Hi there Polarisman500,
Good choice. Your 04.5 Sp500HO will give you years of reliable enjoyment. I saw a red coloured Special Edition Sp500HO at a dealership a while ago. It also comes with chrome rims. Looked very nice... so there's another dilemma for you!!
Take care and enjoy your new machine.

 

Fantastic, smooth, powerful, versatile machine. No regrets buying one.

 

How do u all like the new spedomiter of 04.5??

 

I didn't know it was knew... heh.. but I like it just fine.

 

Do i like the new shifter better what is the diff from the 04 the dealer was saying it was that low is straight forword and high is forward to the right. I think there is park?

 

Yes, push down the rear brake to go to Park. Forward is R-N-L-H and no need to push right that I know of. The dash display shows the trans position.

 

sweet u had any problems with belts yet

 

Nope!

 

well i dont ride in water or mud so i should be ok