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New Shoes - Maxxis Bighorn
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New Shoes - Maxxis Bighorn
Per the review on this very site, I should love them...
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Re: New Shoes - Maxxis Bighorn
ive only tried stock (itp hole shots) and the big horns so far. My hole shots had 2-3 flats in 50 miles, while my big horns have about 1,000+ and and only 1 hole (nail). There heavy duty which i like and the traction seems good im sure you will be happy.
09 can-am renegade
Re: New Shoes - Maxxis Bighorn
ok i will say it,
SEXY!
you wont be disapointed!![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
SEXY!
![Embarassed :oops:](./images/smilies/icon_redface.gif)
you wont be disapointed!
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
South Side Keeper
Paynes Creek 2017
Paynes Creek 2017
Re: New Shoes - Maxxis Bighorn
Purty!!
Yeah...I don't think you'll be disappointed. They work well, ride nice and wear well.
Yeah...I don't think you'll be disappointed. They work well, ride nice and wear well.
The last words spoken before a YouTube video is filmed: "Hold my beer, now watch this..."
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Re: New Shoes - Maxxis Bighorn
What tire pressures should I use on the Rhino? Go with the manufacturer rating of 9psi front and 10psi rear, or can I go lower?
For the record, I go quite slow, prefer rock crawling, only ever go about 20mph if it's really flat and smooth. Occasional sand, snow, mud.
For the record, I go quite slow, prefer rock crawling, only ever go about 20mph if it's really flat and smooth. Occasional sand, snow, mud.
Re: New Shoes - Maxxis Bighorn
Trail riding....9/10 would be good.
Rock Crawling...I wouldn't go lower than 7 without beadlocks.
Rock Crawling...I wouldn't go lower than 7 without beadlocks.
The last words spoken before a YouTube video is filmed: "Hold my beer, now watch this..."
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Re: New Shoes - Maxxis Bighorn
Lookin' good! I'm sure you will love them.
I don't know what stock tires you had, but the Dunlops that came with the Grizzlies were awful. They seem paper-thin and as bias-ply, they ride terrible. When I first rode with GrizzlyGuy - who had Big Horns, while I had the Dunlops - I kept thinking "how can he go so fast?" - the rocks were pounding me and I had to keep slowing down. The ride difference with Big Horns was amazing, and I have yet to get a flat or damage of any kind with them.
I don't know what stock tires you had, but the Dunlops that came with the Grizzlies were awful. They seem paper-thin and as bias-ply, they ride terrible. When I first rode with GrizzlyGuy - who had Big Horns, while I had the Dunlops - I kept thinking "how can he go so fast?" - the rocks were pounding me and I had to keep slowing down. The ride difference with Big Horns was amazing, and I have yet to get a flat or damage of any kind with them.
Wherever I go, there I am
Paynes Creek 2016!
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16 Yamaha Wolverine R-Spec EPS SE
09 Yamaha Grizzly 700 FI 4x4 EPS
Paynes Creek 2016!
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16 Yamaha Wolverine R-Spec EPS SE
09 Yamaha Grizzly 700 FI 4x4 EPS
Re: New Shoes - Maxxis Bighorn
Yes...they soak up a lot.
The last words spoken before a YouTube video is filmed: "Hold my beer, now watch this..."
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Re: New Shoes - Maxxis Bighorn
Because it was like a "Midnight Black Special Edition" it came with some so-so Maxxis Bias Ply tires. The problem was they didn't grip very well in most places, and the ride was a bit harsh even though I have the shocks set to the softest rebound and compression settings. They were only 2-ply, so I'm hoping for good things from these new 6-ply radial tires...
Re: New Shoes - Maxxis Bighorn
It will be a night and day difference....
Did you see the review here? http://www.atvobsession.com/bighorns.html
Did you see the review here? http://www.atvobsession.com/bighorns.html
Wherever I go, there I am
Paynes Creek 2016!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
16 Yamaha Wolverine R-Spec EPS SE
09 Yamaha Grizzly 700 FI 4x4 EPS
Paynes Creek 2016!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
16 Yamaha Wolverine R-Spec EPS SE
09 Yamaha Grizzly 700 FI 4x4 EPS
Re: New Shoes - Maxxis Bighorn
I used them the first time on Saturday up in the local mountains around Lake Arrowhead, it was a huge difference. Much softer ride, much grippier.
2 things I noted:
1. Turning in is softer, it doesn't respond as well to turning the wheel as the older (stiffer) tires did. I think the tread pattern, with it's lack of tread blocks that are aligned in the direction of travel make them a little less grippy from side forces, but more grippy in traction forces.
2. The rear tires now stick out a little bit from the side of the Rhino, and when going through water it throws this water up onto your butt cheek at moderate speeds. So, if you butt is warm, go fast through water. if keeping dry is important, go very slow.
Not like this, in other words:
![Image](http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh67/chybagus/2945copy.jpg)
![Image](http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh67/chybagus/2950copy.jpg)
They are great tires.
2 things I noted:
1. Turning in is softer, it doesn't respond as well to turning the wheel as the older (stiffer) tires did. I think the tread pattern, with it's lack of tread blocks that are aligned in the direction of travel make them a little less grippy from side forces, but more grippy in traction forces.
2. The rear tires now stick out a little bit from the side of the Rhino, and when going through water it throws this water up onto your butt cheek at moderate speeds. So, if you butt is warm, go fast through water. if keeping dry is important, go very slow.
Not like this, in other words:
![Image](http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh67/chybagus/2945copy.jpg)
![Image](http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh67/chybagus/2950copy.jpg)
They are great tires.
Re: New Shoes - Maxxis Bighorn
hahaha!!
Great shots. And YES...to both observations.
Great shots. And YES...to both observations.
The last words spoken before a YouTube video is filmed: "Hold my beer, now watch this..."
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Re: New Shoes - Maxxis Bighorn
awesome shot! always fun when its warm out! ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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South Side Keeper
Paynes Creek 2017
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