I just bought an 04 Rancher 2 wheel drive. I was wondering if anyone knew of some performance upgrades I could do. You know, K&N filter, exhaust, etc.

 

Take it back and trade it in for 4-wheel drive while you still can.I think you have thirty days.You woulnt be sorry.Its only a few extra greenbacks...

 

I have both...a two wheel drive and a 4x4. The 2 wheele drive in my opinion is more fun to drive on the open trails. The 4x4 I use on the property as a work horse.
Since yours is a 2 wheel drive you may want to consider a winch. I put one on the 4x4 that I purchased from Aluminum products. Check out their web site aluminumproducts.com. Enjoy your new ride!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Sorry what i ment to say was here in mi. the snow is fun to ride in.No dust!A 4x4 is a must!And hills are a blast

 

I also have both a 2 and 4 wd. The 2 wd is way more fun, and will go almost anywhere the 4 wd will! I went rock crawling with the 2 wd this weekend, and left everybody with their mouths hanging open. It's easy, you just wheelie the front over everything.

I would get a skid plate. For light duty, a light Maier plastic one is just fine. Also, the stock tires are not bad, but they are balooney and make the bike a little tippy. Trade them out for some ITP Holeshot ATR's on C-Series rims. It will widen the bike up quiet a bit.