Stop Delivery Of ALL Sportsman500EFI
Nov 27, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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Stop Delivery Of ALL Sportsman500EFI
Originally posted by: mtpockets
thanks for all the replies.
BTW, when i brought her home last week i noticed the right front tire pressure was off. I called the Dealer on it, they said something about the gauge on their hose being off so i toped it off at home......well, guess what?...........YUP it's FLAT!
GOTTA LEAK RIGHT OUT-OF-THE CRATE!
now this may be a small item to most, but how many ATV's get delivered BRAND NEW with a LEAKING TIRE? LOL!(yes, i still have a sence of humor and can laugh about this FAILURE!)
i think i'm going to take-up drinking! LOL! (J/K)[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
oh well, off to the Dealer Wednesday!
~MT
thanks for all the replies.
BTW, when i brought her home last week i noticed the right front tire pressure was off. I called the Dealer on it, they said something about the gauge on their hose being off so i toped it off at home......well, guess what?...........YUP it's FLAT!
GOTTA LEAK RIGHT OUT-OF-THE CRATE!
now this may be a small item to most, but how many ATV's get delivered BRAND NEW with a LEAKING TIRE? LOL!(yes, i still have a sence of humor and can laugh about this FAILURE!)
i think i'm going to take-up drinking! LOL! (J/K)[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
oh well, off to the Dealer Wednesday!
~MT
Nov 27, 2005 | 08:05 PM
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Stop Delivery Of ALL Sportsman500EFI
Originally posted by: Stampers
Text Make sure the dealer looks onto the overheating problem!!!
Text Make sure the dealer looks onto the overheating problem!!!
~MT[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Nov 27, 2005 | 08:56 PM
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lol that dosnt even need to be mentioned stampers, thats why he was going in in the first place, maybe read the entire thread next time buddy [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Nov 28, 2005 | 12:36 AM
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Originally posted by: spyder6
lol that dosnt even need to be mentioned stampers, thats why he was going in in the first place, maybe read the entire thread next time buddy [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
lol that dosnt even need to be mentioned stampers, thats why he was going in in the first place, maybe read the entire thread next time buddy [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Nov 29, 2005 | 01:03 AM
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Stop Delivery Of ALL Sportsman500EFI
Yes I too bought a new 500EFI nov 11 2005 and as the dealer was driving it up onto my truck he noticed it had no breaks..The break high pressure line was bulging and leaking fluid..he took one off another new atv and replaced as i waited..He said he had never seen this happen new from the factory..well big snow storn tonight and i will start plowing tomorrow..I will see if she over heats..Great fourm guys..
DC
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Nov 29, 2005 | 07:37 AM
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Originally posted by: daddycool
Yes I too bought a new 500EFI nov 11 2005 and as the dealer was driving it up onto my truck he noticed it had no breaks..The break high pressure line was bulging and leaking fluid..he took one off another new atv and replaced as i waited..He said he had never seen this happen new from the factory..well big snow storn tonight and i will start plowing tomorrow..I will see if she over heats..Great fourm guys..
DC
North Idaho
Yes I too bought a new 500EFI nov 11 2005 and as the dealer was driving it up onto my truck he noticed it had no breaks..The break high pressure line was bulging and leaking fluid..he took one off another new atv and replaced as i waited..He said he had never seen this happen new from the factory..well big snow storn tonight and i will start plowing tomorrow..I will see if she over heats..Great fourm guys..
DC
North Idaho
i'm thinking about buying a second ATV. the SP800 seems to be getting 50/50 responses in the topic i posted last week. i might take a stab at the new Honda just for the fact that i haven't owned one since 1988 (300 4X4- was a GREAT ATV). the new Honda seems to have almost everything my Sportsman has. i just don't know if i NEED $16,000 tied-up in ATV's. seems kinda rediculous.
anyways, i'm glad you noticed the brake problem BEFORE someone got hurt Daddycool!...... and WELCOME to the Forum!
~MT
Nov 29, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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I don't mean offense to anyone, I understand your frustration...but you need to look at this from the big picture.
Polaris did plenty of testing on this machine. Fact of the matter is that an individual componet supplied by someone else is causing a problem. It is a BIG problem, but Polaris fixed it immediately. The problem is not that it wasn't tested though.
At the dealer show they had a whole handful of 500EFI's to ride, and dealers beat the crap out of them all day in 100 degree wheather. No problems... If a supplier has a defect, Polaris should fix it. They did. I'm dissapointed there were problems too.
