it doesn't matter. Polaris are junk and made cheaply the axles always break. Let's just say you don't drive it and it's low mileage. My Honda is 15 years old and never snapped an axle or broke and i abuse it. Cousin has a POOlaris and it breaks all the time, electrical issues, CVT tranny issues, engine issues name it it's broken about 50 times since 2015 and all extremely costly repairs. Pieces of crap!
@@fufnerkeywheel1329 I have polaris ranger 1000 and sportsman 570 and both hadn't any issues except an axle broke one time because it had tracks and I drove the hell out of it and one time it got stuck when I stopped at a hill and when I try to reverse the weight of the machine snapped the axle. Bought sn aftermarket on ebay and fixed it. Costed less than 100.00 to repair.
I have a 2015 570 and treat it like crap, dont clean it, sunk it so deep it wouldn't crank for 5 min (i do not have a snorkel), mud in every part of it, flipped it. Still works to this day and have never broken anything major other than the latches for the front container. I would say it's a good four wheeler.
Got two 2014 570 touring machines. Just changed all the fluids yesterday. First time in 4 years other than oil once a year. Flipped them. No major repairs yet.
My friend had one that, before he got it, was accidentally jumped off a 200 foot bank at about 45mph and rolled end over end at least 15 times (just judging by the marks all the way down the hill). It fired up and went into gear as soon as it was back upright, and all it needed after that was a rear A arm and wheel. After some janky custom fab work to rebuild the rear renders, he had it out on the trail and after 4 years it still runs great, just leaks from a crack in the transmission case.
Polaris is very tempting, lots of nice features and ride very nice. But I’m old and have grown to hate working on my toys so I bought a 2021 Grizzly 700 se. drive, wash and repeat
I thought the same thing and got a Kodiak 700EPS but after I went riding with a guy that had a Sportsman 850 sp I had to have one .But I ended up getting a Sportsman XP 1000 and so glad I did.
My pops and his best friend had the exact same two 2017 Sportsman 1,000xp Limited Editions. They had nothing but problems. Bearings, bushings, power steering play, sway bar rubbing on the springs, and many more. Finally at 5k miles his buddies started having engine problems (drinking oil). My dads then blew up at 5k miles on the dot. Polaris is refusing to cover my dads blown up engine at all and polaris has picked a fight everytime they go in the shop. I have had 2 can ams with very little issues at all. I just got a 650xt 2021 and im waiting to try it. Plus Can-am has covered everything ive had my bikes in for with no questions at all.
I've never meant anyone with a Can-am whose machine wasn't completely riddled with problems. When we do group rides, the Can-am's are always the ones breaking something. I'll stick my Honda's.
I have the 2018. Error codes and limp modes began at about 18 months in. Spent over $2800 at 3 different dealerships and another $1000 on parts trying to fix it myself. Worst machine I have ever owned.
These break for the same reasons Jeeps break. Misuse, the differentials and driveshafts are not designed to spin 32 Inch assassinators full of mud, nor are they submarines. If you buy this machine for trail riding, hunting or an extra hand around the homestead? You will get years and years of reliable service with regular maintenance.
Owned them my whole life. Mine have been super capable and very reliable and im in tough mountainous terrain in western canada. Zero complaints with Polaris they've never let me down.
As the old saying goes, results may vary. I’ve owned 2 Polaris Sportmans and 3 Rangers. Great machines for me. Now have a ‘21 Ranger XP 1000 Premium Edition and just ordered a ‘22 850 Sportsman Ultimate Trail Edition. No regrets thus far.
@canadian I've heard that about the new 1000xp. Most people say they are buying the Can am if they can find one. I had an 07 sportsman 700 and the 4x4 plastic actuator gear for the front engagement broke under warranty. I ended up having to pay for the part but the shop didn't charge labor. They didn't think it was right that Polaris wouldn't cover the whole job. I'm back in the market and just not sure which way to go yet.
I bought the Sportsman 1000XP after having a 570 for 4 years. The 570 is awesome. The 1000XP is the worst machine I have ever owned. It has thrown a code that no one can diagnose and will only operate in limp mode 90% of the time. I have changed everything the code even throws DOUBT upon and nothing works. 3 dealerships and $2800 later ( on a 16 month old $16,000 machine ) and nothing has changed. So good for you buddy. I'm never buying another Polaris again. And for anyone else reading this guy's comment : Do a internet search on a 520194 error code on Sportsmans. You'll get a more informed viewpoint than you got here.
Hey Barrister, I've bought a 22 850 ultimate as well. Stuff breaking all the time, amazing machine when it works but it seems like 25% of the time it's in the shop making use of the warranty. How has your luck been?
I can tell this guy hates certain engineers!😂 But hey man I am right there with you, I can't stand for stuff that is poorly designed and defies logic. I got a 2005 Arctic Cat 400 manual, which has 1-5 gears and high and low range but 1 reverse gear, and it's high-range reverse only! I got stuck in a little mud puddle cuz it wouldn't have any torque to back up, I did a custom lowrange reverse mod(on my RUclips)and it works great now. But yeah idk what the engineers were thinking, I think they were drunk. I am by no means saying all engineers are stupid cuz I know there are some really smart ones out there and I appreciate y'all, but there are just a few that need a new job lol.
In 2013 I bought my wife a 450 and myself a 500 Sportsman. So far, we have changed the batteries twice. Regular maintenance does wonders. If you beat the living shit out of them, expect repairs. We are seeing an excessive amount of used Can am for sale, very few polaris.
