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Herbicide

Where I work we use roundup to spray around industrial areas. The problem is we have to spray multiple times per year. I was wondering do any of y’all use a yearly herbicide that kills the ground and keeps seeds from sprouting. I don’ t want to spend a big amount on the herbicide. Generic roundup cost about 50 bucks for 2 1/2 gallons, so it’s pretty cheap to use multiple times per year. Any help would be appreciated, thanks

My Polaris Lock & Ride XL Box review (lots of pics)

Before I decided to pick this one up, I tried to do some research on it.

Surprisingly, other than the Polaris’ stock images, I couldn’t find ANYTHING on it anywhere in the web that could give me the insight to decide if I needed it or not.

So, I did what any of us would do in that scenario… I purchased it anyway.

The box itself is sturdy, heavy and well made. It was bigger than I anticipated, and has space for a lot of things.


Due to the Rotopax gas tank mod on my Sportsman, I wasn’t able to use the Lock and Ride anchors that came with the box’s mounting kit (sold separately) which included two anchors and two ratchet tie-downs for $30.00.
The reason for this was that because the box was sitting a few more inches to the front of the bike than it was supposed to, the anchors would not hold the bottom of the box like it was designed to because if this.
As a result, riding the bike could get a bit cramped if you’re a big guy.


So, I had to use just the ratchet tie-down straps to hold the box firmly in place. They got the job done, but they defeat the purpose of the lock & ride system that I purchased the box for in the first place.
I rode a few miles with it, and the box started to slide a bit, but I stuck those small round felt pads that are used to avoid scratching furniture on the four bottom corners of the box and that did the trick.



The box’s lid is closed and held down by rubber anchors. The one thing I didn’t like is that the lid has these rubber anchors on BOTH sides, it has no hinges, so it’s impossible to open up the lid and leave it open while you search for what you need. You have to either use one one hand to hold it open or remove the lid completely


The inside of the box has two plastic dividers to keep stuff from rolling around from side to side. They are too filmsy for my liking, but hopefully they will hold well. What I would have liked for the box to have inside was anchors on the sides to use bungie cords to further restrain the cargo in place. I will try to use suction cups with hooks and see how they work.


All in all, this is a nice, roomy box. But with what I know now (about the poor lock and ride system implementation, the lack of a lid hinge, and the rubber tie downs) would I still had purchased it?
Probably not. But then again, Polaris isn’t giving us newer Touring owners much choices to begin with.

How to change A arm bushings

How do i change them and how hard are they to change? They are located where the swingarm meets the frame of the atv. I notice when i ride and hit a bump(quite often) it gives off a knock from behind the engine and when i park it on cement and rock side to side i can feel the play in the bushings.

2008 Honda Rancher 420 cylinder fit 2014 420 Rancher???

Hello to all. New guy to the forum.
Reason why I’m asking is because I came across a 2008 420 used cylinder on ebay for cheap and somehow lost my original cylinder for the ’14 during my move. What really sucks is that before all this I ordered a piston kit one size up from HO. So not really trying to buy a brand new cylinder, trying to find one that I can just bore out. Please help!

2008 Honda Rancher 420 cylinder fit 2014 420 Rancher???

Hello to all. New guy to the forum.
Reason why I’m asking is because I came across a 2008 420 used cylinder on ebay for cheap and somehow lost my original cylinder for the ’14 during my move. What really sucks is that before all this I ordered a piston kit one size up from HO. So not really trying to buy a brand new cylinder, trying to find one that I can just bore out. Please help!

2nd Brake Light Wiring…

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I’ve done a couple quick searches but I’m running out of time..trying to get packed up.

Anyway, I just added a QuadBoss Weekender seat/cargo carrier to the new Foreman and installed an LED tail light. Can someone point me in the right direction for color codes/wiring diagram for the ’13 Foreman ?

Thanks for your time !

Steve

2nd Brake Light Wiring…

Click the image to open in full size.

Click the image to open in full size.

Click the image to open in full size.

I’ve done a couple quick searches but I’m running out of time..trying to get packed up.

Anyway, I just added a QuadBoss Weekender seat/cargo carrier to the new Foreman and installed an LED tail light. Can someone point me in the right direction for color codes/wiring diagram for the ’13 Foreman ?

Thanks for your time !

Steve