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2005 Rancher 350 upgrade

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303hunter
Been a member for a few years, but haven't posted in a while. My 2005 Rancher 2wd is bone stock. I've used it for hunting for a few years, but not much else. It's still got the original tires in good shape, but starting to crack from dry rot.

My cousin has bought a quad, so I've got somebody to ride with again. I'd like to do a little work on my Rancher, like free flowing exhaust, jetting, air filter, etc. I'll replace the tires soon, and would appreciate advice for a good budget exhaust and jetting recommendations. I live in southern NC if that helps with jetting changes. Thanks in advance!
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Your on you're own with jetting, but make sure you use genuine Keihin jets.

For the exhaust there isn't too many out there, HMF Performance is cheap and makes good power but is LOUD. Supertrapp may have something also? Then do a UNI or TwinAir filter. The combo should be good for a few extra HP. I'd think about a higher compression piston and a cam as well. You'll notice the difference in the seat of your pants but it's not going to be a 450 sportsman, which I think is really 500cc?
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mac102004 said:
Your on you're own with jetting, but make sure you use genuine Keihin jets.

For the exhaust there isn't too many out there, HMF Performance is cheap and makes good power but is LOUD. Supertrapp may have something also? Then do a UNI or TwinAir filter. The combo should be good for a few extra HP. I'd think about a higher compression piston and a cam as well. You'll notice the difference in the seat of your pants but it's not going to be a 450 sportsman, which I think is really 500cc?
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It is 500cc, and the old 400 was actually a 450. Don't understand the reason for this.
I'll probably leave my Rancher alone. It's lasted 12 years for a reason, and I want it to last many more!
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Yep they are some tough SOB's, every bit as good as the old 300's as far as I'm concerned. 8700 hard miles on my 2001.
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303hunter said:
It is 500cc, and the old 400 was actually a 450. Don't understand the reason for this.

I'll probably leave my Rancher alone. It's lasted 12 years for a reason, and I want it to last many more!
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Yep they are some tough SOB's, every bit as good as the old 300's as far as I'm concerned. 8700 hard miles on my 2001.
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Don't know how many miles are on my 2005. It's a base model with foot shift(the way I like)and no speedo/odo. I bought it from the original owner in 2009, and it looked new. Paid $1800 for it then, and believe I could get my money back out of it now. It's found a home with me though.
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Yes I always forget the footshift models in the US never had the digital display. Mine is also a footshift, but being the Canadian version is compete with speedo/odo etc.


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