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ice fishing atv-polaris question


weld1

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Hello all, I have a question i hope someone can help with, i have a polaris sportsman 500 i like to take ice fishing, trouble is if i put a person on the back and hook a trailer to it with a little heft it really squats the rear end even with the springs cranked up, is there something or some kind of kit to stiffen the rear for this purpose? thanks for any help!

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I am not some letter of the law fanatic, and I do not have a clue what the laws are in other states, but in Michigan, thats a big no, no. Had one buddy driving in on Lake Erie, some poor guy was struggling pulling his portable in. So he hooked him up and gave him a ride in. The DNR busted his good samaritan bubble for having the second rider, plus the guy wasnt wearing a helmet. double ticket.

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I have a sportsman 600. Really u can get a ticket for have someone on the back of a atv in mn also. but anyway what i do is have my passengers ride in the trailer takes the xtra weight off atv, dont squat at all then. Good thing is that its legal unlike person on back and saves shocks or springs. just my thoughts smile.gif

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Hello all, I have a question i hope someone can help with, i have a polaris sportsman 500 i like to take ice fishing, trouble is if i put a person on the back and hook a trailer to it with a little heft it really squats the rear end even with the springs cranked up, is there something or some kind of kit to stiffen the rear for this purpose? thanks for any help!


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I am not some letter of the law fanatic, and I do not have a clue what the laws are in other states, but in Michigan, thats a big no, no. Had one buddy driving in on Lake Erie, some poor guy was struggling pulling his portable in. So he hooked him up and gave him a ride in. The DNR busted his good samaritan bubble for having the second rider, plus the guy wasnt wearing a helmet. double ticket.


New this year - ATV driver over 18 can have 1 passenger. I believe helemts are optional for people over 18.

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