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900W SPLYT Supercharged Stator + Regulator + Dual Battery Isolator + Flywheel for Polaris Ranger Sportsman 2012-2025 by RM Stator

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900W SPLYT Supercharged Stator + Regulator + Dual Battery Isolator + Flywheel for Polaris Ranger Sportsman 2012-2025 by RM StatorSKU: RMS900 108170 This kit includes: Dual output stator Flywheel Two SERIES voltage regulators Two automotive grade relocation wiring harnesses with OEM quality heavy duty connectors Complete instructions for voltage regulator relocation RMSTATOR UTV Complete Dual Battery Isolator Connection and Metering Kit Why use the SPLYT Technology? As featured by Dirt Trax Television, RMSTATOR SPLYT Technology provides a reliable solution to well known charging

SKU: RMS900-108170

This kit includes:

  • Dual output stator
  • Flywheel
  • Two SERIES voltage regulators
  • Two automotive grade relocation wiring harnesses with OEM-quality heavy-duty connectors
  • Complete instructions for voltage regulator relocation
  • RMSTATOR UTV Complete Dual Battery Isolator Connection and Metering Kit

Why use the SPLYT Technology?

As featured by Dirt Trax Television, RMSTATOR SPLYT Technology provides a reliable solution to well-known charging system failures. Using a dual output stator with two completely separate stator windings, this system splits the power generated by the stator into two separate voltage regulators. These regulators then each operate with only half of the load of the original system, allowing them to maintain a lower temperature and increase reliability.

 

SERIES Voltage Regulation

This system uses a new type of voltage regulator called a SERIES regulator. Rather than shunting excess power to ground like a typical regulator, it protects the battery from high voltage by disconnecting the stator coils from the regulator and preventing current from passing on. This type of voltage regulation generates less heat because current from the stator is prevented from flowing through the regulator.

 


Ultimate reliability

With a stock charging system, voltage regulators are consistently operating within 5% of their maximum capacity, leading to heat and stress related failure. With the RMSTATOR SPLYT system, both SERIES voltage regulators are operating with 40% overhead for long life and stable output.


Better design

Contrary to the original OEM stator that uses one three phase stator winding, the SPLYT stator contains two completely separate three-phase coil windings. Each of these two windings then produces half of the power of the stock stator lowering the temperature in each individual coil.

More available power

If you are installing a lot of accessories and electronics on your vehicle, like extra lighting, stereos or a winch, the SPLYT kit is available with an improved flywheel designed to increase power output from 650 Watts to 900 Watts.

 


Easy to install

All parts use a Plug-and-Play design, just like the original OEM ones, so no special tool or knowledge is needed to install this system.


Harnesses included

Relocation wiring harnesses allow to relocate the regulators anywhere on your vehicle to get better air flow and easier access.

Solve your Polaris RZR & Sportsman charging system issues today, once and for all, with RMSTATOR!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This kit includes two wiring harness according to Polaris recal # Z-16-01-C (OEM # 2206620, 2206367,2206473). We strongly suggest you to relocate both of your regulators to make sure they do not wear out prematurely due to mud, dust or rocks.

All item pictures are accurate, matching exactly what you will receive.

RMSTATOR UTV Complete Dual Battery Isolator Connection and Metering Kit

As modern UTV’s are improving every year, it is increasingly common to add accessories to them like stereos, lights, and winches. These are great upgrades, until you are stuck with a dead battery and can’t start the engine! RMSTATOR comes to the rescue with the best and most complete kit available to add a second battery to your UTV to power your accessories and monitor the charge of both batteries right from your dashboard!

The addition of a second battery to your vehicle to power your accessories allows you to safely use them all day without discharging your primary starting battery. If the voltage drops too low on your second battery, it will disconnect and isolate it from the main battery safely and automatically. When the motor is started, the secondary battery will be reconnected and recharged.

Our included LED dual voltmeter installs on your dashboard, and lets you easily monitor the voltage of both batteries. The included wiring harness and relay allow the voltmeter to turn on and off with your keyswitch.

Everything you need for a complete installation is included!

