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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 12:20 PM
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I have a 2007 predator 500 and am certain I have to replace the rings. It's boggy and misses at half throttle and beyond. Looking to find how simple or complicated it is to take apart and put back together the motor? Also, if anyone has any other input on why it might be missing, I'm all ears!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 01:03 PM
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When's the last time the valves have been checked? This is a shim under bucket system and needs to be checked fairly often like the Outlaw. Could be all that it needs. Here's a cheap pdf manual for $4.95 that can show you what's involved in the valves,engine,etc. A lot better than trying to tear into one blind.2007 Polaris Predator 500 Service Manual PDF Download
 
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 02:09 PM
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Awesome. Will have a look and keep you posted. Thank you
 
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by old polaris tech
When's the last time the valves have been checked? This is a shim under bucket system and needs to be checked fairly often like the Outlaw. Could be all that it needs. Here's a cheap pdf manual for $4.95 that can show you what's involved in the valves,engine,etc. A lot better than trying to tear into one blind.2007 Polaris Predator 500 Service Manual PDF Download
Sounds like your back in the shop there OPT, giving advise!!!!!!!!!!
 
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