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[Timmah]

Hi,

Just wondering what peoples thoughts are on these sports quads. They have just recently dropped there price a few $1000.00.

Cheers
Timmah

[Huskygoat]

How much are they asking? These quads are very good for the average rider. Geometry of this machine is the best of the bunch as polaris have been making quads for a long time. The 450 has a better suspension package than the 525. The ktm engine is high maintance which simply means change the oil every 3-5 hours and use stainless filters to kept costs down and use only good synthetic oil. parts are easiest of all brand but watch oem can be pricey.

THE BAD The air box is the worst of all brands at the moment . the seat pops off now and then . the rear axle carrier clamps need to be treated with love. the side panels can wear a hole in the radiator.

Overall this is good quad as all quads have there bad bits. If your aware of the little things and watch them you will good life out of whatever you buy.

There is heaps of guys riding these things competitively on this forum

Probably the fastest stock quad out at the moment.

Huskygoat

[Gaz #5]

http://www.atvpod.com.au/news/2008/July/polaris_offers.asp

[308walky]

I am a bit like Timmah,I would like a few opinions
I have been looking into a new Quad , currently have a 2003 Raptor 660, and the Polaris 525 looks like a good choice. Now that Polaris are selling 07 525 IRS for $8995 , and 08 525S &525 IRS for $9995. Are there any major Problems with the IRS , or should I stick with the 525s???? any advice from anyone.

Does the 07 differ much ,beside cosmetic differences, from the 08, is there anything else to look out for

Polaris seem to being trying alot to get marketshare at the moment, and with specials lke this, Bring it on.

Thanks

[Huskygoat]

at those prices go crazy buy 2!!!!

the Straight axle 08 has the air box issue but rest are good. the 08 has a new seat latch is the only change other than red and white plastics .

Might even buy another couple ourselves


Huskygoat

[Timmah]

I've been considering the irs model, i'm not racing this thing so i think the irs models will be the go. Polaris have been doing irs for sometime now. I feel this thing would have far better traction and ride capabilities than the the fixed. Would i be correct in saying this.

Cheers

Timmah

[vjcrose]

our 525 engines have been really reliable so far - as yet i have not DNFed due to bike failure this season which is a real change from the old banshee days
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[bushpig]

not 100% shore but wasnt there a recall on one of the 525 IRS models,something 2 do with the rear suspension ??????????
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[leeso]

i have a 07 525 irs and love it had no problems at all I ride mainly on bush tracks just bought a trx 400ex for the wife i wish i new that they were going to drop the price i would of definantly brought another
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[SXS Machine Racing Team]

Huskygoat wrote:

at those prices go crazy buy 2!!!! the Straight axle 08 has the air box issue but rest are good. the 08 has a new seat latch is the only change other than red and white plastics . Might even buy another couple ourselves Huskygoat

Looking to offload a scrambler to a destitiute quadless supporter??

BTW are the scramblers an Auto?
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[chino180sx]

so the 525 isnt a race quad?? or is it?
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[stink989]

bushpig wrote:

not 100% shore but wasnt there a recall on one of the 525 IRS models,something 2 do with the rear suspension ??????????

product recalls australia wrote:

Supplier Name: Polaris Industries Australia and NZ Product Info: Year 2006. Model Nos. A06GP50AA. Outlaw 500. 2007. A07GP50AA. Outlaw 500 (White). A07GP50AB. Outlaw 500 (Black). A07GP52AA. Outlaw 525 (Black). A07GP52AB. Outlaw 525 (White). 2008. A08GP52AA. Outlaw 525 "IRS" Defect Details: Some units were manufactured with rear sprocket retention bolts that may become loose. In some instances, Polaris has found the threads in the sprocket hub were not cleaned properly prior to final assembly allowing the sprocket to loosen from the sprocket hub. If ATV operation is continued ater this condition is present, it may be possible for the sprocket to become partially or fully detached from the sprocket hub. If the sprocket becomes partially detached, it is possible for the sprocket to catch the A-arm and cause a lock-up of the rear wheels, which may lead to serious personal injury to the operator. Consumer action: Polaris will write to owners of all affected units. Market Coverage: National Recall Coverage: National

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[SXS Machine Racing Team]

chino180sx wrote:

so the 525 isnt a race quad?? or is it?

Well in the strictest sense mate its not built for the 250 or 450 classes which are kinda the GP equiv classes in quading.

