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12 minutes ago, colin james said:

I am uploading the 2012-2014 factory service manual for the 400/500 Sportsman including the ho edition. It will need to be approved by admin

Thank you!

1 minute ago, Admin said:

I only see 2012, maybe these would help?

 

Thanks, I will take a look.

anyone have the manual for a 2013 sportsman 500HO?

BTW I uploaded the 2015-2017 Ranger service manual yesterday for those interested

Air compressor, straps/recovery gear, flashlight, plug kit, basic tools and emergency blanket

On 3/21/2019 at 9:23 AM, HD Archer said:

I’m in the market for my next ATV and am asking for some input from folks with more experience with multiple brands/models and their strengths and weaknesses.  

 I’ve been using an ATV for farm work and hunting for 30+ years and in all those years I’ve owned only 2. My first I bought used, it was a Suzuki Quadrunner( I think) a 250 or 300. In 4x4 low range and low gear with diff lock I believe it would’ve pulled a freight train if it could maintain traction. In 1997 I won a Polaris Sportsman  400L 4x4 in a raffle and foolishly got rid of the Suzuki, but the Polaris has served me pretty well but with several repairs over the years. 

 I’m looking to replace the Polaris with a new unit, something in the 500cc range and 4x4. I’m currently most interested in Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha. I know the Honda’s are available with both straight rear axle and IRS and 3 different transmission options, the Suzuki and Yamaha, to my limited knowledge, are only available with the IRS and belt driven automatic transmissions. 

 I’m really not wanting this to become a Ford/Chevy/Dodge debate but rather just an attempt to gather information from the experience you all have had. As you may have gathered I keep my equipment a long time. I don’t drive through knee deep mud or cross creeks because I can but, I will and do, because I have to to get the job done. 

I appreciate any and all recommendations and advice.  Thanks HD

Did you decide what you were going to get?

Thanks I love it so far  just gave her a bath in this pic after bringing her home

On 6/17/2019 at 8:08 AM, Thomas Giles said:

I have Polaris, Sportsman will probably go with Kawasaki Brute Force next time.

What don’t you like about the sportsman?

I use my ATV for my ranch and for camping/hunt trips.  I decided on the Polaris Sportsman xp1000.  Do I really need all that power? No, but its nice for the time you really do (I mostly keep it in work or standard mode).  So far its been a work horse and have no complaints for its performance as a work vehicle on my ranch or a trail rider.

My only complaint is the rear axle being locked 100% of the time.  On my Ranger xp1000 I can toss it in turf mode to not tear up my driveway and yard - to me not having turf mode is my one an only complaint.

I have always been on street and dirt bikes.  But got a ranch a few years ago and picked up a Polaris Ranger.  That naturally lead me into an ATV about 18 months later.  No that I have it, its the one thing I ride the most and great for shores/work

Thanks @colin james just what I was looking for

Nice write up, does the alignment help with shimmy/shake I feel at higher speeds (30MPH+).  This is on a xp1000.  ITs done this since day one and was not sure if it could be alignment or I should look at tire balance

Thank you guys!

Thank you for this. 

Hi, new to the forum. I am unable to find a CD or paper version shop manual for a 2019 sportsman xp1000. Is this available yet?