Man my 2019 850 SP IS FREAKING AWESOME, however I just trail ride it and occasionally hit the water holes but I love it. My 2019 450 is a solid machine. My 2021 570 I feel they cheaper out on a lot of things.
Never heard such complaints before. Operator error, so it seems. Had 4 different 500's, NEVER had a repair on any of them. Why would you buy an 850 in the first place? when the 500's are tried and tested. Just sell yours and bitch about the next brand you buy.
I've owned Sportsman from 04 through a 2020, some with power steering, some without.... I had a voltage regulator go bad on the 04, and I did wheel bearings on an 18 which had almost 3,000 miles on it.... Also had to replace a motor mount on a 19... Other than those things, I've never had any issues at all.... I'm currently on a 19 with power steering, and it still has the original battery.... Based on your comment about how much water came out of the bearings when you greased them, it sounds like you're one of those guys that thinks it's a boat..... I do water crossings here and there, big puddles, etc, but I don't just submerge it in mud and water.... Maybe you should get an Argo Amphibious vehicle that's designed for all of that water, rather than a quad and complain about it..... I could buy a Honda Ridgeline, then complain when it fails, doing what my crew cab 2500 Silverado does with ease, but it'd be pointless.... Y'all that beat the shit out of your machines, then cry constantly, obviously have more money than brains.... Also, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki all have issues with things when used as a boat/submarine.....Just my 2 cents
I had one and it was the biggest pile of shit I’ve ever owned. Polaris has been in the business way too damn long and charges way too damn much money to still be playing amateur hour.
Ireally don't think polaris will ever come close to japanese engineering fit and finish and attention to detail,if they have'nt got it now,they never will.But,how you treat and maintain equipment also is a big factor.
Every Polaris product I have owned has been American made garbage. I quit buying them after the 3rd product my cyclone very first polaris quad junk, 2nd sportsman 400 junk, the belt gets wet all my buddies would continue to ride while I'm trying to get my belt dry, all the parts are cheap to replace but have to be replaced more often my Honda 1999 450 Foreman has 15,000 miles on it and just now getting ball joints, the Razor 1000 turbo junk, junk, junk. I sold it 6 months after buying it new. I WILL NEVER EVER BUY POLARIS PRODUCTS AGAIN. My razor was completely stock right off the showroom floor and the drivers side u joint pulled out I was in a mud hole that every other brand machine was traversing like it was a walk in the park. I tried to sell it and walk home but nobody wants this junk! Can Am is junk also. Stick with the Big 4 they build quality machines
@@DuttyBoukmansToe how old are you? Do you know anything about the powersports market ??? Do you know how hard it is to find ANYTHING right now lol. Let alone a NEW name brand quad. I drove 3 hours to a dealership to get the 850 and it was the ONLY one around bigger than a 600 lol .. what do you ride im assuming nothing for asking stupid questions like that.
We have two 1999 Sportsman 335's that have been abused for 23 years now. They've rolled down railroad embankments, been buried in ponds, pulled hay wagons, plowed snow every year, carried 3 adults at a time when we have had people over and for at least the last ten years not been maintained all that well because I keep hoping they will die so my wife won't complain about buying a new one. But they just keep going. Replaced the belt on one, other is still original. Only other thing replaced has been tires. They are amazingly durable.
If you beat your machine no matter what you have it will break. I don’t understand how most of you guys don’t realize that. Take care of your machine, and it will last longer
I've owned a few Polaris ATV's and have a lot of reasons to love em and a few here and there to agree they have some issues. Overall might be one of the most fun quads to ride but does require some potential extra repairs now and then. We ride in large groups with a lot of Polaris quads and overall everyone who owns them are pretty happy, just a repair now and then but are getting great longevity and overall ride quality. We shall see now that we own a different brand so we can directly compare em.
My 2019 sportsman 850 has 6000 miles on it, has the original belt on it, never changed the dif fluids and transmission fluid, never greased a thing on it, original wheel bearings ( still tight like new ). It's lifted 2 inches on 30 inch motohavocs and tracks for the winter been over the rack in mud nearly every winter. Everything is bone stock other than the lift, wheels and tires and tracks. I've never had any of these problems. Hell never had a single problem with anything on the bike.
2013 King quad 500 eps. I bought new .. I have 4500 miles on it and 530hrs. Just changed battery and tires. That's it.. still running stock belt.. great quad
I don’t like Polaris 4wd system in how it kicks in and out by it self when the machine needs it j want to be able have 4wd when I need it and I don’t need auto diff
"The worst machines on the market currently today" . Wow ! Yet you still bought one ? I beg to disagree . Yes all manufactures have there issues , the one to buy is which one suits you and what you will be doing with it . Yes i agree the Sportsman's have some extra maintenance issues . So why do we still buy them ? Answer , because they have great performance . For that i will deal with the extra maintenance issues like greasing and lubing bearings changing fluids etc , which most do not do in a timely manner causing most problems . Sure Honda's and others may have better reliability but there performance doesn't measure up to the polaris's . Question . What would it cost to bring a Honda's performance up to a Sportsmans ? Engine and suspension work is costly ! After that you would be stressing all the other stuff as well putting you in the same boat basically . So buy the Sportsman appreciate it's performance and spend less money beefing up the stuff that needs it and do the maintenance . FYI grease the wheel bearings and chassis as soon as you get it home . Not much grease in there directly from the factory and this isnt just for a polaris .
