Also my cousin bought new a 2004 1/2 sportsman 700 efi and its speedo goes to 70 and it will use it all. That is moving pretty good on these big wheelers.

 

it should be doing more then just in te 50 mph range. it should be inthe low 60's imo.

 

When i first bought my 02 700 it would top out around 45 and hit the rev limiter. The plastic nut that limits the amount that the clutch sheaves can close had loosened up, not allowing full shift out. After fixing that it now runs in the low-mid 60's.

 

Same here... My '96 500 will bury the stock mechanical speedo at 65. I'm not sure exactly how fast it is, but I'll be gps'ing it with my handheld as soon as it quits raining.

I'll tell you one thing for sure - it's plenty fast for a four wheel drive wheeler!!

-J

 

Holy smokes. I bought my machine second hand two years ago and even after talking to the original owner, he said it never went over 55 downhill!
I suppose there might be something wrong with mine somewhere... any ideas guys where you would look first?

 

belt and the clutches.

 

Man, you guys and your "dream-o-meter" numbers, get a GPS out on your runs and then lets talk, I'm betting a solid 7-8MPH will be dropping on those meters!! I push my 800 X2 to the 70MPH limiter on the dirt roads, then put a GPS on board, and those actual runs are closer to around 64-65MPH consistently, and that is with stock tires and clutches cleaned and new belt. So, if anyone questions the beam off a satellite for accuracy, let me know, I know a few police officers that would like to hear your vote!!! Also, just wanted to let you guys know, that is is a great site to sit down and have a beer and chew the fat with all. I don't know if I can run with Chuck all the way up and back on that Soo Line trip, but I am starting to think seriously about!!

 

I don't know about anybody else, but mine's been verified by gps as well 64mph (63.7 if you want to get technical).... Pretty much exactly what the speedo says by the way.

 

had a 03 sportsman 700 and it was regesterd for 60 and it would do it to but did not get there very fast but 45 mph no way thats write i had clutch prob you should buy a new belt this could be all it needs

 

Just GPS'd mine... 55.8, 55.7, 55.8 mph on 3 different runs. Appears the stock speedo is fast by about 5 mph, which is about what I figured. My machine is all stock, and running the factory GoodYears.

I agree, a GPS is the way to go. I used to buy/sell a few boats every year, and you wouldn't believe the numbers some guys think their boats will run - 'till you show them the light with the GPS.

-J