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CAN-AM 500 EFI OR POLARIS 500 EFI ???

Old Jan 23, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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Flat out wich one is better ??
 
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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Default CAN-AM 500 EFI OR POLARIS 500 EFI ???

For rock crawling and shear utility prowess, go with the Polaris. It will give you a comfortable ride, get good fuel mileage, and get you over and through just about anything. For drag racing 500s, go with the Can-Am. It is said to have the most powerful 500 out there. Also, is said to have a comfortable ride. Not as good in the rocks though from what I have read.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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Default CAN-AM 500 EFI OR POLARIS 500 EFI ???

just wondering. i heard somwone tell me this past summer that you couldnt put bigger tires on these bikes w/out causing front end problems w/ the 4x4. was wondering if any one really new the truth.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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Default CAN-AM 500 EFI OR POLARIS 500 EFI ???

oops, ment to ask if the bombies not the polaris(already know you can on ours).
 
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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In one of my magazines, mechanics were interviewed regarding common problems on the ATVs they worked on. The Can-Ams were said to have problems with the "Visco-Lock" system when larger tires were put on, as not enough revolutions would be produced a low speeds to keep the front wheels engaged and spinning.

Just wait until Polaris puts a KTM V-Twin in the Sportsman! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
 
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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Default CAN-AM 500 EFI OR POLARIS 500 EFI ???

yea sheepdog that is what i heard. i guess it must be true.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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Default CAN-AM 500 EFI OR POLARIS 500 EFI ???

Originally posted by: craw8101
Flat out wich one is better ??
You are on the Polaris forum......Did you ask this question on the Can-am BRP one also....I bet I know what they will tell you there...........Buy Polaris....Just kidding......
 
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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Originally posted by: sheepdogMSP8117
In one of my magazines, mechanics were interviewed regarding common problems on the ATVs they worked on. The Can-Ams were said to have problems with the "Visco-Lock" system when larger tires were put on, as not enough revolutions would be produced a low speeds to keep the front wheels engaged and spinning.

Just wait until Polaris puts a KTM V-Twin in the Sportsman! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
exept KTM dosnt make V-twins...
 
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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Default CAN-AM 500 EFI OR POLARIS 500 EFI ???

I have 2 friends with 800 Bombs and 2 with 400 bombs 2 with stock tires and 2 with 27" tires and all of them have had problems with the Visco lock, If you get a fron tire in the air it seems to spin forever and sometimes slam into 4x4 and it doesn't sound good
 
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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Default CAN-AM 500 EFI OR POLARIS 500 EFI ???

I can't believe you guys are actually discussing this. It's common knowledge that Polaris' have big reliability problems, and that the Can-Am Outlanders are the best bikes out there. And, with the new EFI models, you just can't go wrong. Read the reviews!
 
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