Switching from 14″ to 12″ wheels and tires. Worth it?

Ok guys, I have a 2009 sportsman 800 HO, and I am looking to put some new rubber on it. I currently have stock 14" Polaris wheels with 26x8x14 fronts and 26x10x14 rears. After some research I have decided on going with the Kenda bear claw HTR's. I mainly use my atv for pushing snowand hard surface trail riding with the occasional trip to the black hills on some rocky rides. If I go with the nearest size to what I currently have in the bear claw htr I would jump up to a 26x9x14 and 26x11x14 and from what I've read on here i would need to put spacers on to avoid rubbing. Is it a better choice to just downsize to a 12" rim and buy a 4+3 wheel/tire combo or should I stay with my current 14" rims and run spacers? Are there any wheel/tire combos that are better than others or anything to stay away from when choosing? Thanks for your help

After market exhaust

Ok so I’m sure this has been asked a million times but I’m new to this so I’m gonna ask again so bare with me.

I have a 2018 outlander 650xt max. I just bought a yoshi slip on exhaust. So my question is this. From all the research I have done it seems to be a 50/50 split. Heat issues. Some say fuel controllers some say no. Some say it’s fine as is and some say heat wrapping the exhaust is a good idea.

I spoke with my dealer mechanic. Installing the yoshi will not void my warranty. As for a fuel controller he said it’s not required and I should be good. He did say if I was going to ride it real hard, race or do lots of heavy muddling then it may be an option to look into. My riding style doesn’t meet that. I’m more into leisure trail riding with moderate rough stuff.

Any input would be appreciated

Misc. Scrambler Parts – Make Offer

I have a few things I’ll be looking to get rid of to help with cleaning out the garage this Spring.
Make an offer if anything interests you.
Everything off of a 2015 Scrambler 1K:
- Polaris Lock N Ride (zipper) Rear Bag
- Rear Rack
- Stock Dual Exhaust (mufflers and cross pipe only)
- Stock Polaris Hand Guards (Black/White Polaris Lettering)
- Stock Seat Cover - Will be installing new seat cover shortly. As soon as it’s installed, oem is available and is in perfect condition if anyone has ripped theirs.

Slipping out of gear at higher rpms

I have a 2007 Outlander 800 HO Max. Had issue with shifting into park. I adjusted the linkage. Still off. Also when I tested after adjustment it slipped out of high into neutral at 35 mph. I have seen motor mounts and the one Way bearing possibly being the culprit. Anybody got some insight on this issue?


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Soooo…. Rogue

After messing up the first grill they sent me, they tried to make it right by sending a new one after I had requested it.
When they sent the new one, it arrived with perfect mesh, but the “STAR” was about a third the size of the original. I have opted to keep the original one they sent with the larger star and not so perfect mesh (little crooked).
I requested a return label for whichever one I wasn’t keeping to ship back. I did not receive a return label when they shipped the new one. I requested the return label on a second occasion. I have yet to receive the label following a third discussion where they said they’d mail it to me (mail it to me...? Odd you can e-mail them). Regardless, I’m not asking a fourth time.
I’m giving them another week and if I do not receive it, I’m then going to put the new one up for sale at a discounted price for anyone who may be interested in it.
I’d also take a trade for a set of A Arm Guards if anyone has a set for a Scrambler.

Anyone think I’m doing the wrong thing here?
I mean, I refuse to pay to have it sent back. Am I to assume they’ve cut their losses and aren’t willing to put anymore money into it for shipping?
I don’t want to hose anyone, but what am I going to do with 2 if they aren’t willing to provide the label?