X2 Wife not Pleased With 2-up Seat
#11
04-25-2006, 07:30 AM
X2 Wife not Pleased With 2-up Seat
theBun, I asked the same question a little while ago. Now that I have my wife's X2 at home and have had the time to compare the two, no way. They used the extra wheelbase to move the engine back and the tank on the X2 drops down pretty low right about where the valve cover would be on the 800. I would have gladly paid for the tank to get the six gallon capacity on the 800. I'm just going to have to add a 3.25 gal fuel pack to try to keep up with her. And at that, I suspect that when the X2 gets broken in, I will probably still not be able to run as far as her.
#12
04-25-2006, 07:42 AM
X2 Wife not Pleased With 2-up Seat
Hey guys. Has anyone actually gone to a gas station and checked the capacity by pump amount, as to the correct size of the 800's gas tank? Some assume its NOT what the brochure says, (4.13 approx.), and say its bigger like maybe, 5 gallons? I havent driven mine far enough yet to check.
Ive got the Kimpex rear backseat with a gas can but, its only 1 gallon. Not going to get me very far but better than none I guess. I am a little hesitant to purchase a front laydown type gas container for the front rack, although Ive heard good things about them.
Ive got the Kimpex rear backseat with a gas can but, its only 1 gallon. Not going to get me very far but better than none I guess. I am a little hesitant to purchase a front laydown type gas container for the front rack, although Ive heard good things about them.
#13
04-25-2006, 08:04 AM
X2 Wife not Pleased With 2-up Seat
Liam, that's a good question about the true capacity of the 800. I have a little manual pump and an empty 5 gal can at home. I may put it to the test. While I'm at it, I may do the same to the X2, although I am pretty sure that it is close to the advertised 6 gal. It was pretty tiring pouring a 5 gal can in there and having to crack open the second to fill the thing. I too am a little hesitant about the flat pack. I am concerned for the hinges on the front box. It would be nice to hear from the guys who use them.
#14
04-25-2006, 08:10 AM
X2 Wife not Pleased With 2-up Seat
Originally posted by: LawdogB2
Liam, that's a good question about the true capacity of the 800. I have a little manual pump and an empty 5 gal can at home. I may put it to the test. While I'm at it, I may do the same to the X2, although I am pretty sure that it is close to the advertised 6 gal. It was pretty tiring pouring a 5 gal can in there and having to crack open the second to fill the thing. I too am a little hesitant about the flat pack. I am concerned for the hinges on the front box.
It would be nice to hear from the guys who use them.
Liam, that's a good question about the true capacity of the 800. I have a little manual pump and an empty 5 gal can at home. I may put it to the test. While I'm at it, I may do the same to the X2, although I am pretty sure that it is close to the advertised 6 gal. It was pretty tiring pouring a 5 gal can in there and having to crack open the second to fill the thing. I too am a little hesitant about the flat pack. I am concerned for the hinges on the front box.
It would be nice to hear from the guys who use them.
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#15
04-26-2006, 12:06 AM
X2 Wife not Pleased With 2-up Seat
If the X-2 tank will not fit, perhaps a larger tank from another model may fit. I wonder if Polaris is aware they goofed with the tank size on the 800efi.
On long rides I carry two 2 gal regular variety plastic red gas containers. One is lashed to the left and right sides of the front rack using two bungee cords each. You won't even know they are there.
You can see my rig with just one spare 2 gal tank here - ftp://ftp.citlink.net/pub/users/bun/...s/P4080008.JPG
Maybe someone will manufacture a "long range" replacement tank at some point. I will be sure to post back if I can find a solution other than a flat pack.
thebun
On long rides I carry two 2 gal regular variety plastic red gas containers. One is lashed to the left and right sides of the front rack using two bungee cords each. You won't even know they are there.
You can see my rig with just one spare 2 gal tank here - ftp://ftp.citlink.net/pub/users/bun/...s/P4080008.JPG
Maybe someone will manufacture a "long range" replacement tank at some point. I will be sure to post back if I can find a solution other than a flat pack.
thebun
#16
04-26-2006, 12:42 AM
#17
04-26-2006, 07:50 AM
X2 Wife not Pleased With 2-up Seat
Originally posted by: theBun
If the X-2 tank will not fit, perhaps a larger tank from another model may fit. I wonder if Polaris is aware they goofed with the tank size on the 800efi.
On long rides I carry two 2 gal regular variety plastic red gas containers. One is lashed to the left and right sides of the front rack using two bungee cords each. You won't even know they are there.
You can see my rig with just one spare 2 gal tank here -
ftp://ftp.citlink.net/pub/users/bun/Secret-Pass/P4080008.JPG
Maybe someone will manufacture a "long range" replacement tank at some point. I will be sure to post back if I can find a solution other than a flat pack.
thebun
If the X-2 tank will not fit, perhaps a larger tank from another model may fit. I wonder if Polaris is aware they goofed with the tank size on the 800efi.
On long rides I carry two 2 gal regular variety plastic red gas containers. One is lashed to the left and right sides of the front rack using two bungee cords each. You won't even know they are there.
You can see my rig with just one spare 2 gal tank here -
ftp://ftp.citlink.net/pub/users/bun/Secret-Pass/P4080008.JPG
Maybe someone will manufacture a "long range" replacement tank at some point. I will be sure to post back if I can find a solution other than a flat pack.
thebun
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#18
04-26-2006, 11:19 AM
X2 Wife not Pleased With 2-up Seat
liam51: I ride over some pretty nasty terrain on occasion and didn't feel that the plastic/wire screen stock radiator protector would cut it if I nosed down into a hard object like a rock. The Jamhard is strong and was a perfect fit, complete with hardware. The way it is designed to mount on a Polaris makes me confidant that if the unexpected happens or I screw up, at least my radiator will still be intact. They have some very good pictures on their site at jamhard.com.
Other than the radiator area, I think the 800 is pretty well protected underneath and I really love the ride comfort!
Other than the radiator area, I think the 800 is pretty well protected underneath and I really love the ride comfort!
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