Includes:

    • Dual battery isolator relay
    • 12” Black ground battery cable with terminal lugs
    • 12” Red positive battery cable with terminal lugs
    • 18” Red positive battery cable with terminal lugs
    • Dual Red LED voltmeter (1.4” OD x 1” depth)
    • Keyswitch voltmeter activation relay with socket and wires
    • 96” wire harness for dual voltmeter connection to relay
    • Terminals and connectors

Dual Stator Dimensions
Interior diameter : 53 mm
Exterior diameter : 125 mm
Thickness : 26 mm
Length of wires stator to grommet : 125 mm
Length of wires grommet to plug : 290 mm & 550 mm

Other specifications :
Number of wires : 6
Number of plugs : 2
Number of pins : 6
Number of poles : 18

Wire to wire resistance :
Alternator: Yellow/Black to Yellow/Black = 0.5 ohms +-20%

Regulator Dimensions
Width: 84 mm
Length: 90 mm
Height: 32 mm
Fixation holes center to center: 69 mm

Other specifications:
Number of plugs: 2
Number of pins: 5
Minimum Charging Voltage: 14.5 V +- 0.5 V
Maximum Charging Current: 50 A / 500 W
Open Circuit Voltage: < 15 V
Operation Temperature: -20º to 85º

Relocation Harness Dimensions
Wires length : 2400 mm
Number of yellow wires : 3
Number of red wires : 1
Number of black wires : 1
Number of plugs : 2

Complete Dual Battery Isolator Connection and Metering Kit

  • Dual battery isolator relay
  • 12” Black ground battery cable with terminal lugs
  • 12” Red positive battery cable with terminal lugs
  • 18” Red positive battery cable with terminal lugs
  • Dual Red LED voltmeter (1.4” OD x 1” depth)
  • Keyswitch voltmeter activation relay with socket and wires
  • 96” wire harness for dual voltmeter connection to relay
  • Terminals and connectors

     

    Flywheel Dimensions:
    Exterior Diameter: 140.6 mm
    Interior Diameter: 127.8 mm
    Interior Diameter Center Housing: 22.4 mm
    Exterior Diameter Center Housing: 50 mm

RMSTATOR UTV Complete Dual Battery Isolator Connection and Metering Kit instructions

 

Download our PDF installation instruction booklet (EN)

 

RMSTATOR SPLYT Kit instructions

 

Download our complete installation instruction (PDF 15Mo)

Warning:

Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the battery before servicing.
Ensure proper installation by a qualified technician to avoid malfunction.

