I've been doing my research on the RZR and was surprised there wasn't any power steering on it. I figured Polaris would include that?? I rode my friends g/f Grizzly with power steering and boy thats nice. I know thats apple to oranges, but I figured everyone would be following suit. And I know as soon as I got one they would release the 2009 with power steering, and I'd be ticked.

So why no power steering?
How does it turn for you guys who have one?
Think later models will have that option?

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87 Suzuki LT250R - FTZ cylinder, fully ported w/ YZ250 piston, FTZ head, 39mm Keihin carb, AND YES IT RIPPS!!

08 Polaris RZR - You name it, it's got it!!

I think it because it doesn't feel necessary. Perhaps you get some extra leverage or advantage of the steering linkage??

All I know is that I doen't even wear riding gloves anymore and can ride all day without any shoulder/arm soreness.

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2002 Yamaha Raptor 719 Stroker
1st. build up was a Trinity Racing 686 with the Pro-Port.
Then I switched the WEB CAM to a HOT CAM STAGE 2 - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Head Work with new Valves & Springs by Craycraft Racing - Bob is Awesome to work with!!
Hot Rods 719cc Stroker - Hot CAM's Stroker CAM. (The rest is a result of a lot of blood & sweat)
Black L.E. plastic.
2008 Polaris RZR (TOTALLY FREEKIN ROCKS)
Warn 3000 lb. Winch

Yeah I talked to a friend of mine last night and he said the same thing. He hasn't actually rode one, but seen one in action. Reason I was kinda wondering is 2 years ago I shattered my right elbow. I have limited movement, and it just isn't what it use to be. And this affects me on my rough riding 4x4. So power steering was something that I was looking into.

I called around the dealers here so I could go look at one, and everyone is sold out. They said they can't keep them in stock. One of the places I called has a waiting list, and if I get on it now, I would be looking at next year!! Thats crazy!!

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87 Suzuki LT250R - FTZ cylinder, fully ported w/ YZ250 piston, FTZ head, 39mm Keihin carb, AND YES IT RIPPS!!

08 Polaris RZR - You name it, it's got it!!

I have had mine for a month & a 1/2 it is so easy to steer on any type of terrain that you don't need power steering. Most times I use one hand.

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09 850 XP Camo
26"Mudbug radial
2-up seat
front & rear bumpers
warn winch
hand & thumb warmers
Old Bikes..02 400 SP, 05 700 SP, 05 800 SP, 08 RZR

If it was a problem, you could always add a knob like the farmers use??

I doubt you will need it though.

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2002 Yamaha Raptor 719 Stroker
1st. build up was a Trinity Racing 686 with the Pro-Port.
Then I switched the WEB CAM to a HOT CAM STAGE 2 - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Head Work with new Valves & Springs by Craycraft Racing - Bob is Awesome to work with!!
Hot Rods 719cc Stroker - Hot CAM's Stroker CAM. (The rest is a result of a lot of blood & sweat)
Black L.E. plastic.
2008 Polaris RZR (TOTALLY FREEKIN ROCKS)
Warn 3000 lb. Winch

I look at power steering as more of a convenience, then a neccessity. It would be nice to have but it isnt really needed.

Any trouble turning where power steering would help, just jump on the gas and lift the front end :->

It does not have it, because it does not need it!

Steve

No Air Conditioning and DVD player yet also.

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2001 SP 500 H.O

hmmm I may hold out a few years to get those options.

I finally got to see one yesterday. It's a rack and pinion steering system. Turns super easy, so no issues as far as my bum arm goes. Hell I was even able to turn it easy just by turning the tires with my hands.

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87 Suzuki LT250R - FTZ cylinder, fully ported w/ YZ250 piston, FTZ head, 39mm Keihin carb, AND YES IT RIPPS!!

08 Polaris RZR - You name it, it's got it!!