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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ม.ค. 2021
- I give an updated review on my 2020 Polaris sportsman 570. The Good. The Bad. The Ugly!
My first review of the 2020 Polaris Sportsman 570.
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I've only got 150 miles on a 2022 trail so we'll see what the future holds but they made some upgrades for sure. Battery is way up front under the front cover, they changed the hinge system on the front rack/cover. I've winched out of snow a couple times this spring and had no electrical issues. Everything seems well thought out on the new model. Hopefully the reliability is there down the road.
My 2021, has battery relocated to top upfront, auto bushings, no issues so far.
My second Polaris 570. Thank You
Yes, I wish I would of held off for the 2021’s for sure. I’m glad you’re having good luck with yours!
I moved my battery, and installed bigger one. Quad Logic has a nice relocation kit with cables and all hardware for like 114.00
I have a 2016 Sportsman 570 with power steering with 300 miles and when I plow snow it shuts off when I get to the end where I push the snow into the snow bank. Has done this from day 1 since I bought it. Dealer says they have no idea why it does this
Great video!
Thank you!! Appreciate it!
Great video! I'm looking at getting the 2021 version. Thanks for the info. Subscribed
Thank you for the sub! We really appreciate it! The 2021 seems to have fix most, if not all the issues. I love the bike and the performance. And I think with a battery relocated and replaced, I’ll love it for many years to come.
The battery location sucks... haven't had any issues with my 2018 570. But yeah I'd like to relocate the battery anyway and upgrade to a bigger battery.
@@ElevationATV that’s awesome you haven’t had any issues! I agree, relocating it can only benefit the machine. It’s been way to cold to ride here. Hopefully get out this weekend with no issues!
Dont do it! Polaris like to snap axles cause they are poorly made and cost a ton of money to fix or get oem replacement. Full of electric problems, engine issues. They are really bad!
You still have it if so how has it been treating you got any better my battery went dead first month I bought a Agm battery I did g keep the Polaris long but it was the best riding quad I have ever owned
Put one of these in your sportsman NGK mr7b1-8 plugs on it they have them on Amazon what a difference just put one on yesterday. Iridium plug.
I’ll check them out
I’m not sure if they did those lights on purpose like that but back in the day on the Sportsman 500 HO’s, you could find this sweet spot between Hi and Lo on the headlights and it would turn all three on.
I'll have to check out mine and see if there is still a sweet spot!
I’ve got a 2021 Tracker 700 EPS. Lots of people talk down on Tracker. But I’ve put over 1,200 miles. Literally no issues at all.
I got a cheap 2017 last summer and it has been running well. The one problem is the battery location, when plowing it shuts off randomly IDK if those are related though
Mine does that too when it’s been in snow, never without it so I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s the issue, or could be a sensor near the same location getting wet. Some guys told me to use white grease on connection points to help keep the moisture out. Maybe try that? Happy riding!! They are good little quads other than that!
I bought a 2014 polaris sportsman 570 eps brand new in 2014, I have had no issues... until last week lol. Keep in mind, my four-wheeler has always been garage kept its hole life, and has just over 1400 miles on it. Started it last week and it was idling pretty high, I checked EVERYTHING! Finally figured out that it spun the flywheel and sheared the key way on the crank. Now, I get to fix that and do a valve job because they hit the dang piston.. all that being said, still love the machine! Will go almost anywhere I need it to. This sh!t better not happen again or it's getting a "for sale" sign lol
I’ve learned to love this machine, don’t get me wrong I hate these little issues, some poor engineering on Polaris part but it’s a great feeling fun little quad!
That’s awesome that you’ve had no problems until now and that’s a long time without any! Mines garage kept but I’ve got close to that many miles on mine already! Haha it’s only been just over a year now.
Yeah, I mainly plow snow with it. I live in Alaska and, it snows here. 😆 taken it hunting a few times, the ground clearance was horrible! I have added heavy duty springs, did the battery relocation to the rear (and installed a bigger battery), 2 inch lift (that I might take off if 28's fit without it) and built a custom rack for the front and rear. You can search it here -2014 polaris sportsman 570 front rack. The stock racks just suck lol.
After I get it fixed, she will be getting a clutch kit and tires. I'm honestly just after ground clearance. And somewhere along the trip I will upgrade my axles, whenever they break lol.
In 2021 model the battery is moved up and it's much stronger. Seems that Polaris have really listened their customers on this one. I am waiting mine to arrive today. Hopefully there are not too many problems with it.
Yea the 21’s seem to be a lot stronger built! I hope you get it today! Happy riding. What color did you get? They have some nice colors for 2021!
@@offroadsk2763 I got a white one with EPS. My teenage daughter said it must be white and she will be using also. I'd be happy with the basic green color but that white one is actually pretty nice.
