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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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Default Ok what mods. can I do to my Sportsman Touring 800?

I've already ordered the all 3 lights on at one time mod. (well it's coming via UPS), what other mods. are popular with this machine! Filters, pipes? good skid plates and where do I buy these at. I already have a inside 10% over cost from Parts-unlimited.com, that saves BIG time!
 
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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Tire's, main thing, I have tried a pipe, if you like it loud great, no huge performance gain in my opinion, KN filter i have one like it, I have found that keeping it near stock except for tire's is the most reliable thing. JMO
 
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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I'd install the work lights, and if you want, get the reverse light mod, so when you put it in reverse, the work lights come on, IMO I'd stay away from K&N they allow to much crap can get in
Also get a winch for sure GO WARN or be stuck in the woods sayin "I shoulda bought a Warn" lol
Look on ebay for skid plates, but IMO you don't need them, since the sportsman has such a beefy frame, although you may want some CV protectors, from what I hear almost all of them are good
Let me know if you need more info on the work lights
 
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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get the reverse light mod??? Ok I'll bite!
 
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 05:08 AM
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I have always thought about, but I never did it yet
So I take it you already have the work lights?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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Where do you buy the reverse light mod. at?
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 12:43 AM
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im trying to make my own. see if i have time tomorrow. i cant see $40 for them. when all it is is 2 relays. i got them. i just need to figure out how to wire it.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 06:26 AM
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hey Chuck, I think I saw a diagram somewhere that showed how to wire up the relays for that kit, I'll look and see if I saved it
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 07:30 AM
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Another thing to remember is your warranty when doing performance work. My dealership gave me the ok to do an air intake and clutch kit. I was looking into a power commander and they said thats a no-no. Didnt ask about a pipe as I knew there wasnt much gain in that dept for the price of one.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 700 sportsman
I'd install the work lights, and if you want, get the reverse light mod, so when you put it in reverse, the work lights come on, IMO I'd stay away from K&N they allow to much crap can get in
Also get a winch for sure GO WARN or be stuck in the woods sayin "I shoulda bought a Warn" lol
Look on ebay for skid plates, but IMO you don't need them, since the sportsman has such a beefy frame, although you may want some CV protectors, from what I hear almost all of them are good
Let me know if you need more info on the work lights
What kind of reverse light mod did you use to make your work lights to come on without having to turn the rear worklight switch on
 
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