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  1. JTBarlow

    Sun Visor / Shading / Tinting / Windshield / Windows

    Here’s the link for them. Polaris Xpedition sun visor
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    RPMs

    The Prostar II engine in the Xpedition is designed for high rpms. It can rev to 9000 for short periods without damage and the peak performance is in the 7800-8500 rpm range. However, if you’re not concerned with performance and hoping to quiet it down a little, you can talk to any Polaris...
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    Rear view cam shit to bed on me...

    I absolutely love the Ride Command system! The Rearview camera is so useful for backing up in tight areas and hooking up to our camp trailers. The V2V system is great for seeing where the lead in the group goes without having to be all up in their dust, and we’ve used the texting feature quite a...
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    Newbee

    Howdy and welcome!
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    Howdy!

    Howdy and welcome!
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    Engine Noise

    Definitely sounds like a bigger problem. You might check the battery connections and the frame ground on that. With the screen resetting it sounds like a bad battery or poor connections. If the concern is the motor might be seized, there’s 2 things I’d check You can smell the oil on the...
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    Battery recommendations

    If your machine neither has a bad battery nor a charging system issue, it likely has something drawing on the battery when the the key is off. I’d check any added accessories such as radios, lights, turn signal kits, etc… If everything is wired through the busbar I’d check its relay to make...
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    Engine Noise

    Checking if it’s the clutch is a relatively simple process. Remove the clutch cover as if you were changing a belt. Check first for any loose metal bits or rubber inside the cover. Then, with the engine off, you can spin the secondary clutch and belt by hand and check that the secondary doesn’t...
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    DRT rear bumper

    Ah I see what you mean. The video isn’t really clear on those. The driver side appears to bolt to the outer hinge plate but it doesn’t show what he’s bolting to on the passenger side. You might try calling them and asking for some clarification.
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    DRT rear bumper

    DRT Rear Bumper Installation guide.
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    Rear view cam shit to bed on me...

    Another connection point is the bed harness. The tail/brake light harness plug has the camera wires in it too. If you’ve done W. D. Electronics turn signal kit, it plugs in between the plugs for the bed at the left rear of the frame and I’ve had them push pins out of the plug before.
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    Oil filter

    I swear, some filters act like someone put them on with an impact gun 😂 And I’ve known people who’ve installed them with a filter wrench so just putting that out there 😊
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    Oil filter

    Also, I tuck a piece of rag under the oil filter to catch any oil that drips out when removing the old filter. Otherwise it’ll run down the side of the motor and leave you wondering if you have a leak or if it’s residue from the service.
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    Oil filter

    If it gets down to it, I use a pair of Channel Locks. It’ll crinkle the filter in but should do the job. Just remember, when you put the new filter on, lube the gasket and then hand snug! Don’t use the filter wrench to install or you’ll be back to the same problem next service.
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    HD Bumper and 4500 lb Winch

    The upper cover, for when you keep the stock winch, bolts in from the sides. The vertical slots allow access for those bolts.
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    HD Bumper and 4500 lb Winch

    This is my Brothers with the 6000# winch. It’s definitely a lot more open. I just double checked on mine with the stock 4500# winch and the only area that would be a problem for the is angled up.
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    wheel bearing grease

    If/when ever have an issue with the stock wheel bearings, my plan is to change them out with Sandcraft taper bearings. I’m running a really deep offset wheel and my Xpedition is always loaded pretty heavy so I know I’m putting a lot of strain on them, but no issues so far with 2000 miles on them.
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    HD Bumper and 4500 lb Winch

    It would be a rather extreme angle before it would rub on the bumper. The only situation where I could see that happening would be self-recovery, and I don’t think it would be enough to damage the rope.
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    Is the Polaris Lock & Ride Poly Windshield supposed to be water tight?

    It definitely shouldn’t let water flow freely past it. I would check all 4 sides and make sure the edge gasket is sitting as evenly as possible on the frame and lower sill. And also check the clamp bolts and make sure they’re all properly tightened. (Careful not to over-tighten them, as it can...
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    out west riding?? kicked out of the northeast

    I doubt you’ll ever have an issue with them over the decal. It’s more about generating revenue from non-residents.
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    RBO XP Bed Rack

    They have a model that has a tailgate option with mounting for a spare tire, but they say it’s limited to a 40 pound and 29” maximum tire. You might want to look for an inside bed or receiver hitch spare tire mount
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    out west riding?? kicked out of the northeast

    Yeah… their wording is weird. And vague laws give a lot of power to the Revenue Generating Officers 😠
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    out west riding?? kicked out of the northeast

    According to this graphic, Arizona residents should be issued a decal with their street legal plate. It’s different from the non-resident but should cover the same stuff.
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    out west riding?? kicked out of the northeast

    One of the fellows with us when we got the initial warning was an Arizona resident and his SxS was registered street legal in Arizona. The officer said he was fine, it was just us non-residents he was warning. During the course of our “Discussion” the officer admitted it was just about revenue...
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    out west riding?? kicked out of the northeast

    Also, as far as I know, if your SxS is registered as a resident of Arizona, you don’t need the decal. Only non-residents.
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    out west riding?? kicked out of the northeast

    We tried arguing this exact point with them and was told it’s still required for any vehicle that’s primary use is off-road. Even if it’s registered as Street legal. We were told this by both the fish & game officer who gave us warnings and the Department when we called them. I’m sure someone...
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    out west riding?? kicked out of the northeast

