A month ago I bought a used 2012 Polaris 850 Sportsman Touring……..800 lbs (dry. and weighs more due to BigHorns, etc.). Last week I bought a cycle/atv hydraulic jack off of CL. The jack is the one a person can often see on sale…the red/black Sears Craftsman that has sold forever for $100.

Not sure "where" and "if to put the jack to lift this heavy bomber of a machine. And it looks like I probably have to take off the whole footrest area to be able to get the jack centered somewhere. And I’m figuring to take off the skid plates so I can find some frame to lift on.

Anyone deal with anything like this….or have any thoughts?

Where do I lift at (set the lift)?

Footrests off?

Thanks for anyone who wishes to weigh in. I value your opinions/thoughts/ideas.