it was nice to meet you polcatamadoo, it was -25 at the cabin yesterday. old sumx54 had a coolant leak and headed down early. i was driving the red polaris if you were wondering who i was.
i would go with the 8 foot model and the 12 telescoping ramp if you were going with a new deck, but with a used deck you might have to add a extension cause of the lift. A 6 or 7 foot deck works better with a trailer, also remember the gvw of the vehichle, with a trailer on and four guys in the...
i would phone your local polaris dealer for the series iv 159" track. they have some pretty good deals on them or order from camoplast for $425 us for the 2 1/8" paddle model
hmmm 10 hp you say, i would say a set of reeds, and a single pipe is good for 10 hp, but it is not only about hp. Clutching i would say is the most important upgrade to do. Slp makes a good pipe and clutch kit. As for reeds i prefer boyesen reeds.
i have a nuvi, can't remember which one tho. I really like it now, i installed oiltrax and now can look up lease numbers and show alot more of the back roads. i heard that there is a better mapping program from calgary, but can't remember the name of it. It is good if you do alot of travelling...
Re: Axle ratio change from 3.73 to 4:10
this ratio change does help with towing, but your rpm's of the motor also go up, so not sure how much that would effect your mileage ?
i think slp has an silencer that keeps the stock loudeness but lets more air flow. clutching is the biggest bang for the buck, also a nitrous bottle doesn't hurt either.