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Opinion on Polaris atvs
Posted on 2/8/13 at 10:57 am
Posted on 2/8/13 at 10:57 am
I am in the market for a new atv and came across a good deal on a 2005 Polaris sportsman 500. I have only owned Honda racing bikes, so I wanted to get the OB's opinion on Polaris atvs. Are they as reliable as Honda? Mostly going to be used at the hunting camp and trail riding.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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Posted on 2/8/13 at 11:22 am to geaux7122
I've got an 04 model, bought new, never had a problem with it, still runs well to this day. Not much info but all I got
Posted on 2/8/13 at 11:26 am to banone74
Grease Monkey who works on them says that the Polaris 500 is the best motor on ATVs right now.
Posted on 2/8/13 at 11:35 am to geaux7122
I have an 800 and will never sale. Will have a 500 one day for the wife.
Posted on 2/8/13 at 11:37 am to geaux7122
Never been a fan of polaris atvs. Like the rangers, but I've seen way too many older Polaris atvs break down and have electrical problems. As for the newer ones (2010-up) I have no quarrel.
Posted on 2/8/13 at 11:47 am to geaux7122
They are the best EVER or worthless POSs, depends on who you ask.
They have a lot of power and a nice ride but some are haunted by electrical nightmares.
They have a lot of power and a nice ride but some are haunted by electrical nightmares.
Posted on 2/8/13 at 11:48 am to geaux7122
I appreciate all the input. From my understanding they are just as reliable as Honda but with a better ride. Every one I know has ether a rancher or foreman. I don't want to buy something that turns into a money pit.
Posted on 2/8/13 at 11:51 am to geaux7122
I've owned Yamaha atvs all my life and my next wheeler will be a rincon or foreman FWIW. Getting to where I hate a belt driven transmission.
Posted on 2/8/13 at 12:01 pm to tigah headache
Great bikes, but you will spend some money on service. I've been on the same Honda for 14 years, and I've only paid for batteries and replacement parts that have worn out (fuel lines, air filter).
The way used ATVs tend to be priced, I'd buy a new one, even if you have to finance it. That way you baby it and keep it forever. My kid will end up riding mine in a few years when I get a new one.
The way used ATVs tend to be priced, I'd buy a new one, even if you have to finance it. That way you baby it and keep it forever. My kid will end up riding mine in a few years when I get a new one.
Posted on 2/8/13 at 3:37 pm to geaux7122
Best riding machine out there 
I think mine is a 2000 but not sure & is still going strong
I think mine is a 2000 but not sure & is still going strong
Posted on 2/8/13 at 3:45 pm to Nascar Fan
Stop lyin, you ragged the shite out that machine. 
Posted on 2/8/13 at 3:46 pm to Slickback
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They have a lot of power and a nice ride but some are haunted by electrical nightmares.
They have fixed the electical issues..
OP call adealer with the vin# and make sure the recall has been handled on the surepower control box. if it hasnt just ask owner to have it done first.
all they do is swap out an elecrical box that controls the fan and other acc.
Posted on 2/8/13 at 3:47 pm to JAB528
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Stop lyin, you ragged the shite out that machine.
Naw that's my RZR
Posted on 2/8/13 at 3:54 pm to tigah headache
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I've owned Yamaha atvs all my life and my next wheeler will be a rincon or foreman FWIW. Getting to where I hate a belt driven transmission.
donr get electric shift on the foreman and as an atv mechanic I would never own a rincon or rubicon
the TRANNYS COST BIG MONEY TO FIX ON THEM.
Manual shift hondas are ok but ride and pull like shite with no power compared to yamaha and polaris.
Put a good cluth kit and make sure the belt box is sealed good and you will never have a problem. and if you do get mud in the belt box remove it and clean and will last foeva
Posted on 2/8/13 at 4:09 pm to geaux7122
do not want
Posted on 2/8/13 at 5:50 pm to geaux7122
I don't know if I would say the are just as reliable as a Honda but they are good bikes. As far as reliability Honda takes number one but you give up power for the reliability.
Posted on 2/8/13 at 10:54 pm to Rize
My '97 Sportsman 500 still runs strong and it has been neglected and abused for years.
Posted on 2/8/13 at 11:38 pm to geaux7122
My 05 Sportsman 800 had the cluch explode into at least 30 pieces. I'm the only person that has ever had this happen to I'm sure, but on a positive note, it was an easy do it yourself repair.
Posted on 2/10/13 at 8:15 am to geaux7122
Geaux- if you like the Polaros get it. Great ride, power to spare and it will take care of you as long as you don't sink it in mud and water every weekend.
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