That thing arrived already and I have never had such fun plowing snow. Only somehow it didn't feel EPS was there some times, though I haven't tried the model without EPS and my only ATV experiences are like from 10 ago so it's hard to tell how it should feel.
Front storage cover is often cursed by reviews on 2021 model as it doesn't seal like it propably should. Also there is no storage compartment in the back, though I will have a large and lockable storage box to be installed later so that's not really an issue for me.
@@wallyllaw that white is very nice looking. I was hoping to get a plow for mine too! Hmm that’s strange, when mine is working... lol it is seamless steering. But when the light goes on it’s only after I stop then the light goes on. Then I have to turn the machine off and on again for it to work.
I saw the new storage was different, but I like the clips on the 21’s way more. Easier replacement if the clip band stretches out. And storage on the back is definitely the way to go.
How did you make out with swapping the battery? Did it fix your issue. I should be picking up my 570 trail edition this week. Pretty excited.
Haven’t gotten it switched out yet, everywhere I’ve called they are out of batteries for it or it’s the same one I have now. And online they are a little over priced. So I have my dealership looking at getting one in for me. I’ve talked to a few guys and a new battery was all they needed to fix their issues. Very similar to mine, so fingers crossed! I love the performance and handling! And if an upgraded battery fixes the issues it is a fun solid quad.
have a 2015 570 eps since new, no problems. good video. did you swap wheels with the bigger tires and what size? or install on oem rims? also AKoffroad has a wiring harness with new LEDs that turns on low and high beams when switch to high is on.
Thank you, glad you’re enjoying you sportsman! They are 26x9x12 on the front and 26x11x12 on the rear. I ordered the tire and rims together as a set online but they are still just basic steel rims. I will have to check them out. Could really use some led lights out here in Saskatchewan. Thank you for the feed back and watching our videos! Means a lot to us!
@@offroadsk2763 in installed the led kit in about 20 minute. came with light bar also (optional). big difference. be safe out there!
That sounds like an easy install!
Engine light was a problem have to go have them reprogram it. It will stay out .as for lights they didn't have all three lit until 2022
Good review. Very thorough.
The battery huh? Maybe the alternator/generator isn't keeping the battery charged? Did you do a voltage check? . . .
The battery and oil filter positions would have stopped me from buying it. . . .
CanAm has grease nipples too. Just sayin'. . . .
That head light system is a head scratcher for shore - LOL . . .
PS: Maybe turn the volume down on your intro a just tad. I jump out of my seat and almost smack my head on the ceiling every time I start one of your videos - LMAO!
Yea I think the ecu/ battery/ connections points are where I’m gonna start. I haven’t yet. But this is apparently a common problem on the web. I had many comments on other people having the same issues. I’m not sold on a can am.. just thought it was funny because of the hateful relationship between Polaris and Can am owners. Haha like I said pick your scrap metal with a badge and you’ll run into your own issues... except Honda... they seem to be bulletproof, and I’m not just saying that because you have one.
You know what I was just watching old videos to see how much we improved... if any lol. I thought the same thing, I need to turn that down!
@@offroadsk2763 LOL - of course you've improved! Plus, Victoria thinks you're cute - HAHAHAHA!!!
@@quaddingsous haha thank you, and that’s my wife so that comment doesn’t count. She’s the one in the thumbnail!
Where is this battery tender wire. I absolutely dred tearing the battery cover off all the time to hook mine up.
It’s on the left side up by the rad. Should just kinda hang down there out in the open.
If you’ve been around other types of machinery, you’d be happy to have Greece zerks. Use them and those bushings will last a life time
I’ll check that out!
I know mine has a few, and I grease up every time I bring it in for maintenance.
To remove the oil filter is easier if you remove the left panel.
This is true.. Lol I just know a few other machines that have super easy access. However they have other flaws that the Polaris doesn’t.
I have a 2019 570 and never had a engine light on or eps and still has the original battery and I have more lights on it two on the push bar and one in the rear, winch no problems
I guess you got one of the solid ones! I love the quad otherwise..
Same
@@nathanjunior2294 you got a lemon too!? or you got a solid Polaris?
I got a solid one I even have John boated it still no issues
Yeah I never had a single problem until I rolled down a huge hill climb. If you climb a hill and hit the brakes the back wheels lock up and that is not good on a hill. I wish they had the braking independant of each other, meaning when I want just front brakes I have it, or vice versa.
