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Local dealer,ebay,etc. Be careful as I've seen some that have had the Polaris part # on their belts ,but are in fact aftermarket. Like this one.http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/391271506724?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82 The cheap price is a give away. True oem belts aren't cheap,but they do last and fit where many others fall short. The real deal will be packaged like this and have POLARIS on the belt along with the part number.Polaris ATV Belt 3211077 Sportsman Ranger Magnum ATP | eBay Just check around and se if you can find one cheaper than this.
 
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Would a gates Kevlar be good?
 
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It's like the old Fram commercial: "Pay me now or pay me later" as far as belts are concerned. Oem are more expensive initially,but most people get longer life and less problems from oem. Cheap aftermarket belts only if you're trying to patch one up to get rid of it.
 
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Got an OEM belt put on the other day, happy to be riding again!
 
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Oem belt should be able to give you many riding miles..
 
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Originally Posted by cornermike
I bought the Kendas for my Xplorer in the same size that mine called for and they were a lot smaller than the factory size. I went with Carlisle tires instead and returned the Kendas

Mike
Mike, that is a beautiful collection of polaris iron you have there
 
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polaristech, the belt that was on there had never been changed! 19 years on one belt......is that a world record??
 
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Originally Posted by Hondapolaris8596
the belt that was on there had never been changed! 19 years on one belt......is that a world record??
Comes close if it isn't..
 
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Mike, that is a beautiful collection of polaris iron you have there
Thank you.

A lot of my buddies who ride all have newer machines but mine seem to generate the most interest when ever we stop at a place on our rides. There are a bunch of these old two strokes and older fourstrokes stuck in sheds and garages around this rural farm area. Most of them see very little use because everyone wants the high dollar newer stuff.

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I slid into a ditch yesterday and flipped the Xpress. It bent the a-arm right side, so I can't turn the wheel straight. I was wondering if I should bend it back and weld some supports, or just buy a new one. Where should I order one if need be?
 


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