I have a '99 Sportsman 500 that I am wanting to trade for something a whole lot less weight. Unlike most of you, I have no desire to do more than 50mph. Would like to lean toward the utility end of things I think. Any suggestions?
Might even consider trading for a Mule or Ranger.

 

If you stay utility and something above 450cc then 500lbs is probably as low as you're gonna get....even my Scrammy is a lard-butt at 571lbs.

 

Hmmm....I see it is time to take the 'snowmobile' attitude....start ripping things off. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

if you dont need it, cut it off[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] you get rid of A LOT of weight that way.

 

For great uttility quads check ouut the Bombardier lineup like the Traxters.Maybe ugly but good utes.

 

Sorry...forgot to mention that I wasnt go to spend more than my current ride was worth.

 

Sorry to say but if you want something a whole lot less weight then your SP,you will probably be better off looking at a used honda,yamaha etc....

You could always get a scrambler[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

Most of what I do is in the mountains or on the ranch. I dont use it for ranch work though. I am open to another brand. I do kinda like the belt drive of the Polaris but anything is possible. I suppose the 'sport' models are lighter than the Sportsman? I had a Sportsman 400/2 stroke that was great. The reason I got rid of it was chain drive + sage brush issue. It was heavy though as well.

 

If thats what you do,go with the scrambler you can have 4wd its far less weight then your SP and it will be a lot more fun to ride...

 

I like that idea! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]