hub seal install

I'm replacing a hub seal on my 1995 300 4x4. The old one was badly damaged so I can't tell which way to put the new one in.

Does the side with the spring visible face out or in? I'm thinking in, but not 100% sure.

2002 Sportsman 400 Fuel Pump and Tank Vent ?’s

So I'm gradually working through the various systems on a 2002 Sportsman that hasn't run in a while. Cleaned carb, but still not running exactly right as you have to keep the chock pulled out. As part of the process I checked the fuel pump and it seemed kind of weak, so I replaced it and all of the fuel lines. During this job I ran across a couple things that I had questions on:

1. What holds the pump to the mount? According to the manual you just take the screws out and note which ones are the two long ones. It came out just fine, but when re-installing the two longer screws go into the holes on the frame, but there doesn't seem to be any threads or anything that they engage with - the screws simply go into the hole in the bracket all the way. Seems like maybe there should be nuts or something on the back side, but I have no idea how you would get to them?

2. Is there supposed to be some type of vent on the tank? When I was replacing the lines I pulled the aux line off the bottom of the tank and there was hardly any fuel coming out. Thought it might be plugged, so I carefully ran a small rod up through there and didn't feel any obstruction. However, when I cracked the cap on the tank fuel began to flow out strongly through the hose from the tank. Close the cap securely and the fuel flow slows/stops. The cap doesn't have a vent w/ hose in the center like my Warriors and MX bikes. I realize they also rely on gravity feed vs. a pump, but seems like even with the pump it is pulling against a vacuum and seem like it would need some type of vent to allow air in as the fuel goes out.

Protecting front brake lines

While putting on he A arm protection I noticed how vulnerable the front brake lines appear.

Anyone have any tips on protecting them?

Anyone know of anyone actually ripping them off?

Outlander max to single seater

I’ve been pondering the idea of buying a 1000 max and possibly converting it to a single seater. Reason being is that I am mainly finding good deals on newer 2015-2017 max’s In the 1000 model. Besides the frame and floor boards and possibly couple I her plastics and maybe a seat. Is the any reason why this wouldn’t work by converting it? Really want a single 1000 but the ones I’ve been finding have been beaten from looks of them. Also any reason why I see more max bikes for sale than singles?

New front end on a 06?

Is it possible to do a front end swap from a 13 to the 06? Couldn't find anything on a search so I apologize if it's been talked about before.

18 Ace 570 EBS conversion

Has anyone converted an 18' ace 570 to EBS. Polaris parts list has the same part numbers for the primary clutchs and the same part numbers for the secondary clutchs on the 17' w/o EBS.