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What are everyone’s thoughts on the 2021 Sportsman Highlifter 850s. I found one that I like but not quite ready to pull the trigger until I hear some opinions. Thanks!
Thoughts on 21’ Highlifter 850
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Yes I’m aware but are they good machines? I’ve heard about starter problems with them but wanted to hear other opinions
Unless you know the history... I'd be weary. People tend to try to use them as boats, sink them, and sell them before they blow.
And in today's market use usually isn't much cheaper than new.
On the other hand, I love my Highlifter. Just don't expect speed. Very capable machines tho, and I love the factory 30s.
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And in today's market use usually isn't much cheaper than new.
On the other hand, I love my Highlifter. Just don't expect speed. Very capable machines tho, and I love the factory 30s.
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85km/h is plenty speed on giant outlaws. Never had issues in the woods either. Power steering, wasn't hard to steer ever, not on fire roads or in technical woods.
It turns like a bus, get used to three point + turns
In the 2500km Ive ridden, 80% trail and of that, there was only 1 fire road with a 2km stretch of wash board that made me want to give up because the stiffer suspension was passing to my hands. But I also have arthritis, so take that into consideration.
If you ride in Rocky trails a lot, it may not be for you. The area I ride since moving has a couple very rocky spots on hard pack. That was rough but it was only 200ft. So no big deal.
It's a great machine if you want to go in any med to deep water and mud. Plus, $5k more for power steering, bumper, winch, and a couple HP (7?), For a 1000 is insane.
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It turns like a bus, get used to three point + turns
In the 2500km Ive ridden, 80% trail and of that, there was only 1 fire road with a 2km stretch of wash board that made me want to give up because the stiffer suspension was passing to my hands. But I also have arthritis, so take that into consideration.
If you ride in Rocky trails a lot, it may not be for you. The area I ride since moving has a couple very rocky spots on hard pack. That was rough but it was only 200ft. So no big deal.
It's a great machine if you want to go in any med to deep water and mud. Plus, $5k more for power steering, bumper, winch, and a couple HP (7?), For a 1000 is insane.
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Forgot to mention, yes, my 2020 starter shit the bed a couple weeks out if warranty, but my dealer fought for me and got it replaced free.
The replacement had a difference in the wire that you can see on the housing without removing any plastics.
Fast forward, my 2021 touring starter shit the bed 5 days out of warranty and also replaced. It is even more different. It has a rubber cover over the same wire mount.
Polaris clearly knows the starters have issues, but when will this be resolved permanently?
I've never had any other ATV's (kymco, KQ, AC) ever need a new starter in years or any mileage. The touring is for with my wife and we do nothing but basic trail rides on the touring. My AC I do anything with and no starter issues.
And fyi, you can get the same starter online for 1/4 of what Polaris will charge you but it'll be dipped in plastic coating.
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The replacement had a difference in the wire that you can see on the housing without removing any plastics.
Fast forward, my 2021 touring starter shit the bed 5 days out of warranty and also replaced. It is even more different. It has a rubber cover over the same wire mount.
Polaris clearly knows the starters have issues, but when will this be resolved permanently?
I've never had any other ATV's (kymco, KQ, AC) ever need a new starter in years or any mileage. The touring is for with my wife and we do nothing but basic trail rides on the touring. My AC I do anything with and no starter issues.
And fyi, you can get the same starter online for 1/4 of what Polaris will charge you but it'll be dipped in plastic coating.
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I own a 2021 I haven’t had a problem with mine but I will say I had a friend but a 1000 and his belt box wasn’t sealed so if u buy from a dealer I would suggest u to try it out in a creek like tire deep and see if the factory sealed it up correctly other than that I love mine if u get hope u enjoy
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Love mine. Though I just dinked the tranny on it. I beat the living piss outta it though.
I had to dielectric grease the spark plug boots though, water would short them out and it wouldn’t run.
goes through anything a $22,000 can am will go through.
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I had to dielectric grease the spark plug boots though, water would short them out and it wouldn’t run.
goes through anything a $22,000 can am will go through.
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