I have put a few miles on it since the short time I have had it. So far no problems with any of the heat related problems some people have had. I did wrap my exhaust and put some shielding on it just in case. I do get some pressure in the tank and when I notice it in the vent I just crack the cap and it goes away. Not enough that I am going to worry about. The last ride it had a oil leak from somewhere but I just put over 200 miles on it this weekend and not one drop of oil anywhere. Just a Polaris thing I guess. I am still getting 27-28 mpg and I am running the stock plug. Ride is still excellent, got all the rattles fixed from piss poor quality control and now I just need to figure out how to secure the front lid since the latches will pop open in rough terrain. The white plastic does show dirt more than normal and it stains a little more. A little scrubbing takes care of most of it. Maintenance is very easy on the machine and just did its 2nd oil change in less than 30 minutes. I sent in the oil sample on the 10W50HD and in a couple of weeks will have the results. Put some Royal Purple in it this time since I have heard good things about it with a Pure filter from Wal Mart. On a scale of 1-10 I think about an 8 would be my satisfaction. If quality control was better and the seat fit better I would give it a little higher score. So far I am very pleased with it and would buy another one at this point.
Hey guys, so I am about to buy the highlifter rad relocate so this means I wont be able to get to my battery. I still have the stock one now and its getting weak. Had to jump it off the other day. I have a 2500 lb warn winch and a lightbar. What is the best battery that will fit?
I have a 1999 500 sportsman im trying to find the correct shifting rod for the HNR .
i have ordered 2 rods from 2 differnt folks and keep gettig the wrong shifting rod. Can someone please post a picture of your bike with the side plate of and messure the rods for me? I am overseas at the moment and cannot get to my bike until next week. Thanks for your help in advance i know its alot to ask for. Jamie
Well, used the 3500# Bandlands winch a few times over the last several days and it worked flawlessly.
Pulled my fully laden rig up and over some 50-60 degree obstacles without any issues.
The only negative I could say about it is that it is VERY slow. But that is only an issue when your ready to wind the cable back on the spool. Slow winching over obstacles is kinda nice as it’s nice and gentle, not jerky.
I would definatly recommend one for the price its hard to beat.