Sorry bro but I ride mine 7+ miles a day just to get home. These things are bomb proof. Take care of yours and it won’t break down. Not sure where you got the ideas about the battery either. I had mine buried in 4 feet of snow from October-March and it turns right on every time.
I have a 2014 Polaris 850 touring With 2500 km on it was outside all Winter with a covered on it buried in snow (-25) - 30. I thought the battery would be dead but it started Right up When it came Spring I was shocked I thought I was going to have to get a new battery for it.
At least that guy he’s honest about the atv he bought!!!!Polaris should listen carefully about polaris owner!Especially when you paid 10,15,20 thousand dollards for a polaris atv!!!!
My 2008 450 Sportsman has never given me one issue and I like the storage on it way better than the new set up where you have to buy a bunch of add ons.
The only bad thing about these machines is literally the front differential plate. I have a 2010 850 with 0 power steering and 28 inch mega mayhems so I run a heavy tire AND Im on stock axles. I hit mud and haven’t had to deal with much of any overheating! I run a big gun and k&n filter with no tuner.
Not gonna lie, and maybe I’ve been lucky, but I haven’t had any issues with my 19 sportsman 570 SP & I have 100 hours on it and 800 miles. Other then it squeaking pretty good when I hit the breaks and the pads are 100% fine. & the shifter is made out of plastic junk that pops out. I have changed the belt once and haven’t had any issues with the battery. I’m a bigger guy and I beat the absolute piss out of it and it’s held up so far. I’m sure just from the way I ride I’ll need something soon lol
Love my 2 Sportsmans! I've gotten excellent service out of both of them. So much so that I would have a hard time buying anything else at this point. Maybe it's the operator and not the bike?
Almost everything you complain about is equally true about a Can-Am. I've owned a few brands, Kimco, AC, Suzuki, Polaris, and they all require maintenance but the KQ and AC Alterra were considerably less. All factory bearings suck for grease
@@benalexander9523 I've seen the spiders here and there but don't know anyone with one. Here you need a motorcycle license for one, so I couldn't drive one if I wanted.
I'll tell ya y it sucks it's bc its a sportsman 850 the highlifter and the sportsman 850 is junk the sportsman series is the best ones except for the 850 bc the 850 has a poor design on the radiator and it will give u problems with oil leaking but I have a 2012 Polaris sportsman 500 ho and I haven't had any problems out of it has lots of power. STAY AWAY FROM THE HIGHLIFTERS AND THE SPORTSMAN 850S on mine I already had to put 2 sets of wheel bearings all the way around since I bought it back in 2018 that's just wear and tear bc the mud eats the bearings up overall Polaris is the best atv
My Polaris sportsman 450 2020 I’ve had for 4 years never ever had any problems with it ever except basic stuff like tire, wear and getting a little bit slower because it is heavily used every single day and still rides fine to this day
I have two Honda’s when I ride with my Polaris buddies I always carry a tow strap that gets used all the time. My 520 Foreman tows those big sportsman’s back to the parking lot just fine and never overheated.
You had me cracking up in the beginning. “These are junk, but you should still probably buy one“. You sound just like, BuzzCutPsycho from PlanetSide 2!
All I can say is I agree for all different reasons on my 2014 570 Sportman. I will name a few. The regulator melted twice. The CV axles went bad. The rear brake cylinder froze up. The throttle lever broke off. The cooling fan failed. The speedometer unit failed causing a battery drain. Several batteries. The seat fell apart. Can't run anything powered off of it or it will melt the regulator. Overheats. It currently is not running well. I assume the fuel pump has finally got me. But I have been able to get parts so far. But it is not a buy and forget it machine like the Japanese brands. I will never buy a Polaris machine ever again. That includes Indian and the side by sides.They are full of unrealized specifications and are simply not reliable.
Imagine if you had to stop your car and grease your bearings using a special tool every 250 miles. SMH at those d@mn designers who must know they are creating problems for their customers.
So...... stuff breaks on off road power toys? Dammit! I should never got into this sport Wish I knew sooner! Thank God your angry ranting enlightened me! My sportsman has never let me down, I beat it without mercy, and all I do is basic maintenance. I gonna go back in time and not buy it so I don't wind up like you.
Im gonna be honest me and my dad have had like 6 polaris in my life and the only one we havent had brake down is the 250 trailblazer 2 stroke every other one has broken badly or minorly brand new or 10 years old i love them and there styleing but clearly they all brake get a honda
@@stephengilstrap because they was good for a while when we got them but i like the look of them than honda ect and we didnt know they would be bad they all worked when i got them
I think polaris forgot to install your inner fenders. None of my polaris units have there rad that exposed. Even my 01 500 has rubber inner fenders. The biggest issue I see with polaris is the price. They went from being a budget brand to a premium brand in less than a decade. And never changed the equipment they are selling you. Essentially they are selling the same bikes they have sold since 2000 with updated plastics and EFI. The 570 850 and 1000 are the only upgrades and that is literally just the engine. The transmissions differentials axles suspension everything else has been the same for 2 decades.
I own a 2013 polaris rzr 800s, complete piece of garbage. I do all of the preventive maintenence and the thing still fucks up every few hundred km. I only do trail riding absolutely no mudding. Things a lemon, never own polaris again they are shit. I have a 2003 yamaha kodiak, has 16000km and has been beat on and is completely original.
Let's face it buddy, you beat your machine. I've had a sportsman 500 ho sense 2005 and nothing major ever happened. Changed batteries, axels once, carb rebuilt, but nothing like your problems. Hell, my machine has the original belt on it, almost 20 year old belt.😊 The way you ride any machine will have their problems.
