Polaris Predator mods

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Just put a Pure Polaris pipe on and is it loud or what, the power comes in at the top end like a two stroke now, christ is it quick, the original pipe was very restrictive, it had a gauze baffle (not a spark arrestor) just after the joint with the header pipes that would be difficult to fart through let alone allow an engine to breathe .
The volume will be a problem though, I got the pipe second hand £100 so good value .
Next, I have ordered some motorbike mini indictors at £9 each to replace broken ones that are held together with tape LOL .
Next, a rear grab rail, then K&N air filter to really get that pipe working, its gonna fly :D
Next, a Vapour digital speedo to replace the piece of crap that came with the quad, it gets to 70mph then goes back to 0 when I accelerate :eek:
Next, a 36 tooth rear sprocket .
Next, save more money .

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Just been wheelie ing around on the quad, the extra power from the Pure Polaris pipe allows the engine to rev out a bit more and once the revs are about half a quick blip is all that is needed to bring the front wheels up

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Found out today that the new exhaust is starting to give off a lot of heat and is melting a small area of the plastic fender above it, a small heat shield is the next mod to be done .

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Thats not good. So not only does it sound like a tank - it smells like want too

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I think the main cause of the melting was because on that pipe, do you remeber the insert discs that are used to adjust the noise level, I had them in the wrong way and the exhaust heat was blowing back towards the plastic, I changed it round today and seemed better .By christ it goes well with the full amount of discs, sounds great as well, not like a tank, it does smell though .

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may i suggest that you put some 2 stroke oil in your tank as quad bike racers put 2 stroke oil in there 4 stroke quads to keep them free and to cut down on smells, but only put a few drops in like 6 drops max and if that does not work, put some redex for petrol in your feul tank.:cool:

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Thats a new one to me, the smell is from the slightly molten plastic which hopefully wont happen any more, its just one of those things to look out for when you change exhaust pipes .

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Right you Polaris dealers on here .

I have a bit of cash and want the following items .

K&N air filter
Rear grab bar/rack
Hand guards

Any advice on jetting to suit the K&N with a Pure Polaris pipe fitted would be appreciated .

Looking forward to your best prices .

Cheers

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Another addition to the above list is a 36 tooth rear sprocket .

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Hi RP

Your better off sending this PM to Dquads. He gets notifications about personal mails but doesnt always check the forums.

I'll ring you later.

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Yo dude, thought I would stick it here as there may be other dealers looking too .

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Should be getting my Ohlins soon.:D

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Thats your pocket money gone then Nige :D are they the dogs then ?

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Well they are ment to be.

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It amazing the amount of money that can be spent on quads, I love getting new bits to put on .
The Pred is a great quad to get bits for, it seems a shame that Polaris are not bringing out a new Predator which is lighter in weight with more power, I guess the development costs must be very high for a company which I have heard is struggling for cash .
Just Imagine

PREDATOR 2

Lightweight Aluminium swinging arm
Wider and lower
25% more torque and HP
25% lighter weight
Revised styling but keeping those menacing bug eyes
Upgraded shocks etc

The mouth waters at the thought

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In an ideal world ha.

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Just a thought, what would we buy when the time comes to replace our Preddies ?

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Well the DS 450 looks good at the moment, but it won't be long before the Japs build something better and cheaper. Also KFX 450 Race ready and with a reverse gear but still lighter than LTR 450. The problem I have with the Pred. is getting genuine parts quickly for it. It's not the dealers the problem is wth Polaris uk itself.

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My new spacers really make the back end look W I D E, shame the grab bar dont fit, bracket needed

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next on the list of mods, once i get my indicator flasher relay sorted i will fit my new top mounted indicators, remove and fit a modified rear light and number plate hanger and fit my new grab bar, this will really tidy up the back end .

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Indicators, rear light and number plate carrier, grab bar mods .

Have been spannering again, my rear end is looking really tidy, I had a bit of a tight squeeze getting it all in but a bit of brute force and lubrication and it slipped snugly in place .
I feel very satisfied with my handiwork and cant wait to show it off to you guys .

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Job done and electrical probs sorted, my rear end now looks very tidy.

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Do not use a motorcycle number plate/light hanger, the one I got cracked on both mountings, not up to the job .
You can get some very useful galvanised ironmongery (brackets, metal strips etc) at the Trade Depot which can me made into really good brackets for quads, I have redesigned my hanger and made it out of some galvanised strip and it is very strong .

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have now got my new front indicators fitted and wired up, they are really good quality and look good .
right, whens toms farm, oh, its friday

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A few little problems with the wiring, i used crimped spade connections to connect the new indicators to the Preds wiring, dont because they are crap, in the end i soldered the wire ends together and insluated, much better connection .

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Just a warning, I used a dab of super glue yesterday, gave it a bit of time to cure then carried on tightening a bolt, i did not know there was a blob of super glue on the spanner so ended up with a spanner stuck on my finger, got it off by cutting through the glue with a razor blade but did nick my finger .

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Got my 15 tooth front sprocket this wek and will fit this weekend, will post a review .

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Have fitted the straight through end piece on my exhaust rear end now, had to get it welded it back in place, loke better and should give good throttle response now straight flow of exhaust gases .

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Typibloodycal, the sprocket i have been sent does not go on the shaft, thats the second one that is no good, the first did not have the drilled holes in the right place, i guess some things are not meant to be .

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RP try the Rocket Center, a few people I know have had the same problem but not with them.

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NJK, this sprocket is from the rocket centre:( .
The standard one fits nice and easily but this one wont go on the shaft any more than about 1mm and i am not about to get the copper/hide mallet out .
I doubt the shaft is a different diameter to other Preds so i assume they have sent me a general sprocket-NOT GOOD

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I don't know then mate, mine went straight on. Have you called them?

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Spoke to the dealer today and they will send another one, lets hope it fits this time .

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Got the little bugger on, I have never known a sprocket so tight on the shaft, i gave it a few taps with a hammer and socket and it went on but I may need pullers to get it off when the time arises .
Had to make a new chain case saver because of the larger radius of the sprocket causing the chain to foul on the original saver-job done .