2005 Polaris Sportsman - Up Close Look
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2005 Polaris Sportsman - Up Close Look
Today I stopped by (again) to Adrenaline Powersports to check out the 2005 700 EFI.
The first 2 700's they received were the Dale Earnhardt Jr. edition. The bright red was awesome!
The first big improvement is the front box under the rack. A nice place to stow stuff like cables, plug kits, etc.
The next improvement, is the rear box. Polaris took the box we all know under the seat and extended that out to the frame. It's a lot bigger than the current box, and it's accessable without pulling off the seat! In order to do that, they had to move the rear lights to the left and right. Notice the Red and White lens. Back up light! Put it in reverse, and you have a nice light.
They didn't stop there. Polaris put a toggle switch on the Pod, in order to turn the white back up lights on demand. The speedo has an electronic fuel gauge to keep you informed.
Finally, the Polaris 700 EFT in 2005 comes standard with 26" tires. Polaris changed the front fender design to give PLENTY of clearance for larger aftermarket tires. Frankly, I think the tires in 2004 were a PR disaster. Polaris commissioned Carlisle to make the PTX, Polaris Terrain Extreme. They have a nice aggressive tread and are a real improvement over Badlands.
I didn't get to ride the quad, but based on the improvements, it's a worthy upgrade for any current Polaris owner or BIG improvement for any Honda Rincon owner...That's for you Dusty!
The first 2 700's they received were the Dale Earnhardt Jr. edition. The bright red was awesome!
The first big improvement is the front box under the rack. A nice place to stow stuff like cables, plug kits, etc.
The next improvement, is the rear box. Polaris took the box we all know under the seat and extended that out to the frame. It's a lot bigger than the current box, and it's accessable without pulling off the seat! In order to do that, they had to move the rear lights to the left and right. Notice the Red and White lens. Back up light! Put it in reverse, and you have a nice light.
They didn't stop there. Polaris put a toggle switch on the Pod, in order to turn the white back up lights on demand. The speedo has an electronic fuel gauge to keep you informed.
Finally, the Polaris 700 EFT in 2005 comes standard with 26" tires. Polaris changed the front fender design to give PLENTY of clearance for larger aftermarket tires. Frankly, I think the tires in 2004 were a PR disaster. Polaris commissioned Carlisle to make the PTX, Polaris Terrain Extreme. They have a nice aggressive tread and are a real improvement over Badlands.
I didn't get to ride the quad, but based on the improvements, it's a worthy upgrade for any current Polaris owner or BIG improvement for any Honda Rincon owner...That's for you Dusty!
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Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
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Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
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- Mr. Miyagi
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That's it!!
Polaris sucks.... I'm buying a Honda.... LOL.
Nice try Dusty...... "NOT".
Polaris sucks.... I'm buying a Honda.... LOL.
Nice try Dusty...... "NOT".
05' Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI, 2.5 warn winch, tool box, front grill, rear bumper, gas pack, Magellan Sportrak Pro GPS and Collett radio.
02' Polaris Sportsman 700, ITP 589 m/s, K&N air filter, Polaris front and rear bumpers.
02' Polaris Sportsman 700, ITP 589 m/s, K&N air filter, Polaris front and rear bumpers.
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Man, that is a really nice looking ride, I would love to see how the whole thing handles in the mountains with the EFI. I know we loose some power with the carbs, but not sure how much. I am sure that I can still keep up though with my rincon. I mean I can still refer you all to the review web site of the head to head competition of the Polaris vs Honda... but do not want to make you all feel to bad.
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My dogs say hello. . .