If you really think Polaris Sportsman's SUCK then get a HONDA BIG RED three-wheeler. I have passed every single brand of 4-wheel drive ATV with with 1985 HONDA Big Red.
After buying 15 Polaris products I think I'm done , My last purchase 2021 570 atv , Got 2 problems that showed up at 1100 miles, The first one got to be electrical , Just shut off going from reverse to drive , Got a noise in the front drive line .
Had a 2014 ranger 900. bad driveshaft , they replaced it . lasted 500 miles .Bought 2017 ranger bad driveshaft . they replaced it. lasted 100 miles. They replaced it. Said they would not replace another one. also blew up the secondary clutch, it was in pieces, out of warranty should have learned my lesson . bought a 2019 ranger . bad wheel bearing , they replaced it, lasted 1 week. Battery lasted 1 year. 90% of miles are me and the wife easy trail riding and the rest going to get the mail and tending the garden. Just picked up a Can AM
I have a ‘17 570…crap quality for sure. The footwell gets about 300d after 10 min of riding. Battery compartment in ridiculous position. Mine makes the worst clink and popping noises from the drive train. It’s got less than 65 miles on it & sounds like the front end is about to give out. I’d never buy another.
Back in the 2000 Polaris was awsome now just like the new chevys they are junk now I wish I knew I just got a new 2019 Chevy off the lot and it shifts like shit I got only 8000 miles hopefully I can get 6 or 8 years out of my car I Hurd Chevy parts are cheaply made now so yea there crap now I always wanted a Chevy and a nice quad when I got older and now I’m so sad they change to cheaply made bull I’m getting a Honda or Toyota next time for a car or suv I’m done with Chevy idk about ford but I’m done ✅
Maybe this guy should get some cheese with all that whine. I’ve had a 700 EFI for 18 years and have had zero problems with the exception of the crappy camo paint that Polaris used at the time. Still running strong.
2018 Sportsman 570 EPS, biggest piece of shit I've ever owned. Been in the shop 5 times now for check engine lights, high revving then limp mode, all sorts of issues. The dealer offered 5k to buy it back, I told them just fix it right and I will keep it.
Where else you gonna put the radiator ? Angle it at the ground? No company makes a base model with a rack mount radiator🤣. Have had a 570 since 2014 fuel pump bring the only issue
I owned Polaris 570 for about 4 years. Never had any of those issues. Maybe it depends how you treat your machines.
Exactly ^^^
Same I have a 2013 500 and it is better than my friends Honda
it doesn't matter. Polaris are junk and made cheaply the axles always break. Let's just say you don't drive it and it's low mileage. My Honda is 15 years old and never snapped an axle or broke and i abuse it. Cousin has a POOlaris and it breaks all the time, electrical issues, CVT tranny issues, engine issues name it it's broken about 50 times since 2015 and all extremely costly repairs. Pieces of crap!
@@fufnerkeywheel1329 I have polaris ranger 1000 and sportsman 570 and both hadn't any issues except an axle broke one time because it had tracks and I drove the hell out of it and one time it got stuck when I stopped at a hill and when I try to reverse the weight of the machine snapped the axle. Bought sn aftermarket on ebay and fixed it. Costed less than 100.00 to repair.
Lots of people have issues with these. Unless you’re super careful I suppose. Most people don’t ride conservatively and I don’t blame them
I have a 2015 570 and treat it like crap, dont clean it, sunk it so deep it wouldn't crank for 5 min (i do not have a snorkel), mud in every part of it, flipped it. Still works to this day and have never broken anything major other than the latches for the front container. I would say it's a good four wheeler.
Ive done all the same with my 2017 1000xp. Except I have not broken the latches or anything else yet.
Got two 2014 570 touring machines. Just changed all the fluids yesterday. First time in 4 years other than oil once a year. Flipped them. No major repairs yet.
My friend had one that, before he got it, was accidentally jumped off a 200 foot bank at about 45mph and rolled end over end at least 15 times (just judging by the marks all the way down the hill). It fired up and went into gear as soon as it was back upright, and all it needed after that was a rear A arm and wheel. After some janky custom fab work to rebuild the rear renders, he had it out on the trail and after 4 years it still runs great, just leaks from a crack in the transmission case.
2015 570 mine been pretty good from new, on 3rd fuel pump but i got the good one with lifetime warranty so I dont have too much money in it.
I have a 12 sportman with 2700km it broke and spent more time at the dealer than I rode it and I don’t even ride that hard
You drinking to much coffee, to much salt for dinner. You going to have heart attack. Solution, Maybe try different brand.
Can-am
@@robbierice5613 hell naw. Try a honda maybe
@@hunterjacobs2178 he would find something to complain about on a Honda lol
Polaris is very tempting, lots of nice features and ride very nice. But I’m old and have grown to hate working on my toys so I bought a 2021 Grizzly 700 se. drive, wash and repeat
I got a 2021 grizzly too it’s great!!
@Will Smith SMH & RE!!
I thought the same thing and got a Kodiak 700EPS but after I went riding with a guy that had a Sportsman 850 sp I had to have one .But I ended up getting a Sportsman XP 1000 and so glad I did.
Have a 19 Grizzly 700 in Back Country Blue...
Yessir, I have a 2021 Kodiak 700. Beat the brakes off it and it just keeps running.
