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Removing rad relocate kit?

Hey guys, I bought a 2015 Outlander 800 and it came with the rad relocate kit already installed. I think it's unnecessary for me and would really rather have my front rack space. Im wondering what I would need to do this? I'm assuming stock length hoses which I unfortunately don't have, is there somewhere I can find to buy everything I would need? New to these bikes and couldn't seem to find anything online about it. Thanks

Also would the stock hoses from a 2013 1000 work?
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Drain Plug Disaster

Just picked up a new to me 2007 Sportsman 800 on Friday. Took it for a shake down run this weekend, and after 40 trouble free miles decided to drain all fluids/replace all filters because it didn't need anything specific repaired (for now). Got everything I needed to tear into it this afternoon...anddddd that's where the fun starts.

The guy I bought it from claimed to be a Polaris mechanic. Started off with the front diff, drain plug was torqued on well above spec and metal was soft. Penetrating oil didn't help, and needless to say, it stripped. Not a problem, easy out took care of it, but drilling through the plug popped the magnet off and it was stuck to the inside of the differential. Took forever, but using my pinky finger and my girlfriend's hair clip I was able to wedge the magnet out. Now, time to order a nice new $30 drain plug and flush the fluid 1-2x to ensure all of the metal pieces are 100% out of the differential.

PS The oil filter was WAY over torqued as well. Can't wait to tackle the trans and rear diff tomorrow :|
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2001 scram 500 headache noob

Thank you all in advanced. I'm a little familiar with small engines go carts and mini bikes. I picked up a 2001 scrambler 500 2x4 about a month ago. Guy said it just needed fuel line and he let it sit. Put power to the battery cables and it turned over so I gave him $300 and loaded it into the truck. Get home take take the carb apart and it's bone dry with no varnish..sweet. Clean it all anyway put it back together, new fuel line, new fuel pump, which I tested and its pumping. Getting spark with new plug. I adjusted valves to .006 as they were a little loose and make sure it was timed correct like 50 times. Also made sure the little connect on the throttle were not touching. Starter has been taken apart and cleaned along with a new starting solenoid. I got it to fire once..sounded great let it idle for about a min. Tried again and finally got it a second time. 2 days later..nothing. Checked valves again and timing all look good, fuel and spark still there. Can't get it to fire and it's drivin me nuts! Please help! Lol and sorry for the long first post!
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Aftermarket rim balance.

Does anyone find it necessary to balance aftermarket atv rims. I bought a brand new set of HD rims and there is quite a bit if wobble in them at higher speeds. It would have to be sticky weights but feel like they would come off trail riding and in water.
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05 Sportsman 700.. NO POWER

Just bought a 05 Sportsman 700 (CARBED) the other day and rode it all day no problems loaded it on the trailer got home went to start it to unload off the trailer and it had no power at all with key on or off. I bumped the head light on the handlebars with my hand and I had power again. I started it and it ran for like 5 seconds then shut off with no power again and haven't had power since then. I'm getting 12v to the yellow wires on the ignition switch & the kill switch wires all have .50v or less to them. Is there anything I can test with a voltage meter? ECM bad?
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Wax or plastic polish?

Just picked up a new 2017 sportsman 570. First thing I did was peeled all the warning stickers off (looks way better). I would like to put a coat of something on all the plastics and wheels before I take it out riding for the first time. I was thinking about applying a coat of automotive wax. What do you guys use on your quads? I would like any protection I can get to keep the plastics from little scuffs and to make it easier to keep clean. Thanks for any tips guys!
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2018 Can-Am Commander Mossy Oak Edition vs. Polaris General Hunting Edition



The 2018 Can-Am Commander Mossy Oak Edition and Polaris General Hunting Edition are a pair of Sport-Utilty UTVs ready for action in the woods. Let’s see how they compare…by the numbers.

Now that we’re into fall and the hunting season, a lot of UTVs are getting pressed into service as hunting rigs as well as utility machines. But what if you don’t want as much utility as a Polaris Ranger, or Can-Am Defender, but still want a capable hunting machine? There are a lot of UTV owners who want more recreation than utility functionality, and for those buyers, Polaris makes the General and Can-Am has long had the Commander.

Both of these are amazing trail machines and a lot of fun to drive. They are also both offered up as hunting editions that make them perfect rigs for the adventuring outdoors person looking for the fastest way to the hunt. Which is better for you? Let’s take a look by the numbers.

Check out the head to head here: 2018 Can-Am Commander Mossy Oak Edition vs. Polaris General Hunting Edition: By the Numbers - ATV.com