I got a 2019 570 sportsman EPS and had the same thing happen. it did turn out to be the battery and I have since upgraded to the better battery. what I found with the old battery was that the voltage got really odd and would fluctuate really bad. sometimes it got too low and the wheeler wouldn't start then other times the voltage was way too high and it shut off the EPS. another thing I found is that the check engine light will come on in the winter time when plowing for two different reasons. first is the sensor in the front wheels if this sensor gets packed with snow it trips the engine light. the second is when you push into a snow pile and your wheeler stops moving forward and the wheels keep spinning. there is a sensor that trips if they spin too long. other then this it is a great machine and so far the new battery has been great.
That’s awesome! What type of battery did you get brand size. I might see if I can order the same since it sounds like you’re in the same climate as us! Thank you for the information really gives me hope!
@@offroadsk2763 I got this one. Polaris Sealed Battery 14 Amp Hour Type Etx15, Part# 4011138 I got it on amazon. Just type the part number into the search bar on amazon and it should come up. it is $119.49 and is a factory OEM battery.
Awesome, thank you!
Looking at pre-ordering a 570 tomorrow. In the same Grey color. The dealership said I probably will not see it until April or May😒
at least you'll get it in the beginning of spring. do you live in a cold environment?
@@offroadsk2763 I live in Maine. Probably will be able to use it for some ice fishing. They called and said might see it by the end of February to early march.. I actually ended up ordering the 2022 polaris sportsman 570 Trail.
Nice man! Love the look of the newer ones especially the trail edition!
I love my 2019 Polaris sportsman, quad is like a tank forsure. No wonder why the US military uses them as operations vehicles.
They are tanks for the most part! Like I said over all happy with it. Just a bummer with the obvious electrical issues.
US uses them because they are the cheapest
Get an EPI clutch kit for your Polaris and you’ll stay ahead of those 700’s without a problem … if the grease zerks bother you they make vinyl caps that cover them … all simple stuff to personalize your ATV
I’ve thought about getting a clutch kit for sure. Ive learned to love that machine lol little complaints but overall it’s been a great quad!!
@@offroadsk2763
Installing a clutch kit will make a big difference EPI makes really good kits for Polaris quads and sleds
Man I regret ever selling my 2018 sportsman 570 I had sold it with 300 miles or less I added power steering after riding a quad with one and added bumpers and winch I didn’t have any issues with mine yeah I did replace battery shortly after buying it but I wish I never sold it
I feel like Polaris is going the way of the Arctic cat quads
I thought the batteries were up in the front rack?
On the 21 models or the 850’s in 2020 obviously Polaris has learned people hated the battery location on these! Lol
I have a 2018 and the manual says to not shift to four wheel drive on the fly.
I’m not sure if that’s a liability thing or if things have changed since. Either way I don’t mind coming to a stop regardless so I know I’m good, but you’re supposed to be able to throw this into AWD while driving, AS LONG AS your wheels aren’t “slipping”. That’s when you cause issues, the awd system is supposed to engage your front wheels when your back wheel lose traction. So in theory, the switch doesn’t engage your front tires, the back tires losing traction does. So if you were to engage the switch while the back wheel are already “slipping”, it would be bad news bears.
@@offroadsk2763 Agreed.
Sucks your not happy with it. Hopefully the new battery solves the issues.
Yes, I hope so. I’d take these little problems over a big one any day. If all I need to do is re run the battery and upgrade it.. I’ll be happy!
Check out a Grizzly, they are really well designed.
I do like those machines, I’ve been around a few great looks and performance.
What size are your tires
Hey! They are 26X9X12 on the front, 26X11X12 on the back.
You can check out our review on some of the tires we’ve used and where we picked them up here.
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Any rubbing in the front of the sportsman?
@@darrenhicks94 not at all. It is a little less clearance that way.. but no rubbing. And gives a little more clearance for the belly of the machine.
Put a enclosed box on your back rack and put in a small car battery and rerout your cables to there, you won't regret it
That is actually a pretty good idea!
your lights are messed up there not supposed to do that
Really? I know a bunch of sportsman’s that are the same way. They even sell a plug and play wiring set to keep them both on in the high setting because it’s a known thing.
Piss a guy off when new stuff gives us grief toys they run like a charm its great , when they dont its so fustrating happens to us all .
Exactly, I’d take these little problems over any big one any day... still frustrating tho haha
I dont understand how polaris been in the atv business for so long but still not even close to fit, finish and reliability of the big four Japanese manufacturers!
