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FrankMA
Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
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Re: Ariens pro track 26-28- 32
Reply #6 Feb 1, 2011 1:18 pm |
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Honda does offer an extension kit for the Track Drive models. I think it is a 2" or 4" extension that raises the handle height. I'm 5'9" and it works OK for me although 2" higher would be better. I believe they are built to accommodate the Japanese stature.
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aa335
Joined: Nov 29, 2008
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Re: Ariens pro track 26-28- 32
Reply #7 Feb 1, 2011 1:33 pm |
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Speaking of the feel of a machine I'm curious if the handle bar height is adjustable on the Honda Track blowers. I was just at a Tru-Value hardware store and they were demonstrating their snow blowers. I tried out a Honda Track unit and I agree that the speed control of the hydro is neat. However I felt uncomfortably "bent over" while operating it. Is the handle height adjustable? I didn't have an opportunity to ask the tech because my wife's patience had worn out and it was time to go. In her defense we did have to wait a while before I got my turn. There's a handle extension kit that raises it about 2 inches (I think). That's the max it can go without stretching the existing cables. It's not adjustable, just extendable. http://www.mayssnowblowerrepair.com/hb_extensions.html http://www.mayshonda.com/eshopprod_cat_6411-71869_product_939449.Handlebar_Extension_Kit.htm
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