get the front wheels on the ground. If you have a utility quad i'm not sure how much heavier it is. This one weighs about 380lbs and i'm not a big guy by any means.I was going to buy ramps until i seen how easy this was with two people.JoeThere was a time when I could have done that too, but after a couple of car wrecks, skiing and snowmobile accidents, a train wreck, and numerous other encounters with life's surprises I no longer have that simple option. At this stage of the game, I'm lucky to just be able to ride the darn thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Z Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 There was a time when I could have done that too, but after a couple of car wrecks, skiing and snowmobile accidents, a train wreck, and numerous other encounters with life's surprises I no longer have that simple option. At this stage of the game, I'm lucky to just be able to ride the darn thing. Time for Ramps or a very small trailer which is even easier yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 Ramps are #1 on the list, my access road would be absolutly brutal on any trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Z Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 when by myself i used ramps i would pick a high spot in the land and back up to it then put the ramps straight out from the pickup to the high spot in the land then just walk the quad across by myself and it was nearly level.Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennM Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Just make sure you put some chains from the bottom of each ramp to some sort of attachment point on your truck. I can't tell how many times I've seen ramps shift or slip and tear up vehicles and people.Most use a chain to the safety chain loops on a receiver. Just make sure that they're short enough to not let the ramp slide off. Make the chain adjustable at the ramp end for those uneven loading situations.Another thing to consider: Your tailgate lines. If they're cable, might want to consider a solid bar method when loading. Most cables aren't meant to handle 500# repeatedly (if at all) - think weight of you + quad.Just want you guys to stay safe out there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 when by myself i used ramps i would pick a high spot in the land and back up to it then put the ramps straight out from the pickup to the high spot in the land then just walk the quad across by myself and it was nearly level.JoeI'll be using your method most of the time. At my center of operations I have a nice high bank on which to off load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 (edited) Just make sure you put some chains from the bottom of each ramp to some sort of attachment point on your truck. I can't tell how many times I've seen ramps shift or slip and tear up vehicles and people.Most use a chain to the safety chain loops on a receiver. Just make sure that they're short enough to not let the ramp slide off. Make the chain adjustable at the ramp end for those uneven loading situations.Another thing to consider: Your tailgate lines. If they're cable, might want to consider a solid bar method when loading. Most cables aren't meant to handle 500# repeatedly (if at all) - think weight of you + quad.Just want you guys to stay safe out there.The gate does have cables, so I was figuring on disconnecting them and let the gate drop. Planning on having the upper end of the ramps having a piece that will drop into the gap between the gate and the bed. That's a great idea to use an anchor chain for stability.Hey y'all, I really appreciate all of the suggestions and will take your advice with seriious concideration.Thanks!!! Edited December 24, 2012 by Steel Pan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Z Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Quads are so much fun......check to see if you have a skid plate underneath as that could ruin a really nice day.Merry Christmas Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 Quads are so much fun......check to see if you have a skid plate underneath as that could ruin a really nice day.Merry Christmas JoeYep, got the skid plate. I can't tell for sure without jackin' 'er up, it may be a two piece. ...and a Merry Christmas to you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsa luck Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Sounds like you picked up a king quad 300 just like mine. They will climb anything you have the guts to try in super low diff lock. Only issues are with the CV carb on these machines being a little finicky. The choke (enricher actually) likes to stick open causing a super rich mixture and very poor fuel economy along with smoke out the exhuast and plug fouling. Use a good inline fuel filter to help stop that issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted December 25, 2012 Author Share Posted December 25, 2012 The guy I got it froim told me that it has issues of flooding when tryin' to start.It's just a matter of getting used to the machine. It's pure torture not bein' able to get it out to the claim 'til Spring. I'm sure it won't do well in 5' of dead Albino Brain Chiggers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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