What kind of brushguards and bumpers are you guys running on your 05-08 sportsmans? What are your likes and dislikes about um. I am in the market and can't make up her mind.

 

i dont have a bumper/brush guard. but would like to get one. i personaly like the full bumper/brushguard. the one that goes around the headlights.
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but i do not like where the winch cable will rub on the tube right below the winch on the bumper. i plow snow and i think the bumper would get in the way of the cable and plow. i also dont think the atv cover i had gottem for it will fit with a bumper on it. no big deal since it sits in a shed all the time.

 

i run the polaris stock ones on my bike and like them both. you shop around and most likely can get a good deal on some like ebay.

 

I got the popo ones off ebay in a combo deal(I gotboth bumpers and rack extenders) which was way cheaper than going to the dealer. Check out the nerf bars on there also. They are only about $65 and offer great protection for the footwells.

Hey Chuck, there is room for adjustment on the mounts for the front brushguard so the winch cable won't rub on it. If you want added protection for the cable pickup a roller fairlead cheap off ebay and mount it on the brushguard tube. Also,the popo cover will fit with the brushguards and rear cargo box on.

 

I have an '03 but got mine from Polaris. I think it is great. It has saved the radiator many times from getting smashed by stumps and protects the headlight in those really tight trails between the trees. Also, I had the machine roll once and the brushguard totally protected the front end and headlight area from being damaged. Worth every penny.

 

I have the ATV GURU. I like the one piece tubes rather than the bolt on headlight tubes, I also was looking for more rad protection from sticks and rocks. The Polaris I had before worked fine after I replaced the bolts and nuts with higher grade, but I still wanted more protection for the rad.
Here is a link
ATV-Guru Polaris bumpers

 

I have the polaris ones, but if I ever get new ones, they will be ATV GURU

 

Front and rears off of eBay. I think I paid $180 with shipping for both.