Maybe they have some other reason...

Like the 700 and the 800 motor are way higher, so take the place of the tank...

Bomb, Arctic cat an Kawasaki have tanks under the seat, between the rear wheels...polaris can't do that, they're suspension and transmission take to much place...

And the X2 is 6" longer, so they have more place for the gas tank...

I don't like it either, but i can live with it... and the old one does'nt have a fuel gauge...

 

For some of these guys complaining that bigger is not good, no one said you had to fill it all the way up if you didn't want to, It would simply be nice to be ABLE to if you so desired.

 

I've been looking at the part #?s on the 06 800 and the 06 500 X2 and they are different. They look the same but the difference is unknown. I?m curious if the 6 gallon X2 tank would fit in my 800. The 07 500 X2 and 07 800 X2 share the same base # with a different color codes. Sitting on an X2 it doesn?t feel any wider and the plastic looks very similar. Any one have any input on this? The extra capacity would be handy.

Totun

 

I already tryed it, when I had my 800. The X2 chassis is longer allowing for a bigger tank. Look at the side shot of yours, and the X2, and study the belt case placement. You'll see what I mean! The engine is way back on the X2 compared to yours! Sorry to bring bad news!

 

Took the MV out today for it's first trip, the fuel was being sucked DOWN. I was completely topped off on bith tanks, and rode about 20 miles. Mostly mud boggin it up! The front tank dropped to about 1/3 on the gage. I didn't top it off yet to see the actual fuel usage. I have 8.75 gals onboard, now I can probably go as long as my Jap buddies!

 

The X2 wheelbase is longer which allows the engine to be setback further from the front so the fuel tank can be deeper thus bigger. You can see the engine is setback if you look at both models from the side. I think an X2 tank would probably hit the top of the engine if you tried to install in a Sportsman.

 

Thanks guys and appreciate the advice that the 6 gallon won't fit.

Instigator: I haven't looked into this at all but should I tease myself with the MV tank option? I get tired of dragging an extra tank around.

Totun

 

I would be willing to get you pics and measurements. I'll help out in anyway I can. I thought about it too, when I had my 800. Be prepared to cut a hole in rear rack (to fill tank), obviously run fuel line, and you would need a diverter valve unless you want to "T" it into existing fuel line. Honestly, I don't see any reason that it would not work. I was not able to follow through, because I put a winch in the rear. The law of "something" says "no two objects can occupy the same space"[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] I wanted a winch more! Let me know, I'll help you out!

 

Yes that second winch is also on my list and I agree with you it is more important that the extra gas. Thanks for the tips. Good discussion.

Totun

 

No problem, let me know if you want to know how I did my winch too. We are all here to help!