was wondering what the best upgarde you gave your sportsman 500ho efi ,and if could say why that would help , just want to see what is worth doing to it or just leave it alone.

 

HD front springs - no more dirt diving! or front side rolling, much more stable IMO and my quad doesnt even know it has a plow on it.

 

A winch. New mud tires will get you through a lot of mud but you will eventually get stuck. The winch will get you out.

 

have the winch and ITP rims with 26inch interco reptiles, so what else is a good investment thinking of the springs

 

I gotta kinda agree with brutus on the HD front springs...They make a world of difference in handling and cornering plus also helps in and extra added weight on the front end like a winch and plow..Also depening if you ride alot in cold weather but I really like my heated grips and thumb warmer...

John

 

I got the HD springs on the front and back first thing. We have some heavy camping gear rides thow.

Not a upgrade but silicon your pull rope handle in placeover the rope hole so it water tight, lots of expensive parts down there that do not like wet and rust.

 

Winch, heated grips and thumb warmer, HD springs, good quality box or bag for all your riding stuff.

 

Does the Sportsman still come stock with decent tires?

 

The newest ones I've seen have 489 IIs on them. Like the old 489 with a few more cuts in the tread blocks. Pretty much the same as the older 489s.

 

In order for me. 1. Winch 2. Rack extenders 2. Hard plastic rear storage bin 3.HD springs front and rear 3. Hand warmers 4. windshield 5. I could also put the ignition kit but that was more of a repair than an add-on.....