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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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I have a 08 500 Efi that needs a change in the rear to allow the weight of two people. I was thinking of going to Epi but it looks like they only offer a 120 or a 125. I was wondering what everyone is running. I'm 280 and passenger is 185 thanks for the help.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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No spring changers out there. I have searched but not many answers to be found.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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I put mv-700 springs on my 700, they are pretty stiff, the longer I ride it the better they get. The x-2 springs are a little stiffer than stock.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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There aftermarket and Polaris optional Heavy Duty springs from your dealer. Did you try cranking up the preload setting to the stiffest on the rear shocks First?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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I installed EPI 125# on the rear of my 2007 Sportsman 500 EFI DELUXE and am very happy with them..My wife and I also ride double at tmes..the springs made a big difference...
 
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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well I ordered the 125's from EPI, I believe those mean they are 125 pounds over stock. I will see in a few days.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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Probably rated at 125 pounds compression, not 125 pounds over stock.
 
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