KDX said:
Thanks for all the kind replys. They are 26" PXT radial tires and I did order bumpers and a gun mount/boot. If you want to go the Polaris payment plan, it's $99.00 a month for pretty much the rest of your life if you want to buy a quad right now. Their X2 model is pretty nice too.
I recently bought a new Polaris Sporstman 500 H.O. X2 for use on the farm, and as a convertible "two-up" design, it would permit me to take the GF along for rides a little easier than with ordinary ATVs. The longer frame and heavy duty suspension makes for a very good ride. Still getting used to how low the Polaris is geared compared to either of my Yamahas. My brother pretty much has taken over the 2000 Yamaha Kodiak (straight rear axle, can pull wood like an SOB) I still use the 2004 Yamaha 660 Grizzly as my primary hunting/fun bike. With 28" Mudlites, I don't get stuck too often! We'll see just how good the X2 is the summer. Here's some pics:
As part of the purchase price I got $1800 worth of free accessories, so I added the Polaris Bodyguard system, front rack extender, front bumper, Windscreen, A-arm brush/stick guards & the Polaris Lock n' Go Gun Boot mount & Gun Boot plust some other odds 'n ends like kick ass helmet, gloves, etc... I'm still waiting on a rear bumper that can work with the rear dump box.
EFI is great, especially on very cold Winter mornings. My 2004 Grizzly with carb needs a couple of minutes minimum to warm up properly and use of the choke is a must! On the X2, you simply turn the key to on, wait for the fuel pump to kick in and then turn the key to start, the same as you would for your car or truck.
I already had a spare winch, so I've got to make some time to do the install on that. Dealer wanted too much for their Warn or Pure Polaris winches, but I was a little tempted by the latter's ability to simply plug-in to slot in the front trunk.
Aside from the winch, I'm going to be adding 1" extenders so I can run a new set of 26" Mudlites.
The rear cargo box on the X2 can be dumped and is rated at 400lbs. Add that to the front rack which is rated at 90 lbs, and you've got a cargo carrying capacity of 490 lbs, not including the rider!!! Only thing that comes close is another Polaris, the "True 6X6" Current "Big Bore" ATVs, including the Polaris 800, Yamaha Grizzly 660/700, Suzuki KingQuad, Can-Am Outlander 800, etc...doesn't come close to the X2. I used it this fall towing wood with it, and it compared favorably with the straight axle Kodiak, even though it has IRS. Most IRS ATVs now suck at towing anything more than a light cart. I was glad to learn that the X2 can keep up the the old Kodiak in the towing department. It looks like it will turn into a pretty decent work ATV. It certainly is geared for it.
One thing that you married CGN'ers might want to consider too, is the fact that the rear cargo box can also be converted into a decent second seat for a passenger in less than 10 seconds. It is actually pretty comfortable and provides lots of back support. I noticed the same thing when taking the X2 on longish rides in the woods over old back roads, logging roads & rough "cart paths" over which we haul our firewood. The low back rest that forms the front of the cargo box when in cargo carrying mode provides a great deal of lower back support for guys who are tall or have long arms. You can move back on the seat and brace your back against the back rest and just tool along. Riding the Grizzly after a full day of hunting/riding, and the back kinda' feels those deep ruts and rocks, even with a first class IRS.
BTW: I took these pics two days ago, after just dropping off a half dozen 50lb sacks of feed at the barn. The Lock n' Go gun boot mount can be uninstalled in less than a minute by simply flipping up on a single lever and simply turning the mount a little. It is VERY secure and miles ahead of the Kolpin mount.
Here's a picture of the 2000 Kodiak, 2004 Grizzly & our buddies 2000 Big Bear parked on a ridge line while Moose hunting last year.
