That sucks. the ehaust manafold on my 600 glows red hot in the dark, That is what started the fire when the gass hit it Im sure.

 

Wait, was there a call back about this issue, or just something to look out about.. because i have an '04 Pol Sp 700... if its just something to lookout for, thats pretty scary. I feel bad about that skinner241, hope your situation turns out as good as it possibly can.
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2004 Polaris Sportsman 700 (Green)
'27 ITP 589 M/S Tires
3000 lb. Warn Winch
3-Way Headlight Mod

2001 Honda Rancher ES 350
Winch
Sold

 

They had a recall on the throttle cable, it was too short and when you turn the bars all the way in one direction, it would open up the throttle and make the bike shoot forward. Also they ran one of the fuel lines between the tank and the frame, causing it to rub the hose and eventually cutting the line. I know the throttle cable was a recall, and the fuel line was something the dealer replaced because they had a couple of bikes in there with the same issue. My fuel line was about half way cut through from rubbing on the frame. It was on the left side of the tank/frame.

Also, by buddy has the same bike and he has had the fuel line pop off the connector while riding, spilling fuel. I would guess that's what happened to mine.

You may want to check it out or keep an eye on it. If you lose throttle, keep an eyeball out for flames and check your fuel line.

 

I had the same thing happen but it never caught fire thank god. If started shooting gas all over the maniflod after POS polaris did the junk recall on there junk bike! Never had such a POS as this junker I bought from sorry as polaris... Ive had 28 problems that I can count so far! from CV axles to 3 sets of bearings to plastics breaking to key switch stop working instrument cluster stopped oil leaks in both gearcases tranmission and motor head stripped splines shifter broke etc. etc etc. JUNK BIKE!!

The Stealer I mean dealer Couldnt Care Less About Ya Either!

NEVER BUY A POS Polaris!!! Honda's the way to go!

 

I am afraid that I have to agree, I had issues with the junk stock tires, overheating problem, and the whole fuel line fire. I got my pics resized, thanks to pol2stroke, and have put them in my gallery.

Still waiting on insurance adjustors report.

 

Burned up pics are up in the gallery and I hope every Polaris rider in this forum takes a look.


Enjoy!

 

Skinner, So what did Polaris say their going to do for you?

 

Skinner glad to hear you are ok..

Let us know what happens with the insurance. ITs gotta suck not having a quad now.

Those pics are pretty wicked. Did you have any pics of it on fire?

Hope everything turns out ok..

 

Well at least u saved the seat. LOL

 

I didn't think that they made 700 EFIs until 2005, but perhaps I am wrong?