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Picked up my new 800 two weeks ago, what a machine, handles and rides very nice. Power is awesome, a few minor complaints though.
Found the welds on racks and frame rather poor, didn't grind before powder coating. The racks look good but the finish is such that will mark easy. Tires are okay, but should have gone with 10 on front and 12 on back the stock ones are suitable but not my preference for deep mud and mountain riding. I like a bit wider stance for stability.

So out for my second ride in the mountains, climb a very steep hill with ease. Coming down the front wheels fell in a hole, sent me forward and hit the throttle, immediately grabbed the brake handle then end over end twice. I hung on for the first 360 degree thrill then was thrown, the 800 came down and drove my head into the dirt knocking me out. When I woke 8 minutes later, I had no clue what happended. The 800 lay on it's side still running, my buddies shut it off and pulled it upright. After a trip to the hospital and a day or two later I was able to inspect the ATV.

None of the body work was broken only scratched, the front aluminum a-arms were cracked in the center, the left wheel was bent like a pretzel and the rear upper frame was bent a couple of inches. Not bad for that spill, but not too happy with a new quad all scratched etc. The insurance appraiser wrote it off figuring the frame is bent and having to replace all the bodywork. So I have my new one on order!!

The single brake lever sounds like a good idea but I would prefer a separate for the front. When agressively riding you rarely have suitable time to get your foot on the brake pedal.

Just one of those things, but I really liked the machine. Now I just need to heal my aching bones. This will really kick a Kawasaki 750 or Polaris 800 in the butt and with better handling.

 

WOW, eventhough you and the quad have damage , it could have been alot worse, get better soon. Keep the shiney side up.

 

I read the topic of your post [BROKEN 800 OUTLANDER] and thought since I ordered a new 800 Max,that perhaps you'd be the first one on the internet with PROBLEMS on their new purchase.

After reading your entire post,I see this was a ''self inflicted'' Broken Outlander..It saddens me that you were hurt,but at the same time,it makes me happy to see that this topic was not what I was expecting.

Heal FAST,but please dont ride above your known personal limitations or the capabilities of the 4x4 next time.

Bill

 

So the 800 has a linked braking system? Heal up soon so you can break the new one in right[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

 

Ok, who is going to be the first DS rider to try and snap up this quad from the insurance company for the engine?

 

Sorry to hear about this. I went through a very similar accident on a suzuki Vinson. I am still feeling the effects of this. Could you elaborate on the statement...."my wheels went into a hole?" For me..this could be importanat as I am taking a closer look at this machine. I hope that you mend quickly. I am glad that you are not hurt worse...you sure could have been. Thanks, Pastor

 

No fault of the machine, could have happened on any machine. When descending there was a foot and a half drop covered by long grass. When the front dropped it threw me forward hitting the throttle, by instinct I grabbed the hand brake. As I am used to a Vinson, that would have been the back brake. Then the fun began.

 

Doctorturbo, thanks for letting the cat out of the bag! I didn't even get to PM him yet...
Glad to hear that you're okay RonM, lots of weight on that thing to be letting it pound on your head, and it sounds like the insurance was a good idea. I'll look into that if I can ever afford the Max that I'd like to have.

 

That shiny plastic can't last forever! My first trip in the dirt with the DS sent it tumbling down a hill, only suffered some scuffed up plastic and broke the tabs off the headlight.

Just curious where, you wearing a helmet?

 

You can split the brakes. Folks have been doing this for years on the Polaris machines. I don't ride steep declines like that so the combined brakes never bothered me, but I see where it would be a problem on downhills like that.

Glad your injuries are relatively minor.