Hey, I just picked up my new 2003 Polaris Predator yesterday and had a little test drive around my block. At first, the manual clutch was kind of hard to get used too. But after a little bit of cursing and frustration I actually got it, and quite well may I add. I've been practicing with shifting and i've gotten it down preety good too. But I have one question; when i'm done riding it and I have to stop the ATV, how would I stop and turn it off without it always launching forward and making a crickitting sound. PS - This thing has a ton of power and torque, it's unbelievable. I've never ridden an ATV like this before. If you can get one, buy this. I think in 3rd gear there's enough power. I haven't even touched fourth or fifth gear yet.

 

great to hear that you are satisfied with your new Predator! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

i used the key to shut mine off... and you must be just dumping the clutch to make it launch forward...

 

ya just turn the key to turn it off. did u get it new or used??how much u pay?

 

i always just put it in neutral and turn it off with the key

 

well,beleive it or not,the pred have a hard time keep up in the TRAILS
i known,everyone his own level of what performances is...

 

I know to just turn the key to turn it off, I ment at the end when I stop to turn it off, it launches forward a little. How do you come to a complete, smooth stop? And I paid $4,050.00. And why would it be so hard to keep up on trails? Couldn't you just put it in first or second gear? I usually ride on strait trails which have a little curving involved. Then I ride harder trails, like in the woods, are those the kind of trails that are hard to ride in?

 

thats weird... mine doesnt launch forward at all...

 

hold the clutch in and turn the key/hit the kill switch till you don't hear the motor.

 

When you come to a stop you have to pull in the clutch.