Need a shouder surgery so thought I move over to a ride with power steering. Misses said no more play money.
So with my little stash of money just traded my 2011 polaris sportsman 400HO with 1,200 Km (745 mi) for 2010 550 EFI, ESP with 1,780 km (1066 mi). Not sure if this is what is titled as XP?? Although I got a bike that is a year older than mine I believe I took a step in the right direction.
My new ride is in great shape believe the color is called sunset red. Has a front cargo box. 3500lb winch; looks like there is a plug for what I think is a remote for the winch but the PO did not have the remote (will see if I can find one). It has brand new 27 inch swamp lite tires all around.
Took it for my first real ride the other day and almost threw myself off the seat when a I made a turn. The EPS is a big change from the standard steering and I wasnt expecting it to turn so easy and quickly. I will have to make sure I am hanging on for the first little while, LOL.
What I have noticed and believe is normal for this particular model
* seems to rev a little higher than my 400ho; running around 1700 rpm. Based on what I have read this is normal???
* There is a clunk for lack of a better term when I first take off. Again from what I have read it is just the clutches kicking in and possible some drive shaft slack???
I do have a couple of questions. Will the larger 27" tires create any problems for me, I can definately see where they will get me out of problems. There is no rubbing as far as I have seen.
When starting a polaris with EFI do I turn the key to the first position and wait a secod or two before starting??
All three lights stay on when turning on my high beams. Was this a headlight mod added or is this standard for the year and model?
The only issue I have found to date is the right rear tail light. occasional it do not light up and when it does as soon as I hit the breaks it goes out. Will start out wit a simple bulb change and go from there.
Thanks for reading my long winded post and look forward to comments questions and advice.
Need a shouder surgery so thought I move over to a ride with power steering. Misses said no more play money.
So with my little stash of money just traded my 2011 polaris sportsman 400HO with 1,200 Km (745 mi) for 2010 550 EFI, ESP with 1,780 km (1066 mi). Not sure if this is what is titled as XP?? Although I got a bike that is a year older than mine I believe I took a step in the right direction.
My new ride is in great shape believe the color is called sunset red. Has a front cargo box. 3500lb winch; looks like there is a plug for what I think is a remote for the winch but the PO did not have the remote (will see if I can find one). It has brand new 27 inch swamp lite tires all around.
Took it for my first real ride the other day and almost threw myself off the seat when a I made a turn. The EPS is a big change from the standard steering and I wasnt expecting it to turn so easy and quickly. I will have to make sure I am hanging on for the first little while, LOL.
What I have noticed and believe is normal for this particular model
* seems to rev a little higher than my 400ho; running around 1700 rpm. Based on what I have read this is normal???
* There is a clunk for lack of a better term when I first take off. Again from what I have read it is just the clutches kicking in and possible some drive shaft slack???
I do have a couple of questions. Will the larger 27" tires create any problems for me, I can definately see where they will get me out of problems. There is no rubbing as far as I have seen.
When starting a polaris with EFI do I turn the key to the first position and wait a secod or two before starting??
All three lights stay on when turning on my high beams. Was this a headlight mod added or is this standard for the year and model?
The only issue I have found to date is the right rear tail light. occasional it do not light up and when it does as soon as I hit the breaks it goes out. Will start out wit a simple bulb change and go from there.
Thanks for reading my long winded post and look forward to comments questions and advice.
