Thanks Mongrol, what size did you go and how do you like them? was actually looking at a set of those myself.

 

Can;t recall size off hand but great tires in every condition that I've tried.

 

WOW...3000 miles on your '09 XP 550?!?

That is completely awesome...and really appreciate the report on your 550. It certainly does sound like a winner! Now I am less concerned...and should just relax and go buy my 2 new Touring models.

Thanks again!


biz

 

The Bighorns are installed on the stock rims, and they fit just fine.

Here is a couple of pictures


Here is a picture of the sway bay, there is about 3.4'' between the sway bar and tire.


Also remember that Bighorns run bigger than stock tires, so a 26'' Bighorn measures almost 27''.

 

Put 4600 miles on my 09 550 with no problems at all. Currently have 2000 miles on my 2010 550 and again no problems. Have not replaced anything other than oil and filters on either bike..

 

GREAT reporting! Loving to hear all the success stories out...

Really do appreciate your contribution to this thread...


biz

 

Are the Polaris 550 singles also built by Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd.of japan (Owners of Subaru automobile ) like there other singles? There are many 500s with 8000 plus miles running around.

 

Yep, build by Fuji.....quality seems to be on par with the venerable 500. The 550 engine is no where as smooth as the 850 but what do you expect from a big single? Engine durability seems to be good considering the many reports of high mileage users having no problems at all, on this forum and others.

One side effect of the lighter single is that the chassis front/back weight balance is significantly different than the 850....the front end feels lighter and tends to plunge through the suspension and roll much less under aggressive usage.

This isn't desirable or important to everyone but the 550 doesn't have "power up into a wheelie" capability like the 850 but leaning back and popping the throttle will lighten the front end enough to get over obstacles or let you pull it into a wheelie if you are so inclined.

Albeit not quite as fun as the 850, all things considered the 550 is a capable, comfortable, easy bike to ride with amazing chassis ergonomics, ride and handling, and a motor that won't to kill novice or careless riders.

 

So I take it like Polaris 4 stroke snowmobiles and PWC the XP850 twin is built by Weber Motors?
Weber Motor: References

I think the only motors Polaris actually makes themselves, is there 2 stroke snowmobile motors now.

 

No, i think that Polaris makes the 700, 800, 850 four stroke twins for all the off-road vehicles and the 2-strokes for sleds. All single cylinder engines for off-road vehicles look like they are made by Fuji. The Weber 750 motor is only in the FS/FST sleds....or in the old MSX watercraft.

Can anyone else confirm?