Polaris 700 H.O.
 

Looking into buying this perticular four wheeler from a friend. It is the camo version, and has all of the bells and whistles with it . It is a 2004 mod.

My question to you is .

Has anyone had any trouble with this fourwheeler? If so then what was the problem..
What do you think that this is worth.

Any replies are appr.

Thank you
hunter338

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A friend has one and it has not shown many problems but it is quite new and has not been used a lot.What I can tell you is that there was an electrical problem that drained the battery and since there is no recoil start on the polaris 600 and 700, he did have to walk several miles through swampy terrain to get help.The machine is also very heavy (740lbs dry) so it sinks a lot more in the muskeg and uses a lot more fuel than other machines.

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How much is it selling for?
Good bikes.
if you want to see a fair price ,,,check E-Bay.

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Well that opens it up for alot of opinions??

I personally think polaris makes junk! I wouldnt buy one and if i was given one i would trade it .
I have a friend that has a pukalaris 700 and that thing is junk. it has probably 1000 to 1500 miles on it and i know of three times it has been in the shop for problems. he want to get rid of it and get a honda but he says he will never get any of his money the thing cost. listen for less than what your buddy wants to it go look at a new honda. i bet you can get a nice honda for alot less and trust me down the road you'll be glad you did.

my honda has almost 4000 miles on it and the only thing that has been done is a left rear bearing that i fixed. in almost four years it has never let me down.
i would bet you won't say that about the polaris.

just my opinion .

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Weight (tank) and no pull start I agree...no thanks! Unless your doing heavy hauling or ranch work, you also don't need a 600 or 700, 400 or 500 is plenty, less costly in fuel, less weight and up front purchase price.

Honestly I have a Polaris 400 Sportsman it is a nice ride around bike for the lake (wife really likes the idea of drive n' go) and I have a Honda 400 Foreman(manual) in which I use for hunting/working around the cabin. This bike has had no problems pulling out moose (in fact 2 bulls this year!) and I have hauled a ton of sand/gravel and rock while landscaping..it just is a workhorse. I do regular maint. on both bikes but the Honda has cost me less in replacements parts! Plus the honda is much easier on fuel.

I agree with soarkrebel buy a Honda and you won't regret it

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I have a 99 Polaris 500 HO- I absolutely love that bike! I have not had any problems with that thing other than what I created. I can not offer any opinion on the 700 or any other make or model, but I will run that 500 till the wheels fall off!

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I am looking in useing it for both our horse ranch and for hunting. Some of my other friends have the 500 H.O and have had no problems with them. It is still a toss up between the Polaris and the Artic Cat. The Artic cat comes with more attachments to use on the Ranch . But I like the way the Polaris rides.

Heck who knows may buy both .

thanks.
hunter338

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I have a Sportsman 500. I have no experience with the 700.My 500 has been a good 4 wheeler with some problems.My main gripe is Polaris's Customer Service. After dealing with them a couple times since 1997 I will NEVER buy another Polaris.Go with a Honda like Soark said.If they (Polaris)don't worry about or willing to help their customers I'll take my money eleswhere.Unless you're getting a extreme sweet deal I would pass being it a Polaris.I use to praise Polaris until the last run around I got form them.Never again.

Ruger Redhawk

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It seems with Polaris you either get a good one or a junk one. I have a friend who has
went thru 2 different ones in the past year and had many problems.
Hate to say it, but if ya want an atv that will last, buy a japanese one.

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Hey indiana dude hondas come from the USA just owned by a japanese company.

hunter338 if your going to work one i would really look at the honda. mine pulls a trailer alot with wood and lots of other heavy stuff. my friends who has the polaris 700 is amazed at how easily my foreman s pulls a load.
hey have you ever looked the kubota rtv or kawasaki mule?? for work they are the real ticket. i have been looking at the kubota it's a tank. i work my stuff more than just ride for fun. but from what you say you want to do with one you might want to look at one of these.

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Now that is something i used to never think you would say!!
ruger you are coming around!!!

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If your going to be grunting it and pulling heavy loads then buy yourself a Honda!! Also from personal experience I would want the ability to go to manual transmission & a true LOW GEAR for the heavy work.

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BTW the Polaris is a decent bike and really has a nice ride. However when it is put to heavy work ie: like hauling a moose out of muskeg or loaded down it losses ground to others quickly. Also the thing I don't like is some design flaws, my 95 sportsman has the starter on the bottom of the machine, if you use it in water this must be drained immediately or you'll require a new starter which isn't real cheap. Pulling the plugs is a bear, the counter balance oil change could be easier, etc! The motor is built for high end not low end and if you use like I use a ATV you'll require motor work...I haven't b/c as stated this bike is just for riding but do hunt with 2 buddies that have needed rebuilds on Polaris 400 and 500 HO with not many miles on them! My Honda has 2800 miles on it and other than changing oil/plugs/tires/a few CV boots..gas and go has been my experience!