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Regards,
Ken Hower
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Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
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I hate to admit..
theres no doubt that a Rincon is way faster than my 600 Sportsman..on one of our rides a few months ago a dude had a rincon, granted it was all jetted out/piped and hopped up, he was also using 114 fuel!!! he had that thing in wheelies with no problems AND he was keeping up with the sport quads...(remember we have very smooth flat/FAST trails here!)
theres no doubt that a Rincon is way faster than my 600 Sportsman..on one of our rides a few months ago a dude had a rincon, granted it was all jetted out/piped and hopped up, he was also using 114 fuel!!! he had that thing in wheelies with no problems AND he was keeping up with the sport quads...(remember we have very smooth flat/FAST trails here!)
2003 Polaris Sportsman 600 Twin, w/Warn 2500# winch, k&n filter, handguards, Kimpex Deluxe seat/storage, Kimpex front box, WayBackRacks fuel rack. Mud Lites, Mud chunks, a lil tin can :D
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Thrash... I was with Dusty one trip and he was on his Honda. I was on my 700 when I passed him like he was standing still. Should have seen the look on his face.... Priceless.
So don't fricken cave in so quick.... It's just a Honda.
So don't fricken cave in so quick.... It's just a Honda.
05' Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI, 2.5 warn winch, tool box, front grill, rear bumper, gas pack, Magellan Sportrak Pro GPS and Collett radio.
02' Polaris Sportsman 700, ITP 589 m/s, K&N air filter, Polaris front and rear bumpers.
02' Polaris Sportsman 700, ITP 589 m/s, K&N air filter, Polaris front and rear bumpers.
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did u miss the part where dude had all this hopped up and running 114 fuel mix?
but they have no torque!
they suck for mudding quads, don't really see many in the deep stuff, and when u do, they are usually stuck!
gotta love 3.5 wheel drive
(hows that for a recovery?)
on another note, saw one of the Dale Jr. Sportsman's out in Ocala National
Forest this weekend ripping it up!
and speaking of ONF, we had a group ride, 63 people in our group. pix l8r
but they have no torque!
they suck for mudding quads, don't really see many in the deep stuff, and when u do, they are usually stuck!
gotta love 3.5 wheel drive
(hows that for a recovery?)
on another note, saw one of the Dale Jr. Sportsman's out in Ocala National
Forest this weekend ripping it up!
and speaking of ONF, we had a group ride, 63 people in our group. pix l8r
2003 Polaris Sportsman 600 Twin, w/Warn 2500# winch, k&n filter, handguards, Kimpex Deluxe seat/storage, Kimpex front box, WayBackRacks fuel rack. Mud Lites, Mud chunks, a lil tin can :D
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Some people like to hop their rides up and spend the thousands of $$ to get an extra mph out of them, I prefer to keep it pretty stock and still kick the crap out of most rides. . .
Hello
My dogs say hello. . .
Fire Marshall Dusty says, "if you are going to weld your gas tank, make sure it is half full and you have your friend do the welding!!!"
My dogs say hello. . .
Fire Marshall Dusty says, "if you are going to weld your gas tank, make sure it is half full and you have your friend do the welding!!!"
- Mr. Miyagi
- Forever On The trail - RIP
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- Joined: Mon Jan 12, 2004 10:39 am
- Location: Stockton
- Mr. Miyagi
- Forever On The trail - RIP
- Posts: 2463
- Joined: Mon Jan 12, 2004 10:39 am
- Location: Stockton
lol....
Did your mother have ANY kids that lived..... lol.
When we doing/going for a ride...
Did your mother have ANY kids that lived..... lol.
When we doing/going for a ride...
05' Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI, 2.5 warn winch, tool box, front grill, rear bumper, gas pack, Magellan Sportrak Pro GPS and Collett radio.
02' Polaris Sportsman 700, ITP 589 m/s, K&N air filter, Polaris front and rear bumpers.
02' Polaris Sportsman 700, ITP 589 m/s, K&N air filter, Polaris front and rear bumpers.
Jack wants to go next Sat...not sure I can.
The last words spoken before a YouTube video is filmed: "Hold my beer, now watch this..."
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
Regards,
Ken Hower
RTF Director
http://www.rubicontrail.org/
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