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Polished tunnel!
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September 12th 2009 at 4:28 PM
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03Pro-X700
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03Pro-X700 wants to get rid of my cdi, tach, wiring harness, and old cover. PM if interested.
Updated Last Sunday at 11:26 PM
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2414 Posts 
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Member Since: December 13th 2003
Location: Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 2003 Pro-X 700 144"
2008-2009 Miles: 860
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Well, i got a call/email from my dad today since im in college telling me that he started to hand polish the tunnel. Both sides have been gone over already and some elbow grease, half of the mothers polish, and 10 old shirts later, the first initial layer of corrosion is off. To be honest, i'm very pleased how it came out. It looked terrible before, i put off doing it and got behind. The 2nd time is coming up with a mothers powerball then a final polish should make it a mirror finish. Now, to just get the motor rebuilt too now..... Before  After - first time around 
2003 pro-x 700;
TracksUSA 144" tip-up rail extensions
1.25 camoplast predator /120 1.40' extreme max SS studs
VanAmburg tunnel extension
SLP Powder-Pro skis, Powder-Coated suspension
Holtzman tempaflow-420 main jets
10-64g weights w/ round almond spring
24/42 gearing, gutted airbox, PERC, torque arm
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September 12th 2009 at 4:30 PM
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KyleM800
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Current Sled: 2006 F7 Tony Stewart
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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Looks good man, planning on doing the same thing with my next sled.
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September 12th 2009 at 9:04 PM
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xcr440
Sundowners Trail Coordinator
xcr440 icefish's because having feeling in your fingertips is overrated.
Updated Yesterday at 10:49 PM
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12582 Posts
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Member Since: February 1st 2003
Location: St.Germain/Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440
2008-2009 Miles: 610
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looks good, I did that 1 year also. Lasted about 2 rides. I gave up after that just not worth all the hard work for it to only last a few rides.
a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker
Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours!
"Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan
woodbooga: (WOOD-boog-ah), n. regional dialect, common to areas of New Hampshire and Maine including the towns of Ossipee, Alton, Farmington, Acton, and Lebanon; one who attempts to obtain free firewood to fuel woodburning appliances in an effort to mitigate expenses related to home heating with fossil fuels. Frequently used as a term of derision by non-woodburners who mock the presence of loose bark and other wood waste in the beds of their pickup trucks.
2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains
1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 380 mains,T-flow
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September 13th 2009 at 11:43 AM
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Dekk70
CRAZY OUTRAGIOUS !
Dekk70 Winter needs to hurry its a$$ up in getting here. READY TO RIDE!!!
Updated Thursday at 12:32 PM
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Member Since: January 3rd 2008
Location: Hawarden, Iowa, USA
Current Sled: 2002 Polaris RMK 700
2008-2009 Miles: 300ish
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I have that done to my sleds and love how it classes them up.
^^^ Mine has always lasted at least half the year in my experience with it. I usually do it in the fall in late jan when it quits snowing for a while and in the spring.
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September 13th 2009 at 12:34 PM
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Xx08BRAAAPPP22xX
Loving the pro-x!!!
Xx08BRAAAPPP22xX nights are getting nice and cold but now it's got to stay like that through out the whole day on into December!
Updated Tuesday at 4:59 PM
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6669 Posts
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Member Since: January 20th 2005
Location: Taberg, New York, USA
Current Sled: 04 Pro-X 600
2008-2009 Miles: 1,960
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Looks excellent I think!
Polaris Pro-X=Sledgehammer, and every bit as tough as one!
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September 13th 2009 at 12:59 PM
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tughillboy
tughillboy
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Location: albany, ny, USA
Current Sled: 06 fusion 600
2008-2009 Miles: 1500+
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looks good i was going to do it but my new sled has a black tunnel
06 polaris fusion 600 h.o
02 polaris 550 fan FOR SALE!!!!
87 yamaha bravo
dads sled= 05 polaris 900
moms sled= 04 polaris xcsp 600
moms atv=polaris sportsman 500
dads atc= 1986 honda 200s
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September 13th 2009 at 2:18 PM
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XLT96rider
Other sports play once a week, but this sport is with us every day.
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Location: Wausau, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 1996 Polaris XLT Special
2008-2009 Miles: 1000+
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Coming out pretty nice!! ^Mine had a black tunnel too, but it's worth it!!
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September 13th 2009 at 5:25 PM
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440_jag
450 horse ditch bannger
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Location: Galesville, wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 2002 zr 500 cce
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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Yeah looks great. X2 on the polishing. it takes the fun out of aluminum tunnels
2002 Zr 500 CCE
D&D pipe ported polished y 6 inch riser Acerbis Handguards Chrome winshield Pro-glider Rack Rsi pad Ripped graphics Fox snow pro shocks clickers
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September 13th 2009 at 5:50 PM
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rsims16
Live By The Edge Of Your Seat
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Location: Canton, Mass, USA
Current Sled: 1991 Indy 650
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That looks really nice. How long does it usually take to polish?
