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Top speed of Polaris Sportsman 500HO?

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Lerch

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Mar 25, 2002, 7:59:26 PM3/25/02
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Anyone know the top speed??


Andrew

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Mar 26, 2002, 12:57:54 AM3/26/02
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I've had mine up to an indicated 62 MPH. I've yet to check it with a GPS
though.

Andrew

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Mar 26, 2002, 6:27:52 AM3/26/02
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The Icon is not sure, but a rough idea would be somewhere between 60-65 mph.
They are pretty fast.

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You have been burnt!

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"Lerch" <lyo...@iwon.com> wrote in message
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> Anyone know the top speed??
>
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Had my 01 locked in at 74 mph maximum speed verified by GPS when I first got
her. That's riding on dry pavement... Now max speed is around 68-70
depending on weather conditions of course! When riding on loose level
gravel she maintains 63 mph, packed sand or clay 65 or a little better!

Cary


Robbo

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Mar 26, 2002, 12:11:08 PM3/26/02
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"Lerch" <lyo...@iwon.com> wrote in message
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> Anyone know the top speed??
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Friend of mine borrowed one once to go cruisin'. I was impressed by the
speed of it and it's hard to impress me with a Polareck. It was nearly
similar to my stock 400ex less all the fun and satisfaction.


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Mar 26, 2002, 2:38:52 PM3/26/02
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74 MPH??

So you think that your Sportsman will run with a Banshee or Raptor?

Doubt it.... unless you have it modified a LOT!

How come it only goes 68-70 now? What happened to it that cause it to lose
4-6 mph?

The Icon would like to race you with his 400ex (slightly modified, top speed
69.3 mph on GPS in a combined bean field). That would be entertaining....

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Mar 26, 2002, 2:41:31 PM3/26/02
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Yea stock vs. stock it's almost as fast as the 400ex.... almost.... but the
400ex accelerates quicker. Still, for a 4x4 that is pretty fast. The
kicker is that, like all Polaris ATV's, it weighs nearly a TON!

Don't know why Polaris makes their machines so heavy, but they always do.

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99red_roostr

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Mar 26, 2002, 3:47:41 PM3/26/02
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Time to shift to 6Th gear (if you have one)hahahahahahahah
99Red_Roostr

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Intimidator

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Mar 26, 2002, 4:19:18 PM3/26/02
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mine just barely buries the needle.. i weigh 200 pounds and i have a rear
seat on to drag through the wind
buried speedo in this case = 60 mph
plenty fast for 700+ pounds when you think about it


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Mar 26, 2002, 5:08:47 PM3/26/02
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Absolutly!

It's fast enough to get you killed, that's all that matters!

Be cool,

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99red_roostr

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Mar 26, 2002, 5:50:12 PM3/26/02
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The first one was a NuK sub in the 50's , so they have lighten a bit.
99RR

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Mar 26, 2002, 5:57:36 PM3/26/02
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Hahahahaha.... true! So true!!

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Lerch

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Mar 26, 2002, 7:45:25 PM3/26/02
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Combined bean fields are awesome when they are a little wet! Great for
doughnuts and mud roosting.

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Mar 26, 2002, 8:25:09 PM3/26/02
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Hell yea! The Icon shaves them too, so they really kick a$$ as long as they
are not too wet when combined. Then the ruts make them suck....

The Icon just tries not to create too many ruts with the wheeler so that we
can no-till it the following spring.

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You have been burnt!

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> 74 MPH??

I have no need to lie about the max speed of my HO! I'm not the male ego
trippin' type of guy. In other words Lerch asked, I told!

> So you think that your Sportsman will run with a Banshee or Raptor?

Hello!!! I know the Banshee and the 400ex weigh at least 300 lbs. less than
the Sportsman. I have ridden my Sportsman with a Banshee and 400ex, both
are much more nimble and can take the Sportsman lowend, topend and
everything in between. Your comparing Apples to Oranges!

> Doubt it.... unless you have it modified a LOT!

Yes I do! But not for speed, you don't get much speed out of a 2500 lb.
winch!

> How come it only goes 68-70 now? What happened to it that cause it to
lose
> 4-6 mph?

Racks create a lot of wind resistance! Oversized tires, well you know the
deal!

> The Icon would like to race you with his 400ex (slightly modified, top
speed
> 69.3 mph on GPS in a combined bean field). That would be entertaining....

Yes it would be entertaining and I would love to but you and I both know
it's never gonna happen due to the distance between us!
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Just a friendly pissin contest on a news group is all the competition I can
give right now! Peace,
Cary

rokki...@webtv.net

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Mar 27, 2002, 10:21:30 AM3/27/02
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I've seen 50.
Twice.
It's capable of more, provided you have the place to get it there.
Randy


Hardcore Icon

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Mar 28, 2002, 6:37:09 AM3/28/02
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The Icon just doesn't believe that the Sportsman 500 HO is as fast as a
Raptor or Banshee on top end (74 mph), that's all.... didn't want to get
into a pissin' contest either, so don't sweat it.

By the way, it seems to the Icon that oversized tires would make you go
faster (if they are taller- not just wider), and that racks wouldn't slow
you down that much. They are just metal.

Of course the winch will add more weight- that doesn't help.

Well however fast it goes is pretty good for a big heavy 4x4.

Be cool,

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Brian Spilman

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Apr 5, 2002, 8:37:49 AM4/5/02
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60 M.P.H.

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