2006 Polaris Trailblazer 250 exhaust and suspension mods
for reference on wear and tear, this machine has about 150-200 hours on it. When I bought it, my guess it it had less than 10 hours.
the front springs may/will be different for your year model trailblazer. The 2005-2006 models had "long travel front struts". I also had a 2012 sportsman 500 that I had installed the front springs on...when I cross referenced the two machines and saw that they used the same 184.7mm long travel struts, I was 99% certain they would fit. they did. the previous generation traliblazer, say, 98 up or 2000-up for sure, use a shorter travel front strut. match that generation up with a sportsman of that generation, until they use the same strut, and then buy the epi or highlifter front springs for that sportsman.
on the rear, I believe i had about a 13.5" "free spring" length on the oem spring. the rzr spring was 1.5-2" shorter. the rear 1.5" spacer I have is made of a 3/4" HDPE sheet i got on amazon. I made them with a hole saw and drill, then cleaned them up with belt sander.
stiffer rear spring (polaris
7043696-293 ...the 293 is the color, so you may be able to find it in black or yellow variations. 293 is red).
stiffer front springs (EPI HD springs for 2012 polaris sportsman 500)
ball joints (EPI)
front wheel bearings. (all balls)
top steering stem bushing. you will have to modify the metal bracket slightly with a grinder. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
sae to usb power adapter (for powering phone/gps/gopro) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
uni air filter
ODI rogue grips (120mm)
harbor freight badlands zxr 3500 lb winch. added harbor freight synthetic winch line. Haven't actually used it yet
nilight brand marine battery cut-off switch. (about $15). with harbor freight jumper cables as the 8 gauge wire. used install bay brand 8 gauge copper lugs (you will need both 1/4" and 3/8" hole) from amazon.
ritter oil block off. single pull throttle cable. running 40:1 premix polaris VES gold oil
High performance designs (now owned by Ritter cycle) trail pipe. larger main jet, different primary clutch spring. (all shipped with Rick Ritter's exhaust kit when I bought it in 2010).
original piston/rings.
front lights. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
front GBC XC master 23-7-10
rear sunf a033 22x11-10. I might should have gone 24" on the rear. bought the tires before the front springs that lifted the front. would give me more clearance in the back and i have enough power to turn them.
Пікірлер: 40
You did a great job on the trailblazer.
Nice! I have a 2001 that I keep up north at my property, and it's our work horse. It tows yard carts and tears up the trails. I just redid the top end, and it runs amazing. It's a keeper for sure.
@factionfx
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice, I am thinking about redoing the top end in mine. I have not checked compression. I started working on it again because I sold my sportsman 500, but starting to think I may just get back into a Sportsman 570 touring if I am going to ride it very much. Getting a little older and I can really feel the single axle on my back.
@kenwilks6289
3 жыл бұрын
@@factionfx Mine had a lot of piston slap, so I knew it was time. When I tore it down it still had the original piston with a couple cracks in it, and had tons of blow by so the rings were shot. Once replaced, it felt like a completely different machine. It had regained all the power it had lost.
@ivanescobar6303
Жыл бұрын
No Spark
Super awesome video thank you so much for sharing
I really like it!
That quad is identical to my 2006 scrambler 500 except of course different engine and AWD. All the parts are probably interchangeable as well. Good to know when looking for used parts!
@factionfx
2 жыл бұрын
yes, thanks. I just upgraded the seatcover on it last week(didn't post a video). Also upgraded the hand brake master cylinder to a larger (more powerful) one from a sportsman 500 of the same generation. Brakes have a lot more power now.
@robotabot3
Жыл бұрын
The Scrambler and Trailblazer are mainly identical because as manufactures wanting to become the fastest, they made bigger engines, so they kept on increasing and increasing. My own Trailboss 250 has other models that are 325s and up.
Have the exact year 250 trailblazer identical to this one with RCR light weight piston and fresh bore 1 year ago and have never gotten to ride it! Nothing bug horrible bog at any point in the throttle. I will barly roll u around the yard. We have tried different carbs all with same results. I have been so discussed with this machine! All new engine and all. I rolled it out behind the barn and covered it up and out of site.. wish I could go back to the day I bought it off the kid that blew it up and slapped myself for buying this one.
@grandcrappy
9 ай бұрын
Was it timi, carb boot leak? Can the bike get in your good graces again?
@factionfx
2 ай бұрын
Ah man that sucks. One thing that can go out in these is the crank seals. Basically causes a lean condition and won't run right. Rick Ritter should be some help.
Thx for the heads up about too much carrier bearing grease. Just four or five shots a couple times a yr git her?
@factionfx
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly I don't really know the answer to that. What you mentioned sounds like good guidelines. I have had these machines since around 2007 (scrambler, a couple trail blazers, and a trail boss)....I always greased them every ride until i could hear the grease wanting to escape. never had any problems. Now I am thinking "less is more". I will still lubricate all of the joints every ride.
I have 04 what lower control arms match I have a bent one??
Bro any idea why my 2001 Polaris 250 leaks fuel from exhaust
@highlightzilla9581
3 жыл бұрын
Running it To rich
@highlightzilla9581
3 жыл бұрын
Or worn out top end change ur rings and piston
@factionfx
2 жыл бұрын
most likely you need a top end. i actually recently just resealed my exhaust to the header and reduced my oil ratio from 32:1 to 40:1 and it runs even better.
At 64 I ain't yoo old for the 250. Do have a Kawasaki Mojave that I may sell for this. 400 Scrambler faster, yes, but also radiator, water pump, counterbalancer maintenance. 250 simple,pipe and stiffer clutch springs, maybe bigger carb.
How do you like those rear tires?
@factionfx
2 жыл бұрын
They are awesome!
Where did you get the throttle cable from?
@factionfx
2 жыл бұрын
Ritter cycle has the single pull throttle cable and the oil block off kit.
@erichoover8624
2 жыл бұрын
@@factionfx dose the block off kit affect performance
@factionfx
2 жыл бұрын
@@erichoover8624 no. But a lot of people think it actually makes them run better because the fuel/oil ratio is constant. Currently running mine at 40:1 and it runs really good.
@erichoover8624
2 жыл бұрын
@@factionfx ok thanks
Yooo lemme buy that
@Ethan_LeBlanc
Жыл бұрын
Read top pinned comment he’s selling it
Would you recommend buying one in 2021 ?
@factionfx
3 жыл бұрын
If you can find a decent one. they changed them a little bit in 2005+. Basically any one that you find will probably need extensive work. All the bushings and joints replaces as well as the bearings. If you can find a garage queen you will still need to replace the bushings I imagine.
Is your atv 2 stroke 🤔??
What cable did you use
@factionfx
2 жыл бұрын
throttle cable is sold by rick ritter.
what battery do you have, can you share what battery numer i can put in mine?
@factionfx
2 жыл бұрын
Duracell 14. Got it at sam's club. Batteries plus also sells them
i have 2 trail blazers, theyre fun...wanna sell it?
@factionfx
2 жыл бұрын
I have it listed locally in Dallas on facebook marketplace for $3500. Price sounds crazy til you look and see that most of the ragged out ones are $2000 that will need extensive repairs and i've got a lot of upgrades on this one (tires, winch, etc)