I just bought a 2007 polaris sportsman 500 EFI. It seems REALLY nice in the mud and streams, it diddnt get stuck where i tried to. however, when i try to do wheelies, it just doesnt have the torque to lift it... it barely flexes the suspension. THe low end "throw factor" just issnt there. I dont know if this is normal or if this needs adjustment, but for a 500, i feel it should be able to get up and go, but this slowly does it. The top speed is roughly 52 mph down the road in a 1/4 mile.

overall, i'm very happy with it, it is nice is the mud with the AWD, however it's not as punchy as our old arctic cat 300...

thanks for the help,
erick

 

Power brake, sit back on the seat and HOlD ON!!!! It'll stand up!!!

 

Get a primary clutch spring out of a 2000-2002 400 Scrambler and replace the blue/green one.

 

whats the power brake?

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: shorse

whats the power brake?</end quote></div>

Something you dont want to be doing because it will ruin your belt.

 

Didn't we all just go through this in a different thread? It's a UTILITY quad, how good should it be at doing wheelies?

 

I don't condone power braking. I did it once and that horse almost threw my old *** off!!!! I won't do it again. I was just offering the guy a way to make it stand up.

 

Even the big utes need to be able to lift the front end a little to get over unexpected obsticals.And this can be done with proper clutching.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: ftwflh

Even the big utes need to be able to lift the front end a little to get over unexpected obsticals.And this can be done with proper clutching.</end quote></div>


I let the front wheels claw over those,thats more a 2wd method of riding.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

I dont use my 4x4 unless I have to.Makes riding more of a challenge.