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We purchased our Phoenix August 2005 and have had no problems with the ATV.
When it was brand new, shifting into forward or reverse was less than desired but
with a little time (after break-in) this problem has nearly went away.
The forward/reverse gears are not synchronized so it will always be less than perfect.
Using the proper plug, air filter and air/fuel mixture is key.

I’m glad to see a major ATV company like Polaris fill a hole in the market. The big Japanese
3 do not make a machine that a 9 to 13 year old child, who is new to the sport, can safely handle.
The Japanese machines are either too small or too big. The Phoenix has a near full size sport frame/tires, good suspension travel and tame power.

What more could you ask for? Excellent choice for a newbie.

We enjoy woods riding with lots of hill climbing. The Phoenix goes well up very steep, long
hills.

I feel that too many negative comments have been slung around by individuals who have absolutely no actual experience with the Phoenix or they are type who have the mechanical aptitude of a knuckle Head.

So what if it is made in Taiwan, it carries a Polaris badge, therefore replacements parts are not
a problem.

I see my son riding it one or two more seasons, then he’ll be ready for something big.

Yea, I would buy another Phoenix..........
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Yea that was thanks to me............sorry! I just hate when someone runs at the mouth and don't know what they are talking about. And I will leave it at that.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

So, what is your problem.....

My comments are based on my 30+ years of dirt riding and my own wrenching.

 

I was not the one with the problem, I was taking up for the Phoenix. The other guy was running at the mouth. Did you even read the thread?

By the way I also do my own wrenching.

 

I see. Since YOUR Phoenix is OK NOW that means ALL of the others you know NOTHING about have to be EXACTLY like yours.

Your "logic" is flawed.

In other words you are full of it.

 

I have read ALL of the postings at this site and many others. I know the issues.

You talk as if you own a Phoenix.....

Tell us all about your personal Polaris Phoenix experience.

 

As a long time ATV mechanic with years of experience with many machines I know better than buy one and I will not reccomend one to anyone I care about.

It is good that yours has been good so far. I am really happy for you.

The thing is they are not ALL like yours. Some people have had nothing but problems.

This is one of Polaris's serious mistakes.

 

Cornbread,

So what are your personal experiences with the Phoenix?

I just don't see your justification for your point of view. I guess you just don't like the Phoenix and thats it.

Polaris had problems with the early models but those were addressed.

In any buisness new products have problems, always.

The Predator 500 had issues in 2003. In 2004 most things were worked out.
Today the 500 is a fine machine, good alternative to the masses.

Think about this, the Phoenix is a low cost entry level machine that sells for $3k.

 

my phoenix is great! I have never had the first problem with it.

 

other than the springs are a little too stiff to suit me. where did you get your springs, ch701???