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'05 vs '06 SPortsman

Postby dp » Tue Oct 25, 2005 7:00 am

I've narrowed my search down for a new quad to the Sportsman (again) 800. I was wondering if any of you knew about any changes worth noting from '05 to '06?
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Postby Joey2 » Tue Oct 25, 2005 7:46 am

Not any that I am aware of.

I do like the 05 color scheme better that the 06. The removable side panels on the 2006 are silver in some applications, I think that it looks ugly.

However, that is just my humble opinion, which may not have any affect on your decision.

You can also go to the web page www.polarisindustries.com and compare the two models.

Those are the differences that I noticed.
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Postby Mr. Miyagi » Tue Oct 25, 2005 9:32 am

I have the silver side panels.... and I agree with Joey2, they are ulgy....lol
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Postby dp » Tue Oct 25, 2005 9:33 am

Thanks guys.
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Postby Chadd » Tue Oct 25, 2005 9:44 am

The 06 models you do not have to step on the brake to shift into high or park. The rear storage box is sealed up and it's a little smaller. and the 800 comes in other colors. thats the only differances that i have noticed.
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Postby Mr. Miyagi » Tue Oct 25, 2005 10:30 am

and the price.....lol
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Postby Ken » Tue Oct 25, 2005 11:02 am

Chadd wrote:The 06 models you do not have to step on the brake to shift into high or park. The rear storage box is sealed up and it's a little smaller. and the 800 comes in other colors. thats the only differances that i have noticed.

No Shit?? Wow...that's a MAJOR improvement as far as I'm concerned....Stopping to shift back into HIGH...sucks.

Park...not an inconvenience....and I actually like that feature, so that you don't accidently slam it into Park while...shifting!

How do they prevent it going into Park while moving?
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Postby Mr. Miyagi » Tue Oct 25, 2005 11:28 am

you do not have to step on the brake to shift into high or park
I'm guessing you still have to stop? Hate to blow out a gear cuz you were rolling....
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Postby Chadd » Tue Oct 25, 2005 12:03 pm

Yes you still have to come to a COMPLETE stop but you don't have to press the brake. I like the way my 05 works. when i ride the bosses 06 i always go into park instead of reverse.
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Postby Ken » Tue Oct 25, 2005 12:28 pm

Chadd wrote:Yes you still have to come to a COMPLETE stop but you don't have to press the brake. I like the way my 05 works. when i ride the bosses 06 i always go into park instead of reverse.

Hmmmm. That would be me too....

Seems that would be easy to forget coming to a stop, and accidently shift.
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Postby MrBill » Tue Oct 25, 2005 12:38 pm

I say my first shift on the fly trans. the other day at my shop. Pile of teeth. Always stop before shifting!!
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Postby dp » Tue Oct 25, 2005 1:31 pm

Yeah, that would be handy. I'm with Ken regarding stopping to go to high sucks, but I would also over shoot that reverse.

If that's roughly the only changes Then I'll put my dibbs on a '05 hunter package for the $ savings. damn, can't wait.
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