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To master the mud, one must learn how to modify his ATV for not only making it through a bog, but surviving it once he's reached the other side. By walking the High Lifter Mud Nationals at Mud Creek Off-road Park, we found several of the products hard-core mud-riding enthusiasts add to their quads. So you have a better chance to survive the slop, we've tabulated 15 ways to making your machine mud resistant.
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SNORKELS
Shaped liked candy canes, snorkels are one of the first mods serious mudders make to their quads. Why? Because these things let ATVs tackle the deeper mud holes and water crossings. People add snorkels to their quad's exhaust, clutch housing, air intake and carburetor. A snorkel connected to the airbox may increase the airflow and force you to compensate by rejetting or changing the electronic fuel injection map or curve. Connecting a snorkel to the CVT housing's breather tube means water, sand and mud will not enter the housing and ruin it. Extending the carb's vent hoses--to avoid sucking muddy water and debris into the carb--is another common trick mud riders do. It's especially important if you plan on tackling deep bogs.
More and more companies are popping up that make snorkel kits, but you can also make them from home. Many do-it-your-selfers choose PVC materials or flexible hoses. Belt clamps or some other similar device are used to connect the pieces. Sealants are also used to prevent a connection from leaking.
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