2013 500 sportsman good,bad or other any comments

 

Over all probably the best engine Polaris has had. 500 engine had a good run for 17 years. A little cutting corners on the last few year models with no recoil start,but can be added if you want.Weak link was the plastic roll cage in the front diff. An aluminum roll cage was listed as a "high performance accessory" Item#12.Dirt Cheap Yamaha, Honda, Arctic Cat & Polaris OEM Parts & Accessories – Cycle Parts Warehouse

 

Its unchanged from a 2011 model add it has lots of good reviews from buyers. Vehicle Reviews for 2011 Polaris Sportsman® 500 H.O. 14 reports and only 2 are negative.

 

I was thinking about changing the muffler to let it breath any thoughts best brand something with a good note & not too loud

 

Muffler while not give you much improve vs the money . If you have spare cash put it in aftermarket tires or a winch.
More bang for the buck then a pipe.

 

Ok thanks I was going to put some alloy rims on it to add a bit of bling

 

Alloy rims will also lighten your wheel weight greatly vs steel which intern will give more get up and go.

 

Goodpoint. I never thought of it that way. Are they as durable?

 

There tuff, just makes sure you get 12" rims not 14" that way you have 2" more side wall tire height for cushioning before a rock get through and dents the rim.
Low profile tires are nice on a sport cars but useless on a off road machine.

 

Agreed! I am nit a fan of bicycle tires on anything, will stay 12". Thanks.