Ride of Sportsman VS. Outlander
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I wish someone had made this post before I had both. So for the people wondering, here it is.
As you can see I have both. I'll keep this short. The seat on the Outlander is much softer. As a side note I thought Polaris said that the 2005 seat was softer. My friend with a 2002 has a much softer seat than my 2005.
I have ridden both in various conditions. Additionally I just completed my log test that I have done with all my quads.
I set out 5 pieces of firewood on flat pavement all in a row, not staggered. The firewood is small, maybe 4 to 5 inches high. I space the firewood about 15 feet apart. I then ride over the logs at 5 mph twice each way then I switch quads. I repeat this one more time.
Then I ride repeat the above procedure at 10 mph, then at 15 mph.
My sportsman 500 was MUCH softer over the logs. As you can see my preference is "the softer the better".
Have a Nice Day.
As you can see I have both. I'll keep this short. The seat on the Outlander is much softer. As a side note I thought Polaris said that the 2005 seat was softer. My friend with a 2002 has a much softer seat than my 2005.
I have ridden both in various conditions. Additionally I just completed my log test that I have done with all my quads.
I set out 5 pieces of firewood on flat pavement all in a row, not staggered. The firewood is small, maybe 4 to 5 inches high. I space the firewood about 15 feet apart. I then ride over the logs at 5 mph twice each way then I switch quads. I repeat this one more time.
Then I ride repeat the above procedure at 10 mph, then at 15 mph.
My sportsman 500 was MUCH softer over the logs. As you can see my preference is "the softer the better".
Have a Nice Day.
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Ride of Sportsman VS. Outlander
Originally posted by: jefffoxsr
I wish someone had made this post before I had both. So for the people wondering, here it is.
As you can see I have both. I'll keep this short. The seat on the Outlander is much softer. As a side note I thought Polaris said that the 2005 seat was softer. My friend with a 2002 has a much softer seat than my 2005.
I have ridden both in various conditions. Additionally I just completed my log test that I have done with all my quads.
I set out 5 pieces of firewood on flat pavement all in a row, not staggered. The firewood is small, maybe 4 to 5 inches high. I space the firewood about 15 feet apart. I then ride over the logs at 5 mph twice each way then I switch quads. I repeat this one more time.
Then I ride repeat the above procedure at 10 mph, then at 15 mph.
My sportsman 500 was MUCH softer over the logs. As you can see my preference is "the softer the better".
Have a Nice Day.
I wish someone had made this post before I had both. So for the people wondering, here it is.
As you can see I have both. I'll keep this short. The seat on the Outlander is much softer. As a side note I thought Polaris said that the 2005 seat was softer. My friend with a 2002 has a much softer seat than my 2005.
I have ridden both in various conditions. Additionally I just completed my log test that I have done with all my quads.
I set out 5 pieces of firewood on flat pavement all in a row, not staggered. The firewood is small, maybe 4 to 5 inches high. I space the firewood about 15 feet apart. I then ride over the logs at 5 mph twice each way then I switch quads. I repeat this one more time.
Then I ride repeat the above procedure at 10 mph, then at 15 mph.
My sportsman 500 was MUCH softer over the logs. As you can see my preference is "the softer the better".
Have a Nice Day.
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Ride of Sportsman VS. Outlander
You're welcome guys.
I have compared my friend's 2004.5 sportsman 500 back to back against the Outlander in the same log test last summer. Both the Outlander and 2004.5 sportsman felt about the same.
I think because the 2005 model has softer shock rates, softer spring rates, and the flex of the radial tires, that made all the difference.
I have compared my friend's 2004.5 sportsman 500 back to back against the Outlander in the same log test last summer. Both the Outlander and 2004.5 sportsman felt about the same.
I think because the 2005 model has softer shock rates, softer spring rates, and the flex of the radial tires, that made all the difference.
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