New member here, I have been researching SxS for a few days now and I am pretty sure I am going to try to pick up a used RZR 800 S.
The Non-S is tempting due to fitting on more trails, but the S just seems to be so much more stable and capable.
The 570 seems really nice, but they run a bit more money used, since they are newer, and then I would have to buy the long travel setup, so it ends up being a good bit more than an 800-S
I have a decent amount of experience offroad, started with a 4wheeler, then Jeeps.
I plan to do exploring on back roads and trails, but also some pretty hard technical trails also.
I basically see the RZR has a fun mini Rock Bouncer buggy. And plan to treat it like one. Though I dont plan on being REAL hard on it, I tend to prefer finessing it through a technical optical rather than just relying on skinny pedal.
Anyway. just wanted to see if there was anything in particular I should be aware of as a newbie.
1. Anything in particular that I would NEED to upgrade in order to do difficult trails, that will have plenty of rock.
2. What are the parts that are broken the most on the trail? What spare parts should I carry?
3. Anything I need to know about certain years or models? I was reading up on the years some, and it seems I should avoid the 08? I figure I will end up with an 09. Looking to keep it under $8k
4. I dont really think I can afford a 900, but are their any reasons I should really try to get a 900 over an 800?
5. I hear alot about bushings and bearings going bad in 1000 to 2000 miles. Just how much up keep is there? People make it sound like these things just eat parts if you run them hard.
