Polaris or CF Moto?

[WilliamBos]

I think I'd still have an issue with CFMoto. I think it's great that they assemble them here. My issue with Chinese companies is their fickleness and how quickly they seem to come and go. I expect I'd probably keep something like a UTV for a pretty long time. Heck, I've been using my Kubota BX2200 for over 20 years and I can still get any part I need.

But maybe their business models are changing.

CF Moto has been around since 1989, they are well established and still growing.

 

[Paystar]

My UForce 1000 is a 2025

Strange, you would think it would work as nice as our 2025 800. Maybe different clutch or tuning for the 1000?

 

[WilliamBos]

I have owned two Polaris machines and sold them. Had a Kawasaki Mule for a few years but got tired of the low speed, noise and rough ride.

Traded the Mule for a CF 1000 and am reasonably satisfied so far. I saved over $4000 over a Polaris or Kawasaki. The only thing I don’t like is the jerkiness of the drive when starting out, There is an aftermarket kit that addresses the issue and may get it.

First check the one way bearing, may need a new one. If not, Dalton has a clutch kit that will solve that issue.

 

[WilliamBos]

Will update here once I get more hours on my 23 570 EPS. So far, trouble free.

 

[Cub 7275]

CF Moto has a Plant in Plymouth,WI. Nice to see them assembled in USA.

From CF Moto's website:

"CFMOTO vehicle lines are currently manufactured in Thailand and China alongside other major global motorsports names, with plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Mexico in 2024."

They have their US headquarters and parts distribution center in MN. Didn't say anything about doing any manufacturing there.

Be hard for us to compete because their gov subsidizes all the factories. They can run at a loss.

Lets not forget the shareholder demands and supersized executive compensation of US companies. Polaris CEO made $9 mil last year. The top 7 at Polaris pulled down a combined $26.9 mil. That dough has to come from somewhere, oh right, from us consumers. Doh!

https://www.salary.com/research/executive-compensation/polaris-industries-inc-executive-salary

We are in the market for a 4 seat sport sxs. I wish they'd make them quieter or had an option for a quiet muffler even if it gave up some performance.

 

[gsganzer]

We are in the market for a 4 seat sport sxs. I wish they'd make them quieter or had an option for a quiet muffler even if it gave up some performance.

In some of my research, the Tracker 800 gets the nod as one of the quietest out there. I'm not sure where they're made, or if they're just a rebadge of another brand.

 

[Paystar]

That's like me. I see all these people putting race exhaust on and wondering why riding areas are getting closed.

Me, I try and make mine quieter, I don't wanna listen to that all day, LOL

 

[gsganzer]

That's like me. I see all these people putting race exhaust on and wondering why riding areas are getting closed.

Me, I try and make mine quieter, I don't wanna listen to that all day, LOL

Completely agree. Quieter is more enjoyable to me. I have a stock F-250 crew cab long bed diesel. I have the younger generation constantly asking me if I plan to install a lift kit, change the exhaust or put aggressive tires on it. Heck no! The last thing I want is to have to lift things higher to get them in the bed and climb higher to get into the cab. Then listen to the drone of aggressive tires and a loud exhaust going down the road.

 

[Paystar]

Completely agree. Quieter is more enjoyable to me. I have a stock F-250 crew cab long bed diesel. I have the younger generation constantly asking me if I plan to install a lift kit, change the exhaust or put aggressive tires on it. Heck no! The last thing I want is to have to lift things higher to get them in the bed and climb higher to get into the cab. Then listen to the drone of aggressive tires and a loud exhaust going down the road.

I work at a mine now. You should see the parking lot there, looks like a SEMA show, LOL
Giant rims and rubber bands on every truck with open exhaust, LOL
I don't know how they keep the paint on them driving 50 miles of gravel bush road with the wheels sticking outside the body, LOL

 

[deserteagle71]

I work at a mine now. You should see the parking lot there, looks like a SEMA show, LOL
Giant rims and rubber bands on every truck with open exhaust, LOL
I don't know how they keep the paint on them driving 50 miles of gravel bush road with the wheels sticking outside the body, LOL

Same here in Nevada. What is it with these young guys and straight pipes (no mufflers)? With the aggressive tires they run I can hear them coming from a mile down the road! Always a Dodge(Ram) Cummins - never hear a Powerstroke or Duramax modded this way.