Hi there,
My husband and I just took delivery of 3 different Polaris models, Sportsman 400 HO (2011), Trail Boss 300 (2012) and Phoenix 200 (2014) overseas. We are 16+ hours away from the dealer and will have to rely on local motorcycle techs to help us with servicing. We will be back in the US in April and thought we could bring some of the most frequently needed parts back with us. We are complete novices when it comes to motorcycles or ATVs! Any advice we could get from experienced folks would be great.

Thank you in advance!

 

Drive belts, spark plugs, air filters, oil filters, and oil, are some of the main maintenance items.

 

I only know the 400 (455) because its the same motor as the my 500H.O.
Silicon the rope handle down or dirt and water gets in the recoil and wears stuff.

I would bring a aftermarket Bendix drive ($70) and Starter($70). They work as good as the much more expensive Polaris OEM ones $250-$300 and seem to be a weak spot on the Fugi motors over time.

The Bendix (below) is inside the pull rope cover and easy to change.


The Starter is under the seat and airbox.

 

The front Drive AWD on demand fluid must be Polaris OEM . Bring a bottle of that.

Oil and filter and plugs are sold at any auto store in the world.

Oil synthetic- 0w-40 or 5w-40

Ngk BR9es Plug common all over the world.

Unless your going to Somalia. (Bring AK47 everyone else has one).

oil filters take your pick. (400h.o)

AC Delco PF2135
AMSOil SMF103
Carquest 85358
AC Delco PF2135
FRAM PH6017A
Honda 15410-MCJ-000
K&N KN-204, about $13. Metric nut on end for easy removal.
NAPA Gold 1358
Purolator ML16817. Imported, not made by Purolator.
STP SMO 17
WIX 51358

Recommended filters.
All have superior
filtering.

About 2.5 inches long.

Purolator Pure One PL14612, about $6.
Mobil M1-108, about $12.
Made by Champion.
Bosch 3300, about $6.
Made by Champion.
Wal-Mart SuperTech ST6607
Made by Champion.


About 3.25 inches long.

Purolator Pure One PL14610, about $6.
Mobil 1 M1-110, about $10.
Made by Champion.
Bosch 3323, about $6.
Made By Champion.
WalMart SuperTech ST7317,
about $2. Made by Champion.

Automobile Filters,
about 2.5 inches long.

AC Delco PF1237
Baldwin B1400
Firestone TF2876
Hastings LF113
NAPA Gold 1365
Purolator L14612
STP S-02876
WalMart SuperTech ST6607
WIX 51365

Automobile Filters,
about 3.25 inches long.

AC Delco PF-2057
Auto Pro 2356
Autopride CF240AP
Baldwin B1402
Carquest 85356
Carquest Red B4620
Casite CF240
Castrol 7317
Champion Labs Ph2867
Defense Filters Dl7317
Deutsch D-370
Federated Filters LF240F
Fram Double Guard DG7317
Fram PH7317

Automobile Filters,
about 3.25 inches long.

Fram Tough Guard TG7317
Fram Xtra Guard XG7317
Group 7 V4610
Group 7 V4620
Hastings LF240
Mighty M4612
Millard ML-3593
Motorcraft Long Life FL-821
Napa FIL1356
Napa Gold 1356
Parts Plus PH2867
Pennzoil PZ-109
Penske 7317
Powerflo SL14610
Powerflo SL14620
Pro Gauge PGO-4620
Pro Tec 164
Promotive PH4610
Pronto PO3593A
Purolator L14610
Service Champ OF-4622
Shell SH48
Shell SH529
Stp S-02867.
Valvoline VO50
Warner PH2867
Wix 51356

 

Brake pads are another wear item that will eventually need replacing. Everything else I can think of has been mentioned already.

 

Almost forgot.
CV Boot kits. They can take a beating and are only $25 but protect a $300 CV joint.

Yah know? Just bring along a parts bike. JK

 

Service manuals as the owners manuals just cover the basics on service. Being 16 hrs away from the nearest dealer will help you along with area "motorcycle techs" that may not be entirely familiar with your machines. Either a hard copy for each machine from the dealer,on ebay or a cheap pdf online manual. Polaris ATV Service Manuals PDF Download

 

I know is doesn't matter at this point, but I would have purchased 3 of the same machines. Just for parts swapping, troubleshooting etc.

 

Dear All,
The power of this forum is amazing! I thought I might have to wait for a week or more for a response. Never did I dream I get such great input so quickly. Thank you so much for all your cost saving suggestions and terrific ideas.

When we get back and get using them, we'll post some photos!
have a great weekend.
Maasai Momma

 

Hi,
The dealer here charges $300/tire! You can't find them in the regular tire stores...(I'm in East Africa). Any suggestions for muddy conditions? We will be going on dirt roads and footpaths through fields...

We are going to offer ATV tours of the surrounding area and will need helmets and goggles. An inexpensive but good helmet is what we'll need. The goggles can just be the little motorcycle touring types...I have not idea what they are called or where to look for them.

Thanks again in advance,
Maasai Momma