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Used 800 vs used 570 vs project 570

What do you guys think? The Honda has now been adopted and the plan is to replace with a sportsman.
I have wanted to get an insurance claimed machine and put the work into it to fix any damage and problems in order to reduce the price of a newer machine. There are some 570’s on various auction sites in the WI area, and I could inspect them before I start bidding on them. I’ve got the experience taking them apart and am wiling to do anything so long as there is cost savings in the end. I am meticulous and if I’m gonna fix it I will do it right.
There are also some used 800’s with relative low miles that also would make nice additions to the fleet.
Then there is also the possibility of getting a used 570 from someone that got it but just doesn’t use it enough.
No I am not interested in a new machine. Yes it is only _____ more to get a new one, but that is not an option.

What have others done and what would you suggest I pick up next?

Tire Pressure question

Since I’m new to ATVs, I’ll ask the question here … I was given some advice couple days ago (from a guy I do trust), he said he inflates his front tires to 10 psi. He says it steers like a breeze and it’s easier on the plow. I understand all the "manufacture’s recommendations" stuff, but my question is, is this common? Do guys do this, and if so, does it run the risk of messing with the front suspension?

Thanks for helping a newbie!

sportsman 800 2006-2008 speedometer ?

hello, i have one question and need a bit of help:)

so the problem is broken speedometer on a sportsman 800, year 2006
original speedometer part number is 3280431,

but i have accidentaly ordered a speedometer from sportsman 800 year 2008 (which part number is 3280478 )

so my question is, speedometers look exactly the same, but will it work?

thank you!

sportsman 800 2006-2008 speedometer ?

hello, i have one question and need a bit of help:)

so the problem is broken speedometer on a sportsman 800, year 2006
original speedometer part number is 3280431,

but i have accidentaly ordered a speedometer from sportsman 800 year 2008 (which part number is 3280478 )

so my question is, speedometers look exactly the same, but will it work?

thank you!

Valve Question

I have a 2007 TRX400FA and it’s been sitting for a little over a year. I pulled the carb and fuel tank off to clean out the bad gas and sediment. I took a pic of the valve once I got the carb off. My question is do you guys think, just by looking at this, that I should consider top end work? I appreciate all your help in advance.

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Valve Question

I have a 2007 TRX400FA and it’s been sitting for a little over a year. I pulled the carb and fuel tank off to clean out the bad gas and sediment. I took a pic of the valve once I got the carb off. My question is do you guys think, just by looking at this, that I should consider top end work? I appreciate all your help in advance.

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