polaris sells performance above all so there are compromises to be made somewhere to the rest of the vehicle to meet a sales price point,which can include parts and suppliers fees,pay for r&d engineering staff,whatever. Can am is the same.If your looking for performance it's polaris or can am,nothing japanese will give you that thrill at this time as the brute force is the hottest japanese atv but it wont best them. Even their cars don't hold a candle in perfomance when ford makes a shelby and gm the corvette for brute power. They want short term profit while the japanese know if it's breaking all the time ,people will eventually say why bother owning it and instead look at repeat customers and keep improving on a design and won't just change something and let the customer test it at their expense. Ever since they broke with fuji,there reliability has suffered across the board for polaris,especially their 2 strokes in sleds.The rest of it would break but at least the engine and transmission would last so it was worth fixing. Japanese wiring is a lot better than polaris,they dont over stress their platforms,they dont make a dozen versions of the same thing which creates chaos for everyone,they don't want recalls and hold their supplier liable with smart contracts and employees are accountable . I worked for toyota and If toyota or honda receives a bad part they return the entire delivery at the suppliers expense and bill them for the shutdown costing wasted hours for reinspection of each part and time frames to meet under contract.The japanese are ruthless businessmen but you get what you pay for.
Pull the codes and see what is actually going on.
It’s not that simple, if you watch back at my other videos you’ll see it threw a code for throttle cable sensor... but any other time the check engine light comes on and doesn’t actually throw a code. There’s nothing in the diagnostic section of the menu. Which is only there when the check engine light is on.
@@offroadsk2763 ok, I see. Well hopefully the battery takes care of your issues. Otherwise, at 300 miles, I'd be making them buy it back.
I’ve thought about that! Lol might just trade it in for a new machine in the fall. Now that there’s warm weather and the snow is gone I haven’t had any issues with it. I’ll be doing a new update video around 600miles I think. Do you ride? If so what’s your brand of choice?
@@offroadsk2763 Ridden a bunch of stuff. Been a Polaris guy with wheelers and snowmobiles for a long while now, but mostly because I'm familiar with them. Every brand has issues, but I can tell you one thing, and the internet can let me have it, but it's a LOT cheaper to diagnose and fix a Polaris than anything else. Try and tell me I'm wrong Can Am dudes.
Bought a brand new '18 570sp, and have been lucky with it to today. Been dunked, bottomed out hard, and lined up on pavement against a couple big bore machines.
The keyboard warrior would say I won every race. We all know that is far from the truth. But, against some twin motors, from a dead stop, I get out on them, and then they creep up and blow my doors off.
On the trail, you will not beat this nimble little machine though.
I hope you get yours figured out. When I bought mine, first question was, "why dafuq did they move the battery right there?" The answer was..." everybody asks that."
Dumbest shit I've ever seen. Of course the relocation kit is sold out.
Do me a favor, and let me know what you figure out, I like learning shit.
@@n8n876 I run my 570 against 750’s and win by a couple quad lengths as long as I get the jump off of the line.. the only thing I’ve gone against that smokes me no questions asked so far is my brothers sportsman 850 lol. I love this machine minus the battery. I will let you know for sure... we are going to be fabricating up a relocation kit ourselves. Even if I trade in. I’ve had a few guys tell me there’s did the same thing. Upgraded the battery no issues after that. Regardless of it being fine now without the snow I’m gonna relocate it because it’s a stupid spot for a battery lol. The can am guys are like mopar guys they are always right and always better.. I like dodge but I’ve had a few and they come with their own set of problems. No machine is different to that. Have had some great conversation with you. Thank you for your interaction!
300-700km.. I find it ridiculous that these machines cost as much as a car and have such short lives
Yea, you if you do regular maintenance and are mechanically inclined they can last a long time.. but when you’re having issues straight off the sales floor the hope goes out the window lol. They are definitely over priced and keep going up in cost. It’s crazy!
Gas mileage suffers Greatly because of the engine breaking!
And in today’s world is huge! Use to cost me 17 bucks on premium.. now it’s like 40 bucks!
You’re cute
Wife support!
you're gonna be sorry if you buy a polaris, get your wallet ready to fix all the problems you're gonna have
Dump that pos quick! It's quite possibly the worst designed, cheapest atv ever made. Seriously brother, you're just at the tip of the iceberg with the problems it has.
That KQ is ten times the bike.
Yea I hope to trade it in or sell it and buy a new bike. I’m not pleased with this thing at all!
Buy a real machine!! Be a man.
What is a real machine and what does the type of machine I have have to do with being a man?
Absolutely garbage.
The quad skiing or the video? Lol. Hopefully I can trade up soon.
@@offroadsk2763 the polaris
Ok Skippy....
@@thefall3551 care t elaborate? I’m in the market for buying a 500 category 4 wheeler. What brand would you recommend? My uncles has had good luck with Honda’s. But they lack horsepower.
Polaris atv's are shit.
Curious, what do you ride? Just want to make conversation. I’m not married to any brand.
@@offroadsk2763 after watching your review and 10-20 other reviews on the polaris I ended up going with a cf moto cforce 1000.
At a 100 miles and no complaints yet.
That’s awesome glad we could help make a decision! I’ve always wondered how the CF’s would be