Thanks. I never go mudding. So I'm not worried
My pops and his best friend had the exact same two 2017 Sportsman 1,000xp Limited Editions. They had nothing but problems. Bearings, bushings, power steering play, sway bar rubbing on the springs, and many more. Finally at 5k miles his buddies started having engine problems (drinking oil). My dads then blew up at 5k miles on the dot. Polaris is refusing to cover my dads blown up engine at all and polaris has picked a fight everytime they go in the shop. I have had 2 can ams with very little issues at all. I just got a 650xt 2021 and im waiting to try it. Plus Can-am has covered everything ive had my bikes in for with no questions at all.
I've never meant anyone with a Can-am whose machine wasn't completely riddled with problems. When we do group rides, the Can-am's are always the ones breaking something. I'll stick my Honda's.
@@Pendragon501 I've had a renegade for 4+ years never needed one part
I have the 2018. Error codes and limp modes began at about 18 months in. Spent over $2800 at 3 different dealerships and another $1000 on parts trying to fix it myself. Worst machine I have ever owned.
"It's junk...but you should buy one"- The American motto.
These break for the same reasons Jeeps break. Misuse, the differentials and driveshafts are not designed to spin 32 Inch assassinators full of mud, nor are they submarines. If you buy this machine for trail riding, hunting or an extra hand around the homestead? You will get years and years of reliable service with regular maintenance.
Owned them my whole life. Mine have been super capable and very reliable and im in tough mountainous terrain in western canada. Zero complaints with Polaris they've never let me down.
Buy Yamaha best made ! I sold Polaris for 25 years and was there largest dealer they are not a reliable machine
Nothing wrong with Polaris maybe u just a idiot don’t know how to use one
Yeah I have a friend who’s worked on them for 30 years and he say there junk, don’t buy one
As the old saying goes, results may vary. I’ve owned 2 Polaris Sportmans and 3 Rangers. Great machines for me. Now have a ‘21 Ranger XP 1000 Premium Edition and just ordered a ‘22 850 Sportsman Ultimate Trail Edition. No regrets thus far.
@canadian I've heard that about the new 1000xp. Most people say they are buying the Can am if they can find one. I had an 07 sportsman 700 and the 4x4 plastic actuator gear for the front engagement broke under warranty. I ended up having to pay for the part but the shop didn't charge labor. They didn't think it was right that Polaris wouldn't cover the whole job. I'm back in the market and just not sure which way to go yet.
I bought the Sportsman 1000XP after having a 570 for 4 years. The 570 is awesome. The 1000XP is the worst machine I have ever owned. It has thrown a code that no one can diagnose and will only operate in limp mode 90% of the time. I have changed everything the code even throws DOUBT upon and nothing works. 3 dealerships and $2800 later ( on a 16 month old $16,000 machine ) and nothing has changed.
So good for you buddy. I'm never buying another Polaris again. And for anyone else reading this guy's comment : Do a internet search on a 520194 error code on Sportsmans. You'll get a more informed viewpoint than you got here.
@@alittlebitofeverything5090Honda!!!!
Hey Barrister, I've bought a 22 850 ultimate as well. Stuff breaking all the time, amazing machine when it works but it seems like 25% of the time it's in the shop making use of the warranty. How has your luck been?
I can tell this guy hates certain engineers!😂 But hey man I am right there with you, I can't stand for stuff that is poorly designed and defies logic. I got a 2005 Arctic Cat 400 manual, which has 1-5 gears and high and low range but 1 reverse gear, and it's high-range reverse only! I got stuck in a little mud puddle cuz it wouldn't have any torque to back up, I did a custom lowrange reverse mod(on my RUclips)and it works great now. But yeah idk what the engineers were thinking, I think they were drunk. I am by no means saying all engineers are stupid cuz I know there are some really smart ones out there and I appreciate y'all, but there are just a few that need a new job lol.
In 2013 I bought my wife a 450 and myself a 500 Sportsman. So far, we have changed the batteries twice. Regular maintenance does wonders. If you beat the living shit out of them, expect repairs. We are seeing an excessive amount of used Can am for sale, very few polaris.
I appreciate your honesty! I think lots of repeat customers are fed up.
I liked the video just because of the title. I hate my Polaris.
If it's that bad then sell it. Problem solved. I'll buy it right now💯
Ha ha ha I like this guy. I've had a bunch of problems with my 2018 Artic cat Alterra 700.
Polaris and artic cat are Garbage
Man my 2019 850 SP IS FREAKING AWESOME, however I just trail ride it and occasionally hit the water holes but I love it. My 2019 450 is a solid machine. My 2021 570 I feel they cheaper out on a lot of things.
Send it
i’m about to pick up a 2005 it’s honestly the newer ones that have the problem
1800 miles of pure abuse and deep mud. Maintain is and have zero issues.
You must be wrong as this video clearly says they are junk!!!
@@cerny4444 Still going strong.
@@h.b4461 Good job!! I’m proud of you!!
I remember old 4-wheelers back in the 90’s. Lasted forever. Cheap junk now. Chinese garbage.
Basically dont buy a Polaris
Never heard such complaints before. Operator error, so it seems. Had 4 different 500's, NEVER had a repair on any of them. Why would you buy an 850 in the first place? when the 500's are tried and tested. Just sell yours and bitch about the next brand you buy.
