polaris help... NEED MORE LOW END!

[Air-cooled-R]

like the title says, I need more low end for a bike i just got. Friday i picked up a 90something model Polris 500 4x4 and its a dang good bike for what i paid for it (even though I'd usually have a gun to my head to buy one). My only problem is that it in no way shape or form has the low end I'm used to on a honda. I know it being an automatic it might be a little more sluggish on take off, but I am in dire need of some low end power for mud. The bike's just so heavy and doesnt have the thump it needs. What are some ways I can pick up the low end im needing for my new toy. Hopefully more along the lines of being a cheaper way to scavenge some power. Also, where the head pipe connects to the cylinder doesnt seem to have a good bond. Where I'm usually mud riding at has a good bit of water and thatmixed with a leaky bike isnt too good. Guys, WHAT CAN I DO????????? BIG THANKS!!!

[TravEX]

Need more info. Exactly what model and year is it. When it's in low range is the lowend better? Might be time for new belt and a heavier primary clutch spring. Check out EPI for that stuff, they have good stuff. Also, does it have stock tires on it, or more aggressive tread, or are they taller?

[xman23]

yea i would put a clutch kit in it, my friend put one in his and made a big difference, if you ant more low also go down a size in the rear tires, but i dont know if you want to do that since you said you want them for in the mud

[Air-cooled-R]

Thanks guys. It's a 97 model sportsman 500. It's got 25-10-11 bi claws up front and 25-13.5-10 tri claws out back. There is a noticeable amount of more low end snap in low range. I was fixing to buy a belt (is dayco pretty good?). So the clutch kits make a pretty big difference too? thanks again.

[TravEX]

Dayco is ok. Check out EPI (https://www.erlandsonperformance.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=EPI&Category_Code=Polaris) they can hook you up with clutch kits and the belt. A heavier primary spring will wake it up.

[RAGDOLL MX]

definatley go with the clutch kit and springs, i put in a a few of those for an ATV Tour company, it really made a HUGE difference! once you have done that, go with a aftermarket filter and maybe a pipe!

[Tri-Z Pilot]

Yes, the clutch/tranny engagement is the first thing to look into. I'm not sure where you would find the kits. but I know they are out there. They will get power to the wheels harder and faster which will help with the bottom end. You could also look into the cam/pipe department also.

[conig]

call hpd-inc.com.

epi is ok for cookie cutter stuff but there just ok kits.