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(Unregistered Guest)
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Posted From: 209.226.83.2
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 09:28 am: | 
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I know This guy who owns an argo vanguard and has out run an avenger,conquestand maxes what is the explanation for this? |
david berger
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Username: Davidrrrd
Post Number: 373
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 72.72.24.192
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 01:56 pm: |
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stuck throttle?? |
(Unregistered Guest)
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Posted From: 209.226.250.171
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 03:08 pm: |
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No his ais argo is faster than any other machine and it only has a 16 hp motor and is faster than the max with a 25hp motor and he is unable to fidgure out why it is so fast with only a 16 horse power motor? |
Eddie Beddingfield (Unregistered Guest)
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Posted From: 64.12.116.199
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 03:51 pm: |
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Simple, The Vanguard is higher geared than the other models.Even though it has less H.P. it will run faster. The Conquest and Avenger can go faster but it would take resetting the governed R.P.M.'s. |
(Unregistered Guest)
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Posted From: 216.209.144.12
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 09:59 pm: |
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Thanks Ed but why is it geared higher than the other models? |
philip w.cox
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Username: Philipatmaxfour
Post Number: 178
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 216.208.194.130
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 11:26 pm: |
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I think it,s a Subversive plot! w. philip |
Don Kinyon
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Username: Oldnatva
Post Number: 25
Registered: 04-2002
Posted From: 65.205.27.98
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, June 08, 2006 - 10:05 am: |
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I know of a few old Attexes that may be willing to give him a run for his money. |
Eddie Beddingfield (Unregistered Guest)
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Posted From: 64.12.116.199
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, June 08, 2006 - 10:07 am: |
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The Vanguard is more of a recreative machine,it is not as much of a workhorse as the others.It is not setup for tracks,so it doesnt have bearing extensions.This is why it isnt geared as low.My first argo I bought was governed at 3600 rpm, I bumped it up to a governed 4450, it made quite a difference.I think the factory sets the rpm a little higher now than the lawnmower spec of 3600. |
(Unregistered Guest)
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Posted From: 209.226.250.49
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, June 08, 2006 - 10:21 pm: |
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thanks warren i thought that might be the problem because usially with argos the problem isnt with the machine it tends to be with the driver. Unlike thoes MAXes awalys breaking down or needing tuneups. |
Jerry R. Nuss, Max Dealer in Illinois
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Username: Jerrynuss
Post Number: 332
Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 71.244.160.163
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, June 09, 2006 - 11:02 am: |
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Saying the the Maxs are always breaking down and needing tune-ups is just bull and is a very unfair biased opinion...real or imagined.
A new person reading the forum looking for information may take that comment seriously and may actually believe it.
A well maintained machine will provide good serive and use. The same brand that isn't maintained or is abused will have problems period.
All the modern currently produced machines are reliable and just plain work. |
david berger
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Username: Davidrrrd
Post Number: 375
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 72.72.24.192
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, June 09, 2006 - 12:15 pm: |
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not to mention the two brands he refers too actualy use the same exact briggs vangard engines. |
(Unregistered Guest)
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Posted From: 209.226.83.2
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, June 09, 2006 - 01:45 pm: |
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Sorry to affend you guys its an inside joke between our argo group that contains one MAX |
Jerry R. Nuss, Max Dealer in Illinois
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Username: Jerrynuss
Post Number: 333
Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 71.244.160.163
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, June 09, 2006 - 07:55 pm: |
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Hey unregistered you should get registered and identify yourself. Often when people post as unregistered they are new or just interested. Some don't even own a machine or are shopping for one. A lot of people repeat what they hear and have no experience with a machine. I like all makes and models and just want to keep things factual and fair. No real offense taken I just hear a lot of crazy things and get frustrated tryng to correct the false notions people have. |
Fred Sowerwine, Montana's Max dealer
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Username: Fred4dot
Post Number: 174
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 216.166.168.53
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, June 09, 2006 - 09:02 pm: |
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Also, some people post as unregistered just so they won't be held accountable. They use the lack of being identified as a shield to start a fight or to say things that are untrue. Others just can't figure out how to work the forum so they always post as unregistered. For those who forget their username or password, you can have the board remember it for you; when you post, your name and password are already entered for you. |
(Unregistered Guest)
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Posted From: 205.181.102.85
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, June 09, 2006 - 08:33 pm: |
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I would have to say that my old 70's Argo was fast with the 340cc Kawasaki engine I had in it. I am almost finished with the change over to a Rotax 635cc, and I'm sure it will make it faster and more powerfull than a new 4 stroke 25hp Briggs or Kohler powered Argo. I'll have to say that 340 was rated for 30hp, and this Rotax I have is rated for 40hp. I just hope the rest of the Argo holds up to the new powerplant. I'm looking for some more local people to go tearing up the mudholes with. Anyone near Fremont, MI? |
Eddie Beddingfield (Unregistered Guest)
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Posted From: 207.117.33.134
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, June 11, 2006 - 02:25 pm: |
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Some people dont want to give out that kind of information for everyone to see,you can just put in your name.The profile is ok for people wanting to give that info, but I dont. |
Jordan Bailey
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Username: Argos_to_the_max
Post Number: 2
Registered: 06-2006
Posted From: 209.226.250.34
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, June 11, 2006 - 08:49 pm: |
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some people just dont know that it would have affended someone but ovioulsy you didnt mean it to affend any one so it is ok |
Joshua McCastle
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Username: Mccastlej
Post Number: 2
Registered: 06-2006
Posted From: 205.181.102.85
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 04:44 pm: |
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I was trying to get registered, and now I am. Does it make this message any different though?
I would have to say that my old 70's Argo was fast with the 340cc Kawasaki engine I had in it. I am almost finished with the change over to a Rotax 635cc, and I'm sure it will make it faster and more powerfull than a new 4 stroke 25hp Briggs or Kohler powered Argo. I'll have to say that 340 was rated for 30hp, and this Rotax I have is rated for 40hp. I just hope the rest of the Argo holds up to the new powerplant. I'm looking for some more local people to go tearing up the mudholes with. Anyone near Fremont, MI? |
Mike Wegener
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Username: Wags4x4
Post Number: 3
Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 71.13.75.154
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 03:58 pm: |
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I'm in Ludington and mostly use my machine in the winter and fall for fishing and hunting but love to get muddy with anything that slings mud. I bought 40 acres last summer and now I have a place to play other than just on a lake. I'm currenty building a house so I haven't had much time to do anything fun. I will in a few months when it is done. See my machine in the attached pics.
Mike |
Joshua McCastle
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Username: Mccastlej
Post Number: 3
Registered: 06-2006
Posted From: 205.181.102.85
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 06:10 pm: |
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I like the winch and the top on you Argo Mike. How does the winch attach to the bottom frame is there a metal support or something? I'd like to mount a winch in my 1974 Argo, but all that's on the top is plastic. I think I'd have to weld up some supports from the frame below.
Is that a custom built top? |
Mike Wegener
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Username: Wags4x4
Post Number: 4
Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 71.13.75.154
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 12:06 pm: |
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Argo sells a stiffener brace that hooks to the frame. I happened to find this one on ebay a few years ago for 50 bucks. I've haven't had to use the winch very much. The charging system is not good enough to run a winch for long periods of time. I'm trying to figure out how to fabricate my own alt bracket for a GM 1 wire alt. I do not want to spend the money on the argo alt. I had a local boat canvas man custom build this top for me last year. I love it. It is great quality and it was half the price of argos. However I don't think he will make another one for that price. hehehhe |
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