Vehicle Fitments

2025 Polaris RZR 1000 XP
2025 Polaris RZR 4 1000 XP
2025 Polaris Sportsman 1000 XP
2025 Polaris Scrambler 1000 XP
2025 Polaris Scrambler 1000 XP Euro
2025 Polaris Ranger 1000 Full Size
2025 Polaris Ranger Crew 570 Full Size
2025 Polaris Sportsman 850
2025 Polaris RZR 900 Trail
2025 Polaris RZR 1000 Trail S
2025 Polaris Ranger 1000 Full Size
2025 Polaris RZR 900 Trail S
2025 Polaris RZR 1000 Trail S Ultimate
2025 Polaris Ranger 570 Full Size
2025 Polaris RZR 900 Trail Ultimate
2025 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 Touring
2024 Polaris RZR 1000 XP
2024 Polaris RZR 4 1000 XP
2024 Polaris Scrambler 850
2024 Polaris Sportsman 1000 XP
2024 Polaris Scrambler 1000 XP
2024 Polaris Sportsman 850 High Lifter
2024 Polaris Sportsman 570 6X6
2024 Polaris Scrambler 1000 XP Euro
2024 Polaris Ranger Crew 570 Full Size
2024 Polaris Sportsman 850
2024 Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring EPS
2024 Polaris RZR 900 Trail
2024 Polaris RZR 1000 Trail S
2024 Polaris Ranger 1000 Full Size
2024 Polaris RZR 900 Trail S
2024 Polaris Sportsman 570 Touring EPS
2024 Polaris Ranger 570 Full Size
2024 Polaris RZR 900 Trail Ultimate
2024 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 Touring
2024 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter
2023 Polaris RZR 1000 XP
2023 Polaris RZR 4 1000 XP
2023 Polaris Sportsman 570 Touring
2023 Polaris Ranger 570 EFI
2023 Polaris Scrambler 850
2023 Polaris Ranger 1000 XP
2023 Polaris Sportsman 1000 XP
2023 Polaris Scrambler 1000 XP
2023 Polaris Sportsman 850 High Lifter
2023 Polaris General 1000
2023 Polaris Sportsman 1000 Touring
2023 Polaris Sportsman 570 6X6
2023 Polaris Scrambler 1000 XP Euro
2023 Polaris Ranger 1000 Full Size
2023 Polaris Ranger Crew 570 Full Size
2023 Polaris General 1000 XP
2023 Polaris General 1000 XP4
2023 Polaris Sportsman 850
2023 Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring EPS
2023 Polaris RZR 900 Trail
2023 Polaris RZR 1000 Trail S
2023 Polaris RZR 900 Trail S
2023 Polaris Ranger 570 Full Size
2023 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 Touring
2023 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter
2022 Polaris RZR 1000 XP
2022 Polaris RZR 4 1000 XP
2022 Polaris Ranger 500 EFI
2022 Polaris Ranger 570 EFI
2022 Polaris Scrambler 850
2022 Polaris Sportsman 1000 XP
2022 Polaris Scrambler 1000 XP
2022 Polaris Sportsman 850 High Lifter
2022 Polaris General 4 1000
2022 Polaris General 1000
2022 Polaris RZR 1000 RS1 EFI F/C
2022 Polaris Sportsman 570 6X6
2022 Polaris Scrambler 1000 XP Euro
2022 Polaris Ranger Crew 570 Full Size
2022 Polaris General 1000 XP
2022 Polaris General 1000 XP4
2022 Polaris RZR 570 Trail
2022 Polaris Sportsman 850
2022 Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring EPS
2022 Polaris RZR 900 Trail
2022 Polaris RZR 1000 Trail S
2022 Polaris RZR 900 Trail S
2022 Polaris Ranger 570 Full Size
2022 Polaris RZR 900 Trail Ultimate
2022 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 Touring
2022 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter
2021 Polaris RZR 1000 XP
2021 Polaris RZR 4 1000 XP
2021 Polaris RZR 1000
2021 Polaris RZR 4 900 XP Turbo
2021 Polaris Ranger 500 EFI
2021 Polaris Sportsman 570 Touring
2021 Polaris Ranger 570 EFI
2021 Polaris Ranger Crew 570 EFI
2021 Polaris Scrambler 850
2021 Polaris Sportsman 1000 XP
2021 Polaris Scrambler 1000 XP
2021 Polaris Sportsman 850 High Lifter
2021 Polaris General 4 1000
2021 Polaris General 1000
2021 Polaris RZR 1000 RS1 EFI F/C
2021 Polaris Sportsman 570 6X6
2021 Polaris Scrambler 1000 XP Euro
2021 Polaris RZR 900 XP Turbo S
2021 Polaris Ranger Crew 570 Full Size
2021 Polaris General 1000 XP
2021 Polaris General 1000 XP4
2021 Polaris RZR 570 Trail
2021 Polaris RZR 1000 XP Turbo
2021 Polaris Sportsman 850
2021 Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring EPS
