my new ATV
Dec 10, 2011 | 10:32 AM
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You probably have about the same breakover angle with the 2-up longer wheelbase as you did with the Honda. I still prefer the longer wheelbase for stability.
What does Polaris have for a skidplate underneath the XP? I've never asked anyone or crawled underneath one long enough to really get a good look at it.
I don't like that saddle shaped seat that the Touring has. One of those, "What were they thinking?, types of things.
What does Polaris have for a skidplate underneath the XP? I've never asked anyone or crawled underneath one long enough to really get a good look at it.
I don't like that saddle shaped seat that the Touring has. One of those, "What were they thinking?, types of things.
I would choose the Touring over the XP even if I never intended carrying a passenger. I like the added storage space I gained by removing the rear seat too.
Next time I have a chance I'll take a picture of the underneath side, hopefully with at least three of the tires still on the ground.
I need to change the oil, I'm going to pick that up today. I wonder how much Polaris wants for 1 quart of "their" oil??
Dec 10, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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I would have to have two ATVs to put tracks on one and someone would have to give them to me.
They just aren't in my budget.
Dec 10, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bMBX4bjLV8
Here's my opinion as demostrated in this little video I did today on the ADC.
As usual the camera masks the grade of the hill, it is steep and loose.
Even dry I know ATV'rs with 4-wd that didn't make it up.
This 550 Touring with these Black Diamonds walks right up it.
Here's my opinion as demostrated in this little video I did today on the ADC.
As usual the camera masks the grade of the hill, it is steep and loose.
Even dry I know ATV'rs with 4-wd that didn't make it up.
This 550 Touring with these Black Diamonds walks right up it.
Dec 12, 2011 | 08:51 AM
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I had to use the "reverse override" button yesterday, I hate override buttons. 
I was trying to back up off some rocks and the engine was just cutting out and I thought;
"now whats wrong???".
Let off the throttle and tried it again but this time listiening a little closer I could tell it was being
"governed". Then I saw the override by the little yellow button.
How dumb are overrides??????
I was trying to back up off some rocks and the engine was just cutting out and I thought;
"now whats wrong???".
Let off the throttle and tried it again but this time listiening a little closer I could tell it was being
"governed". Then I saw the override by the little yellow button.
How dumb are overrides??????
Dec 14, 2011 | 08:17 AM
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$12/qt???
Whose oil is this??
I seriously doubt that it is a "special Polaris only" blend.
I'm sure that you can buy the same oil in the manufactures container for less money.
Whose oil is this??
I seriously doubt that it is a "special Polaris only" blend.
I'm sure that you can buy the same oil in the manufactures container for less money.
Dec 14, 2011 | 08:56 AM
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Either that or get it in the gallon. Less expensive that way.