XPs metal frame
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Did they loose any weight going from one to the other..........Sportsman's are known to have a few more pounds over the others and for this is one of the reasons I went with the line-up.
I am sure if you ask any rider to give up 10-20 pounds for a more stronger frame they would say yes.......Except on a sport Quad maybe.........But with the jumps and adbuse they take, also I'll still take the extra pounds. .........
I sure hope they did not cut any corners with the new XP frame/welds....Caper......
I am sure if you ask any rider to give up 10-20 pounds for a more stronger frame they would say yes.......Except on a sport Quad maybe.........But with the jumps and adbuse they take, also I'll still take the extra pounds. .........
I sure hope they did not cut any corners with the new XP frame/welds....Caper......
Last edited by caperinmuskoka; 05-21-2009 at 10:23 AM. Reason: spelling error
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I haven't heard anything like that. Also haven't heard of anyone bending an XP frame. If I had to guess I'd say people are making ASSumptions based on the XP looking sportier and narrower in the center and the fact that they went to a tubular frame..but if you look at how it is designed it seems like it would be extremely strong..the frame is very centralized with alot of bracing. I really dont see bending the frame without being in a pretty severe crash..I'd say if you bend the XP frame,with exception of maybe the a-arm mount tabs(which I don't consider really the frame) the frame will be the last of your worries..youll be more beat up than the bike JMO.
They definitely didn't cut any weight..the 850 weighs around 784 dry IIRC.
They definitely didn't cut any weight..the 850 weighs around 784 dry IIRC.
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Rick,
As HO said, I wouldn't worry about the frame... it's not a CAN-AM. LOL I also had a close up look and some ride time on the 850... you would have to do something crazy to hurt that frame.
Now, the A-Arms and ball joints might be another story... jury is still out on that.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
As HO said, I wouldn't worry about the frame... it's not a CAN-AM. LOL I also had a close up look and some ride time on the 850... you would have to do something crazy to hurt that frame.
Now, the A-Arms and ball joints might be another story... jury is still out on that.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
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Ohh sorry for any misconceptions with this thread. Its not a decision based discussion for me but just an honest discourse on the subject.
There are apparently internet reports of the newer frames being softer and people easily (compared to the former Sportsman design) bending them up.
I wanted to hear from you all who have them or know if there is any truth to this hearsay?
Thanks,
R'
There are apparently internet reports of the newer frames being softer and people easily (compared to the former Sportsman design) bending them up.
I wanted to hear from you all who have them or know if there is any truth to this hearsay?
Thanks,
R'
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Ohh sorry for any misconceptions with this thread. Its not a decision based discussion for me but just an honest discourse on the subject.
There are apparently internet reports of the newer frames being softer and people easily (compared to the former Sportsman design) bending them up.
I wanted to hear from you all who have them or know if there is any truth to this hearsay?
Thanks,
R'
There are apparently internet reports of the newer frames being softer and people easily (compared to the former Sportsman design) bending them up.
I wanted to hear from you all who have them or know if there is any truth to this hearsay?
Thanks,
R'
For instance I have pulled up to a large log nailed it real quick to lift the front end to get it over the log then let out and the machine crashes down on the log..rock forward and climb over..other than leaving some marks on the edge of the footwell plastic no other damage at all..if that don't bend it it aint going to bend without hitting a tree or another machine at some pretty good speed.
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