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I just got a gift today my daughter got me the Honda 2000 just would like to know if anyone took a tote and made a cover to go over to keep the snow or other things off it when its outside running it will be in the back of a truck.

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Just build a small 3 sided box to keep the rain, snow off and still let air in to cool it. wink

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I saw on a different forum a guy took two Rubbermaid storage containers, cut the bottom 3/4 off one, then stacked them together for a cover. He then cut out holes for intake and exhaust.

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I just leave my tonneau cover rolled out and have the tailgate down.

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This will be my fifth season running my Honda 2000 on Mille Lacs. I lust leave it on the tailgate of my truck. It has been covered with snow, sat is -20 temps and just keeps running. My wheel house is in use every weekend of fishable ice on Mille Lacs and I've never had a problem leaving it in the elements.

One note, I do change the oil every 80 hours. During the winter this ends up being about twice per month.

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I just leave my tonneau cover rolled out and have the tailgate down.

Same here.

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I built a wood box for it and cut exhaust holes in back. Made it nice but I have never used it yet. Maybe on day if I am on the lake and it snows heavy.

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has anyone done the propane conversion on your Honda yet???

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has anyone done the propane conversion on your Honda yet???

Never could find a good reason to ever switch....

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I have the honda 1000 but I made a extended tank gas line to run off my 6 gallon boat gas tank. I've got a 40hp 4 stroke and don't get out much in the summer and when I do it's usually in a buddy's boat so it's nice to use up that gas before it goes bad. It's also nice to run all weekend without refueling, the 1000 only has a .6 gallon tank.

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A good friend of mine that I work with took his Honda in to get it tuned up for the season. The dealer is installing cold weather kit which consist of device that warms up the air intake. I don't know how this exactly works but I guess it helps prevent it from freezing up.

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    • smurfy
    • fishingstar
      Those flooding problems are a sign of your needle and seat are leaking.  If the needle has a ring around the tip you can clean it if it's brass. If it has a black rubber tip then it needs to be replaced. You can clean the needle and seat with things like rubbing compound or even toothpaste I use a product called Semi chrome. It for polishing die pins. Just clean them up after polishing.
    • SkunkedAgain
      All of those Polaris sleds from that era were notorious for flooding and leaking. I've still got a 2003 XCSP 600 Edge that my daughter rides. As you noted, you need to shut off the fuel in those situations.
    • SkunkedAgain
      Yes, but it could make for an amazing walleye opener.
    • Wanderer
      How old is your belt?   My old Polaris 4 wheeler with belt drive was bogging at mid range to top end last year.  Changed the belt and that problem went away.
    • JerkinLips
      Previous owner (22 years and 5,000 miles ago) said it was prone to flooding when sitting for a long time or trailering, so I shut the fuel off in both cases.   Primary is significantly worn.  I replaced several rollers and pins which helped.  I have two used clutches in much better condition that I could (and should) install.   It seems more like when I hit the throttle, but the bog could be from poor clutch shifting.  Will have to pay attention next time and inspect the clutches.  Thanks for the ideas.
    • jparrucci
      Nope, he beat me fair and square, all his.  This weather had been depressing. As it sits now we are looking at a later than normal ice out. I hate scrabbling with docks, lifts, boats right before opener. Also limits some pre opener crappie chances. 
    • smurfy
      👍 when/if i get drawn.....which i should know about june 1 we'll get in touch........both my kid and myself should get drawn.   and thanks.........with 6 preference points............i think are odds are pretty good.............there giving out 375 permits......and since we had yogi and booboo destroy my birdfeeders last spring......🙄 
    • fishingstar
      In those years Polaris was known to put buna tipped needles in there sleds. They get a ring around the seat and don't seal shut. But if that would be the case your problem would be with the motor shut off and filling the crankcase with gas. If your plugs are brown that is were they should be. I wouldn't drop that needle down to the last grove. I would replace them before I did that. I have never had a carb with that setting. Have you looked at your clutches? They could be dirty or have a bad roller.  Does it bog as it's accelerating or when you hit the throttle?     
    • Mike89
      but if he really wants I can change the date..  
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