Category Archives: ATV General Discussion
High lifter 850 not for trail riding?
I don’t seem to get what is wrong with using it for the trails between the water holes and mud pits
I have never had an atv with ps so I don’t think I will miss that part at all.
Just thinking it is a factory lifted, snorkeled wheeler,with great tires,and with the radiator relocated, seems like a slam dunk
What am I missing?
2014 x2 550 acceleration
I’m new to the forum, and I just purchased a 2014 x2 550 EPS. Overall I love the machine so far, but I have one question: In comparison to a 2011 touring 500 H.O. i’ve driven, the X2 has much less acceleration when you hit the throttle. It’s a very smooth feel, not as jumpy (which I like), but it feels a little sluggish. Is this normal? For a top speed, I can get it up to 60, but once it hit’s 50 it really takes a while to get there. It works fine for what I need it for, but I want to make sure it’s running properly.
2014 x2 550 acceleration
I’m new to the forum, and I just purchased a 2014 x2 550 EPS. Overall I love the machine so far, but I have one question: In comparison to a 2011 touring 500 H.O. i’ve driven, the X2 has much less acceleration when you hit the throttle. It’s a very smooth feel, not as jumpy (which I like), but it feels a little sluggish. Is this normal? For a top speed, I can get it up to 60, but once it hit’s 50 it really takes a while to get there. It works fine for what I need it for, but I want to make sure it’s running properly.
Stock exhaust conversion
Polaris Lock’n ride cargo rack
As a follow up, if you have one, how do you like it? Hinges and lid OK? Do you have the side bags?
I have a 2015 570SP. Box is: SPORTSMAN LOCK & RIDE REAR CARGO RACK – BLACK BY POLARIS Item #2875176
Thanks again…I’ll try to leave you guys alone for a while. Hate to be a pest.
2up verse single seat your thoughts
background – I have owned in order a scrambler 400, then moved to 500×2, then 50" 800 rzr.
I find myself missing riding a quad and thinking about selling the rzr and returning to something with handlebars. I am torn between buying a single seat 850/1000 sportsman or the 2-up 850/1000 sportsman touring. My friend during the period I have owned my rzr had a 850 sportsman and now moved up to the 1000 single seater (by the way this quad is sick with power), I have had the opportunity to ride it and makes me miss having one. My dilemma is should I go with the 2-up because there are times I will have a passenger or I won’t I have the same ride as the single seater. I liked my old 500×2 for the added length at times but other times not so much. Everywhere I ride is private so I don’t have to follow any rules about two passengers on single seat atvs so this has no factor in my decision.
Does anyone have any personal experience with riding both pluses/negatives?
2up verse single seat your thoughts
background – I have owned in order a scrambler 400, then moved to 500×2, then 50" 800 rzr.
I find myself missing riding a quad and thinking about selling the rzr and returning to something with handlebars. I am torn between buying a single seat 850/1000 sportsman or the 2-up 850/1000 sportsman touring. My friend during the period I have owned my rzr had a 850 sportsman and now moved up to the 1000 single seater (by the way this quad is sick with power), I have had the opportunity to ride it and makes me miss having one. My dilemma is should I go with the 2-up because there are times I will have a passenger or I won’t I have the same ride as the single seater. I liked my old 500×2 for the added length at times but other times not so much. Everywhere I ride is private so I don’t have to follow any rules about two passengers on single seat atvs so this has no factor in my decision.
Does anyone have any personal experience with riding both pluses/negatives?
OEM Crappy battery
I just bought a (new) 2015 Sportsman 570 SP. Upon going through the manual, I have a couple questions (as an anal redundant person such as myself would).
A). Polaris says that for extreme use/conditions, I might want to upgrade my battery. Seems like they know that it is substandard, but anyways, I plan to use this for plowing snow just a tad this winter (seriously….just a tad. My driveway is pretty short). The machine will be garaged, and should not really be exposed to EXTREME cold, although (obviously) I will be installing my 3500lb winch to operate the plow. I was kinda thinking that the original battery…even if it is crap, should get me by….at least for the first year. I wanted to get some of your opinions as you guys REALLY seem to know alot about these machines. I’ll change it if I have to, but my financial advisor (and co-habitation specialist) is already starting to give me the raised eyebrow about the spending. (I think it may have been the entire F-150 Pickup bed full of stuff that HAD to go with the new machine :naughty: )
B) In the book under troubleshooting, I noticed that it talked about too high/too low octane, but I couldn’t find where they actually TOLD me what octane this thing likes. Anybody know? My choices are limited to what they have at the pump, but if I know what to aim for, at least I can keep that in mind…or adjust with additive if it is too low.
As usual, thanks in advance!