I just bought one and really like how it runs. I look forward to many hours of enjoyment on it. I traded My 02 500 HO for it and I wanted to be rid of the front hubs and seals.

 

I have had my 05 efi for about 2 month and have about 350 miles on it. It is a great machine. I don't think I will ever buy anything but Polaris again.

 

I've got a 05 700EFI, and it's a large step up from the 04.5 700EFI I had. More storage, better lights, better racks, better ride, IMO better looks, much better OEM tires, and much more. I was even really impressed with the side panel design LOL. If you have owned a 04 and down you know what I'm talking about. Another thing I like is I can now get in a little mud and not look like I was pushing a tractor out of a mud hole, the new design does a really good job of keeping you clean vs. the 04s and down. I love my 05![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

congrats....i've got one also, best ATV by far that i've ever owned.....

 

I love the new design. The only thing I dont like is the chatter in clutch area when going along easy. I heard they all do it and not to worry. One thing I have noticed and hope it is just the belt getting seated is that in low range when I am going slow as over obstacles or steep hill I smell what appears to be burning rubber, it is faint but noticeable. I have noticed it in High as well. Anyone else notice this?

Thanks

 

Not here.

 

Steve2004,
I've had my 05 700 EFI for about 6 weeks now, and abosutely love everything about it. I too smell that burning belt smell every time I ride it, though. (I've had enough sleds to know what that smell is.) It's not a strong smell, and everything seems to be hooking up fine. I figured it was just another one of those new smells that comes along with a new machine, but you'd think it might have stopped by now seeing that I've got over 100 miles on it. While I have no reason to think the belt is slipping, the smell does concern me a little. Guess I'm wondering if it's possible that there is a slight misalignment between the clutches or something that could result in excessive belt wear. Anybody have any experience with this, or is it even something I should be worried about?
Thanks,
Steve

 

My 05 SP 700efi did the same thing, but I have about 350 miles on it now and hardly ever smell it. Everything seems to work flawlessly, so it didn't concern me a whole lot. I would give it awhile and see what your machines do, see if they get better like mine.

 

will do. thanks sd.

 

Mine does, especially riding high altitude and in the snow....