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I own a 200 Polaris 500 Sportsman HO. My Bestfriend and hunting partner owns a 600 & 700. He previously owned a 500 I believe a 1997 model before they had the HO version and engine braking system. Neither of us have had any major problems or costly repairs. I have had to put a new drive belt on mine. The belt cost $40 and I did it myself. I have also owned previuosly a Honda 300 FourTrax 4X4. The front CV joints were going out about every 600-700 miles. I understand this problem has been corrected. I believe Polaris to have one of the best atv's on the market. I also like the new Honda's of larger size. I wouldn't say that you need a 700 but I wouldn't go below a 500 if buying a Polaris. The 700 has plenty of power and can handle a lot of towning and hauling. I would take your friend up on his offer if the price is fair.

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Now that is something i used to never think you would say!!
ruger you are coming around!!!
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Hey Soark, I know how you feel hearing this from me. I had the same feeling when you admitted about Ruger's.I doubt if I'll need to get another 4 wheeler for several years. When I do it will be a Honda.Mines a 1997 and only has 300 hours on it.

Ruger Redhawk

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When I got my ATV about a year ago, I visited with the mechanics about which ones were the most realiable. The dealership sold Kawasakis, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki (sp?), and Polaris. Everyone was in agreement that a Yamaha and a Honda were the most reliable, at least in their opinion. But they all make good machines. Polaris seems to outnumber the other brands around here 2 to 1.

I got a Yamaha Grizzly 660. Here's what I like:
[ul][*] Hi/Low automatic transmission - When you've got your hands full or are getting on and off frequently, it's nice not to have to shift gears. It doesn't give up any power to a manual. You are always running at optimal RPM and speed.[*] Selectable 4WD - I don't need to run in 4wd all the time, so I can turn much sharper when it is kicked out.[*] Lights - All my front lights are below the front cargo rack. So I can still drive with my high beams on when I have something sitting on the front. I have noticed some of the Polaris have the high beam on the handle bar. Sitting a gun or something else up there blocks the light back in your face.[*] Liquid Cooled Engine - If your not going very fast, the engine will stay much cooler. Our old Honda Big Red is air cooled. Very much idling and your legs get real hot, real quick.[*] Cargo Capacity - We feed tub supplements (100 lbs. each) and cubes (50 lbs. sacks). Its nice to be able to get several at a time stacked on there, so I don't have to go back to the barn and refill as often.[*] Independent Suspension - It makes the ride a lot smoother. When you bump over stumps and other objects that you didn't know were there, it takes some of the jar out of it. Some ATV's just have independent front suspension. I wouldn't get anything that doesn't have independent front AND rear suspension.
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I don't know that I have that many dislikes. The oil filter was difficult to change at first, but I've got the hang of it now.

Regardless of the brand, these are some features that I recommend considering in and ATV.

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I have had great luck with my 700 so far lots of power. It has 165 miles on it and is the camo version, I bought it brand new and dont have a place to ride anymore. I would sell it if anyone is interested. Good Luck this fall

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I did quite a bit of research on a variety of ATV's a few months ago before purchasing one. In the end, what you are going to do with it should be the determining factor although it wasn't for me. My findings: Honda for reliability and quietness. Polaris 700: too heavy. Bombardier: No way! Yamaha: Maybe. My long time dealer friend said, "buy you a 3-400 cc Kawasaki 4X2. That is all you need." I said thanks but I want that big machine over there. I bought a Kawasaki Brute Force 750 cc 4X4 with winch. Do I need all that machine? No, but it has been a blast so far. I climb logs, pull logs, run steep hills and creek bottoms and it is AWESOME baby!

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north texan,

you just described a polaris except for the fact you left out TRUE 4wheel drive. which a lot of 4wheelers dont have. and most ones that are TRUE 4wheel drive dont have shift on the fly like polaris does.

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Polaris has a belt drive that can't be shifted manually.The honda is the only automatic that can be shifted manually as well as automatically.

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I have a Honda Rancher 350 with 329 cc's. I have been riding with a guy with the Sportsman 700 and his broke down. I took mine in a stream and hit a hole; there was water over my handle bars. I just hit the gas and took off. I didn't get stuck. I would recommend a Honda.

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Mine has two buttons. One puts it in selectable 4wd. The other locks the differentials for true 4wd.

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Just a few ATV facts...... Any Polaris, starts with a J, ends with a K, with a U and N in the middle. Their made cheap, very poor engineering, terrible on the warranty end, and very difficult to work on. Granted, they've come along ways, but their still in a different class(preschool).
Artic Cat, also made very cheap, no engineering(they hire other companies for that. Too many irons in the fire, mass confusion company)
Honda's..... Well you can't beat the motor. They've always built good units. But drum brakes yet guys? C'mon, get with the program.
Yamaha.... Can't say too many bad things. That 660 Grizzly is pretty good. A little out dated though.
Suzuki.... They're really coming along. That fuel-injected 700 is top notch, and a good company.
Kawasaki.... Now let me tell you guys if you don't know. That new Brute Force 750, and the Prairie 700 are 2 totally @ss whopp'n machines. I do the ATV pull-drag thing across the mid-west. I've seen every make and model out there. There's nothing that can even compare or compete with those two machines period.
If your in the market for an ATV do yourself a favor and shop around. Go out test drive the wheelers your interested in. That big V-Twin engine Kawasaki is building isn't for everyone, but if your looking for something AWESOME those are the ones I'd consider 1st!
Just two cents from a guy that knows ATVS>> Bill

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I agree with that . A/C i wouldnt even think about one . why not buy a suzuki?

