talltimber
Well-known member
I have an 02 Polaris 500 sportsman that is starting to cost me for upkeep. I put close to a thousand in a bike, that I was just offered 900 for on tradein, thinking that would do it for a few years. Just broke a hub and they have been discontinued though Polaris. So now we are getting to the point of finding parts may become an issue too.
I am researching a new four wheeler purchase and leaning toward a Honda Rubicon 500 DCT auto trans/IRS independent rear suspension and possibly EPS electronic power steering. Cost will be upwards of 9 to 10k it appears. Quite a chunk for a wheeler. I was told a straight axle is the way to go, but I dont think I can get one with the DCT trans. Have been told that Honda uses formed rubber bushings for suspension on the IRS and shouldn't have any trouble. Not a grease fitting on it, supposedly.
I like the Polaris, and it's cheaper, but if they have not improved the bushing setup then I don't see a new one lasting long.
It's use is for the farm, twice a day or all day, and all the exposure that goes with it. And I have better things to do than wash and grease a four wheeler every day. I need something that can persevere with little to no frequent maintenance. All fluid and filter changes to be done on schedule as recommended. Having to grease so often, or replace bushings twice a year, is not going to work.
What works for you, or anyone you know, that uses a wheeler this way?
I am researching a new four wheeler purchase and leaning toward a Honda Rubicon 500 DCT auto trans/IRS independent rear suspension and possibly EPS electronic power steering. Cost will be upwards of 9 to 10k it appears. Quite a chunk for a wheeler. I was told a straight axle is the way to go, but I dont think I can get one with the DCT trans. Have been told that Honda uses formed rubber bushings for suspension on the IRS and shouldn't have any trouble. Not a grease fitting on it, supposedly.
I like the Polaris, and it's cheaper, but if they have not improved the bushing setup then I don't see a new one lasting long.
It's use is for the farm, twice a day or all day, and all the exposure that goes with it. And I have better things to do than wash and grease a four wheeler every day. I need something that can persevere with little to no frequent maintenance. All fluid and filter changes to be done on schedule as recommended. Having to grease so often, or replace bushings twice a year, is not going to work.
What works for you, or anyone you know, that uses a wheeler this way?