    Yeah, I don’t really see the point of a weight limit on SxSs. Maybe if there’s a particular area with a flimsy bridge… but otherwise it’s pointless. Another thing I love about this area is it’s got a great SxS community and a ton of events. Starting the first of October, there’s Trail Hero, a...
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    out west riding?? kicked out of the northeast

    I’m not certain on Arizona UTV street legal regs but I know they do allow a lot. In Utah you can street legal license your SxS and drive it anywhere except 4+ lane primary highways, freeways, or roads specifically posted with no ATV/UTV. 2 lane highways are allowed even if they open up to 4...
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    RBO XP Bed Rack

    Not exactly sure… UPS label says 94 pounds but I’d guess 15-20 pounds of that is the packaging. The side pieces are steel and the top tray is aluminum.
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    RBO XP Bed Rack

    Per RBO, the max weight for the top tray is 60 pounds. And it was super easy to assemble. There’s only 3 pieces, not including accessory mounts. Just the 2 sides and the top tray. It came in a huge box and really well packaged.
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    RBO XP Bed Rack

    We waited… and then waited some more! Finally got the Razorback Off-road Rack and it was worth the wait! It just looks so much better than all the others I’ve seen.
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    RAW GAS SMELL

    I’m running a Gilomen ECU tune and I still get the O2 sensor code when I’m in the higher elevations. It doesn’t seem to affect anything. Still have full power. It usually seems to pop up if I idle very much, and usually goes away after a bit of riding.
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    Intro

    Howdy and welcome to the Forum 👋
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    Here we go again

    Howdy and welcome to the Forum👋 I live in Nevada, but we’re right on the border with Arizona so the majority of our riding is in Arizona. We’ve been riding for years on the Arizona Strip south of St. George and there’s still tons of places we haven’t explored yet. Definitely agree! Love...
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    Interior noise question

    I mean… if it’s apples to apples, the Polaris Ranger is as quiet as a can-am defender. And you get the entire 82 horsepower to play with! The Xpedition is an entirely different class. It’s intended for sport and adventure whereas the Defender and Ranger are intended for utility.
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    Seedwerx clutch for Xpedition ??

    Just a side note on my clips… The first one, we were doing clutch tuning. So that was full throttle from a rolling 5mph start. The second clip was running the same specifically to get as true a reading as possible after the insulation. The speeds the clips show weren’t important in context...
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    Seedwerx clutch for Xpedition ??

    Yes. After doing all the insulation that we do. The best one we’ve had was 87db average at 8300 rpm after insulation.
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    New Member

    Howdy and welcome to the Forum!👋
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    Seedwerx clutch for Xpedition ??

    95db-98db stock. ADVs are slightly louder than XPs. This clip is an XP Northstar after doing a performance ECU Tune and performance clutch kit, but before I did the insulation. And this is after insulation…
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    Drive shaft issues

    We aren’t really in the SxS repair and Upfit business. We just do all the work to our own machines and then Buddies see it and want it done to theirs 😂
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    Montana Xpedition Adventures

    Yes, you can control the camera from the app. There’s also a GPS remote that can add gps info to the video, like speed, direction and elevation. It can also be used to start and stop recording. It has strap so you can attach it to your steering wheel.
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    Montana Xpedition Adventures

    Let me preface this by saying: I’m not affiliated with Insta360 in any way. All experiences and opinions are my own. We started out with the GoPro as well, and we still use the Hero 12 now and then. There was just a lot of times we missed something awesome because the camera wasn’t pointed...
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    Xpedition XP5 insulation job.

    Polyfil doesn’t collapse like fiberglass insulation does when it gets wet. I leave the areas directly under the floor drains open so it doesn’t collect all the mud and debris right there. I also scoop or vacuum out as much as I can before washing the interior. From the bottom, the holes in the...
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    New Owner

    Howdy and welcome to the Forum 👋
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    Front bumper led lighting

    There is always the option for the Rigid driving lights from Polaris. They are a bit expensive, but they’re really good lights. Also, they’re mostly pre-wired in just needing the dash switch and a Y-harness. Those will come with the light set from Polaris, along with a metal mounting bracket for...
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    Sun Visor / Shading / Tinting / Windshield / Windows

    Good to hear! I definitely wished I had visors quite a few times.
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    Montana Xpedition Adventures

    Another camera suggestion would be the Insta360 X4. The GoPros have excellent stabilization and horizon lock, but they only video where they’re aimed. The Insta360 X4 also has excellent stabilization and horizon lock, but also takes full 360 video. You don’t need to aim it in any particular...
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    New to this forum

    Howdy, and welcome to the Forum John! My Brother and I also got our Xpeditions at Triple S! They were the first 2 XP5 Ultimates they got in. Awesome people to work with up there!
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    Roof light Bar

    You can generally find the grommets at most hardware stores.
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    Seedwerx clutch for Xpedition ??

    I made the post over here… Xpedition XP5 insulation job.
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    Xpedition XP5 insulation job.

    I’m a little late with this, but as promised, here’s pictures of how I insulate the Xpeditions. The majority of the work is done from underneath, so I start with removing the entire skidplate. Then, using foil backed 3/8” foam insulation, on the lower firewall. I leave the pieces long enough to...
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