2021 Polaris RZR 900 Trail
2021 Polaris RZR Turbo R 4
2021 Polaris RZR 900 Trail S
2021 Polaris Ranger 570 Full Size
2021 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 Touring
2021 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter
2020 Polaris RZR 570 EFI
2020 Polaris RZR 1000 XP
2020 Polaris RZR 900
2020 Polaris RZR 4 1000 XP
2020 Polaris RZR 1000
2020 Polaris RZR 4 900 XP Turbo
2020 Polaris RZR 900 XP Turbo
2020 Polaris Ranger 500 EFI
2020 Polaris Ranger 570 EFI
2020 Polaris Ranger Crew 570 EFI
2020 Polaris Scrambler 850
2020 Polaris Sportsman 1000 XP
2020 Polaris Scrambler 1000 XP
2020 Polaris Sportsman 850 High Lifter
2020 Polaris General 4 1000
2020 Polaris General 1000
2020 Polaris RZR 1000 RS1 EFI F/C
2020 Polaris Scrambler 1000 XP Euro
2020 Polaris Sportsman 570 EPS X2 (Europe)
2020 Polaris Sportsman 570 EPS X2
2020 Polaris Ranger Crew 570 Full Size
2020 Polaris RZR 1000 XP Turbo
2020 Polaris Sportsman 850
2020 Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring EPS
2020 Polaris RZR Turbo R 4
2020 Polaris RZR 900 Trail S
2020 Polaris Ranger 570 Full Size
2020 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 Touring
2020 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter
2019 Polaris RZR 570 EFI
2019 Polaris RZR 1000 XP
2019 Polaris RZR 900
2019 Polaris RZR 4 1000 XP
2019 Polaris RZR 1000
2019 Polaris RZR 4 900 XP Turbo
2019 Polaris RZR 900 XP Turbo
2019 Polaris Ranger 500 EFI
2019 Polaris Ranger 900 XP
2019 Polaris Sportsman 570
2019 Polaris Ranger 570 EFI
2019 Polaris Ranger Crew 570 EFI
2019 Polaris Scrambler 850
2019 Polaris ACE 570 EFI
2019 Polaris ACE 500
2019 Polaris ACE 900
2019 Polaris Sportsman 1000 XP
2019 Polaris Scrambler 1000 XP
2019 Polaris Sportsman 850 High Lifter
2019 Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring SP
2019 Polaris General 4 1000
2019 Polaris General 1000
2019 Polaris Ranger Crew 900 XP
2019 Polaris Sportsman 1000 XP Tractor
2019 Polaris Sportsman 1000 Touring Tractor
2019 Polaris RZR 1000 RS1 EFI F/C
2019 Polaris Sportsman 570 6X6
2019 Polaris Sportsman 570 EFI UTE
2019 Polaris Sportsman 570 X2 EPS
2019 Polaris Sportsman 570 EPS
2019 Polaris Sportsman 570 SP Touring EFI F/C
2019 Polaris Sportsman 570 Touring EPS EFI F/C
2019 Polaris Sportsman 570 HD EFI F/C
2019 Polaris Sportsman 570 X2 EPS Tractor EFI F/C
2019 Polaris Sportsman 570 SP EFI F/C
2019 Polaris Sportsman 450 EFI F/C
2019 Polaris Scrambler 1000 XP Euro
2019 Polaris Sportsman 570 EPS X2 (Europe)
2019 Polaris Sportsman 570 EPS X2
2019 Polaris Sportsman 850 SP
2019 Polaris Ranger Crew 570 Full Size
2019 Polaris Ranger 570 Full Size
2019 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 Touring
2019 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter
2019 Polaris Sportsman 1000 XP ZUG
2018 Polaris RZR 570 EFI
2018 Polaris RZR 1000 XP
2018 Polaris RZR 900
2018 Polaris RZR 4 1000 XP
2018 Polaris RZR 1000
2018 Polaris RZR 4 900 XP Turbo
2018 Polaris RZR 900 XP Turbo
2018 Polaris Ranger 500 EFI
2018 Polaris Ranger 900 XP
2018 Polaris Sportsman 570
2018 Polaris Sportsman 570 Touring
2018 Polaris Ranger 570 EFI
2018 Polaris Ranger Crew 570 EFI
2018 Polaris RZR 570 EPS
2018 Polaris Scrambler 850
2018 Polaris ACE 570 EFI
2018 Polaris ACE 500
2018 Polaris ACE 900
2018 Polaris Ranger 900
2018 Polaris Sportsman 450 HO
2018 Polaris Sportsman 1000 XP
2018 Polaris Scrambler 1000 XP
2018 Polaris Sportsman 850 High Lifter
2018 Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring SP
2018 Polaris RZR 4 900
2018 Polaris General 4 1000
2018 Polaris General 1000
2018 Polaris Ranger Crew 1000 XP
2018 Polaris Ranger Crew 900 XP
2018 Polaris Sportsman 1000 High Lifter
2018 Polaris Sportsman 1000 XP Tractor
2018 Polaris Sportsman 1000 Touring
2018 Polaris Sportsman 1000 Touring Tractor
2018 Polaris RZR 1000 RS1 EFI F/C
2018 Polaris Scrambler 1000 XP Euro
