Owners of 700 sportsman+ 500 ho sportsman
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[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img] I currently own sportsman 500ho and so far I am happy with mostly everything. I am considering getting a 700 sportsman; but not sure if I will gain much with performance. Any owners out there that has had both that is willing to help or please give any suggestions.
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lancesamuel,
these are some differences i've noticed between my '01 SP500 and new 700:
-a definitive "clunk" from the drivetrain. it's both annoying and embarrasing.
-very loud "moaning" exhaust. both the volume and tone make it impossible to travel un-noticed.
-throws too much heat. in the hot summer, wearing shorts are common. the heat burns my right leg about 6" above my ankle.
-low range revs too high. the 700's RPM's are much higher than the 500's in low range.
-coolant line running from overflow jug to radiator poorly positioned. flip-up a stick in that fenderwell and it's gonna get tangled in that clear coolant line.
-the engine idle i'm getting used to. it's rough and out-a-sink like a Harley....well, KINDA like a Harley.
-the power seems similar to the 500 up to about 35MPH.
i'm tempted to do some mods. like what 'PolarisMech' suggests. BUT, i don't have a qualified tech to work on my ATV...and i'm not sure i can live with the god damn 'CLUNK' whenever i take-off or driving over bumps. it's like something is loose.
i gotta tell you, sometimes i REALLY MISS THAT 500!
good luck with your decision.
sincerely,
-MT
these are some differences i've noticed between my '01 SP500 and new 700:
-a definitive "clunk" from the drivetrain. it's both annoying and embarrasing.
-very loud "moaning" exhaust. both the volume and tone make it impossible to travel un-noticed.
-throws too much heat. in the hot summer, wearing shorts are common. the heat burns my right leg about 6" above my ankle.
-low range revs too high. the 700's RPM's are much higher than the 500's in low range.
-coolant line running from overflow jug to radiator poorly positioned. flip-up a stick in that fenderwell and it's gonna get tangled in that clear coolant line.
-the engine idle i'm getting used to. it's rough and out-a-sink like a Harley....well, KINDA like a Harley.
-the power seems similar to the 500 up to about 35MPH.
i'm tempted to do some mods. like what 'PolarisMech' suggests. BUT, i don't have a qualified tech to work on my ATV...and i'm not sure i can live with the god damn 'CLUNK' whenever i take-off or driving over bumps. it's like something is loose.
i gotta tell you, sometimes i REALLY MISS THAT 500!
good luck with your decision.
sincerely,
-MT
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