I've owned Sportsman from 04 through a 2020, some with power steering, some without.... I had a voltage regulator go bad on the 04, and I did wheel bearings on an 18 which had almost 3,000 miles on it.... Also had to replace a motor mount on a 19... Other than those things, I've never had any issues at all.... I'm currently on a 19 with power steering, and it still has the original battery.... Based on your comment about how much water came out of the bearings when you greased them, it sounds like you're one of those guys that thinks it's a boat..... I do water crossings here and there, big puddles, etc, but I don't just submerge it in mud and water.... Maybe you should get an Argo Amphibious vehicle that's designed for all of that water, rather than a quad and complain about it..... I could buy a Honda Ridgeline, then complain when it fails, doing what my crew cab 2500 Silverado does with ease, but it'd be pointless.... Y'all that beat the shit out of your machines, then cry constantly, obviously have more money than brains.... Also, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki all have issues with things when used as a boat/submarine.....Just my 2 cents
Was watching/listening along until I saw your 2000 or something Camaro. GOODBYE.
I had one and it was the biggest pile of shit I’ve ever owned. Polaris has been in the business way too damn long and charges way too damn much money to still be playing amateur hour.
Sounds like someone needs to go buy cfmoto instead of polaris
They make junk. Snowmobile’s too. You get what you pay for
I have 2001 Sportsman 400. No problems with mine except just now had to replace all my bushings and brakes. Love my machine.
I had a 2007 Polaris sportsman 400 I had my belt go out one time replaced it with a Kevlar belt zero problems after that
I just ordered a 2022 Grizzly cuz Polaris does blow -
Good luck?!?!?!?!
Ireally don't think polaris will ever come close to japanese engineering fit and finish and attention to detail,if they have'nt got it now,they never will.But,how you treat and maintain equipment also is a big factor.
Yea but the Polaris smokes the Honda
Not in reliability
Nothing beats Honda In reliability
Every Polaris product I have owned has been American made garbage. I quit buying them after the 3rd product my cyclone very first polaris quad junk, 2nd sportsman 400 junk, the belt gets wet all my buddies would continue to ride while I'm trying to get my belt dry, all the parts are cheap to replace but have to be replaced more often my Honda 1999 450 Foreman has 15,000 miles on it and just now getting ball joints, the Razor 1000 turbo junk, junk, junk. I sold it 6 months after buying it new. I WILL NEVER EVER BUY POLARIS PRODUCTS AGAIN. My razor was completely stock right off the showroom floor and the drivers side u joint pulled out I was in a mud hole that every other brand machine was traversing like it was a walk in the park. I tried to sell it and walk home but nobody wants this junk! Can Am is junk also. Stick with the Big 4 they build quality machines
Just bought a 2021 850 premium trail and its a monsterrrr
@@DuttyBoukmansToe how old are you? Do you know anything about the powersports market ??? Do you know how hard it is to find ANYTHING right now lol. Let alone a NEW name brand quad. I drove 3 hours to a dealership to get the 850 and it was the ONLY one around bigger than a 600 lol .. what do you ride im assuming nothing for asking stupid questions like that.
@@nickalasd.1091 chill buddy, CHILL
We have two 1999 Sportsman 335's that have been abused for 23 years now. They've rolled down railroad embankments, been buried in ponds, pulled hay wagons, plowed snow every year, carried 3 adults at a time when we have had people over and for at least the last ten years not been maintained all that well because I keep hoping they will die so my wife won't complain about buying a new one. But they just keep going.
Replaced the belt on one, other is still original. Only other thing replaced has been tires. They are amazingly durable.
If you beat your machine no matter what you have it will break. I don’t understand how most of you guys don’t realize that. Take care of your machine, and it will last longer
I've owned a few Polaris ATV's and have a lot of reasons to love em and a few here and there to agree they have some issues. Overall might be one of the most fun quads to ride but does require some potential extra repairs now and then. We ride in large groups with a lot of Polaris quads and overall everyone who owns them are pretty happy, just a repair now and then but are getting great longevity and overall ride quality. We shall see now that we own a different brand so we can directly compare em.
My 2019 sportsman 850 has 6000 miles on it, has the original belt on it, never changed the dif fluids and transmission fluid, never greased a thing on it, original wheel bearings ( still tight like new ). It's lifted 2 inches on 30 inch motohavocs and tracks for the winter been over the rack in mud nearly every winter. Everything is bone stock other than the lift, wheels and tires and tracks. I've never had any of these problems. Hell never had a single problem with anything on the bike.
I smoked the belt on my Polaris in the first 5 minutes of driving it
@@darrellmcquay9808that is definitely a user error
2013 King quad 500 eps. I bought new .. I have 4500 miles on it and 530hrs. Just changed battery and tires. That's it.. still running stock belt.. great quad
Because you do
I don’t like Polaris 4wd system in how it kicks in and out by it self when the machine needs it j want to be able have 4wd when I need it and I don’t need auto diff
I have a Kawasaki prairie 360 and I think I’ll keep it also got a Honda 300 and I have a Yamaha kodiak 450
Put 300 hours on my 450 in less than a year. So far havent had sny problems at all.
I’ve got 600 hours and 7500KM and hasn’t had a single issue. Replaced the bearings last year and what not. Just bought a 2021 570 should be hear soon
@@chrishansen8026 update: at around 350 she quit Just found out the crankshaft needs to be replaced
I had a Polaris once, once was enough. Never again! Love my Grizzly!
The reason I bought a grizzly. I bought one to ride not work on. Great video.
They suck had the 850 & 1000 touring!
"The worst machines on the market currently today" . Wow ! Yet you still bought one ?
I beg to disagree . Yes all manufactures have there issues , the one to buy is which one suits you and what you will be doing with it .
