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26″ BigHorns on 14″ wheels or dedicate muds?

In the next few months I plan to get a new set of wheels/tires for my Renegade. I'm torn on 26x9 and 26x11 all around great tires like BigHorn's on 14" wheels or a set of 27" mud tires/wheels I can swap onto my machine when I will be riding in muddier conditions. I ride all types of terrain from hard pack trails, sand, rocky terrain and some mud.

What would you guys suggest for a set of mud tires? I don't want this to be a dedicated mud machine so I don't want to clutch it for that purpose. Can I run 27's safely? 28's I'd imagine are too big and I'd need to at least put a clutch kit in. I just don't want to bother as I don't plan to ride in the mud all the time. What would you suggest for a good mud tire setup? Ideally they'd be very good in the mud and also decent on the trail.

I haven't ridden on BigHorn's so not sure how good they are in the mud or how heavy they are. I know muds are a lot heavier. Maybe 27" BigHorn's? I'm open to suggestions.
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2006 Polaris Scrambler 500 4×4

Got an 06 polaris scrambler 500 4x4. So far I have changed oil, oil filter, tranny fluid(by accident), balljoint, rear bearings! A few days later My chain broke, and was cracked an stretched in a few spots, front sprocket shot, and my fresh rear bearings toast! Bought a new chain(Oring) and sprockets, haven't gotten new bearings yet, but I started to do the front sprocket, removed snap clip took out old sprocket and the plastic "case saver" was worn! STUCK! Tomorrow gonna try to get a new one, then will finish the rear end! If anybody has any hints or tips that may be useful please chime in with any useful advice! Thanks!
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Swing arm bearings

There are after market bearings for this. After going to the dealer to get the replacement bearings , I was flattened by the price ,which came to $134.99 CA each plus tax. I called a local bearing dealer ( called Wajax ) who found the exact same bearings at $80 each. It’s a NSK bearing . # 45BWD06CA93. Its a metric bearing. Hope this helps someone. Cheers
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2006 polaris scrambler 500 4×4

Just changing sprockets and I need a new "case saver" sits behind front sprocket, it was on when I bought the machine used, not sure if it's stock or not! Kinda beat up but will send pic

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Add Secondary Battery

Hi guys, my dad has a 2017 Maverick XC 1000r and was wondering about adding a second battery to it. I'm amazed at how small the battery is in this thing compared to the one in my Outlander XT. We were riding one day in the snow a little bit and after sitting outside for only an hour or so, wouldn't start, we had to boost it from a truck that was nearby. Has anyone undertaken such a task? If you have I'd really like to hear how and where you positioned all of your components and how you mounted everything. Thanks!
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425 xpedition

Hi guys.. just picked up a 2001 425 xpedition. I can't figure out how to get it into AWD.. I'm just going into neutral and sliding the button over, no clue if that's correct or not. I don't see a light come on or hear anything that tells me it's in. Any help would be great, maybe something broken? What should I check?
Thanks!
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Bad starter switch?

I recently had my 2001 Polaris Sportman 400 4x4 in the shop. The dealer said the starter switch was bad. They couldn't get one from Polaris so I got one off eBay from an ATV place in VA. Polaris part. Anyway the machine worked fine for a week but now won't start again. It's just clicks. My question is, did I get a bum switch? Could it be something else? Battery is new and has power, the lights work, etc. Also how can I test the switch to make sure it's either good or bad?

Very frustrated.