I am picking up my new Sportsman 500 ho on Wednesday and can get a 10% discount on accessories at the time of purchase. I am getting the Glacier plow with it so I know I need the electric lift for it. I am getting the double tube rear bumper. I want to get a front bumper with some protection for the radiator, neither the double tube or the brush guard look like it will offer any protection. I like the Warn super bumper but no listing yet for the 04. I also want to get some a-arm guards for the front and rear but the Polaris ones don't impress me. I want to get the coil spring spacers because of the plow. I also want to get the rack extenders for the front and rear unless I can get nicer ones aftermarket. I also want to get an oil change kit and a manual if they are out yet. Any other suggestions? thanks[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

Winch, winch, winch[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] You might also want to look into some handgaurds, heated grips, heated vest, heated anything if you plan on being out in the cold for awhile. Maybe even a windshield, depending on how windy or cold it gets there

 

As of today, none of the front bumpers that Polaris offers works with the plow attachment plate attached. It is not something you want to take on and off, even once a year!!! Trust me, it is a nightmare trying to get the 2 nuts positioned correctly on the front! They are about 3 mm from the radiator and you need Winter warlock skinny fingers to hold them on place until the bolt threads!!!! I have the winch and plow. It is an awesome combonation!

Winch #1 for sure, especially since you're get the plow. Also, I'd get the winch as the $49 promo as it is more expensive than the plow.

Next best advice...REAR BUMPER!!!! I was out for 20 minutes the 1st day I had mine last week, backed up into a small tree, and cracked my rear rack already!!! AAARG! I ordered my bumper the next day!

 

Winch for your plow, rack extenders and a rack bag from this ATV place below

http://www.atvstuff.com/images/v1/stuff01.htm


You will love your Sportsman. They really are incredible machines.

 

I like the kimpex & Stick Stopper brand of CV guards. I assume they should have them for the newest models.