You know what is absolutely amazing, one of my big concerns with the polaris was whether, with a heavy trailer, the IRS would squat on the newer ones like it does on my older 500, and it absolutely does not. I put 350lbs of tongue weight on the 700 yesterday, and it sat down maybe 1-2 inches, and it didn't bend the hitch. Could this bike be any more awesome!

 

I believe that you can adjust the rear shocks to compensate for additional load as well. Glad to hear you seem happy with your decision.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

I didn't know that. How do you do it? Not that I need it, but it would be good to know.

 

Im not to sure on the Sportsman (hopefully someone with one will chime in), but I believe that you use a spanner wrench to adjust the softness or firmness of the rear shocks

 

thers a speshal tool for ajusting them

 

You must remove the rear wheels to adjust the shock preload, there is also an anti -squat bar polaris sells.

 

Yep, a spanner is what you need (to do it right).

 

glad you are enjoying your EFI so much!

BTW, i like the rear shocks up one click. for me, it helps eliminate lean in fast, twisty trail riding and off-camber rock climbing situations.

also, when plowing in the winter, i usually tie-down 4 heavy blocks on the rear rack. stiffer the better!

enjoy!

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For the trailer you haul with those duck hunters I would suggest increasing the preload on the shocks to each adjustment level and see which one suits your needs the best.

 

I use a large pair of channel-locks to adjust mine and it works great and dosen't hurt the shock at all. If you have been out riding and there is some dirt and junk on the adjustment collar then clean it and give it a shot of wd-40. It will make it alot easier to turn.