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2005 Sportsman 800 known issues?

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Old 06-14-2010 | 10:46 AM
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Default 2005 Sportsman 800 known issues?

I'm looking at one of these. Anything I need to know about this year and model before purchase?

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Old 06-14-2010 | 03:26 PM
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The header pipe melted the plastic, they came out with a different heat shield and re-flashed the computer to make them run richer to help cool them down, get pretty warm on right side cause of exhaust, must keep the radiator good and clean or they will over heat, silent chain in tranny rubs on drain plug,thats all I can think of, how many miles are on it and how much$?
 
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Old 06-14-2010 | 03:42 PM
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100 mis or hours, my buddy didn't have a battery in it to verify. It looks new, could very well be miles. Shouldn't be hurt either way. Its camo 50th anniverary edition with upgraded tires and winch. He'll take $4k for it.
 
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Old 06-14-2010 | 03:50 PM
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Need a good battery to run right with the EFIHave found the gel filled batteries seem to last longer and are'nt much more expensive.
 
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Old 06-14-2010 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by knukey
100 mis or hours, my buddy didn't have a battery in it to verify. It looks new, could very well be miles. Shouldn't be hurt either way. Its camo 50th anniverary edition with upgraded tires and winch. He'll take $4k for it.
some had fuel pump issues as well.
 
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Old 06-14-2010 | 07:05 PM
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OEM fuel pumps are being offered now for some models, without having to buy the tank assy,bulletin came out on the part number listing,BUT havent checked if they are comparable in price to Napa,etc. OPT
 
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