Sportsman XP NOT LEGAL IN WISCONSIN !!
#51
Polaris needs to step up here, recognize their mistake, and do the right thing. If possible, they should recall them and retrofit them with 12" wheels. If they did this by a recall, it would probably make them legal. If that wouldn't make them legal they should buy the machines back from people that live or ride in WI, or they could exchange them for a new one that could be fitted with 12" wheels from the factory. This wouldn't be a complete loss because they could resell the used machines in other areas where they are legal.
They already have to paste safety warnings all over the things and offer free safety training,have dealers talk to you about safety ect..what's next stickers that warn potenetial buyers that the machine might not be legal to ride on public land? That is part of the reason we have so many rules that people think are stupid..no one wants to take responsibility..JMO
I don't think Polaris made a mistake...I bet they knew full well that the machines were illegal for lublic land use in those States..should they really design a machine around the laws of one or 2 states,especially when those laws only pertain to public land and trail use? I know the public trails is a big deal..but just because they can't be ridden on the public land doesn't make them outright illegal in those states does it? Look at it from this angle how about if you lived in a state where there were less restrictions and you couldn't buy a machine with XYZ specs because it was illegal for public land use in 2 states in the country?
#52
As I understand it from the WATA forums the XP cannot run 14" wheels because of design and clearance issues. My assumption is that they knew about the law issue in one of 50 states and figured it would be a heck of a lot easier to get a new law passed when a bunch of people owned them and we griping to their congressman about them. For those that did not know about this issue I blame the dealer for not telling them, I know my dealer warned me of this issue before I bought it, and I am not even is Wisconsin (Illinois).
#53
Well,I own an XP.I was told by the dealer Before I purchased it that it was'nt legal per the current rules.Although the registrations were still going through.
I again "I" made the choice to purchase one.I currently have my tags revolked.
I ride on private land and am planning a out of state trip.....
And yes Polaris has a lobbying group working on this with the help of the WATVA.
Not Polaris or my dealers fault!
Here's a link to a thread at WATVA.Alot of OFF Topic posts but some good info:
New 850xp Not Allowed On Wisconsin Atv Trails? - Wisconsin ATV Association Forums
I again "I" made the choice to purchase one.I currently have my tags revolked.
I ride on private land and am planning a out of state trip.....
And yes Polaris has a lobbying group working on this with the help of the WATVA.
Not Polaris or my dealers fault!
Here's a link to a thread at WATVA.Alot of OFF Topic posts but some good info:
New 850xp Not Allowed On Wisconsin Atv Trails? - Wisconsin ATV Association Forums
Last edited by triplggg; 04-23-2009 at 05:14 PM. Reason: add link
#54
According to the regulations, yes it does. The DNR is revoking the registrations on XPs, and all ATVs that are kept in WI for more than 15 days must have a WI registration, even if operated only on private land.
#55
OK Now thats the first time I hear that and if thats true then I would be really peeved off.
#56
You are right,In the Wisconsin All-Terrain Vehicle Laws pamplet it states that...
BUT, if you recieved a letter revolking your registration it states in part:
"It is our understanding that Polaris Industries is seeking legislation to adjust Wisconsin's defininition of an ATV so that it will include the XP series.Until such legislation is passed,your machine can only be legally operated on private property with permission and on frozen waterways."
Last edited by triplggg; 04-23-2009 at 07:02 PM. Reason: spelling
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