Being a Nth America brand its built more for the style of races the undertake, huge amounts of enduro's compared to here. Trail riding in itself can be just as difficult as an enduro event which is where you'll find people saying its the ultimate trail weapon. Well even thats debatable say against a ???? I would say the Can Am renegade would make up in the wet, rough and straights that it may loose in the cornering.

But its a bike that can be raced very competitively in a number of other categories.

Difference is the straight axle is for racing MX tracks and the IRS is for racing cross country, ensuro style events where you may encounter something like a log crossing, a creek bed. The IRS absolutely is the shizzle in that kind of terrain so it more of an off track racer.

Well thats my thoughts, Im sure others will have two bobs to say about it.

Gavin
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[chino180sx]

geeman1969 wrote:

chino180sx wrote: so the 525 isnt a race quad?? or is it? Well in the strictest sense mate its not built for the 250 or 450 classes which are kinda the GP equiv classes in quading. Being a Nth America brand its built more for the style of races the undertake, huge amounts of enduro's compared to here. Trail riding in itself can be just as difficult as an enduro event which is where you'll find people saying its the ultimate trail weapon. Well even thats debatable say against a ???? I would say the Can Am renegade would make up in the wet, rough and straights that it may loose in the cornering. But its a bike that can be raced very competitively in a number of other categories. Difference is the straight axle is for racing MX tracks and the IRS is for racing cross country, ensuro style events where you may encounter something like a log crossing, a creek bed. The IRS absolutely is the shizzle in that kind of terrain so it more of an off track racer. Well thats my thoughts, Im sure others will have two bobs to say about it. Gavin

hmm is that the same for the 525 KTM cos the 525 and the 450 are like exactly the same apart from displacement..

i aint racing my 450's but sometimes they just aint fast enuff i want more ball tearin powah.. lol
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[SXS Machine Racing Team]

chino180sx wrote:

geeman1969 wrote: chino180sx wrote: so the 525 isnt a race quad?? or is it? Well in the strictest sense mate its not built for the 250 or 450 classes which are kinda the GP equiv classes in quading. Being a Nth America brand its built more for the style of races the undertake, huge amounts of enduro's compared to here. Trail riding in itself can be just as difficult as an enduro event which is where you'll find people saying its the ultimate trail weapon. Well even thats debatable say against a ???? I would say the Can Am renegade would make up in the wet, rough and straights that it may loose in the cornering. But its a bike that can be raced very competitively in a number of other categories. Difference is the straight axle is for racing MX tracks and the IRS is for racing cross country, ensuro style events where you may encounter something like a log crossing, a creek bed. The IRS absolutely is the shizzle in that kind of terrain so it more of an off track racer. Well thats my thoughts, Im sure others will have two bobs to say about it. Gavin hmm is that the same for the 525 KTM cos the 525 and the 450 are like exactly the same apart from displacement.. i aint racing my 450's but sometimes they just aint fast enuff i want more ball tearin powah.. lol

Guess what brand the Outlaws engines are? They didn't change a stroke.... to quote prince, love symbol of whatever his name is.
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[chino180sx]

geeman1969 wrote:

chino180sx wrote: geeman1969 wrote: chino180sx wrote: so the 525 isnt a race quad?? or is it? Well in the strictest sense mate its not built for the 250 or 450 classes which are kinda the GP equiv classes in quading. Being a Nth America brand its built more for the style of races the undertake, huge amounts of enduro's compared to here. Trail riding in itself can be just as difficult as an enduro event which is where you'll find people saying its the ultimate trail weapon. Well even thats debatable say against a ???? I would say the Can Am renegade would make up in the wet, rough and straights that it may loose in the cornering. But its a bike that can be raced very competitively in a number of other categories. Difference is the straight axle is for racing MX tracks and the IRS is for racing cross country, ensuro style events where you may encounter something like a log crossing, a creek bed. The IRS absolutely is the shizzle in that kind of terrain so it more of an off track racer. Well thats my thoughts, Im sure others will have two bobs to say about it. Gavin hmm is that the same for the 525 KTM cos the 525 and the 450 are like exactly the same apart from displacement.. i aint racing my 450's but sometimes they just aint fast enuff i want more ball tearin powah.. lol Guess what brand the Outlaws engines are? They didn't change a stroke.... to quote prince, love symbol of whatever his name is.

im not talkin bout just the engine the bike aswell
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[SXS Machine Racing Team]

And you're saying the Yam's have more go at 450? or Just that the 525 ( 510cc) is the only way to go.

I always thought the KTMs got raves at any capacity they made n ure saying the 450 cant pull?

