I have had it since feb. on only have got to put 7 hrs. and 63 miles. So far I haven't had any issues at all. What I am worried about is that my warranty expires next month and the atv won't get really used to Nov., Dec., and Jan. We use them to duck hunt in rice fields. You have about 4 to 6 inches of mud and 4 to 6 inches of water to run around in going back and forth to the pit and hauling stuff in and out. I've only really got to trail ride it alittle now and worried that this winter some problems may show up since it is going to get really worked out in that stuff.

 

Never spent close to $500 dollars on repairs on our 97 SP500 since new (Not counting tires) with 7500 miles and my 2001 with 3700 miles. Unless your very unlucky then get the extended warranty.