Family Forever Forever Family
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My sleds
1989 Phazer
1990 Phazer
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1997 Skidoo Mach 1 700
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September 13th 2009 at 5:51 PM
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440_jag
450 horse ditch bannger
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1488 Posts
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Member Since: July 30th 2007
Location: Galesville, wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 2002 zr 500 cce
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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it tooks me like an hour and a half.
2002 Zr 500 CCE
D&D pipe ported polished y 6 inch riser Acerbis Handguards Chrome winshield Pro-glider Rack Rsi pad Ripped graphics Fox snow pro shocks clickers
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September 13th 2009 at 6:21 PM
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James007
Disturbing the peace since 1991.
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Location: kirkland lake, ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 2009 MXZ X 600Etec
2008-2009 Miles: 1100
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Buy a power ball for the drill...takes about 10mins. Comes out way nicer and its not hard on the arms!
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September 13th 2009 at 6:40 PM
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xcr440
Sundowners Trail Coordinator
xcr440 icefish's because having feeling in your fingertips is overrated.
Updated Yesterday at 10:49 PM
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12582 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 1st 2003
Location: St.Germain/Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440
2008-2009 Miles: 610
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power work well when there are no braces like the pro x chassis has.
a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker
Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours!
"Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan
woodbooga: (WOOD-boog-ah), n. regional dialect, common to areas of New Hampshire and Maine including the towns of Ossipee, Alton, Farmington, Acton, and Lebanon; one who attempts to obtain free firewood to fuel woodburning appliances in an effort to mitigate expenses related to home heating with fossil fuels. Frequently used as a term of derision by non-woodburners who mock the presence of loose bark and other wood waste in the beds of their pickup trucks.
2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains
1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 380 mains,T-flow
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September 13th 2009 at 6:52 PM
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James007
Disturbing the peace since 1991.
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2090 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 12th 2007
Location: kirkland lake, ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 2009 MXZ X 600Etec
2008-2009 Miles: 1100
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Doesn't matter, thats not half as bad as an XP...look at an xp tunnel...i just did mine...might chew up the ball a little but its woth it. That is a very nice prox btw i like it alot.
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September 13th 2009 at 7:00 PM
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xcr440
Sundowners Trail Coordinator
xcr440 icefish's because having feeling in your fingertips is overrated.
Updated Yesterday at 10:49 PM
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12582 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 1st 2003
Location: St.Germain/Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440
2008-2009 Miles: 610
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Does the xp have the tube with the litte teeth?
a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker
Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours!
"Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan
woodbooga: (WOOD-boog-ah), n. regional dialect, common to areas of New Hampshire and Maine including the towns of Ossipee, Alton, Farmington, Acton, and Lebanon; one who attempts to obtain free firewood to fuel woodburning appliances in an effort to mitigate expenses related to home heating with fossil fuels. Frequently used as a term of derision by non-woodburners who mock the presence of loose bark and other wood waste in the beds of their pickup trucks.
2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains
1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 380 mains,T-flow
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September 13th 2009 at 7:46 PM
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crazyzrt600
Average Member
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674 Posts
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Location: st. johnsbury, vt, USA
2008-2009 Miles: 400
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what works the best for polish, i have to do my firecat.
current sleds 1992 indy 400,1979 excel v,1973 tx340,1990 yamaha ovation 340
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September 13th 2009 at 9:10 PM
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James007
Disturbing the peace since 1991.
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2090 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 12th 2007
Location: kirkland lake, ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 2009 MXZ X 600Etec
2008-2009 Miles: 1100
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mothers, or theres blue magic.
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September 13th 2009 at 9:14 PM
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crazyzrt600
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674 Posts
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Quote originally posted by James007
mothers, or theres blue magic.
thanks
current sleds 1992 indy 400,1979 excel v,1973 tx340,1990 yamaha ovation 340
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September 14th 2009 at 1:41 PM
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03Pro-X700
Senior Member
03Pro-X700 wants to get rid of my cdi, tach, wiring harness, and old cover. PM if interested.
Updated Last Sunday at 11:26 PM
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2414 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: December 13th 2003
Location: Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 2003 Pro-X 700 144"
2008-2009 Miles: 860
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Thanks guys for all the comments. I have yet to see it in person since my dad did it, but am looking forward to it! If my dad doesn't im going to go over it again to do a final cleanup/polish and keep up on it from now on. Quote originally posted by rsims16 That looks really nice. How long does it usually take to polish? My dad told me he took about 5 hrs. The tunnel was very oxidized as you can see and he did it all by hand to get in between the tunnel supports and all the little cracks as well. The powerball was used for the tunnel extension and other flat surfaces. Like xcr said, the powerball doesn't work well on sleds like the pro-x with all of the bracing. The rivets and other fasteners/grips chew it to pieces. Man, i can't wait to finally ride.  Quote originally posted by James007 Doesn't matter, thats not half as bad as an XP...look at an xp tunnel...i just did mine...might chew up the ball a little but its woth it. That is a very nice prox btw i like it alot. Thanks James. I honestly can't say i would trade this sled straight up for a new IQ switchback (not including the assault, though). I have a lot of time and upkeep invested into it and in my eyes, i have the best of both worlds: A long tracked, race bread, good looking reliable and durable sled.