Yes i agree the Sportsman's have some extra maintenance issues . So why do we still buy them ? Answer , because they have great performance . For that i will deal with the extra maintenance issues like greasing and lubing bearings changing fluids etc , which most do not do in a timely manner causing most problems .
Sure Honda's and others may have better reliability but there performance doesn't measure up to the polaris's . Question . What would it cost to bring a Honda's performance up to a Sportsmans ? Engine and suspension work is costly ! After that you would be stressing all the other stuff as well putting you in the same boat basically .
So buy the Sportsman appreciate it's performance and spend less money beefing up the stuff that needs it and do the maintenance . FYI grease the wheel bearings and chassis as soon as you get it home . Not much grease in there directly from the factory and this isnt just for a polaris .
Beautiful machines with mediocre engineering and piss poor quaility. All about the profit margine. I think, for what you get these are way overpriced.
Sorry bro but I ride mine 7+ miles a day just to get home. These things are bomb proof. Take care of yours and it won’t break down. Not sure where you got the ideas about the battery either. I had mine buried in 4 feet of snow from October-March and it turns right on every time.
I have a 2014 Polaris 850 touring With 2500 km on it was outside all Winter with a covered on it buried in snow (-25) - 30. I thought the battery would be dead but it started Right up When it came Spring I was shocked I thought I was going to have to get a new battery for it.
Okay so basically I will never purchase a Polaris
This guys is awesome .. thanks for a great video, did you drink a couple monster energy drinks before filming haha.
I DID!!! LOL
sounds like you need to buy a horse instead of a 4 wheeler
I recently purchased a 2005 Sportsman 500 H.O. is that a good engine? Never owned a Polaris before.
Yes great engine pretty bulletproof.
High hp big engine canam same issue I mean yea the weak slugs prolly won't run hot
This guy is a knucklehead. I have had Polaris Sportsman’s since 1998. They are a very trouble free machine if you take care of them!!!
Yes he’s got some issues. Zero issues myself with mine.
At least that guy he’s honest about the atv he bought!!!!Polaris should listen carefully about polaris owner!Especially when you paid 10,15,20 thousand dollards for a polaris atv!!!!
How can you not like someone schitting all over their ride? funny and liked. Go get a Grizz
I just think you don't know how to treat a 4 wheeler
I have a 2020 570 Sportsman premium with 280 hours on it, so far I've not experienced any of the issues you've spoken of.
Sounds like you just got a mud problem
You just bought a lemon 🍋
My 2008 450 Sportsman has never given me one issue and I like the storage on it way better than the new set up where you have to buy a bunch of add ons.
Install aftermarket fender wells fixes the problem with the mud.
Awesome video. Sounds like completely valid points!
The only bad thing about these machines is literally the front differential plate. I have a 2010 850 with 0 power steering and 28 inch mega mayhems so I run a heavy tire AND Im on stock axles. I hit mud and haven’t had to deal with much of any overheating! I run a big gun and k&n filter with no tuner.
Not gonna lie, and maybe I’ve been lucky, but I haven’t had any issues with my 19 sportsman 570 SP & I have 100 hours on it and 800 miles. Other then it squeaking pretty good when I hit the breaks and the pads are 100% fine. & the shifter is made out of plastic junk that pops out. I have changed the belt once and haven’t had any issues with the battery. I’m a bigger guy and I beat the absolute piss out of it and it’s held up so far. I’m sure just from the way I ride I’ll need something soon lol
Use a hone to deglaze your rotors and the squeak will go away … you can get flat hones ( NAPA AUTO ) that go into a drill that work pretty good
Love my 2 Sportsmans! I've gotten excellent service out of both of them. So much so that I would have a hard time buying anything else at this point. Maybe it's the operator and not the bike?
True
Yep 3000 miles. Junk
Almost everything you complain about is equally true about a Can-Am.
I've owned a few brands, Kimco, AC, Suzuki, Polaris, and they all require maintenance but the KQ and AC Alterra were considerably less.
All factory bearings suck for grease
love my can am spyder ,can am atvs suck
@@benalexander9523 I've seen the spiders here and there but don't know anyone with one. Here you need a motorcycle license for one, so I couldn't drive one if I wanted.
I'll tell ya y it sucks it's bc its a sportsman 850 the highlifter and the sportsman 850 is junk the sportsman series is the best ones except for the 850 bc the 850 has a poor design on the radiator and it will give u problems with oil leaking but I have a 2012 Polaris sportsman 500 ho and I haven't had any problems out of it has lots of power. STAY AWAY FROM THE HIGHLIFTERS AND THE SPORTSMAN 850S on mine I already had to put 2 sets of wheel bearings all the way around since I bought it back in 2018 that's just wear and tear bc the mud eats the bearings up overall Polaris is the best atv
My Polaris sportsman 450 2020 I’ve had for 4 years never ever had any problems with it ever except basic stuff like tire, wear and getting a little bit slower because it is heavily used every single day and still rides fine to this day
I have two Honda’s when I ride with my Polaris buddies I always carry a tow strap that gets used all the time. My 520 Foreman tows those big sportsman’s back to the parking lot just fine and never overheated.
You had me cracking up in the beginning. “These are junk, but you should still probably buy one“. You sound just like, BuzzCutPsycho from PlanetSide 2!
