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01-23-2012, 05:41 AM
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CW, thanks for taking the time to snap pictures of the rear HD spring install. I was wanting to do the same thing, and was wondering if the spring compressors from Oreilly would work. Looks like they will! Thanks!
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2012 Sportsman 500, Red.
Highlifter HD Springs all around, Moose pregressors on front (not activated). EPI 'patv1' primary clutch spring, UNI air filter w/ PJ-1 oil. K&N Model KN-303 oil filters. Bikemaster foam grips.
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01-24-2012, 05:09 AM
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Hey CW, I know this is an old thread but did the HD springs on the rear make the ride harsh when riding solo? I did the fronts not long after getting the 800 and love them and have been debating the rears. I run solo most all the time but run pretty aggressive and sometimes carry a lot of gear for extended stays in the boonies.
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01-24-2012, 09:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by factionfx
CW, thanks for taking the time to snap pictures of the rear HD spring install. I was wanting to do the same thing, and was wondering if the spring compressors from Oreilly would work. Looks like they will! Thanks!
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The compressors from Oreilly's is what I used for mine. worked fine.
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2009 SPORTSMAN 800 H.O.
RUBBER DOWN CUSTOMS 2" LIFT
EPI HD SPRINGS
29.5 S/W OUTLAWS ON ITP SS312
1.5" SPACERS
GORILLA REAR PROP SHAFT
GORILLA AXLES
SUPER ATV BILLET CAGE IN FRONT DIFF.
SUPER ATV ARMATURE
WELDED LOW GEAR IN TRANSMISSION
QUAD SHOP CUSTOMS CLUTCHING
TRIANGLE ATV STEALTH SNORKLE
TRIANGLE ATV REAR RACK PLATE WITH AMMO CANS
RIDE N'REST BACKREST W/FROSTY BEVERAGE HOLDER
K&N FILTER
PURE POLARIS FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS
POLARIS FRONT AND REAR RACK EXTENDERS
POLARIS 3500 WINCH
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01-24-2012, 09:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by polman500
Hey CW, I know this is an old thread but did the HD springs on the rear make the ride harsh when riding solo? I did the fronts not long after getting the 800 and love them and have been debating the rears. I run solo most all the time but run pretty aggressive and sometimes carry a lot of gear for extended stays in the boonies.
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It will stiffen up your ride when riding solo.
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2009 SPORTSMAN 800 H.O.
RUBBER DOWN CUSTOMS 2" LIFT
EPI HD SPRINGS
29.5 S/W OUTLAWS ON ITP SS312
1.5" SPACERS
GORILLA REAR PROP SHAFT
GORILLA AXLES
SUPER ATV BILLET CAGE IN FRONT DIFF.
SUPER ATV ARMATURE
WELDED LOW GEAR IN TRANSMISSION
QUAD SHOP CUSTOMS CLUTCHING
TRIANGLE ATV STEALTH SNORKLE
TRIANGLE ATV REAR RACK PLATE WITH AMMO CANS
RIDE N'REST BACKREST W/FROSTY BEVERAGE HOLDER
K&N FILTER
PURE POLARIS FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS
POLARIS FRONT AND REAR RACK EXTENDERS
POLARIS 3500 WINCH
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02-01-2012, 01:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by polman500
Hey CW, I know this is an old thread but did the HD springs on the rear make the ride harsh when riding solo? I did the fronts not long after getting the 800 and love them and have been debating the rears. I run solo most all the time but run pretty aggressive and sometimes carry a lot of gear for extended stays in the boonies.
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NO< I do NOT find them too stiff. I like the firmer ride. Stock it was way soft to me, so I like the stiffer springs. Plus I am a bigger guy, I mostly trail tide at moderate speeds, I dont jump or "sport" ride this machine. At times I will "speed". :  I too hall allot of things in my boxes.
CW
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2007 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI W/ 26" Maxxis Big Horns, Crusher Black alloy rims, EPI clutch kit, EPI HD springs F&R, Moose front/Ricochet rear CV guards, Kolpin Aux 4 Gal fuel can, UNI air filter, Moose camo tank bag, F&R rack extensions, Lock-N-Ride lo & hi windshields, Acerbis hand guards, CUSTOM mirrors and a 3000# Gorilla winch, W/Am-steel blue synthetic line, running thru a winch saver and an aluminum fairleed.
NEW: Thor's foot pegs and CUSTOM rear rack support frame and WES seat box. CUSTOM front and rear mud flaps.
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2000 Polaris Trail Boss 325 W/23" Wooly Bogger rear tires, Powermadd hand guards, UNI filter, Big Dawg rear and side bags, Polaris Mirrors, Kolpin grips, Quad Boss tank bag, Gas tank fuel gauge, Custom front 12v power port, Dual 1.5 Gal Kolpin fuel cans, mounted in custom rear facing mounts and a 2000# Super-Winch in a custom built mount W/winch saver.
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02-01-2012, 03:23 AM
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Thanks so much CW. Since you never mentioned anything about getting the shocks off the machine, I assume that part was easy. Please tell me if I am wrong. I do have air tools and have currently borrowed spring compressors from a friend. I used them to change the fronts yesterday. I guess I will get ahold of Thor about some rears and not return the spring compressors immediately.
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04-18-2012, 04:51 PM
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Ordered EPI HD springs for my 2010 550Xp today, from Thor. He got them out the door today as well. Tracking shows them at my door on Friday this week. Awesome job, Thor and great customer care.
My XP has only about 2600 miles on it and the suspension is sagging. I looked at the Polaris HD springs but decided that maybe the Polaris parts were not up to snuff, since my OEMs were sagging as are many on others machines. You would think they could get higher quality from the get go. I'm pretty sure I'll enjoy the stiffer suspension. Never did enjoy how my machine "dove" while breaking into a turn.
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Warn XT25 on KFI Mount, Polaris Rear Cargo Box "Lock 'n Ride", Lowrance Baja 540C GPS, Custom front rack (for ice-fishing) "Lock 'n Ride" mounted, Front Cargo Box, ATV-Guru Cobra Brush Guards (with full expanded metal) Front & Rear. Maxxis Bighorns. Lock n' RideTall Windshield. Grip & Thumb Warmers. Tatou 4s Track System.
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