Hey all, Justin Here.. brand new to the ATVing world.. was going to get a new snowblower this year but had always wanted an ATV so why not get a plow and justify it as a tool rather than a toy.. man logic! HAHA
Anyway, it is a 2006 Sportsman 500 EFI. Picked it up for $3900 with the Polaris quick release plow. One owner and only 336miles and 60.5 hours. Pristine!
I even tracked down the previous owner.. He bought it new and his wife rode it until 2010. He just used it a couple times a year to make sure everything worked, always stored inside. New sealed battery in it early last year. He only had the plow on it once as he used the 700 for plowing, the 500 was just backup.
My questions are..
1. I plan to have the local dealer do a full fluid change.. any idea what to expect to pay? I will problem do it them all myself next time, I am just not quite familiar with the process just yet and want get it done and get some trail time in while I can.
2. Are these red suspension parts aftermarket? Or Polaris factory
3. Any other misc tip and tricks for a new guy? 🙂
Since I’ve had several issues with my new atv is it worth while buying the extended 5 year warranty. Warranty in the atv world has always been a bit of a scam.(my opinion)
Will replace this but not that the shop always seems to get there money out of you some how.
The question is the polaris extended warranty a scam or a saver?
Since I’ve had several issues with my new atv is it worth while buying the extended 5 year warranty. Warranty in the atv world has always been a bit of a scam.(my opinion)
Will replace this but not that the shop always seems to get there money out of you some how.
The question is the polaris extended warranty a scam or a saver?
Well I just purchased my first Polaris, it’s a 2005 predator 500. I rode a 2000 Honda 300ex for about 10 years before getting the polaris. Bought it as a non running quad, guy said it ran but it was hard to start. Through this forum I found the intake valves had common issues so I went ahead and adjusted those. You guys were spot on, the bike fires up now. I have a couple other issues I’ll post up in the appropriate area in this forum, just wanted to stop here and say thanks for the help so far!
New ATV owner. Got a 2015 Sportsman X2 570. So far, it’s treating me well. Added front/back brush guards, Warn/Polaris 2500# winch, Warn A-Arm guards all around and mirrors. I guess I should take a pic for an avatar.
First thing I noticed, no place to put a soda can/water bottle so I bought the Polaris fender bag thinking it would come in handy: Fender Bag – Black | Polaris ATV Store
Sized it up and it seems to require further thought, doesn’t look like a 10-minute install. Anyone else tackled this one?
Had one day when it acted like a low battery, didn’t want to turn over. Jumped it and put on the trickle charger for a night, no problems since.
My son was going to take it out, trying to put in into gear from park and the shifter lever linkage came apart. Anyone else had this problem? Easy enough to put back together but has me concerned.
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I have always owned POPO’s, just new to the XP scene. Just bought a 850XP 2013 model with EPS.
I have installed a 6" lift with axles, 32" mudder inlaws, RDC radiator relocate kit & looking to do a few other mods. Just want opinions on brand & what you guys see work well. I am mainly into mudd & river riding.
Looking to add:
Snorkel kits
Clutch kits
Tie rod & ends
Exhaust
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I have always owned POPO’s, just new to the XP scene. Just bought a 850XP 2013 model with EPS.
I have installed a 6" lift with axles, 32" mudder inlaws, RDC radiator relocate kit & looking to do a few other mods. Just want opinions on brand & what you guys see work well. I am mainly into mudd & river riding.
Looking to add:
Snorkel kits
Clutch kits
Tie rod & ends
Exhaust
Recently sold my Yamaha Raptor and purchased a 2015 Sportsman 570 EPS. Taking it out this weekend for the shakedown run. This is my first utility quad, looking forward to it. As long as the seat doesn’t melt! :wink1:
Recently sold my Yamaha Raptor and purchased a 2015 Sportsman 570 EPS. Taking it out this weekend for the shakedown run. This is my first utility quad, looking forward to it. As long as the seat doesn’t melt! :wink1:
I m new here.
My name is Wally ,i live in the Netherlands ( europe).
I have just got my polaris outlaw 500 …2006
I m looking for a repair manual …thanks.