Correct but they have the best drum brakes in the business. mine only has drums on the back. i have highlifters disc's on the front. the brakes IMO are there only drawback and that is easily solved.


I will agree yamaha is a pretty decent machine. now just how outdated is the grizzly?

HUmmmm a company that is coming along and has a new FI 700 that has suzuki on it but the engine is a kawasaki???

Personally i wouldnt have a prairie . i have an older 300 4x4 bayou that has cost a lot to keep her going. i wouldnt spent the money again on kawasaki.
and your last line there that all depends on what one wants to do with a atv. i have hauled firewood with a older gentleman that has not one but two kawasaki prairies . he is looking a foreman s now cause they flat outpull with ease his prairie. oh and why does he have two? i asked the same thing . he said cause the one was always breaking.;)
thats what he said??

just my pennys replie from a guy that likes atv's that work. rebel:D

RE: Polaris 700 H.O.
 

Well here is a quick question for ya.

Who on here knows who makes the motors that they put in the A/C Quads? This might be a hart breaker for those of you that put it down , but have nothing bad to say about this perticular manufacturer.


hunter338.

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The name Polaris is your first problem. I guess everyone has there own opinon but in my eyes they are useless for the stuff i put a bike through.

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hunter338 suzuki makes the engines on artic cats. a former dealer that lost alot when he started selling those pieces of rolling junk told me . this guy invested alot of his money in the company and lost his rear!@!!
warranty stuff and just the things breaking right off the show room floor killed him.

but from some of the models and engines i see they have now it looks like kawasaki and polaris could be selling them engines.
it really wouldnt matter who was supplying there engines or whatever i wouldnt have one.

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I'm looking into getting the Yamaha Grizzly 660.I was wondering how this will do in water and snow since it's belt driven?

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VFT, the Grizz will do fine, do not worry about water and snow.

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I haven't had any trouble with mine in water. Don't know about snow. Maybe it will snow and stick on the ground for a little while one of these years so I can try it out.

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I have the 02 sportsman 400 as well, It has been a fantastic machine and very economical to drive. It has a large tank(5+ gal) so it goes pretty far . I pull my boat
with it (1800lbs) with no problem and I think it is one of the best mud machines around.

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I hunt,have some acerage,and sell atv's.What's in my garage you say?Polaris Ranger! 2005 w/IRS.It's a huntin,mowin,hauling machine,even my wife loves it.It hauls my blind,decoy,stand or whatever plus 2 more hunting buddies.Big fuel tank,quiet,loads in reg. pick up.From what I see in sales here's what's hot.A small atv with front locker,or a side by side like Ranger or Rhino,Kaw has a new one as well as others.

The advantage of a small atv is easy to see it will go more places,just about as fast ,it's easy to load and won't bust the bank.Just make sure you can lock the front axle in 4wd.

And don't forget a little trailer for all your gear,that's one of our most overlooked hunting accessories.

hope this helps,
lizzzard

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All good on the 02 Grizzly front. No problems as of yet! I did take it in to get the recall done on it... (Overheating issue). As for the Polaris 700 H.O., I've only had to pull one out of the woods due to mechanical failure!!! :D So they seem to be getting better! :) IMO the best ATV Polaris has ever put out is the 500 H.O. that would be a Polaris I wouldn't mind having.

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Well I ended up buying a friend of mine 2001 Polaris 500 H.O. He put all of the bumpers on it. It was kept in his garage and it only had 1300 miles on it.
He wanted to sell it and buy a new 800 H.O. Why I dont know seems like that would be a little too much bike to me. But to each their own .

I have been on two hard hunts with my 500 and have not had any problems as of yet.

Thanks for all of your replies.
hunter338

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FYI The Twin Peaks sold by Suzuki is a Kawaski Prarie rebadged. However the new King Quad is built completely in house by Suzuki......no Kaw parts on it.

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doe from what i have heard kawasaki and suzuki are like one company now.

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polaris is about the best you can get-american made

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Where do you suppose that the Hondas are built?Could it be in the U.S. Honda plant?

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You work for the polaris marketing dept?? they are the best in the marketing area but thats it!!!!!

Honda's are built in the U.S.!! And they are the BEST!!

But this arguement goes on and on. and i have come to the conclusion to just let people buy the polaris junk and laugh my a** off when they start breaking.
AND THEY WILL!!!!!!!!!!

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Suzuki and Kawisaki made an agreement when it came to there ATV's and Dirtbikes to help cut costs therefore there bikes and ATV's share alot of similarities. Yamaha and Honda have a strangle hold when it comes to ATV's and Dirtbikes so they had this established to save each company $$$ so they manufacture interchangable parts for there machines. When it comes to streetbikes and other machines they share no similarities so the companies remain independent.