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08-13-2011, 05:20 PM
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2008 sportsman 800
I just bought this machine, sight unseen. My old lady and my best friend went and checked it out for me since I'm on the road. It sounded like a pretty good deal so I bought it.it has 2700 miles on it, a quick release plow, and a winch. Hand guards, and the camo color also. What do you guy think? I paid 4350
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08-13-2011, 05:29 PM
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Change your fluids, and be careful to check over your transmission properly. Listen for any clunking, or hard engagement. Otherwise sounds good to me
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2005 sportsman 400 4x4 Indy red
-Rad relocation
-EPI clutch kit
-EPI front arms
-12 inch Polaris alloys, 26 inch Carlisle Pxt's
-Front and rear bumpers
-3500lb Runva winch, synthetic cable
-Rear worklights
-Hand and thumb warmers
WISHLIST
-26inch Act xlr's
-Gorilla axles (maybe not, $$$!!!!)
-H.I.D. Lights
-Supertrapp mudslinger muffler, or AAEN Megaphone
-Graphic dipped bodywork, Snow Camo
1979 Yamaha Enticer 250
Terra jet
2003 Yamaha fjr1300-power commander (dads)
1997 Bmw 328i
2011 Dodge ram 1500 laramie (hunter green pearlcoat, dads)
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08-13-2011, 06:11 PM
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Member #17674
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Thanks for the reply trailboss. I'll give her the good ole' how do you do as soon I get home and pick it up. I didn't think to change the fluids but that's probably a safe bet so I know when they were done.
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08-16-2011, 04:56 PM
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ok i just picked it up, i'm not impressed with the read suspension. i'm a good sized feller but i think it should way tighter than it is when it is tightened all the way. any idea if you can rebuild these shocks? and how much it would cost? thanks.
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08-16-2011, 05:02 PM
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You would probably be farther ahead just replacing them. They shouldn't be too expensive, and it would require quite a few special tools and a bit of experience to do it. Shocks are something I have yet to rebuild, but are something I would prefer not to. It can be dangerous if done incorrectly. I'm not even sure if the Polaris ones are rebuildable. It should be able to handle the weight no problem, my dad weighs 270lbs and I weigh 185, and we both ride two up on mine no problem, with him on the back. It is very similar rear suspension, if not identical
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2005 sportsman 400 4x4 Indy red
-Rad relocation
-EPI clutch kit
-EPI front arms
-12 inch Polaris alloys, 26 inch Carlisle Pxt's
-Front and rear bumpers
-3500lb Runva winch, synthetic cable
-Rear worklights
-Hand and thumb warmers
WISHLIST
-26inch Act xlr's
-Gorilla axles (maybe not, $$$!!!!)
-H.I.D. Lights
-Supertrapp mudslinger muffler, or AAEN Megaphone
-Graphic dipped bodywork, Snow Camo
1979 Yamaha Enticer 250
Terra jet
2003 Yamaha fjr1300-power commander (dads)
1997 Bmw 328i
2011 Dodge ram 1500 laramie (hunter green pearlcoat, dads)
[SIGPIC]
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08-16-2011, 05:10 PM
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thanks again trailboss. i think i will check into the price of shocks. i know a very good atv mechanic that i will probably call on to help with that process, since he would have the tools and know how. thanks again.
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08-16-2011, 05:14 PM
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Anytime, let me know how it goes
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2005 sportsman 400 4x4 Indy red
-Rad relocation
-EPI clutch kit
-EPI front arms
-12 inch Polaris alloys, 26 inch Carlisle Pxt's
-Front and rear bumpers
-3500lb Runva winch, synthetic cable
-Rear worklights
-Hand and thumb warmers
WISHLIST
-26inch Act xlr's
-Gorilla axles (maybe not, $$$!!!!)
-H.I.D. Lights
-Supertrapp mudslinger muffler, or AAEN Megaphone
-Graphic dipped bodywork, Snow Camo
1979 Yamaha Enticer 250
Terra jet
2003 Yamaha fjr1300-power commander (dads)
1997 Bmw 328i
2011 Dodge ram 1500 laramie (hunter green pearlcoat, dads)
[SIGPIC]
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08-16-2011, 11:22 PM
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Before you spend money on shocks, where is the preload set at? The rear springs are adjustable.
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2006 Sportsman 450
27" Vampires on ITP Delta wheels
HD springs
Front Brushguard
3 headlight mod
55w driving lights
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08-17-2011, 08:19 AM
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Polaris ATV Junkie!
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If your machine is sagging it is the springs not the shocks. Order you some HD springs from EPI or Highlifter and be done with it. They are easy to install.
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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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08-17-2011, 09:08 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lost cause
If your machine is sagging it is the springs not the shocks. Order you some HD springs from EPI or Highlifter and be done with it. They are easy to install.
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ok i'll probably go that route. i haven't had a chance to tighten the last notch but it is only one notch from the top. and now that i have put a few (15) miles on it... i hear a noise that doesn't sound right to me. it sounds like a chain sort of noise, kinda like teeth barely grinding. it's hard to explain, but i think this machine was used to pull stuff and such as a farm wheeler. how do i check the transmission to see if that's where the noise is coming from? any ideas?
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