Polaris What does a XP4 need?

[valco]

I just picked up a used '12 xp4 900, this platform is new to me as I came from a '09 Teryx. I have the cage, doors, and harnesses handled. What do these machines need to be dez ready?
Any recommendations on shock settings, filtration, lighting, ect..?
Is the stock battery & filter element acceptable?
Most of my riding is in Ocotillo, JV, & Barstow. Im also am looking for a rear bench to sit 3 kids.

Thanks!

 

[Rusty5150]

Here is a list of things you need from SXSPerformance.


http://www.sxsperformance.com/Product/633/Pro-Am-Rear-Bench-Suspension-Seat.aspx

http://www.sxsperformance.com/Product/641/Axia-Alloys-Fire-Extinguisher-Mount.aspx

http://www.sxsperformance.com/Product/699/California-Ultimate-4.aspx

http://www.sxsperformance.com/Produ...Performance-Intake-Double-Down-Equalizer.aspx

http://www.sxsperformance.com/Product/756/RZR-XP-Needle-Valve-Shocks.aspx

 

[valco]

Do these things have issues with the air box sealing?

Are the factory shocks junk, so they need to be replaced?

 

[Rusty5150]

Do these things have issues with the air box sealing?

Are the factory shocks junk, so they need to be replaced?

Here is some info about the air box sealing issue.
http://www.utvunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9422

The factory shocks are fine if your into that sort of thing. But if you want to kick ass and take names you need needle valve shocks.

 

[BiggJim]

Stock XP shocks suck....Our fox 2.5 set up is the way to go. Nice smooth ride when your crusing and race car handling when you are hard on it.

 

[Goodtimes]

Stock XP shocks suck....Our fox 2.5 set up is the way to go. Nice smooth ride when your crusing and race car handling when you are hard on it.

X2

I went with the Coginto/Fox 2.5s Best performance up grade yet.

 

[valco]

What sucks about them, valving?

 

[Bajaxp]

What sucks about them, valving?

Actually nothing sucks about them. If you are bottoming, then just adjust the clickers up until they stop bottoming. Yes needle shocks are great, but there is no reason to junk your current shocks. Trust yourself and work the clickers. If YOU can't make the shocks work then go for help.

 

[fastjesse]

What sucks about them, valving?

The valving isn't great, but the Walker Evans shocks can be revalved to your driving style and the type of terrain you ride in. Brian at Walker can definitely make them work better than they do straight from Polaris. It just depends on your budget and how fast you want to go. If you want the baddest of the bad then the Cognito 2.5 or Walker needles are the way to go. Something I did to my XP4 and think really helped the car out was the Racer Tech rocker gussets.
http://www.goracertech.com/rzr-xp4-900-rocker-panel-gussets.html

Give Twisted Stitch a look as far as bench seats go. I run their seats front and rear and love them. Good luck and hopefully you enjoy your XP4.

 

[Rad Richi]

Hey Garrett, buy my seats everything else can wait....haha

 

[Rad Richi]

in other words... "just drive it!!!"

 

[Rzrcsi]

in other words... "just drive it!!!"

X2

Get some seat time... you'll figure out what you "need" soon enough...