[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img] I have a 2006 polairs hawkeye and thinking about trading it for a 5oo efi .
this is because of the trouble ive heard of in the fourm's about the rear frame cracking.
althouth ive inspected the rear and foundwhat seems like a rusty line around a couple weld's
so im just wondering what to do next (fight with polairs or try to trade it in )??

just a little info about the the bike; 20 hour's on it. front bush guard , skid plate , 2000 pound winch

 

I say get when the getting is good. The thing is that you paid x amount for this brand new hawkeye and if you trade up you will be out soo much money that it is not funny. Why not just weld a support bar to the part that is said to crack. Just my 2 cents.

 

really depends on if you like the hawkeye or want to upgrade power and ride? im betting you wont get anywhere w/ polaris on the welding issues.

 

yea i figure they will only give me 3,5oo hunderd at the highest than i got shell out 3,500 more for the 500 sportsman .

this bike does pretty good in mud with stock tires pulls like crazy but than again like y'all say polairs will give me hell about replacing the frame as would any other company.

well i'll let u guy's know what happen's thank's for the reply's

 

If you have a good dealer, he might cover it even after warranty. You just got to ask. There are some that broke and some that haven't. I do a lot of tight trail riding thru the woods and deep creeks. I love my Hawkeye for that. If you like it and are handy with a welder or has a buddy that is, just keep it.

 

i did not think 25 mudlite's would fit

 

Good luck.

 

im going to try the warrinty just for fun and then im going to call that friend that does welding

 

Search the other posts about replacing the rear sub-frame. The original has broken on many Hawkeyes, and the Consumer Safety Commission needs to know.