Polaris Outlaw questions/help?

bigAl300ex · December 16, 2008, 03:45:28 AM

I'm thinking about purchasing a 2006 Polaris Outlaw (independent rear suspension) quad from a co-worker. Does anyone in this forum own one or knows someone personally that does? I have heard good things about the IRS system from some other people that have rode or own one. Any advice or opinions (good or bad) would be greatly appreciated. Is it worth my money even at a cheap price? Help me out guys!

yfz122 · December 16, 2008, 07:26:48 AM

I have ownwd one for almost two years. I love it. If it is not KTM powered I would stay away.

bigAl300ex · December 16, 2008, 07:47:14 PM

Why, what is wrong with the regular Outlaw 500? Is something wrong with that type of motor or transmission? Not enough torque? Please, let me know.

Bigscrb15 · December 16, 2008, 10:05:56 PM

how much is he letting it go for?

bigAl300ex · December 16, 2008, 10:37:38 PM

He's selling it to me for $2700.

yfz122 · December 16, 2008, 10:48:14 PM

Quote from: bigAl300ex on December 16, 2008, 07:47:14 PM
Why, what is wrong with the regular Outlaw 500? Is something wrong with that type of motor or transmission? Not enough torque? Please, let me know.

I am not a real big polaris fan. Just my biased opinion.

Jacob Fort · December 16, 2008, 11:23:21 PM

nothing wrong with polaris motors they run strong. just alot of closed minded people out there.

have fun

bigAl300ex · December 16, 2008, 11:45:26 PM

Thanks for the info. I am trying to be open-minded about this. I never been a Polaris fan, but I know some people who have own them and they never had any problems (even the 4x4s). I've always owned Hondas because of reliability. The Outlaw I saw is very clean and I do like that IRS set-up with a sport bike.

klutchbuster400 · December 17, 2008, 01:15:22 AM

I don't like the polaris. Every one I've known has had problems that other brands dont.

bigAl300ex · December 17, 2008, 02:51:48 AM

What are the specific problems these Polaris owners had that other quads don't?

Da_Mtg_Man · December 17, 2008, 05:58:32 AM

They've had problems with the doofilator valves going bad, I've also heard that the flux capacitor is under powered.

yfz122 · December 17, 2008, 07:26:09 AM

Quote from: Jacob Fort on December 16, 2008, 11:23:21 PM
nothing wrong with polaris motors they run strong. just alot of closed minded people out there.

have fun

Not closed minded. Just experienced!!!

Scramdaddy · December 17, 2008, 11:37:28 AM

I say buy it, I love my Polaris. But by all means, never buy a KLR 650.

PREDOCROSS · December 18, 2008, 10:15:14 AM

The Fuji motor in the Outlaw 500 is manufactured in Japan. It is a very reliable motor. It responds well to simple mods, but has a poorly designed air intake. Go to www.predatorowners.com to find out everything you would ever want to know about it. Sounds like a good price to me.

yfz122 · December 18, 2008, 12:22:48 PM

For that price I might even change my mind.

bigAl300ex · December 18, 2008, 10:59:38 PM

Just wondering if the Outlaw 525 has a lot more bottom end than the Outlaw 500?

yfz122 · December 19, 2008, 11:51:54 AM

Quote from: bigAl300ex on December 18, 2008, 10:59:38 PM
Just wondering if the Outlaw 525 has a lot more bottom end than the Outlaw 500?

More power on bottom, mid, and top. The 525 also has a lighter chassis.