He doesn't miss a beat from issue to issue and the sound of frustration doesn't leave throughout vids 1&2 😂. I was thoroughly entertained while learning and he knows what he is talking about. Awesome videos. Also, he mentioned guys treating quads like boats. I tell friends and family, it's stupid! Buy a freaking boat. I'm not destroying my machines to "look cool" in front of drunk idiots yelling " yeah, send it" who aren't going to be around when I'm paying a lot of money and spending a lot of time making repairs.
@@tylerwright4254 I’ve talked to my dealer that sell Polaris and can am. They mostly drive Polaris. They said the main problem they have with Polaris is the voltage regulator. Everything else is fine.
@@bikingwithryan5968 voltage regulators are definitely garbage. Bushings are trash. Wheel bearings are garbage as well. Plastics fade and scratch easy. There plenty of issues just not super major. If you have a 850 the pinion plate needs to be upgraded or it will explode. Axles are like toothpicks on 570 and up. The springs are extremely warm out very quickly. Steering is sloppy on all models. Changing gears is clunky and not smooth. Stock tires are alright but puncture easy. I ride Polaris and wouldn’t ride anything else but they all have common issues.
Love this! One of our riders in our group bought a 450 2019 I believe and last trip to H&M before the first ride his throttle broke. We found a local ATV/UTV garage and asked them about Polaris and their response "We love 'em, we make a lot of money off 'em...we hate Honda and Yamas 'cause they never break!' Also his belt would get wet in the smallest puddles and we would be waiting for him to dry it out to continue our ride - since added a snorkel kit for him. I'm showing your vids to him knowing I now have some future work because I am the mechanic in the group!
4 years of ownership and not one single problem with mine. I use mine for trail riding in the Ocala National Forest where I live, I pull fence with it, pull a utility trailer hauling firewood. I use the winch often to lift things. The wheel bearings installed at the factory are not high quality yet with 283 hrs on the machine they are still with me. Make sure you grease them regularly.I think the haters are like jeep haters. They use the vehicle in a way it was not designed to operate and then cry when it breaks. It's not a submarine and the drive train was not designed to spin huge mud tires in thick mud. Used correctly these machines provide years and years of reliable service.
I bought a 2023 Sportsman 570 and its largely a different machine. It’s almost like they watched this video and redesigned most of the problem points you’re talking about.
ive got a 2019 850, and have had no issues.. beit that i have done the cecco braces, pinion supports, 2 " lift and the sway bar clamps. i put the front and rear bumpers on which help the look tremendously. i think the foot wells could have been given more clearance in the front of the rear tires. i used mine for woods wheelin' and plowing/ work around the farm, its been great. i keep it greased and well maintained. i do have to address the sticky shifter though.. replace the steel winch cable with synthetic. I went through breaking 2 steel cables and not one synthetic yet.
There isn’t a machine out there that isn’t junk. It does not matter what make and model you buy. They make them cheap . It’s a lot like buying a truck. Made from aluminum with plastic bushing and no rime or reason for the way it’s built. It’s made cheap. Just take a real good look at your machine. Can it do all the things the dealer or manufacture says it can do. Yup. For how long. And then it’s back to the parts department.
I have a 2016 Polaris sportsman 570 xp with power steering and I love it. Only ever had to change the belt and it was super easy. I do grease all zerks with Silicone Grease that costs 10 bucks and a new grease gun that only costs 10 bucks, no issues. My dad has a Yamaha Grizzly 700 and it's a beast quad. Very smooth ride. He also owns a 900 Polaris Ranger XP and we love it. I still love my Polaris 570. We can all find something wrong with every vehicle or motorcycle on the planet, and make a list of it. This shouldn't phase anyone from buying a Polaris.
Start by saying I couldn't Love my Sportsman XP 1000 but you are spot on and everything you said I made my own upgrades to air filter RC2 it's reusable, Steel skid plates, sway-bar clamp, HD 1/4 steel frame bracers on everything ,BALL BEARINGS suspension no more greasing, spare one way bearing , spare thumb throttle and upgrade to the Gates C12 belt and the OEM for a spare belt . And I will add one more thing you don't know about is on the EPS models like my Sportsman XP 1000 is that the steering coupler splines get loose and must be upgraded or fixed I fixed mine by drilling it out and put in a 5/16 grade 8 bolt and tighten it up till it all most going to break and it's still tight 500 miles later.
