Best year Polaris for the money?
#11
If the single centralized Hilliary ever kick in on its own it would also send you on a loop at higher speeds also. It would be like throwing a ATV into diff lock at high speeds which is uncontrollable also.
That why diff locks can only be engaged in low range, at least the Yamaha Grizzly I ride only engages in low range and even at 15mph its almost unsteerable.
I agree though that two has more chance to fail then one but "one" is also cheaper to manufacture then "two".
But if both are working fine I think the single will pop a nut before the twins if both systems get pushed to the extremes.
No roller cage failure posts on the old setup but endless posts of the new style not holding up it seems.
That why diff locks can only be engaged in low range, at least the Yamaha Grizzly I ride only engages in low range and even at 15mph its almost unsteerable.
I agree though that two has more chance to fail then one but "one" is also cheaper to manufacture then "two".
But if both are working fine I think the single will pop a nut before the twins if both systems get pushed to the extremes.
No roller cage failure posts on the old setup but endless posts of the new style not holding up it seems.
#12
I don't know anything about these problems because both my 2002 500's have over 3000 miles and have been great. I read about problems with the 850 and ours with 1400 miles has also been trouble free I just hate the OME tires..
#13
You probably WON'T have problems if you change the hub fluid regularly. If you notice any pulling to one side,especially when you first start it up and take off and have to back up to unlock the hub,then are able to go forward,then I would first change the fluid and see if it stops this. IF not,then I would tear into the hubs and replace the armature plates (probably magnetized or starting to) and check the bearings and hilliards. Armature plates are CHEAP (about 10-12 bucks each) compared to a possible wreck to the atv or injury to you or someone else. I admit my "little" ordeal was out of the ordinary,but it made me think twice about those "little" cheap replaceable armature plates! OPT
#14
I think I'm going back with one like the one I just sold. I ran across a 2000 Remington Edition with 22 miles 40 hours. Apparently, it sat at a grandparents house in a barn for years and the carbs got gummed up... almost forgotten about. Guy had all the fluids changed and carbs cleaned and it runs great now. He's also throwing in another 12" set of rims and tires off a newer Polaris that someone gave him that he won't have any use for. He doesnt know what he has nor does he know much about the Polarises. I spent a lot of time running through it and looking underneith and I actually believe the hours are accurate. Need to do a little work on the rack and bumper from a previous yard mishap way back when... other than that I think I'll be good. Thanks for everyone's opinions and I'll let you know how it turns out.
Oh and I thought mine shifted and was smooth... I've never driven one like this, I guess it's was sold people on them 10+ years ago.
Oh and I thought mine shifted and was smooth... I've never driven one like this, I guess it's was sold people on them 10+ years ago.
Remington Edition if I remember was camouflaged and came stock with hand and thumb warmers and a winch?
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