04 sportsman 700 question

[gibsons]

looking at buying one but know nothing about them. are they a decent unit? or lots of problems.

 

[grizzly se]

I got one in my shop with engine tore apart [ crank blew up ] My recomendation is don't buy one popo junk

 

[gibsons]

ok thanks, i was actually thinking about trading a 2000 powder special 700 for it. want to get rid of that sled in the worst way. straight trade.

 

[underdog]

I got one in my shop with engine tore apart [ crank blew up ] My recomendation is don't buy one popo junk

What year? How many km?

ok thanks, i was actually thinking about trading a 2000 powder special 700 for it. want to get rid of that sled in the worst way. straight trade.

My dad and I both have 06 700 carb units, and have had no problems with them.

Any and all products out there are "junk" now days. I have found that everyone hates their toys when they break down, but love them when they are running.

Take it as you wish

 

[grizzly se]

they are also 06's the crank problems were with 02 to 05

 

[underdog]

they are also 06's the crank problems were with 02 to 05

You didnt answer my question though. How many miles on it??

 

[youngpolarisguy]

know a couple older sportsman 700's ones a 02 and ones a 04 both run great and both have a fair bit of miles on them. they wern't fast machines but made good work horses.

 

[underdog]

There ya have it. If you maintain it right, it will go for a long time. There's always gonna be a hater in every crowd.

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[gibsons]

Well i made the trade, quad runs great just needs tires. Are 26" or 27's, safe without having to lift the suspension, or worry about breaking axles or drive shafts? I don't necessary want to built the thing for swamping, just seeing some alright prices on used tires.

 

[underdog]

I would think that 26 or even 27" tires should be just fine on there. Our 06's have 26" tires from the factory.

BTW Congrats on the new ride!

 

[youngpolarisguy]

27 will fit fine along with a clutch kit you should be good to go. good luck with the quad. Oh and just like anything keep the rad nice and clean, save you from having problems.

 

[gibsons]

27 will fit fine along with a clutch kit you should be good to go. good luck with the quad. Oh and just like anything keep the rad nice and clean, save you from having problems.

thank fellas, I hope it treats me better then the 500 i had. What should be done for clutching? factory no good?