icefisherman

As I mentioned in my original post my current tires are: 25x8-12 in front and 25x12x12 in back. Few people have told me that is a mismatch I should correct as it could affect the bike. Never had an ATV before so I am learning from scratch and listening to those who know more. If I am going to replace my current tires then I though I should explore and see what to replace them with that could give me a bit more clearance while still fit in the back of my truck and close the tailgate. Hence all my questions about type and size of tires. I am hoping to buy 26x9-12 for front and 26x11-12 that allow me to do the above. I understand what is critical is the exact real height of the tire (many tires come slightly taller or shorter than spec). In my case every little bit counts. And I am kind of leaning in the direction of radials. Really like what I've read on BigHorn but they are pricey...looking at some of their knock offs like Duro Power Grip and similar..... just hope to get more specific advise on best bang for the price... So even though it may seem like a mad search there is a logic and system in what I am trying to do Shane ;-) Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Vance, Speaking of radial what do you think of Big Horn 2.0 as good radials (expensive!)? Or some of their knock offs like the Duro Power Grip or Artrax/CTX? Will radials perform well on ice and/or deeper snow? Not big fan of chains. Cheers, Ice Fisherman

So guys who have Grizzlys and other bikes...what tires do you use when on the ice? I've seen so many ATV's buzzing by...just never paid attention what tires they are using. There has to be people here who use upgraded tires on their bike. Surely not all are using stock tires? Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Not much room but some...hoping I can fit 26", possibly 27" with bit of luck as I can probably push forward the bike a bit before hitting the rear window. What is good ATV tire for the snow/ice? Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Thanks Bud, but no tracks for now ;-) Cheers, Ice Fisherman

What else does one do while waiting for some driveable ice on Simcoe? Spends money on his ATV to make it more ice fishing friendly ha ha ;-) Anyhow...have a tire/wheel related question for my 2010 Grizzly 700 FI EPS Camo version. Bought it used a month ago and it came with the following tires: New Dunlop 25x8-12 in the front and ITP Mudlites 25x12-12 with plenty of tread left at the back. It also came with stock black aluminum wheels. Not sure if I can keep the original wheels, or should I buy new wheel/tires combo? Front wheels have some dings on them and just had to take the front right one for repair, as it was leaking air from the valve and the rim (I was told). Main use will be for ice fishing (couple months a year) and also a week of deer hunting each fall. All of that in SW Ontario. I'll never be running it in mud, rocks, mountains, etc. extreme terrain. Would like to go up in size (without getting too crazy) mainly for better clearance on the ice/in deeper snow. Do NOT want to make any clutch or similar modifications because of changing the tires. Another key thing is....right now I am able to load the Grizzly in the bed of my F150 with 6'6" box and can still close the tailgate. No one could believe it! Like to keep it that way after the tire upgrade. Therefore whatever bigger size tires I buy it must still fit in the truck's bed the same way. Can use some advise from ATV/Grizzly owners here. Thanks, Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Thanks ch312. Learning something everyday from kind replies like yours and others above. It is 2010 Grizzly 700 FI EPS Camo version. So I guess I do have somewhere 7 (or 6 more) of those vent lines...waooo...lot of venting ha ha. By the way I'll be posting shortly another thread regarding tires for the same machine.... lots and lots to learn. Never had ATV before. Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Didn't smell like anything, didn't have sign of been connected to anything so I just left it alone in there and closed the plastic cover. Wormdunker, Love the Grizzly. Still learning it as you can tell. Finishing installing various ice fishing accessories, etc. Can't wait to put it to the first real ice fishing test. Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Thanks Mr. Blizzard, didn't even notice the 1,000th post until you mentioned it. Thanks for all replies guys it seems vent tube is the common answer, so I'll just leave it where it is. Cheers, Ice Fisherman

It is jammed in there, hard to see anything in there without dismantling it all....can't see the other end of it....and can't find any place it might be connecting to....maybe it is a vent tube and should leave it as is? Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Was doing few things around the Grizzly today and at one point had to do some work under the plastic cover at the front where the battery is....noticed a black tube (see picture) with loose end not connected to anything. Not sure if I disconnected it by mistake, or it was like that before me opening the cover. Any idea where the end has to connect to? Or does it stay unplugged? What is the purpose of this tube? Hope Grizzly owners have seen the tube and know what to do with it. Thanks, Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Greg, I believe the tongue weight is about 100 lbs only....loaded hitch mounted rack with much of my stuff in it will weight significantly more than that....I see people have been having problems when overloading the tongue weight. On the other hand the rear rack is rated for 500 lbs....if I move the power auger to the front rack....the rear drop basket rack with rest of my ice fishing stuff, the 2 Up seat and one of my boys will not weight anywhere close to 500 lbs...again as long as I can mount the 2 Up seat on top of the forward portion of the meshed drop down basket rack. Cheers, Ice Fisherman

How about this combo idea: One of these mounted at the rear rack: http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=ATV%20Drop%20Baskets&rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=1&_trksid=p2045573.m1684 And this mounted at the front rack: http://www.cabelas.ca/product/66755/digger-ice-auger-carrier As long as then can also install 2Up seat I think this maybe the ultimate solution...and ditch the sled all together...and not be limited by tongue weight when using the receiver mounted cargo carriers... I'd think this combines should give me enough space for all my stuff and the two kids....and without the sled be easier travel in deeper snow getting stuck less without the sled behind... Comments? Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Not sure if this rack can support the weight of the power auger. Seems to be more for guns and lighter cargo... Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Hi Costa, is there a way to secure the auger head from spinning in upright position of the gas tank neck? Are you able to send me few pictures of your setup...say via PM? Cheers, Emil