2003 pro-x 700;
TracksUSA 144" tip-up rail extensions
1.25 camoplast predator /120 1.40' extreme max SS studs
VanAmburg tunnel extension
SLP Powder-Pro skis, Powder-Coated suspension
Holtzman tempaflow-420 main jets
10-64g weights w/ round almond spring
24/42 gearing, gutted airbox, PERC, torque arm
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September 14th 2009 at 2:07 PM
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Quinlan
Department of Corrections
Quinlan is a little disappointed that he received HMK Highmark 4 boots instead of the Highmark Pros as he had anticipated...
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Location: Fargo, ND, USA
Current Sled: 06 SP 440/700, 98 ZR 600
2008-2009 Miles: 365
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Turned out decent for a first time. The more you polish it, the better it will get.
I spent a full weekend to get mine to a decent mirror shine (looks better in person). It also took quite a few choice beverages, and I was trying a variety of polishes. I sealed it up with some Zaino Clear-Seal. From what I've read, it will give you more time between polishes...makes the shine last longer. Spendy little bottle though. We'll see how well it works this winter I guess!
 Polished tunnel - almost there...
2006 Arctic Cat SnoPro 440/700 EFI
1998 Arctic Cat ZR 600 EFI Custom
1996 Ski-Doo FormulaIII 600
A mountain lion roaming the prairie found a bull, killed it and ate the entire bull. With a heavy belly, unable to walk, the lion laid in the tall grass moaning and roaring. Soon a hunter, attracted by the roaring, shot and killed the lion.
Moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut!
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September 14th 2009 at 11:37 PM
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JosMN
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Looking good pro-x700.
It was kind of a ritual for me to buff the tunnels on my bro in laws pro x (which was totalled in a accident trailering it late last year), my pro x (which my brother in law owns now)and my brothers ol 01 800 xc for many years. This is what I have found works the best. First of all, nothing works better than a 3 inch matco high speed air buffer, NOTHING. Especially how the pro x tunnel has the braces and all. First I would hit it with 3m heavy compound to get most of the oxidation off, change pads then hit it with 3m finesse compound, you will go through a few pads - then hit it twice with mothers billet or speedy. Speedy seemed to have the best results. Seems like a lot of work, and it is, but they all came out to a mirror everytime. Also, add a little flour to your towel when you whipe the resido off, it helps A LOT! I've tried the power balls and they are absolute junk for the pro x tunnel if you want to get it like a mirror. If you lived close I would let you use my buffer :)
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September 15th 2009 at 8:26 PM
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03Pro-X700
Senior Member
03Pro-X700 wants to get rid of my cdi, tach, wiring harness, and old cover. PM if interested.
Updated Last Sunday at 11:26 PM
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2414 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: December 13th 2003
Location: Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 2003 Pro-X 700 144"
2008-2009 Miles: 860
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Quote originally posted by JosMN
Looking good pro-x700.
It was kind of a ritual for me to buff the tunnels on my bro in laws pro x (which was totalled in a accident trailering it late last year), my pro x (which my brother in law owns now)and my brothers ol 01 800 xc for many years. This is what I have found works the best. First of all, nothing works better than a 3 inch matco high speed air buffer, NOTHING. Especially how the pro x tunnel has the braces and all. First I would hit it with 3m heavy compound to get most of the oxidation off, change pads then hit it with 3m finesse compound, you will go through a few pads - then hit it twice with mothers billet or speedy. Speedy seemed to have the best results. Seems like a lot of work, and it is, but they all came out to a mirror everytime. Also, add a little flour to your towel when you whipe the resido off, it helps A LOT! I've tried the power balls and they are absolute junk for the pro x tunnel if you want to get it like a mirror. If you lived close I would let you use my buffer :)
Thats very true, i did do that a few years ago when i cleaned the tunnel up a bit. It was a noticable difference. Im going to try some 0000 steel wool and some polish first to clear up the rest of the oxidation then do a final polish.
2003 pro-x 700;
TracksUSA 144" tip-up rail extensions
1.25 camoplast predator /120 1.40' extreme max SS studs
VanAmburg tunnel extension
SLP Powder-Pro skis, Powder-Coated suspension
Holtzman tempaflow-420 main jets
10-64g weights w/ round almond spring
24/42 gearing, gutted airbox, PERC, torque arm
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September 27th 2009 at 9:57 PM
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polarisrmk700
steep n' deep
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Current Sled: 2006 polaris rmk 700 144
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did that a cupl days ago on my 06 rmk 700, it looks awesome!!!
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