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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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My trailer tipped over onto its side with my 2005 SP800 on it. The right side of the 800 is damaged. Body panels, racks, and wheels will need to be replaced. It was on its side for maybe 10 minutes before it was righted. Do you think I should change the engine oil or any other fluids? How strong is the front suspension, wheel bearings, hub, caliper, etc as the front wheel is all scraped from the pavement. I don`t believe it should have hit too hard. Rode it back and forth in the driveway and the steering seemed to be ok. I`m a Pedidiot with bad luck!



 
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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how did you manage to flip the trailer?
 
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 03:45 PM
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I was using my single place snowmobile trailer with the tires under the trailer bed. I`ve always been paranoid about it being top heavy with the ATV on it. I turned left from a stop and guess I accellerated too fast. I can`t believe it popped off the ball hitch. I`m pretty sure it was on good as I always check it by pulling up hard on the tongue after I connect it. I guess my luck ran out.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 06:44 PM
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Are you using the right size ball on your hitch? Sorry about your bad luck.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 07:58 PM
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that doesn't seem right, as previously asked, are you sure you have the right size ball for the hitch? those tires under the bed trailers stink, i wouldn't own one....
 
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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2 inch ball and a 2 inch coupler. I have insurance on it so hopefully it will be covered. I`m waiting for the claim office to contact me. Live and learn I guess.
 
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