my new ATV
Jan 20, 2012 | 10:58 AM
#251
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So what need's to be done so rider's can hit the trails alone for the day carry a spare battery ? It sound's like you are starting to lose confidence in your 2012 machine ? I'm betting when the year's up that you don't buy it and that the next machine you do buy won't be a Polaris .
Jan 20, 2012 | 02:40 PM
#253
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If Polaris wants to give me another ATV I would be more than happy to ride it. This one has been quite enjoyable to ride.
I think about the only thing I would turn down would be a SxS or anything less than about a 350.
I am going to do some repairs on my Rubicon and ride it for another 16k miles.
Jan 20, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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From: North East IN.
A pull cord is a definite must. I don't like the idea of not having one either. Had it not been for the pull cord on my 500 I would have been getting a tow back to the truck from 10 miles out when my starter decided to not work. Damned moisture on the brushes caused corrosion and stuck.
Jan 20, 2012 | 09:41 PM
#258
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From: rindge, nh
my kq700fi did that to me. left me stranded 14 miles from my truck- battery just clicked and it wouldn't start with the rope.
I spent an hour pushing it to a spot out of sight- just to hit the button and have it start
Jan 20, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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When I didn't listen to my battery telling me it was time for a replacement and I went for a ride anyhow, it wasn't fun. With fuel injection the system needs more power than the carbed models. I noticed that the pull start charged the battery just enough, even if it didn't start with the pull start, to get it going again so I could get back to the truck.