Hey just wondering if i can use atf in my front diff on my 04 sportsman 400
Ace gas mileage
I have a chance to buy a new ace 900 and I was wondering if the gas mileage is as bad as some owners are saying?We ride mostly wooded trails with a top speed of 30-35 mph.I ride a scrambler 850 and can get 100 miles out of a tank full.I can't see how some say their only getting 50-60 miles out of a tank unless it's the gearing.:feedback:
2002 Sportsman 700 Twin – worth it?
Morning folks,
Have a line on a 2002 Sportsman 700 twin for $2k (Canadian). Has the 2-up seat, LED headlights, winch, new battery/stator/flywheel, and 2 year old tires.
Known issues are the gauge cluster not working (speedo and odometer) and the choke cable is seized. 4x4 works, starts and runs well.
I'm looking for a general trail rider/bush machine, maybe a bit of light work (hauling my landscaping trailer around the yard, possibly slap a plow on it). I also volunteer with the local snowmobile club, so I'd likely be doing some mud/harsh trail riding when doing spring/fall trail maintenance, but that won't account for a ton of usage.
This a decent deal? Anything I should really keep an eye on? Specific pain-points?
Thanks a ton in advance!
Have a line on a 2002 Sportsman 700 twin for $2k (Canadian). Has the 2-up seat, LED headlights, winch, new battery/stator/flywheel, and 2 year old tires.
Known issues are the gauge cluster not working (speedo and odometer) and the choke cable is seized. 4x4 works, starts and runs well.
I'm looking for a general trail rider/bush machine, maybe a bit of light work (hauling my landscaping trailer around the yard, possibly slap a plow on it). I also volunteer with the local snowmobile club, so I'd likely be doing some mud/harsh trail riding when doing spring/fall trail maintenance, but that won't account for a ton of usage.
This a decent deal? Anything I should really keep an eye on? Specific pain-points?
Thanks a ton in advance!
Polaris Related Signs?
Anyone weird enough to buy any Polaris banners/signs/etc for your garages?
I picked up this a while back... A little less than 18' long.
I picked up this a while back... A little less than 18' long.
New Polaris ATV owner
My wife and I just bought a 2017 Sportsman 850 SP in radar blue the other day. This is the first Polaris ATV either of us have ever had. I have ridden Polaris sleds all my life and have brought her into the world of Polaris sleds over the last 7 years. We have 2 800 pro ride chassis sleds. The 850 seems pretty awesome so far. Wasn't going to buy the sp and just settle for the base model but I'm glad we got the sp. no more shovelling the drive way!
Dan
Dan
570 SP Hunter Edition – 6 months
Greetings,
Six months ago I purchased the 570 SP Hunter Edition. I've put around 350 miles on it since, all on dirt. Not a ton of miles, but I've been able to get it out nearly every weekend since bringing it home.
I have not encountered one single issue with this ATV. I absolutely love it. I'm not sure if it's just the power steering, the double A-arm suspension, the radial tires... but it handles extremely well for what I ask it to do. The motor is a really good down low and in the mid-range. I've never tried to get it to a top speed, and probably never will. The features are perfect, and all Sportsman owners know what I am talking about... great storage, great seat comfort, etc. I've said before that the new digital gauges are great, and still feel that way... love it.
I see some posters complain about the engine braking on the 570s, or other models in general. It is stout. Fortunately, this is the second Sportsman I've had with this feature, so I was able to get the perfect throttle feathering quickly. Rarely do I need to use brakes. If you're considering going away from this ATV because of engine braking, I would suggest reconsidering. You can't get the feathering down pat on a dealer test ride. But following the first good ride or two, you will have it licked. It becomes an absolute non-issue. In my view, way more upside in having it than not for my type of riding. I'd like to hear from those that ride in the mountains a lot. Maybe they have a different view.
Anyway, just sharing my thoughts so far. I hope this provides some perspective for someone that is searching for opinions before making a purchase decision.
Six months ago I purchased the 570 SP Hunter Edition. I've put around 350 miles on it since, all on dirt. Not a ton of miles, but I've been able to get it out nearly every weekend since bringing it home.
I have not encountered one single issue with this ATV. I absolutely love it. I'm not sure if it's just the power steering, the double A-arm suspension, the radial tires... but it handles extremely well for what I ask it to do. The motor is a really good down low and in the mid-range. I've never tried to get it to a top speed, and probably never will. The features are perfect, and all Sportsman owners know what I am talking about... great storage, great seat comfort, etc. I've said before that the new digital gauges are great, and still feel that way... love it.
I see some posters complain about the engine braking on the 570s, or other models in general. It is stout. Fortunately, this is the second Sportsman I've had with this feature, so I was able to get the perfect throttle feathering quickly. Rarely do I need to use brakes. If you're considering going away from this ATV because of engine braking, I would suggest reconsidering. You can't get the feathering down pat on a dealer test ride. But following the first good ride or two, you will have it licked. It becomes an absolute non-issue. In my view, way more upside in having it than not for my type of riding. I'd like to hear from those that ride in the mountains a lot. Maybe they have a different view.
Anyway, just sharing my thoughts so far. I hope this provides some perspective for someone that is searching for opinions before making a purchase decision.
Rims
Will the rims off a 2010 420 Honda Fit a 2006 450 sportsman.
September ATV Trip
Front Differential Fluid Change – Polaris Sportsman
It's time to change the summer fluids out and get rid of any contaminants in the diff before the winter sets in. I did a fluid change yesterday and thought I'd share with everyone. Hope it helps the first timers. It's not hard to do and it can save you some cash by doing it yourself!
Cheers,
Cheers,
Hi from Phoenix
Hi all, just picked up an '05 Predator 500 Troy Lee Edition. It's my first polaris, also have an '06 Suzuki LTZ400. The Predator is in great shape, I noticed a little handlebar movement. Is that a worn steering stem bearing? I like the close gear ratio & should be great for the trails. My ltz seems more for wide open racing, but it does ok on the trails. Any other riders out the in the AZ??