That steering issue is unique to the power steering models..but the lose steering in general is not. I believe it is caused by the bushings wearing out and the way it mounts to the top of the diff.
I have had so much fun and no problems with my 2018 Can Am Max XRS that I ordered a 2022 Can Am Outlander 850 Max XT last week. My buddy just bought a new Polaris 850 and I took it for a ride a couple of weeks ago. Seems like a great machine, tons of power, and very comfortable to ride. It will be interesting to compare the 2 machines over the next few years. Thanks for the video.
Had a 2011 Polaris sportsman XP 850 . It blew a piston rod out the side. Couldn't find a block so ended up buying a 2015 sportsman XP 1000. It blew the front differential while in 2 wheel drive. That was a problem they knew about but never fixed on warranty. Also blew the tranny. I was pushing snow into a bank then couldn't get it out of drive. No more Polaris for me.
These are the reasons why I went with a grizzly 700 instead of the sportsman. Yes, the sportsman has 12 more hp and cost less. I've never heard of a grizzly letting anyone down.
@@jasond1245 glad someone said it me i own a 1986 225 cc moto 4 that is unkillable no more bushings its a cadilac i picked up the 2018 popo sportsman 570 because it had 1500 miles on it driven by a rich old lady that only drove it in winter no mudd no nothing it’s basically mint there is no bolt tread no spot of rust i paid 6500$ cash canadian that about 5000$ usa thats cash the only issue i seen is my steering is a bit loose but its a bolt and lock tight fix i dont care to do i just ride trails or paved roads its a utility edition here its -5 celcius if i start it i need to wait a few min for it to warm up its like its on choke or
Alot What you have mentioned is true. Same can be exposed on all quads. My Polaris 570 is easy to work on and parts are excessable and affordable. Good job on staying on track! I bought a 2011 cerburated 400 for my son to hunt with me, I ride a 2018 570. Keeps us smiling!😁
Im one of the ones you helped . Geez this is the video I was looking for. I dont have any 4c4 quad experience and looking for my first one. I was debating between sportman,grizzly or Honda. I've rode a Honda and a sportman before. The sportman rode so much better with much more power. But I see now how cheap its built. Thanks.
I bought my sportsman brand new in 1999 , front wheel hubs oil bath , grease fittings every where , 500cc Docks , that engine always fires right up , back in 1999 it was voted four wheeler of the year , but that was a different time in 99 maybe they were a little more interested in building a machine stronger and easier to maintain , now its all about paying more for less anyway I still have her , thanks .
My 2013 Scrambler Xp is going on 2000 miles, has original battery still, driveline fluids changed twice, original front diff, basically all stock. Its been good so far, I was skeptical when I bought it. I don't do deep mud or any water past the footrests really. Gets greased once a season. Original drive belt still. It gets fairly gentle trail ridden or touring dirt roads and trails with my wife as passenger. Maintenance goes a long way, Polaris atvs can't just get used and used without maintenence like a Honda or Japanese branded one can. However, until the Japanese build one with 80hp, I will keep riding my Polaris. It takes maintenence to go fast....
I bought a 2015 Polaris sportsman 570 new and never had any issues other than moving the battery location to behind the rear tire, just change the oil once a year that’s it , just love it.
Man this is really good to know…I’ve have a 2000 Yamaha Big Bear 400. She still runs great…but she’s 2 wheel drive so she’s limited. I was looking at the 700 Kodiak or whatever animal they call it. Was doing some side by side comparison with Polaris 850 for $1500 less. More power less money…sounded great, until I start digging. If my Yamaha has given me one thing…it has been a mechanically sound brute. The only things I’ve had to do in 22 years is as follows. Battery, engine oil, air filters, breaks, tires, and the big one shaft rear seal. Swear to our good God that’s it. I like all men always want more power and more speed…but from my research I’m not willing to give up the Yamaha reliability. Appreciate your candid brutally honest assessment of a personally owned machine.