Something to keep in mind is that most salesman in larger dealerships don't know about recalls & such, you need to talk to the service department. The dealer should update every unit in inventory, and should notify current owners to have their updated as well. Now, a dealer that doesn't actually check to see if the update is done when you specifically asked them to is a completely different story. Bad dealer...find a new one.
But you guys are taking it way too personal.
As far as motor damage, it is definitely something to consider if your coolant was boiling over. Have your dealer let Polaris know about it and make a note with your vin # that way if future problems develop related to this problem, it can be traced back even if it's out of warranty.
For everyone saying go buy a Honda instead... That's a good laugh. 10 years ago they had a superior product it terms of quality, but now days they have just as many problems if not more than everyone else.
Polaris did plenty of testing on this machine. Fact of the matter is that an individual componet supplied by someone else is causing a problem. It is a BIG problem, but Polaris fixed it immediately. The problem is not that it wasn't tested though.
At the dealer show they had a whole handful of 500EFI's to ride, and dealers beat the crap out of them all day in 100 degree wheather. No problems... If a supplier has a defect, Polaris should fix it. They did. I'm dissapointed there were problems too.
Something to keep in mind is that most salesman in larger dealerships don't know about recalls & such, you need to talk to the service department. The dealer should update every unit in inventory, and should notify current owners to have their updated as well. Now, a dealer that doesn't actually check to see if the update is done when you specifically asked them to is a completely different story. Bad dealer...find a new one.
But you guys are taking it way too personal.
As far as motor damage, it is definitely something to consider if your coolant was boiling over. Have your dealer let Polaris know about it and make a note with your vin # that way if future problems develop related to this problem, it can be traced back even if it's out of warranty.
For everyone saying go buy a Honda instead... That's a good laugh. 10 years ago they had a superior product it terms of quality, but now days they have just as many problems if not more than everyone else.
Nov 29, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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Originally posted by: awdowden
I don't mean offense to anyone, I understand your frustration...but you need to look at this from the big picture.
Polaris did plenty of testing on this machine. Fact of the matter is that an individual componet supplied by someone else is causing a problem. It is a BIG problem, but Polaris fixed it immediately. The problem is not that it wasn't tested though.
At the dealer show they had a whole handful of 500EFI's to ride, and dealers beat the crap out of them all day in 100 degree wheather. No problems... If a supplier has a defect, Polaris should fix it. They did. I'm dissapointed there were problems too.
Something to keep in mind is that most salesman in larger dealerships don't know about recalls & such, you need to talk to the service department. The dealer should update every unit in inventory, and should notify current owners to have their updated as well. Now, a dealer that doesn't actually check to see if the update is done when you specifically asked them to is a completely different story. Bad dealer...find a new one.
But you guys are taking it way too personal.
As far as motor damage, it is definitely something to consider if your coolant was boiling over. Have your dealer let Polaris know about it and make a note with your vin # that way if future problems develop related to this problem, it can be traced back even if it's out of warranty.
For everyone saying go buy a Honda instead... That's a good laugh. 10 years ago they had a superior product it terms of quality, but now days they have just as many problems if not more than everyone else.
I don't mean offense to anyone, I understand your frustration...but you need to look at this from the big picture.
Polaris did plenty of testing on this machine. Fact of the matter is that an individual componet supplied by someone else is causing a problem. It is a BIG problem, but Polaris fixed it immediately. The problem is not that it wasn't tested though.
At the dealer show they had a whole handful of 500EFI's to ride, and dealers beat the crap out of them all day in 100 degree wheather. No problems... If a supplier has a defect, Polaris should fix it. They did. I'm dissapointed there were problems too.
Something to keep in mind is that most salesman in larger dealerships don't know about recalls & such, you need to talk to the service department. The dealer should update every unit in inventory, and should notify current owners to have their updated as well. Now, a dealer that doesn't actually check to see if the update is done when you specifically asked them to is a completely different story. Bad dealer...find a new one.
But you guys are taking it way too personal.
As far as motor damage, it is definitely something to consider if your coolant was boiling over. Have your dealer let Polaris know about it and make a note with your vin # that way if future problems develop related to this problem, it can be traced back even if it's out of warranty.
For everyone saying go buy a Honda instead... That's a good laugh. 10 years ago they had a superior product it terms of quality, but now days they have just as many problems if not more than everyone else.
i'm quite pleased it comes with a 3 year warranty. who knows, i might need it! LOL!
thanks again for the support.
~MT