sounds like some of you think or feel that a 06 800 efi is better or updated from the 05. is this true? should i wait and get an 06, also what do u think an 02 500 fredom limited edition is worth? its got 1100 miles

 

your 500 is probebly worth about 4500, there abouts, check kelly blue book.

i would deffently go for the 06, there are alot of different changes between the 05's conserning reliability, usage, work, and play. dont even think about an 05 unless you are really tight on money and want the power, the 06 is the only way to go

 

thanks spyder, thats kinda what i was thinking. im selling mine for 4300. so thats cool

 

my 05 only goes 75 but my 06 goes 76 so go with 06

 

I just priced out a silver edition sportsman 800 today and was quoted $9200.00 OUCH!!!!!!

 

ouch, i can get one here for $8200 OTD with a full tank of gas and 2 free oil change kits

 

What differences are there?

 

New shiftbox (dont have to use foot break to go into park or high anymore)
Wider right side plastics to accomidate exhuast without melting
faulty 800 belts fixed
Grease zerks added to struts, and rear stabilizer bar
aluminum wheels redesigned to accomidate PXT tires properly

and a few other things that i cant remember

 

My understanding is they did something to the front Hilliard. In 05 the rollers were getting magnetized and engaging even when the switch was off.

 

As far as the shifter lockout on the 05's it looks like it is just a mechanical pin in the tranny that is pulled down by a spring when you step on the rear brake pedal, any reason not to disable that sucker?