Looking for ideas on either buying or making own power ice auger mount for the ATV...maybe a good idea to carry it on front rack and free up some space in the sled/rear cargo carrier. It'll be great if you can post some pictures/ideas. Is anyone using this digger one Cabelas is selling: http://www.cabelas.ca/product/66755/digger-ice-auger-carrier Any reviews on it? Cheers, Ice Fisherman

OK...used my day off today to play with different options...even went and bought the Pelican 60 from CT to try it...on sale for $60 now but no runners/hitch/cover.... Here is where I am right now... - Return the 75 to Costco and get my money back....it is simply too heavy too big too cumbersome to try to secure...on top, or in front of the ATV...tried it all... in front is better option but it sits on top of the ATV dashboard and against the back truck window...it could crush either one. It is also so heavy I have hard time lifting and centering it myself (if no one around to help, as it could happen sometimes I fish or return alone). In the -20 cold when all plastics are brital and I start banging that heavy sled all over the ATV and/or rear window something will give..... Installing cargo carrier on the back of the truck and mounting the 75 to it will likely block my license plate and/or tail lights. It'll also stick on the sides. - Kind of like Greg's idea with using the same cargo carier but on the ATV instead of the truck and get rid of the sled all together....have to think more about that and see if the space in cargo carrier is enough for all my stuff to fit in. - And last but maybe best option - I tried fitting the 60 under the ATV....almost but not quite...so with my neighbor we did a bit of experimenting....lifted up the ATV and put two 2x4 joined together under the rear tires....bingo.....plenty of space for the 60 to slide under....then I can fill it in with all my heavy junk and carry it that way. Being under the ATV it'll go nowhere and I can double use that space. What I may do is go buy 4 pieces of 2x10 and join them together...slope the top one under angle so ATV can easily drive on top...cheap easy solution...the lift will not be that much so it should still be safe to transport the ATV on the HWY and the tail gate will remain close. By the time I equip the 60 with runners/hitch/cover it'll end up about same price ($140) as the 75 package was. Did put all my ice fishing gear in the 60...here is what it looks like...obviously loaded more than the 75 but doable space wise. Now if I can use the cargo carrier on the ATV as per Greg's idea and it fits all my ice fishing gear from the pictures above maybe better on the long run to return both sleds and purchase the cargo carrier. It'll end up cheaper that way...just not sure of the usable space in it....Greg may PM you my friend. Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Yes but as I said no more room for any trailers...got too many as it is. Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Looked into that...it'll need to be very high...then the atv will be uncomfortably high and not as stable, kind of defeating hte purpose of having fit it inside the bed. I understand now....interesting...got to look into that option...it'll be tricky securing it though considering how huge surface area it is ...it'll act like parachute and had to be secured super well not to fly away on the Hwy. Cheers, Ice Fisherman

The cargo rack is 60"L x 20"W x 6"H. Sled is 74.5” X 30.5” X 14.75 Your Clam must be significantly smaller in size...as you see the sled will stick by about 7" on each side and then by 10" at the back...it'll also be so high it'll likely interfere with loading the atv...it is just sooooo big... Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Well the sled length is longer than the cargo rack so it'll stick on both sides....also it'll probably require removal each time so I can load/offload the bike....pain in the but big time. Maybe downsizing to Pelican 60 is the only somewhat doable option.... Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Can't fit on the side...sled is too high/deep...not enough room on the side even if I lift and move by hand the atv to the left or right....as I said this sled is MONSTER....never seen anything so big.... Should have said I need to carry Clam cube hut, power auger, Big Buddy heater, propane bottles, tackle, bucket to seat/fill up with whities, chairs, etc.....both my kids when they come with me (one in front of me on my seat, the other behind me on a 2 UP seat - separate post about that is coming ;-). So my rear rack will be taken by the 2 UP seat....and front one will not be enough to carry everything...hence need a sled...hmmmm... Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Trying to get ready for the ice season I went and bought the Pelican 75 complete package (sled, towing hitch, cover) from Costco...what a BEAST that thing is...got it home...tried different ways with my ATV on the back of the truck (F150 SuperCrew cab with 6.5' bed)...no way to fit it, no how...not in the cab...not to the side or under the atv....will likely return it. Unless someone wants to trade me for one that fits in my truck bed.... Maybe someone can recommend different slimmer sled that can still be towed by ATV with solid towing hitch? Wondering if the smaller Pelican 60 series will fit either under or on the side of the bike? If so where can I get a good deal on one? The deal on the 75 at Costco was fantastic but not much good to me if I cannot transport it to the lake.... Anyhow...looking for ideas and comments.... ATV fits nicely and I am able to close the tail gate. No one could believe it....loading the biggest Grizzly in the bed and closing the gate on it!! Want to keep it that way. So No I don't want to open it and somehow carry the sled on the tail gate....and I don't want to buy a trailer...with two boats and an ATV in my garage no room for another trailer...so got to get creative somehow.,... Cheers, Ice Fisherman

---Update--- Called the guy Fisherman recommended above (Thanks Bud!) ...real nice chat on the phone...emailed him the picture above....immediately agreed for me to take the quad there and said no issues fixing it. Went there this afternoon...took about 45 min of work he fixed this problem and two other smaller imperfections...all for $55. Guy knows plastic welding has all the tools and does it for living.... Very happy with his work, he put extra plastic support under the fender and said should I ever have any issue with it to go back and he'll fix it again if needed - no extra charge...you can tell he is very proud and confident in his work. Would recommend him to anyone... Thanks to all your advice and comments. Will be posting separate threads with other questions I have while trying to setup the quad for the ice fishing season (hope it comes ;-) Cheers, Ice Fisherman

Thanks Dan, anyone doing the same work close to the GTA? Like West part...Milton, Oakville, Mississauga, Brampton? Cheers, Emil