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by popotim
Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:51 pm
Forum: Polaris
Topic: Unknown short problem
Replies: 4
Views: 14376

ATV er Thanks for the tip. Can't believe I didn't check that first. Took 4 full turns to tighten the positive terminal. Problem went away. So busy looking at the small stuff, I overlooked the obvious. Never touched the battery, so I assumed it was OK. Boy do I feel stupid. Thanks again. Tim
by popotim
Fri Oct 09, 2009 2:30 pm
Forum: Polaris
Topic: Unknown short problem
Replies: 4
Views: 14376

Unknown short problem

I have some unknown short problem in the 800 I can't figure out. When it is under a load and hot, I notice an intermittent loss of power and sputtering. It will quickly recover, but then do it again. When this is going on, the 4x4 indicator gauge goes off, and the check engine indicator goes on. I c...
by popotim
Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:39 am
Forum: Polaris
Topic: K & N Filter Does Fine
Replies: 3
Views: 11714

The main key to the K&N filters, is to let them COMPLETELY dry (2 days) before you spray them with oil. They may feel dry after 12 hours, but they are not. The oil then incapsulates the remaining water particles and when you use them, the intake sucks in the heavyer water with the oil around it into...
by popotim
Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:05 pm
Forum: Polaris
Topic: Sportsman XP Questions
Replies: 6
Views: 18999

Hey Rob,
This might be something to consider. I have ATV guru bumbers for my 800, and they are far superior to the Pure Polaris, in my opinion.
http://www.atv-guru.com/ATV-Guru.comPol ... guards.htm
by popotim
Fri Aug 28, 2009 10:19 am
Forum: Obsessed Talk
Topic: other sites
Replies: 19
Views: 46194

I like this site. Has some good info.
http://riderplanet.com/
by popotim
Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:40 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: 4th Annual - Mr. Miyagi Memorial (Sept 11, 12, 13, 2009)
Replies: 50
Views: 185442

Hey Ken, Looks like Jake and I are out this year. My dad is having cancer surgery on the 10th. We are both really bummed, but have to be there. We'll catch up with you soon. Going to take him up and do the Tahoe side of the Rubicon in the next few weeks to make up for it. When I get a date, I'll pos...
by popotim
Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:36 pm
Forum: Polaris
Topic: BELTS!
Replies: 23
Views: 51832

Hey Rob, Mike is the mechanic at Livermore Speed Sport and he is the best I have found. Has years of expirence and been to all the schools. The big improvement in the last year or so has been with the clutches. They grab the belt much more abruptly and reduce belt wear. Not sure what the set up was ...
by popotim
Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:28 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: 4th Annual - Mr. Miyagi Memorial (Sept 11, 12, 13, 2009)
Replies: 50
Views: 185442

Hey Ken, Jake and I will be there again this year. Had an awesome time last year and it was great father/son bonding time as well as meeting some great folks. Our first real taste of rock crawling, and we're hooked. Done alot since then, just did most of the Rubicon weekend before last. Did invest i...
by popotim
Wed Jul 01, 2009 11:56 am
Forum: Polaris
Topic: sportsman XP's
Replies: 17
Views: 40136

I have a 500 and an 800, and the 500 has more than enough power and speed to get you into plenty of trouble. The 500 can stay up with the 800 just fine on most rides. Maybe not in a drag race or up a long grade in the mountains, but if your a speed freak, get a CanAm. Contrary to what many claim, th...
by popotim
Wed May 20, 2009 11:16 am
Forum: Polaris
Topic: Got the Wheels/Tires
Replies: 8
Views: 21017

Looks Great

Dear fellow 2008 800 owner; Couple of things I found. First they improved the clutching over previous years, and it now engages more abruptly and quickly when you start, and this does make a little clunking noise you may be expirencing. This keeps you from glazing up the belt. Secondly I noticed fro...
by popotim
Mon May 18, 2009 10:24 am
Forum: Polaris
Topic: 800 Drivetrain noise
Replies: 11
Views: 29389

Noise

Sportsmans all make this noise. The ADC only works on the front wheels. The engine brake is the same as in non ADC models and can't be turned off, and works in all drive modes. The engine brake makes a clunking noise. Nothing to worry about. Sounds weird, but just get used to it.
by popotim
Tue May 12, 2009 2:51 pm
Forum: Polaris
Topic: 800 Drivetrain noise
Replies: 11
Views: 29389

Fluids

You should check all your fluids even if its straight from the factory. My buds RZR tranny was nearly bone dry, and my dealer caught my 800 was very low in the rear diff. Also remember that if you have ADC (newer models only) it takes "LT" front diff. fluid, and not the older stuff like my 04 500. I...
by popotim
Thu May 07, 2009 9:21 am
Forum: Polaris
Topic: BELTS!
Replies: 23
Views: 51832

The biggest wearer of belts is when you don't use low gear when you should. If you shift properly, you should get years out of them. Being in high when your doing slow rock crawling or pulling stuff is murder on them.
by popotim
Wed May 06, 2009 11:16 am
Forum: Polaris
Topic: Good wheel/tire combo without modding height of quad
Replies: 15
Views: 36281

http://www.utvobsession.com/pics/miyagi08/Miyagi08017.jpg Love my ITP mud lite XTR radials. Had to shim out the front tire an 1/8 of an inch to keep it from rubbing on the tie rod boot, but no problem. i think they grab better in the slop than the Bighorns. They run a little small, so the 26's work ...
by popotim
Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:48 am
Forum: Went Riding!
Topic: I think i can compete with ken now.
Replies: 30
Views: 63587

A-Arm protector

Check out the Stick Stoppers I posted under Gear and Gizmos. They bolt on your A-arms with some aluminum u-bolts on top of some spacers and there is a little space between the front of the stick stopper and the leading edge of the a-arm. This was designed to provide a crumple zone for a hard hit on ...