XP 550 Engine Pro vs Con
#13
That is a lot of miles for an '09! YEAH!
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
#14
A little off topic, but Ghostrider, did you install you Bighorns on the stock rims? Any rubbing issues? I was looking at upgrading my tires on the 2011 as well as blew one already and was told by a couple of Polaris dealers that 27" tires could be installed on the factory wheels without any issues.
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''.
#15
#16
Tons of miles for the 550! NICE!
Really do appreciate your contribution to this thread...
biz
#17
#18
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.
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.
#19
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.
Weber Motor: References
I think the only motors Polaris actually makes themselves, is there 2 stroke snowmobile motors now.
#20
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?
Can anyone else confirm?