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Wiring Accessories for Defender

Hi all, my first post here. Thanks for the great info on this thread.

I just wired a Light bar on my 2018 XTP from the front bumper to the 3 pole buss bar under the center of the dash. The only way I could see to get the wire to the dash was through the front storage area behind the grill and up into/through the fluid fill area space. I shined a light from the dash and that was the only light i could see shining through.

Question 1: Is there a better way to wire without cutting/drilling holes everywhere? I wasn't even sure where to cut so didn't really want to do that.

Question 2: I just installed a rear bumper and need to wire LED lights for it. what is the best way to route these wires to the center buss bar/dash area? Do i need to remove the skid plates and go under the cab?

Thanks in advance.

Bryan
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97 Sportsman Low / High Beam LED Suggestions

Good morning everyone,
Recently I've been getting the sportsman ready for hunting season and have hopefully resolved the battery drain problem, changed the u-joint on the rear shaft and installed a new wheel bearing. Now onto the lighting, which is poor at best. The factory bulbs do not, in my opinion, light enough area ahead of the machine. They are probably original bulbs. I would like to change them out with LED bulbs but do not know enough about Watts to understand which choice would be beneficial and not burn up the electrical system or draw too much off of the battery when used. From what I found in the service manual it looks like the high beam is 12v/60w and the low beams are 12v/30w. If I can I would prefer not to install an LED light bar only because I do not want to disturb the current electrical system and potentially screw something up in the process. Replacing the factory bulbs with LED bulbs would be my first choice.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to consider my post.
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tires and lift upgrade

I have a 2018 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000. I put a 2 inch lift and 29" tires. Do I need to upgrade my clutch. And what brand clutch is the best?
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Same comfort???

I have a 2017 sportsman 570 hunters edition. Love the quad but am also thinking about getting a NEW sportsman 1000. The seat and suspension is what my wife loves the most on the quad (it’s very comfortable). So my question is.....

Is the suspension the same on the xp1000?

And is the seat the same (minus being camo) on the non-hunters edition?

My work hrs don’t really give me much time to go to the dealer to check things out so I thought I would reach out here first. Thanks in advance.


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Trail Boss brake issue

I have a 1992 Trail Boss 250. I recently replaced the rear brake caliper with a used caliper because my bleeder screw had broken off. I bled the caliper after putting it on and had a small amount of rear pedal. After sitting for a few months, I went to ride it and had no rear pedal at all. I bled the front brakes and the rear caliper but have no pedal on the rear still. I tried adjusting the knob handle on the rear caliper but still can’t get any rear pedal. Any idea on what may be wrong? Also, after screwing in the knob, the transmission will not pull. Is anything connected to the knob that would affect the transmission? I had just ridden the four wheeler to my garage where I adjusted this knob. Now my transmission will not pull when placed into gear. Is this a coincidence or is there a connection somehow with the caliper knob adjustment?
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fuel gauge/tank question

Hi everyone, just joined and I am a new owner of a 2002 sportsman 500 HO. After I bought the quad I realized, as you all know, that it has no fuel gauge:sad what I want to know is, is there an aftermarket setup that would work, maybe in a replacement gas cap, or is it possible to swap out the fuel tank with a later model, say a 2004 and replace the speedo to match? Any help would be very appreciated. Thanks