Better be changin youre name to "Metalman" or whatever that film was with Michael Downey JR in it.

Well best sell your Yams and grap a 525!!

Good luck

Gavin
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[chino180sx]

geeman1969 wrote:

And you're saying the Yam's have more go at 450? or Just that the 525 ( 510cc) is the only way to go. I always thought the KTMs got raves at any capacity they made n ure saying the 450 cant pull? Better be changin youre name to "Metalman" or whatever that film was with Michael Downey JR in it. Well best sell your Yams and grap a 525!! Good luck Gavin

doood lol im askin if the 450ktm and the 525ktm are they the exact same bikes? sept different cc? and also wondering if their any freakin good on the track lol i didnt say yamis are better i wudnt ferkin know
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[SXS Machine Racing Team]

chino180sx wrote:

geeman1969 wrote: And you're saying the Yam's have more go at 450? or Just that the 525 ( 510cc) is the only way to go. I always thought the KTMs got raves at any capacity they made n ure saying the 450 cant pull? Better be changin youre name to "Metalman" or whatever that film was with Michael Downey JR in it. Well best sell your Yams and grap a 525!! Good luck Gavin doood lol im askin if the 450ktm and the 525ktm are they the exact same bikes? sept different cc? and also wondering if their any freakin good on the track lol i didnt say yamis are better i wudnt ferkin know

Sorry Chino just completely misread you're post I think.

The Polaris 450 and 525 are very different bikes if I think thats what your asking.

If you go on Bikepoint.com.au you cant compare two models specs side by side by selecting them and you'll get a look see.

Is that a better answer??
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[vjcrose]

Geeman - yes the scrambler is auto and AWD
yes we need to sell my baby cause we need the $$

re 450 and 525's the suspension on these models are different.

re SA and IRS
our 525SA feels like it has more power on the ground than the 525IRS - this could be weight or I don't know. but with the IRS in the bush - the rear suspension really looks after you
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[vjcrose]

stink989 wrote:

bushpig wrote: not 100% shore but wasnt there a recall on one of the 525 IRS models,something 2 do with the rear suspension ?????????? product recalls australia wrote: Supplier Name: Polaris Industries Australia and NZ Product Info: Year 2006. Model Nos. A06GP50AA. Outlaw 500. 2007. A07GP50AA. Outlaw 500 (White). A07GP50AB. Outlaw 500 (Black). A07GP52AA. Outlaw 525 (Black). A07GP52AB. Outlaw 525 (White). 2008. A08GP52AA. Outlaw 525 "IRS" Defect Details: Some units were manufactured with rear sprocket retention bolts that may become loose. In some instances, Polaris has found the threads in the sprocket hub were not cleaned properly prior to final assembly allowing the sprocket to loosen from the sprocket hub. If ATV operation is continued ater this condition is present, it may be possible for the sprocket to become partially or fully detached from the sprocket hub. If the sprocket becomes partially detached, it is possible for the sprocket to catch the A-arm and cause a lock-up of the rear wheels, which may lead to serious personal injury to the operator. Consumer action: Polaris will write to owners of all affected units. Market Coverage: National Recall Coverage: National

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yes however Polaris have provided a simple solution and I know people that had the sprocket come loose and Polaris even replaced the sprockets and other bits damaged - not all manufactures will do that without being asked too.
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[SXS Machine Racing Team]

Whats important is did you get your bikes all back???

[vjcrose]

geeman1969 wrote:

Whats important is did you get your bikes all back???

what do you mean?
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[Overlord]

Hi folks I bought an Outlaw 500 the same as the 525 but a different engine and not be rude but is was the biggest peace of rubbish I have ever owned. I took it back to the dealer and told him to shove it and got a 700 Raptor. The funny thing is the Outlaw still sits on the dealer floor over 12 months later no one will touch it. If I told you all the things wrong with it I would be still typing next year. I also owned a Polaris 800 and that was just as bad. The reliability and build quality are rubbish. Sorry folks just my personal experence and opinion. Pray nothing goes wrong because Polaris dont like to cough up warranty claims.

Polaris dont threaten the Web Server like you do and have this post
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Regards Bad Banshee

[vjcrose]

sounds like a load of crap 2 me - any bike is as good as the servicing and polaris has over my 10 years experience of owning them been ready and willing to do product recalls to insure their safety. We brought a 500 outlaw 2006 and we sold it a couple months ago - our seat would pop off but a r clip fixed it.
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