850HO XP vs. Outlander 1000XT

[gtsum2]

Great write up. I am looking forward to your continued observations

[SavageNFS]

Originally Posted by bobx2

Just to ease your mind a little about the yellow over ride button, the XP's are in 4x4 when in reverse without having to push the button. The button over rides the power limiter when in reverse.

I couldn't wait any longer...I just fired up the 850 and confirmed that you are correct. I called our dealer and talked to the mechanic that went over the machine with us and he still didn't believe me. I told him to check it out for himself, I'm convinced. Thanks for sharing that...I do feel much better

[blueline15]

Just a suggestion. HIDs for both machines...you won't regret it.

[SavageNFS]

Originally Posted by blueline15

Just a suggestion. HIDs for both machines...you won't regret it.

Thanks for the suggestion, but if any lighting improvements were to be made I would add a RIGID Industries 10" light bar. Once you have seen one in person, you just are not impressed with anything else. I know a couple of guys around here that have them and my cousin has a 10" on his truck. They really like them. They outshine HID's hands down. I would have to start riding at night a lot more than I anticipate to justify it in my mind. I don't plan to ride without my family to often and I don't want to ride after dark with my kids.

[blueline15]

Originally Posted by SavageNFS

Thanks for the suggestion, but if any lighting improvements were to be made I would add a RIGID Industries 10" light bar. Once you have seen one in person, you just are not impressed with anything else. I know a couple of guys around here that have them and my cousin has a 10" on his truck. They really like them. They outshine HID's hands down. I would have to start riding at night a lot more than I anticipate to justify it in my mind. I don't plan to ride without my family to often and I don't want to ride after dark with my kids.

I've got no arguments there. Don't blame you either. I can't image the amont of light a 10" light bar will throw off.

[HivoltageRZR]

very nice write up Im in a toss up between these two. Im waiting to see what you come up with within the next few months.

[Action]

Great write up. Looking forward to your observations on the two models. Oh yeah, I want to see a picture of all you quads loaded in that trailer .

Actioin

[bobx2]

Originally Posted by SavageNFS

I couldn't wait any longer...I just fired up the 850 and confirmed that you are correct. I called our dealer and talked to the mechanic that went over the machine with us and he still didn't believe me. I told him to check it out for himself, I'm convinced. Thanks for sharing that...I do feel much better

Trust me my friend, I know what happens when you put it in reverse. This is how I atv about 5 months of the year. I spend plenty of time going backwards. (or trying to go backwards)

[Thor]

Noting worse then getting stuck and not having anything to winch too!

[SavageNFS]

bobx2, is that functionality limited to only XP's perhaps? Maybe the mechanic just isn't versed in the little differences???

P.S. You should consider getting a track kit. That looks like track paradise!!! Nice pic!