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Xplorer 300 4×4 transmission working backwards

This might seem very weird but I’m hoping someone has ran into this problem before.. I have a 99 xplorer 300 that I just replaced the stator on…everything worked fine before replacing it minus the fact that the battery was not charging.

After putting everything back together and starting the motor I put the gear selector into high gear and pressed the gas….the ATV moved backwards… So I then put it in reverse and it moved forward…. Totally stumped on this never seen it before.

I have been told by some the the polarity might be reversed some how???

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Ricochet Installation Question

Installed the10 piece Ricochet skid plate kit today on my 2015 Grizz 700.

At a bit of a loss here. Everything went fairly well. However, the floorboards —I have three of 8 bolts extending way to far on the bottom of the skids..1/4 inch or so. Spacers are in correct position, used the right bolts in the right positions. Looks like I will have to grind/cut off the excess bolts protruding downwards.

Has anyone else run into this? Did I screw up somehow?

Wheel/ rim weight

Forgive me for starting a new thread I know I saw a thread yesterday that listed a bunch of the weights for after market rims but cannot find it now so I am asking for a bit of info seeing if someone could help me out? My questions is what do the stock 2016 steel wheels weigh or for that matter 2015 or 14 as I’m sure they are about the same?
I read somewhere and people all over this site keep saying that the stock wheels are lighter then aftermarket are they referring to the SE aluminum rims instead of the stock steelies?
I just ordered some ITP SS 316’s today that weight just under 13lbs per wheel. I was looking at the 212’s but seems like everyone I know and their cousin has them on their ride so I wanted something different!I would assume since they are aluminum they would weight less then any steel wheel.
Anyone have any luck with vision wheels my buddy has a set of vision 550’s that look pretty B/A if you know what I mean :moshiz:
Thanks in advance for bearing with my inadequacy at searching here usually I don’t feel this incompetent 😜

Long over due tire upgrade.

After 5,400km/3,375 miles it ws time for new rubber. Decided on a set of Traxion Grippers – 6 Ply, 7/8" lug, 25 8 12 & 25 10 12 Bias ply. Ordered them from 2Kool, shipping was fast.

Traxion is Canadian Company, no price shock from exchange. They resemble Big Horns, and are worth taking look at.

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What are your thoughts on a

New 2015 Rubicon with EPS for $6600 out the door?

I was close to pulling the trigger on a 2016 Grizzly for around $9000 then I saw this Rubi deal.

My riding would primarily be light to moderate trail riding and a bit of work on some property I have in north GA. Nothing too hard core.

Are there any significant differences in the 2016 Rubi’s?