Hey all....new to the forum, first post. Just purchased a 2007 Polaris 500 EFI today. Just wondering what everyone thinks of them? Hopefully my decision to buy one is a good decision. Looking for feedback. Thanks guys. Looking forward to chatting with you all. Later.

 

I don't have that model but a lot of the posters here do. Seems to be a high degree of like and confidence in them. You'll get a bunch of feedback I think.

 

Had an 05 and put over 2,000 miles on it. Only replaced rear wheel bearings. Great bike. Traded in to get an 07 Sportsman 800. I have NOTHING bad to say about the 500!

 

one of the most reliable engines out and proven bike. i think you'll be happy w/ it.

 

Had a 06 great atv

 

Hey 07, the 500 EFI is a great quad. Have that engine in my X2 and haven't needed more. Not as fast as the bigger ones (obviously) but gets great gas mileage. I think you'll enjoy it. The storage up front under the rack is fantastic. I probably have about 30 different items in there now. Someday I'll make out a list. Last added items were a pruning saw where the blade folds into the handle (for the ever present blow down trees) and a ****** block to double the pull of the winch. So far, everything fits.

 

Not a single problem with my '06 500 H.O. The 500 EFI in my opinion is very close to the perfect bike, more so than my 800. The biggest drawback to my 800 is the fuel consumption. I'm sure you'll love your 500.

 

I love my new '07 500! I've managed to rip a couple of cv boots already, but they aren't hard to change.

Here is a link to a technic that I used to break in my new wheeler. I've heard a <u>lot</u> of guy use some version of it to break theirs in. Bottom line warm it up thouroughly, ride it hard - alternating between hard acceleration and deceleration without using the brakes and change the oil early (25 miles - not hours).

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm


Enjoy

 

I have 3060 miles on my 2007 Sportsman Deluxe..Only one problem ..Replaced adc unit at 300 miles..The supplier left a bushing out of a few of the housings..This is one awesome atv..Our group now have 11 Sportsman 500 EFI'S..Leaving next week for a six day ride in the mountains of WV..

 

Thanks everyone. Great input from you guys. Makes me more confident in my purchase. Picking it up on Saturday. So i will let you guys know how it is.