Does anyone know anything about Polaris ATVs???
I was seriously looking at an 800 X2 Deluxe which has a feature called "Active Descent Control". Unfortunately, this ATV comes in weighing 29 lbs over the limit to get it registered to drive on the road. So now I'm looking at the standard Sportsman 800 X2 and purchasing a winch seperately (this will get me under the weight rating). The only problem is, the standard model does not have the Active Descent Control. (It also does not have the nicer aluminum rims or the winch included). Do any of you have any experience with the active descent control? Is it something I'm going to wish I had gotten? I can deal without the fancy rims, and I'll add the winch, but I'm wondering if I should have that active descent control.?.? I'm going to call the DMV tomorrow and ask if there is any way to get around the weigh limit thing...
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Do they actually weigh the thing when registering? If not, just tell them that it is a standard model.
As for the ADC, if you plan on doing a lot of steep up and down riding then I would get it.0 -
I love my Polaris 500 ATP. 2003 and I've had no problems at all out of it. I've pulled a 12 ft dual axle trailer with it through the woods, some of it pretty steep. Excellent machines, imo.
My only con with it is the mileage. I'm hardly above 1/2 tank by the time the Yamaha 600 moves from the full mark.0 -
What does the weight have to do with registering it for the road? 0 -
I've never ridden one with the ADC, but the Sportsmans already have very good engine braking because of their CVT transmission setup. When I was riding in the Black Hills here in SD with some friends, we went up and down some pretty steep grades. Going down all I had to do was let off the gas while the ones with the Honda's were riding the brakes the whole way. Even with 2 people, I think with the engine braking and regular brakes there's really no need for an extra contraption to slow ya down. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by ljwrench
What does the weight have to do with registering it for the road?
stupid gov't regulations...0 -
Ive got a 2006 Polaris 700 sportsman efi, with winch and 60" plow, NEVER RIDEN, Ill sell you for 7000 obo. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by divebomb
Ive got a 2006 Polaris 700 sportsman efi, with winch and 60" plow, NEVER RIDEN, Ill sell you for 7000 obo.
I've got to go the financing route...and I really want to get an X20 -
I sold my 2004 Polaris RMK 800 (snowmobile) with 399 mls on it for 4500, the guy had to get finacing, he got the finacing with his local bank/lender and the lender cut me a check after a going in and sighnig all paperwork for them and him.
I also sold my 2005 RMZ 450, (suzuki) for 4500, recently that guy just payd cash and was local.
Im not a polaris dealer, I just own this ATV, and its for sale localy, but saw the post about polaris, so i brought it up.
This is a great steal, Im selling only cause I am moving next spring, and want to consolidate what I have, so I can move easier, It is mile-less, and has a free clear title.
If anyone else reads this it up for grabs......
SORRY I DONT WANT TO MAKE YOUR POST A WANT ADD!!!
I just thought id put it out there since you asked about polaris atv's
no disrespect,
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Polaris engineers must be in a competition to see how much they can over-complicate a machine and still get people to buy it. 0 -
Active Descent Control is just an engine brake. Some makes use back pressure from the exhaust to help slow the ATV while some are controlled electronically. I believe that most of the larger ATV's have some form of engine brake.
The ole ladies Grizzly can be turned on or off. While the one on My Honda works all of the time below a certain speed.0 -
My father in law just bought the 800 Sportsman X2 deluxe. He came up to Orygun to buy it as he saved over $800.00 on what he could get it anywhere close to him not to mention no sales tax. We went down to visit over labor day and I put about 20 miles on it. It handled great. It is the nicest quad I have been on. I can't really attest to the ADC as I really wasn't climbing or going down any steep hills. The first half of the gas tank goes alot slower than the second half! 0 -
I have a 2003 Polaris 400 Trailblazer and love it. It's more of a sporty machine and is 2WD, but I use it for a lot of trailriding and pulling stuff around the house when I do yardwork for my parents. I'm not trying to burst you bubble, but do you really need the 800? If thats what you really want they I say "go for it", but I would put some consideration into the 500 model. It will do everything that the 800 will do, unless you plan on entering into pulling contests. I think you will be happy with either one(and once you start riding it will become an addiction[:D]).
Jon0 -
quote:Originally posted by www.polarisindustries.com while ADC provides four-wheel braking when the vehicle is in AWD, is operating at speeds below 15 mph and there is no throttle being applied.
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sorry don't have it on mine, I have two sportmans 500 ho, and I love them, polaris make a killer (nice) atv.0 -
Eric,my neighbor has a Polaris 300 two cycle and a Polaris diesel(I don't know the size of this one). The diesel has engine braking and it works real nice. Both have been real good machines for him. 0 -
quote:ATV comes in weighing 29 lbs over the limit to get it registered to drive on the road. Sounds kind of az backwards to me. One would think MORE weight on the road would be desireable.
I really can't understand why the average person would want a machine that big.In my mind smaller would make more sense. Isn't the idea portability and to get you into areas your truck can't. Some of those things are nearly as big as my brothers geo tracker. I've also had guys tell me the smaller ones don't have enough power. For what? Plowing the back 40????????? I have a hard time believing a 250-300 class machine won't do 99% of what a guy needs done. I guess I just don't think I need to climb a hill with a deer on board at 50 MPH.0 -
quote:Originally posted by dakotashooter2
quote:ATV comes in weighing 29 lbs over the limit to get it registered to drive on the road. Sounds kind of az backwards to me. One would think MORE weight on the road would be desireable.
I really can't understand why the average person would want a machine that big.In my mind smaller would make more sense. Isn't the idea portability and to get you into areas your truck can't. Some of those things are nearly as big as my brothers geo tracker. I've also had guys tell me the smaller ones don't have enough power. For what? Plowing the back 40????????? I have a hard time believing a 250-300 class machine won't do 99% of what a guy needs done. I guess I just don't think I need to climb a hill with a deer on board at 50 MPH.
I've ridden a Polaris 400 quite a bit and it just did not have enough umph for me. I test drove a 700 and it was pretty impressive...it'll get up and go. If I buy one, I want the 800 so I don't regret not going with the larger machine down the road. I'm hoping that this machine will be pulling 800 lb animals out of these rugged mountains on a semi-regular basis[;)]
I'm not even sure we are going to get one yet. I'm headed back to the dealership this AM to ask some more questions.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Lightning
Polaris engineers must be in a competition to see how much they can over-complicate a machine and still get people to buy it.
I think all Polaris ATVs are designed by seven engineers.....no two of which are ever in the same room together.0 -
I have Never riden one with "ADC" that didn't just fly down hills. no matter how slow I start they would just launch. some hills if you touch the breaks you'll end up in a high speed skid. KYA and hope for the best after that.
Honda and Yamaha have got their chit figured out pretty damm good. I'll put my Grizz next to any POLARIS on any hill any day and 10-1 says they can't go down the hill slow enough without brakes. i'll be feathering the throttle just to keep'er moving.0
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