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ameration · 03-24-2011, 02:52 PM

After all the talk on the 2 or 4 stroke thread, I ended up looking at a 2001 Polaris Sportsman 90 today and he fits fine on it. I ended up buying it from a motorsports dealer and they gave it a tune up, new battery, replaced the wheels bearings, and checked over all the other safety items. They even included a short warranty with it. It fires right up everytime, even using the kick-start.

Now I just need to get him a helmet so he can ride it.

350rancherboy · 03-24-2011, 02:59 PM

Nooo a polaris!

Nah, he oughta enjoy it, how old is he? Better start saving for a recon, he can grow into that and ride it when hes older too! Yeah have him in a helmet!

ameration · 03-24-2011, 03:28 PM

The funny thing about it is, Poalris doesn't even make these. The dealer said that is a good thing as they are constantly fixing Polaris atv's. He said the Polaris little 50cc and 90cc atv's are great though.

happyeaglesfan · 03-24-2011, 03:30 PM

Good choice. I also have one in my garage. It belongs to my friends son that rides with me all the time. It is a very reliable little machine. It can be turned down to a walking pace and then opened up as he gets better at riding. Your son will get 5+ years of riding out of that.

Do not skimp on a helmet. I also require my kids to wear a chest protector. I picked them up using EBAY for about $20 bucks each.

ameration · 03-24-2011, 03:43 PM

I hope I get 5 years out of it as then my now 2 year old will be riding it also so that woudl make for a good investment. I have it dialed down to as slow as it will go for now. Once he gets used to learning how to ride it, then we can start to give him some more speed.

Relheok · 03-24-2011, 09:31 PM

Congrats!!!!!

Tank · 03-24-2011, 10:00 PM

Cool ride. The best rides are with my boy. He is the trail boss. Have fun.

pmr · 09-02-2011, 12:14 AM

They are good little machines, but their one short coming is the carb, all of the ones we have coming in our shop need the carbs cleaned out on a regular basis. (thanks to our wonderful gas) after that they run great. Just an FYI for ya.

dusman · 09-02-2011, 09:21 AM

I am thinking of getting something similar for my son, question though, how do you 'dial it down'? Is this some type of safety since it is for children? that would be great to know, i waned to just get him a 50cc to start, but then when he gets more experience I would like to be able to let him go a little faster, thanks

Cat650H12007 · 09-09-2011, 01:28 PM

I remember the good ol pw50 from my child hood. Flipped that over a few times. Good stuff.

03-24-2011, 02:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
ameration Honda Lover Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 277	New ATV for my son... After all the talk on the 2 or 4 stroke thread, I ended up looking at a 2001 Polaris Sportsman 90 today and he fits fine on it. I ended up buying it from a motorsports dealer and they gave it a tune up, new battery, replaced the wheels bearings, and checked over all the other safety items. They even included a short warranty with it. It fires right up everytime, even using the kick-start. Now I just need to get him a helmet so he can ride it. __________________ *2011 Honda Rubicon* *Power Steering & GPScape* *14" ITP SS212 Black Wheels* *27" STI Mud Trax X/L Tires* *Warn RT25 Winch with Synthetic Line* *Ricochet Full Body Skid & A-Arms* *Moose 60" County Plow* *2001 Polaris Sportsman 90* *Stock*

03-24-2011, 02:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
350rancherboy Honda Lover Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 289	Nooo a polaris! Nah, he oughta enjoy it, how old is he? Better start saving for a recon, he can grow into that and ride it when hes older too! Yeah have him in a helmet! __________________ ATVLESS

03-24-2011, 03:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
ameration Honda Lover Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 277	The funny thing about it is, Poalris doesn't even make these. The dealer said that is a good thing as they are constantly fixing Polaris atv's. He said the Polaris little 50cc and 90cc atv's are great though. __________________ *2011 Honda Rubicon* *Power Steering & GPScape* *14" ITP SS212 Black Wheels* *27" STI Mud Trax X/L Tires* *Warn RT25 Winch with Synthetic Line* *Ricochet Full Body Skid & A-Arms* *Moose 60" County Plow* *2001 Polaris Sportsman 90* *Stock*

03-24-2011, 03:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
ameration Honda Lover Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 277	I hope I get 5 years out of it as then my now 2 year old will be riding it also so that woudl make for a good investment. I have it dialed down to as slow as it will go for now. Once he gets used to learning how to ride it, then we can start to give him some more speed. __________________ *2011 Honda Rubicon* *Power Steering & GPScape* *14" ITP SS212 Black Wheels* *27" STI Mud Trax X/L Tires* *Warn RT25 Winch with Synthetic Line* *Ricochet Full Body Skid & A-Arms* *Moose 60" County Plow* *2001 Polaris Sportsman 90* *Stock*

03-24-2011, 09:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Relheok Honda Lover Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Kingdom, VT Posts: 266	Congrats!!!!! __________________ 2002 Foreman 450ES - 2" HL Lift - 27" Dirt Devil XT - LT2000 Superwinch - Moose Utility Seat - K&N Air Filter - 5233 Miles and counting! 2003 Recon 250ES

03-24-2011, 03:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
happyeaglesfan Honda Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 226	Good choice. I also have one in my garage. It belongs to my friends son that rides with me all the time. It is a very reliable little machine. It can be turned down to a walking pace and then opened up as he gets better at riding. Your son will get 5+ years of riding out of that. Do not skimp on a helmet. I also require my kids to wear a chest protector. I picked them up using EBAY for about $20 bucks each.

03-24-2011, 10:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tank Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw Georgia Posts: 1,066	Cool ride. The best rides are with my boy. He is the trail boss. Have fun. __________________ F&AM Rockwell 191 PM 08 Foreman ES Camo XTREME 2" lift 26in Swamplites, ITP wheels Moose skid plate Tusk hand guards 1 1/2" wheel spacers 4" storage tube "Black" 2 50 cal ammo cans "Black" WARN XT2500 Hockey puck spring spacers 07 Recon ES Green 1 1/2" wheel spacers 2" lift Tusk hand Guards Rancher wheels and tires

09-02-2011, 12:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
pmr Honda Rider Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mn Posts: 49	They are good little machines, but their one short coming is the carb, all of the ones we have coming in our shop need the carbs cleaned out on a regular basis. (thanks to our wonderful gas) after that they run great. Just an FYI for ya. __________________ 1999 450es Foreman 3000lb superwinch, mud machine bi-claw 27-10-12 front, tri-claws 27-12-12 rear, ported head, wiesco hi-comp piston & according jetting.

09-02-2011, 09:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
dusman Honda Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Windsor, Maine Posts: 155	I am thinking of getting something similar for my son, question though, how do you 'dial it down'? Is this some type of safety since it is for children? that would be great to know, i waned to just get him a 50cc to start, but then when he gets more experience I would like to be able to let him go a little faster, thanks __________________ 2011 Rubicon 500 Camo Natural 26x10 x 26x12 ITP SS Kolpin Gun Rack KFI 3000 Winch Warn 54" plow Warn backup light Funny Pictures

09-09-2011, 01:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cat650H12007 Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 42	I remember the good ol pw50 from my child hood. Flipped that over a few times. Good stuff.

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