i have a sportsman 500 that i am thinking about putting on a bigfoot kit. if someone can let me know how this will compare to the stock ride and handling i would appreciate it. also which kit is best{blackwaters?}

 

I think I'm just gonna order the 26inch super swamper vampires for mine. I have a 400 explorer. I was gonna get the bigfoot kit, but I think I'll just scratch up the crome rims and plus I like 320 bucks for tires without the extra 180 for rims. Cause I can take the rest and get a pipe jets and clutch kit.

 

For all around riding I would recommend the 26" mudrunners or any other brand.(589's, vamps etc...) I am glad that I did not go for the 27" because of the clearance and ride comfort. I ride more trails than I do deep mud. With my 26" the steering is much better but ride is less sporty as the fronts are wider and more agressive than stock. They bite into everything. Scary sometimes... The quad does feel less "tippy" though... Top speed and acceleration were affected a bit also. I just added the V-Force Reed valve and it's back up to par.
The only problem is that when I let my buddies ride my quad I am more afraid of them getting hurt or wrecking it because it needs a bit more experienced rider to handle it now. (in my opinion)

 

Where did you get your reeds?