Custom Rear Bumper for Sportsman XP

**robg** · 10-08-2009, 03:43 PM

After getting my Sportsman XP, I knew I wanted the ATV Guru bumpers for it because the Polaris ones are kinda cheesy, and look pretty stupid.

But one thing I didn't like about the XP was the rear rack wasn't as deep as on my SP800. That severely limited my selection of cargo trunks. I didn't want the too-small Polaris one, and most of the others would end up hanging off the back.

I really wanted to attach the Kolpin fuel pack brackets so I could carry a fuel back behind the trunk, but again, with it hanging off the back, that wouldn't be possible.

Then I got to thinking. Those who know me that I'm dangerous when I start thinking.

I emailed John and Paul at ATV-Guru and discussed my idea with them. They were interested. I sent them one of the fuel pack brackets and some measurements. A couple of weeks passed, and they sent me photos of their prototype.

Here's the completed product on my Sportsman XP. Whaddaya think?

I'm going to come up with some designs for other accessories to mount to those fuel pack brackets... like a cooler holder for one thing.

I'm VERY impressed with the quality of the bumper and how well it fits. Plus their willingness to work with me was extremely cool. I hear they will start offering this as an option.

Rob

**robg** · 10-08-2009, 03:43 PM

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**robg** · 10-08-2009, 03:44 PM

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katch26 · 10-08-2009, 04:13 PM

that thing looks mean! what actuall holds the fuel cell on? I see its pressed on those tabs but does it still need a strap or something?

**robg** · 10-08-2009, 04:36 PM

I didn't include it in the photo, but there's a knob with a metal plate that screws into the plastic part of the bracket that the pack slips over.

The newer Kolpin packs use a T-shaped deal that works well. The older packs like mine have the knob and plate setup.

Rob

jimmypsp700 · 10-19-2010, 10:50 PM

hey Rob do you have the front Guru bumper also, I'm thinking of getting one for my XP.
How's fitment does it bolt to existing mount locations?

Jim

10-08-2009, 03:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
robg Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fulltiming in an RV Posts: 2,542	Custom Rear Bumper for Sportsman XP After getting my Sportsman XP, I knew I wanted the ATV Guru bumpers for it because the Polaris ones are kinda cheesy, and look pretty stupid. But one thing I didn't like about the XP was the rear rack wasn't as deep as on my SP800. That severely limited my selection of cargo trunks. I didn't want the too-small Polaris one, and most of the others would end up hanging off the back. I really wanted to attach the Kolpin fuel pack brackets so I could carry a fuel back behind the trunk, but again, with it hanging off the back, that wouldn't be possible. Then I got to thinking. Those who know me that I'm dangerous when I start thinking. I emailed John and Paul at ATV-Guru and discussed my idea with them. They were interested. I sent them one of the fuel pack brackets and some measurements. A couple of weeks passed, and they sent me photos of their prototype. Here's the completed product on my Sportsman XP. Whaddaya think? I'm going to come up with some designs for other accessories to mount to those fuel pack brackets... like a cooler holder for one thing. I'm VERY impressed with the quality of the bumper and how well it fits. Plus their willingness to work with me was extremely cool. I hear they will start offering this as an option. Rob __________________ Proud Member, Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy '09 Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EPS '08 Polaris Outlaw 525 S (DOB 2/14/2008) '08 Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS (DOB 7/12/2007) See my various trip photos here! RinconRiders GrizzlyOwners

10-08-2009, 03:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
robg Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fulltiming in an RV Posts: 2,542	Another __________________ Proud Member, Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy '09 Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EPS '08 Polaris Outlaw 525 S (DOB 2/14/2008) '08 Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS (DOB 7/12/2007) See my various trip photos here! RinconRiders GrizzlyOwners

10-08-2009, 03:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
robg Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fulltiming in an RV Posts: 2,542	One more __________________ Proud Member, Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy '09 Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EPS '08 Polaris Outlaw 525 S (DOB 2/14/2008) '08 Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS (DOB 7/12/2007) See my various trip photos here! RinconRiders GrizzlyOwners

10-08-2009, 04:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
robg Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fulltiming in an RV Posts: 2,542	I didn't include it in the photo, but there's a knob with a metal plate that screws into the plastic part of the bracket that the pack slips over. The newer Kolpin packs use a T-shaped deal that works well. The older packs like mine have the knob and plate setup. Rob __________________ Proud Member, Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy '09 Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EPS '08 Polaris Outlaw 525 S (DOB 2/14/2008) '08 Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS (DOB 7/12/2007) See my various trip photos here! RinconRiders GrizzlyOwners

10-19-2010, 10:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
jimmypsp700 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clinton Twp. Posts: 967	hey Rob do you have the front Guru bumper also, I'm thinking of getting one for my XP. How's fitment does it bolt to existing mount locations? Jim __________________ 2010 Sportsman 850XP EPS 2002 Sportsman 700 (sold) 2000 Scrambler 400 2x4 -Trail ported & .040 over -Piped & clutched

10-08-2009, 04:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
katch26 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: laurel Posts: 5,389	that thing looks mean! what actuall holds the fuel cell on? I see its pressed on those tabs but does it still need a strap or something?