Monthly Ranger & RZR Contest

Greg · 04-11-2011, 11:29 AM

I've got to win the entire Ranger category after going 80 degrees vertical yesterday. The Grizzley bear in my reciever hitch was smashed when we went vertical. Picture to follow.

h2otoo · 05-18-2011, 06:32 AM

Here is an Ultra Stock 2007 500 carb. Just picked this up, 4 years old with 11 hours on it. The p.o. added nothing, looks like it did when new. Already ordered some "stuff". Waiting for the UPS guy to bring the goodies

Bob

Russ Chastain · 05-18-2011, 09:57 AM

Looks like someone added a rear view mirror.

This is funny, I got my 2006 500 (carb) 4x4 in March. It belonged to my employer, who passed away in March. When he died, it only had 11.5 hours on it.

It looks a lot like yours, the only things he had added were a plastic Polaris hard top, and a Polaris ladder rack. I've since added a Lexan windshield and soft rear windshield, and have a winch on the way.

I had to super-clean the carb to get it running since it sat so much, and also had to put in a new battery (the third one it's had).

If you want some soft doors for your Ranger, I have a pair listed in the For Sale section for $100 obo.

h2otoo · 05-18-2011, 10:19 AM

Good eyes! Very similar story, for sure. I dealt with the wife, the husband fading fast. Bought it on Friday and he passed Sunday. The wife mentioned he added the rear view mirror. It did start right up, to my surprise (she stated that they would start it once in a while) and I drove it home. Bogged down at fast speed a couple of times, but by the time I got home I could not duplicate it. Do notice a drip outta the carb drain tube when I park it in the garage. I got a windshield on order through Cabelas, and a soft-top, soft rear window, seat cover, and grab handles (my wife likes those) on order. Actually,
I checked out the doors you got for sale yesterday. I think with the shield and top I will be all set. Thinking of taking it to the local dealer and have him do the first service and go over it for anything I missed. After that I will try to deal with it.

Bob

Russ Chastain · 05-18-2011, 12:47 PM

>>Do notice a drip outta the carb drain tube when I park it in the garage.<<

Yeah, mine did that before the carb cleaning. The main jet was completely plugged and it would only run when choked. Sounds like a great machine.

What was the damage? I paid $4k for mine.

h2otoo · 05-18-2011, 05:26 PM

You did a LOT better than me, 6K. They wanted 7. I thought 6 was a fair price, few side x sides seem to make it to the used market, it seems. I'm happy with what I got.

Bob

Russ Chastain · 05-18-2011, 06:37 PM

Seeing as it was a basically new machine, I think you did fine. And you helped them out when finances were probably pretty tight for them.

h2otoo · 05-19-2011, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ Chastain

Seeing as it was a basically new machine, I think you did fine. And you helped them out when finances were probably pretty tight for them.

Thanks, I kinda needed that after hearing what you paid (with the ladder rack no less). They did seem to be behind the 8 ball with bills, and, like I said, I think it was a fair price. Probably could have low-balled them and got it cheaper, but fair is good.

p.s. I think the ladder rack is a nice feature. My opinion is that you should NOT sell yours. (saw your post on the subject). Just my .02 worth.

Bob

Russ Chastain · 05-19-2011, 01:22 PM

Thanks, I tend to agree on the ladder rack.

I worked for this guy (original owner of my Ranger) for 22 years, it was a small company and I started on the ground floor. In recent years I spent almost 13 years doing his drafting (AutoCAD) from my home. I was basically the second man in the business, though I wasn't involved in operations except for drafting, which included QC for the field crews' work. Anyhow, we had a long history, so his widow gave me a deal on the Ranger.

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Greg Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 8	top 10 I've got to win the entire Ranger category after going 80 degrees vertical yesterday. The Grizzley bear in my reciever hitch was smashed when we went vertical. Picture to follow.

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05-18-2011, 09:57 AM	#13
Russ Chastain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,076	Looks like someone added a rear view mirror. This is funny, I got my 2006 500 (carb) 4x4 in March. It belonged to my employer, who passed away in March. When he died, it only had 11.5 hours on it. It looks a lot like yours, the only things he had added were a plastic Polaris hard top, and a Polaris ladder rack. I've since added a Lexan windshield and soft rear windshield, and have a winch on the way. I had to super-clean the carb to get it running since it sat so much, and also had to put in a new battery (the third one it's had). If you want some soft doors for your Ranger, I have a pair listed in the For Sale section for $100 obo.

05-18-2011, 10:19 AM	#14
h2otoo Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central Maine Posts: 41	Good eyes! Very similar story, for sure. I dealt with the wife, the husband fading fast. Bought it on Friday and he passed Sunday. The wife mentioned he added the rear view mirror. It did start right up, to my surprise (she stated that they would start it once in a while) and I drove it home. Bogged down at fast speed a couple of times, but by the time I got home I could not duplicate it. Do notice a drip outta the carb drain tube when I park it in the garage. I got a windshield on order through Cabelas, and a soft-top, soft rear window, seat cover, and grab handles (my wife likes those) on order. Actually, I checked out the doors you got for sale yesterday. I think with the shield and top I will be all set. Thinking of taking it to the local dealer and have him do the first service and go over it for anything I missed. After that I will try to deal with it. Bob

05-18-2011, 12:47 PM	#15
Russ Chastain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,076	>>Do notice a drip outta the carb drain tube when I park it in the garage.<< Yeah, mine did that before the carb cleaning. The main jet was completely plugged and it would only run when choked. Sounds like a great machine. What was the damage? I paid $4k for mine.

05-18-2011, 05:26 PM	#16
h2otoo Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central Maine Posts: 41	You did a LOT better than me, 6K. They wanted 7. I thought 6 was a fair price, few side x sides seem to make it to the used market, it seems. I'm happy with what I got. Bob

05-18-2011, 06:37 PM	#17
Russ Chastain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,076	Seeing as it was a basically new machine, I think you did fine. And you helped them out when finances were probably pretty tight for them.

05-19-2011, 01:22 PM	#19
Russ Chastain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,076	Thanks, I tend to agree on the ladder rack. I worked for this guy (original owner of my Ranger) for 22 years, it was a small company and I started on the ground floor. In recent years I spent almost 13 years doing his drafting (AutoCAD) from my home. I was basically the second man in the business, though I wasn't involved in operations except for drafting, which included QC for the field crews' work. Anyhow, we had a long history, so his widow gave me a deal on the Ranger.