2018 Polaris Sportsman X2 570
2018 Polaris Sportsman 570 EPS X2
2018 Polaris Sportsman 850 SP
2018 Polaris Ranger Crew 570 Full Size
2018 Polaris Ranger 1000 XP High Lifter Edition
2018 Polaris Ranger 570 Full Size
2018 Polaris Sportsman 1000 XP ZUG
2017 Polaris RZR 570 S
2017 Polaris Farmhand 450
2017 Polaris RZR 570 EFI
2017 Polaris RZR 1000 XP
2017 Polaris RZR 900
2017 Polaris RZR 4 1000 XP
2017 Polaris RZR 1000
2017 Polaris RZR 4 900 XP Turbo
2017 Polaris RZR 900 XP Turbo
2017 Polaris Ranger 500 EFI
2017 Polaris Ranger 900 XP
2017 Polaris Sportsman 570
2017 Polaris Sportsman 570 Touring
2017 Polaris Ranger 570 EFI
2017 Polaris Ranger Crew 570 EFI
2017 Polaris Ranger Crew 900
2017 Polaris Sportsman 570 ACE
2017 Polaris Scrambler 850
2017 Polaris ACE 570 EFI
2017 Polaris Ranger 500 ETX EFI
2017 Polaris Ranger 1000 XP
2017 Polaris ACE 500
2017 Polaris ACE 900
2017 Polaris Ranger 900
2017 Polaris Sportsman 450 HO
2017 Polaris Sportsman 1000 XP
2017 Polaris Scrambler 1000 XP
2017 Polaris Sportsman 850 High Lifter
2017 Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring SP
2017 Polaris RZR 4 900
2017 Polaris General 4 1000
2017 Polaris General 1000
2017 Polaris Ranger Crew 1000 XP
2017 Polaris Ranger Crew 900 XP
2017 Polaris Sportsman 1000 High Lifter
2017 Polaris Sportsman 1000 XP Tractor
2017 Polaris Sportsman 1000 Touring
2017 Polaris Sportsman 1000 Touring Tractor
2017 Polaris Scrambler 1000 XP Euro
2017 Polaris Sportsman X2 570
2017 Polaris Sportsman 570 EPS X2
2017 Polaris Sportsman 850 SP
2017 Polaris Sportsman 1000 XP ZUG
2016 Polaris RZR 570 EFI
2016 Polaris RZR 1000 XP
2016 Polaris RZR 900
2016 Polaris RZR 4 1000 XP
2016 Polaris RZR 1000
2016 Polaris RZR 4 900 XP Turbo
2016 Polaris RZR 900 XP Turbo
2016 Polaris Ranger 900 XP
2016 Polaris Sportsman 570
2016 Polaris Sportsman 570 Touring
2016 Polaris Ranger 570 EFI
2016 Polaris Ranger Crew 570 EFI
2016 Polaris Ranger Crew 900
2016 Polaris RZR 570 EPS
2016 Polaris Sportsman 570 ACE
2016 Polaris ACE 325 EFI L/C
2016 Polaris ACE 570 EFI
2016 Polaris Ranger 325 ETX EFI
2016 Polaris ACE 900
2016 Polaris Sportsman 450 HO
2016 Polaris Scrambler 1000 XP
2016 Polaris RZR 4 900
2016 Polaris General 1000
2016 Polaris Sportsman 1000 Touring Tractor
2016 Polaris Sportsman X2 570
2016 Polaris Sportsman 570 EPS X2
2016 Polaris Ranger 570 XP
2016 Polaris M1400
2016 Polaris Sportsman 1000 XP ZUG
2015 Polaris Hawkeye 325
2015 Polaris Sportsman 325 ETX
2015 Polaris RZR 570 EFI
2015 Polaris RZR 900
2015 Polaris RZR 4 1000 XP
2015 Polaris Ranger 900 XP
2015 Polaris Sportsman 570
2015 Polaris Sportsman 570 Touring
2015 Polaris Ranger 570 EFI
2015 Polaris Ranger Crew 570 EFI
2015 Polaris Ranger Crew 900
2015 Polaris RZR 570 EPS
2015 Polaris Sportsman 570 ACE
2015 Polaris Sportsman 325 ACE
2015 Polaris RZR 1000 XP INTL
2015 Polaris Ranger 325 ETX EFI
2015 Polaris RZR 4 900
2015 Polaris Sportsman 570 EFI UTE
2015 Polaris Sportsman X2 570
2015 Polaris Sportsman 570 EPS X2 (Europe)
2015 Polaris Sportsman 570 EPS X2
2015 Polaris Ranger Crew 570 Full Size
2015 Polaris Sportsman 570 Touring EPS
2015 Polaris M1400
2014 Polaris RZR 570 EFI
2014 Polaris RZR 1000 XP
2014 Polaris RZR 900
2014 Polaris RZR 4 1000 XP
2014 Polaris Ranger 900 XP
2014 Polaris Sportsman 570
2014 Polaris Sportsman 570 Touring
2014 Polaris Ranger 570 EFI
2014 Polaris Ranger Crew 570 EFI
2014 Polaris Ranger Crew 900
2014 Polaris Sportsman 325 ACE
2014 Polaris RZR 1000 XP INTL
2014 Polaris RZR 900 INTL
2014 Polaris RZR 4 900 INTL
2014 Polaris RZR 4 900
2014 Polaris Sportsman 570 EFI UTE
2014 Polaris Sportsman 570 EFI
2013 Polaris RZR 570 EFI
2013 Polaris RZR 4 900 XP
2013 Polaris Ranger 900 XP
2013 Polaris RZR 570 EPS
2013 Polaris RZR 4 900 INTL
2013 Polaris RZR 900 XP
2012 Polaris RZR 570 EFI
2012 Polaris RZR 4 900 XP
2012 Polaris RZR 900 XP
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