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General RZR Discussion

Too much oil ?

Hello,

2015 RZR 900 trail

I know it takes 2.5 quarts

when I drained the drain plug, maybe 2-4 cups of oil came out ?

the oil filter was full of oil ..

I then put in 2.3 quarts of oil, figuring I never get ALL the oil out.

Now my oil is reading WAY past the full line.

I wasn’t sure if I was low on oil, or not alot of oil came out. I now believe not alot of oil cam out, and I may be over full.

should I drain the oil again ?

does it have some sort of overflow valve, where the extra oil will run out, or burn off ?

what should I do?

General RZR Discussion

Spring question

So I have a 2014 900 XP4 with Stage II kit and some clutching. Last year I had the shocks re-valved by our local shop – what a difference that made. Now I’m going to replace the springs. I see where I can get dual rate springs front and rear from Racertech – $585. I can get Zbroz dual rate rears and single fronts for $600. Just curious what the advantages, if any, with the dual rate front and back? One kit better then the other? Stock the buggy as single front and dual rate rears.

Thanks

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Polaris GENERAL – First Ride

I was lucky enough to be invited to get behind the wheel of the all-new Polaris GENERAL last week in New Mexico. Here are some of my thoughts on this new rec-utility UTV:

Likes

– Suspension – Borrowing the suspension from the RZR S 900/1000 was a smart move. It works well and the common parts mean more aftermarket products will be available (shocks, arms, etc.). FOX Podium 2.0 shocks available on Deluxe model.

– Engine / Drivetrain – Proven engine with good power and torque. Common engine, axles and clutch mean more aftermarket options. Engine placement behind the cab keeps noise down as well.

– Cab – Great seats and seat position. Good size for cab; enough to make it comfortable (elbow room) but small enough to be nimble.

– Bed – Properly sized bed for the intended purpose. Enough for hunting, camping or working around the ranch, but not so big that it makes the overall size of the vehicle larger than it needs to be.

– Doors – Half doors work great and cover enough to keep you protected from water/mud coming up from the front tires.

– Instrument Cluster – Well positioned to make it visible regardless of steering wheel tilt.

Dislikes

– No Turf Mode – Although no other competitors in the rec-utility segment offer turf mode, I think it is an important feature that not only protects your lawn, but also allows you to turn sharper. The ideal scenario is to have turf mode (rear differential locker) selector separate from 2WD/4WD switch.

– Tire Size – What can I say? I like to put big tires on my cars for better performance while rock crawling and more ground clearance in the desert, and I am not sure a 30-inch tire will fit. Most likely a 29-inch is as larger as we can expect without interference or modification. I can also see a Polaris GENERAL High Lifter Edition as a future model because mud guys will eat this vehicle up.

Overall I believe the GENERAL actually fills a hole in the Polaris side x side lineup that I didn’t realize existed until now. After spending the day behind the wheel and really looking into the market, I truly believe that Polaris has not just added another vehicle to fill a void, they have created a vehicle that will dominate this market segment. Competitors may have similar power, suspension or comfort, but none do it all like the GENERAL.

More details and pics: Polaris GENERAL Review

General RZR Discussion

Enclosed trailer photo thread

I’m in the process of remodeling/upgrading the interior of my 22ft enclosed trailer. Love to see some pics of the interior and getting ideas of flooring, diamond plating, lights, fold down bed, cabinets, etc…even where you purchased some of the items if you did it yourself. Thanks everyone