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01-31-2012, 12:17 PM
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Replacement CV boot question
I was going to get a bunch of CV boot kits for my '02 500, but I got to thinking, Since all the boots on my machine still have the original "good" re-useable style clamps that you fasten with needle nose pliers, would I be better off buying just the boots, and then getting CV grease in bulk from an auto parts store?
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2002 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. EBS
-EPI HD front springs
-Polaris f&r tube bumpers
-Polaris hand guards
-Grip and thumb warmers
-2000lb winch
-60" Cycle Country plow w/ 150lb down force kit
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01-31-2012, 12:50 PM
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I personally just buy the boot kit...that way if i ruin a clamp (they dont always come off the easiest) that i will have it with the kit.
Also, the clamps/ boots are different sizes...front and back, and inner and outer
Thats for an 09 though. I would figure they would be similar to mine for your 02
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01-31-2012, 06:30 PM
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Well, the front clamps and boots were just taken off a couple months ago by the atv mechanic that I have do stuff that's beyond me, so I doubt i'll have trouble but that is a good point so i'll make sure to have extra clamps.
One of the main reasons i'm considering not buying the kits is the number i'd have to buy. 1 for the front on my '98 that my buddy is buying soon, 1 spare for the front on my '02, replacements for the right rear outboard and left rear inboard that just got torn the other day, and spares for rear in&out. Seems like alot of $$$ for individual packets of grease and "garbage" clamps
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2002 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. EBS
-EPI HD front springs
-Polaris f&r tube bumpers
-Polaris hand guards
-Grip and thumb warmers
-2000lb winch
-60" Cycle Country plow w/ 150lb down force kit
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01-31-2012, 06:35 PM
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clamps are like 8 bucks for the big ones and like 5 for the smaller ones. and the boot kits where i get them (07 700 efi)=35$ and (09 800 efi)=45$ so i dont know how much yours would be.
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Well, the front clamps and boots were just taken off a couple months ago by the atv mechanic that I have do stuff that's beyond me, so I doubt i'll have trouble but that is a good point so i'll make sure to have extra clamps.
One of the main reasons i'm considering not buying the kits is the number i'd have to buy. 1 for the front on my '98 that my buddy is buying soon, 1 spare for the front on my '02, replacements for the right rear outboard and left rear inboard that just got torn the other day, and spares for rear in&out. Seems like alot of $$$ for individual packets of grease and "garbage" clamps
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02-01-2012, 08:22 PM
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I priced it out and by buying just the boots and also the clamps (as you suggested) instead of the kits I'm saving about 30 bucks. Every little bit helps right?
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2002 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. EBS
-EPI HD front springs
-Polaris f&r tube bumpers
-Polaris hand guards
-Grip and thumb warmers
-2000lb winch
-60" Cycle Country plow w/ 150lb down force kit
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02-02-2012, 06:09 AM
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Fast Boot Kits from Ebay. $20.00. Free shipping. Boot comes with grease, two clamps, instructions, and a tool to tighten clamps.
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02-02-2012, 06:16 AM
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Well if your going to be buying a lot of them, and think your existing clamps will be reusable, i wouldnt buy a clamp for each....just like 3 clamps per 5 boots or something. I just know from having 3 wheelers... (07 700 efi and two 09 800 efi) that extra clamps are never wasted! But IMO if you feel like the clams you have are good enough, i personally dont want to make you to buy more.
And yes...30 bucks is 30 bucks! Savings are always good!
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I priced it out and by buying just the boots and also the clamps (as you suggested) instead of the kits I'm saving about 30 bucks. Every little bit helps right?
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02-02-2012, 01:53 PM
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Ok, thanks for the advice! I do think the original clamps should be good, but I'll order a couple extra like you said.
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2002 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. EBS
-EPI HD front springs
-Polaris f&r tube bumpers
-Polaris hand guards
-Grip and thumb warmers
-2000lb winch
-60" Cycle Country plow w/ 150lb down force kit
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02-02-2012, 04:44 PM
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sounds good! have fun changing all thosw boots! haha 
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