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    ATC500R questions

    hi guys
    im thinking of building a 500r but i have been told of vibration problems so i got a few quesions for the guys that have 500r's on here

    -how do you find the vibration,is it bad??

    -how could i stop the vibration ,eg. rubber mount the motor or counterbalance the motor



    thanks for all the input guys


    luke

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    The vibration isnt bad at all, its more than a 250r, but not too bad. I can ride mine all day and not get numb hands, i think there is no need to rubber mount anything.

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    The vibration on a trike isn't that bad but for some reason it seems to be worse on a quad with the same engine.

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    Bet it won't vibrate more then an 85 Tecate. LOL

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    I feel the vibration is on par with a Tri-Z. The rubber mounted bars help a little but not much. The trend for a lot of people seems to be they build their 500, and then want to move it, as in sell it for whatever reason.

    Personally I'm not joining that club.
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    vibration is not that bad. i sell everything so the 500 is always for sale
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    You can get use to the vibration, but make no mistake if you are use to riding 4 strokes or 250Rs you will be in for a serious awakening. When you crack the throttle your vision blurs and your getting shook around like you just completed the ground on a 220v line. Your hands will cramp and tire out very quickly... Other then that, they can be a turd to start. They make tons of power and even the low RPM torque will amaze you. Not many machines can throw dirt 3-4ft when you go from idle to 1/4 throttle with just knobbies

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    ok thanks for the replies


    what size swinger do you think would be a good size??+4??+6??


    luke
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    I wouldn't go too long if you're gonna ride it more than just the drag strip. i like my +4. with the power and being able to break it loose whenever you need to threading through the woods isn;t too bad.

    Honestly I think the next thing i'm gonna do to mine is a +4 axel. We'll see.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Billy Golightly View Post
    You can get use to the vibration, but make no mistake if you are use to riding 4 strokes or 250Rs you will be in for a serious awakening. When you crack the throttle your vision blurs and your getting shook around like you just completed the ground on a 220v line. Your hands will cramp and tire out very quickly... Other then that, they can be a turd to start. They make tons of power and even the low RPM torque will amaze you. Not many machines can throw dirt 3-4ft when you go from idle to 1/4 throttle with just knobbies
    hey, sounds like your talking bout my powervalved tri-z!
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    yep i will ride in the woods too so a +4 sounds the goods


    thanks guys
    luke
    looking for a cheap 250R or TRI-Z in australia

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