All I can say is I agree for all different reasons on my 2014 570 Sportman. I will name a few. The regulator melted twice. The CV axles went bad. The rear brake cylinder froze up. The throttle lever broke off. The cooling fan failed. The speedometer unit failed causing a battery drain. Several batteries. The seat fell apart. Can't run anything powered off of it or it will melt the regulator. Overheats. It currently is not running well. I assume the fuel pump has finally got me. But I have been able to get parts so far. But it is not a buy and forget it machine like the Japanese brands. I will never buy a Polaris machine ever again. That includes Indian and the side by sides.They are full of unrealized specifications and are simply not reliable.
Why I went Yamaha
Imagine if you had to stop your car and grease your bearings using a special tool every 250 miles. SMH at those d@mn designers who must know they are creating problems for their customers.
So...... stuff breaks on off road power toys?
Dammit! I should never got into this sport
Wish I knew sooner!
Thank God your angry ranting enlightened me!
My sportsman has never let me down, I beat it without mercy, and all I do is basic maintenance.
I gonna go back in time and not buy it so I don't wind up like you.
There cheap junk
Bro said the Wench is ugly lol… what a weak complaint. Then he complains about the rad…. RELOCATE IT LIKE EVERYONE ELSE DOES WHO RIDES HARD.
Finally a good video lol
I,m a atv mechanic and I LOVE Polaris,! I stay busy with ALL models.
Im gonna be honest me and my dad have had like 6 polaris in my life and the only one we havent had brake down is the 250 trailblazer 2 stroke every other one has broken badly or minorly brand new or 10 years old i love them and there styleing but clearly they all brake get a honda
If they all broke why did yall keep getting them??
@@stephengilstrap because they was good for a while when we got them but i like the look of them than honda ect and we didnt know they would be bad they all worked when i got them
all of my polaris bitch n done by somebody else. I feel your pain. iv had 4 of them! cf moto now. twice the machine
I think polaris forgot to install your inner fenders. None of my polaris units have there rad that exposed.
Even my 01 500 has rubber inner fenders.
The biggest issue I see with polaris is the price. They went from being a budget brand to a premium brand in less than a decade. And never changed the equipment they are selling you.
Essentially they are selling the same bikes they have sold since 2000 with updated plastics and EFI.
The 570 850 and 1000 are the only upgrades and that is literally just the engine. The transmissions differentials axles suspension everything else has been the same for 2 decades.
I own a 2013 polaris rzr 800s, complete piece of garbage. I do all of the preventive maintenence and the thing still fucks up every few hundred km. I only do trail riding absolutely no mudding. Things a lemon, never own polaris again they are shit.
I have a 2003 yamaha kodiak, has 16000km and has been beat on and is completely original.
Let's face it buddy, you beat your machine. I've had a sportsman 500 ho sense 2005 and nothing major ever happened. Changed batteries, axels once, carb rebuilt, but nothing like your problems. Hell, my machine has the original belt on it, almost 20 year old belt.😊 The way you ride any machine will have their problems.
If you really think Polaris Sportsman's SUCK then get a HONDA BIG RED three-wheeler. I have passed every single brand of 4-wheel drive ATV with with 1985 HONDA Big Red.
After buying 15 Polaris products I think I'm done , My last purchase 2021 570 atv , Got 2 problems that showed up at 1100 miles, The first one got to be electrical , Just shut off going from reverse to drive , Got a noise in the front drive line .
Had a 2014 ranger 900. bad driveshaft , they replaced it . lasted 500 miles .Bought 2017 ranger bad driveshaft . they replaced it. lasted 100 miles. They replaced it. Said they would not replace another one. also blew up the secondary clutch, it was in pieces, out of warranty should have learned my lesson . bought a 2019 ranger . bad wheel bearing , they replaced it, lasted 1 week. Battery lasted 1 year. 90% of miles are me and the wife easy trail riding and the rest going to get the mail and tending the garden. Just picked up a Can AM
polaris is the worst quad ive ever had
I have a ‘17 570…crap quality for sure. The footwell gets about 300d after 10 min of riding. Battery compartment in ridiculous position. Mine makes the worst clink and popping noises from the drive train. It’s got less than 65 miles on it & sounds like the front end is about to give out. I’d never buy another.
I bought 6months ago new 2021 sportsman 570 i have driven 6300km 160h no broblemos
So when are you selling your 850
What a hoot this video is. Reminds me of a circus barker talkin' spunk. Needs to curb the in-your-face enthusiasm. Makes me want to slap him.
Back in the 2000 Polaris was awsome now just like the new chevys they are junk now I wish I knew I just got a new 2019 Chevy off the lot and it shifts like shit I got only 8000 miles hopefully I can get 6 or 8 years out of my car I Hurd Chevy parts are cheaply made now so yea there crap now I always wanted a Chevy and a nice quad when I got older and now I’m so sad they change to cheaply made bull I’m getting a Honda or Toyota next time for a car or suv I’m done with Chevy idk about ford but I’m done ✅
My pop has had his since 2006 and it has had zero problems
Maybe this guy should get some cheese with all that whine. I’ve had a 700 EFI for 18 years and have had zero problems with the exception of the crappy camo paint that Polaris used at the time. Still running strong.
2018 Sportsman 570 EPS, biggest piece of shit I've ever owned. Been in the shop 5 times now for check engine lights, high revving then limp mode, all sorts of issues. The dealer offered 5k to buy it back, I told them just fix it right and I will keep it.
Fuel pump failure!
Where else you gonna put the radiator ? Angle it at the ground? No company makes a base model with a rack mount radiator🤣. Have had a 570 since 2014 fuel pump bring the only issue