My question isn’t Polaris related think your done scared me from one completely. But those tires. I was looking into getting some Tusk Trilobites witch look just like your tires. Anything better then factory. I plan on basic trail riding maybe a little mud no higher then 3/4 the tire. Sand and river sand water conditions. Nothing much over the tires. What are your opinions about those tires you got. Few diff brands have exact same pattern but I’m curious about performance
I have a 2012 850 touring model, never had one thing break on it. Mostly desert riding and now trail riding in FL. No I don't submerge mine, maybe thats why I haven't had any problems. I do occasionally pull a 5x8 trailer loaded with fire wood and always use low range. Replaced my belt about a year ago, and the old belt looked almost new which really surprised me. I've ride mine pretty hard a lot of days, but not crazy stupid as some people do, basically I don't abuse mine. I do my own maintenance, and replace all fluids, some not as often as I probably should, but never let it go too long. Another thing is make sure you keep it greased regularly, even those hard to reach fittings. Besides my 850 I have a 570, a 400, and a 50cc. They've all been pretty much trouble free. With all that said Polaris engineers do have some really stupid designs on all of them. I've always thought the engineer should have to do the routine maintenance on any they design and then they might understand what a stupid design they've done. Battery replacement on my 570 is a nightmare and the engineer that made that design should be fired. People tend to remember the bad designs more than the good designs. My next atv will be highly scrutinize for PIA routine maintenance.
For the price point of Polaris compared to most other companies (pre-pandemic), I've always said, don't blame the engineers, blame the accountants that tell the engineers it's too expensive to do it the right way.
I bought my 2016 sportsman xp 1000 winter 2017. First ride the rear plastics melted . It was mid February . Recall on it and fixed. I bought it for the comfortable ride and power. I just hit 1000km on it . Service regularly . It is used on gravel trails and winter use mostly. 4 -5 rides a year. Needs tie rod ends and steering box. I just did wheel bearings and ball joints on my 2005 honda rubicon at 16 years old. In my opinion the honda will outlast the sportsman.
My Polaris was the most fun ATV to trail ride with but the constant upkeep got annoying over time. My Honda cost of maintenance in 7 years was lower than the Polaris in one.
I hear ya on the quality. The suspension on my new , less then 200mi, sportsman 570 is clunky, steering is clunky in reverse. The oil filter is bitch to get. I read you have to take the winch off to fill the front diff. Fuel economy is great, the 4wd is great. The headlights suck at night, there is no rear storage anymore. And front storage is minimal, my 38oz yeti barely fits. The handguards are minimal size, and only attaches to one point.
Do the 570's have the same issues? I'm going to buy an ATV and have been seriously looking at a Sportsman 570. If you recommend against one, what would you recommend I look at instead?
570s are going to have the same suspension/wheel bearing issues. Not so much with the drivetrain. At the 570 power level and price I would suggest looking into a king quad 500 or Yamaha Kodiak 700. Both will perform very similar to the 570 and not have any of the reliability/dependability concerns.
You are so right, they build Polaris like the french build the Citroen. When they stand with the engine before mounting it in the vehichle, they think well the oilfilter sitts fine here,, but when it is in the ATV, they are nearly impossible to get to. In my first car, a Citroen 2 CV one had to lift the gearbox to put a new silencer in oh yes- ingenious engineering. . The designer should be forced to work one year in a Polaris repair-shop, then they would learn to think with the brain, not the a.. :-))
2008 sportsman 500 why does the oil have water in it always? It has no leaks from seal or gasket, no deep water playing. I've given up on what to do. Please help, thanks
Lol ! Good stuff. I think that half the ATV owners on on TH-cam really wanted to buy a boat but for some reason picked up an ATV. I don’t understand the 4 feet of mud thing, but I definitely don’t understand the floating it as a boat with 95% of it submerged.
That’s awfully clean ! I thought my Honda Rancher was clean, but not so! But you are exactly right, if you swamp any of these machines in deep water they will break !
Dang that's alot of problems, I would return it and show them your videos about all the problems you just said. thanks for the videos i sure won't buy one now .
Hallo from balkan europe..Serbia..haha awesome video ☝🤠 But...I have one probably stupid question but ok I must to ask ....is it a lot of 1000kg with a trailer weighing 170kg to tow on relatively flat terrain up to 10km distance?? And..do you maybe now how mouch us the mielage (l/100km) with solo relax 2wd ride at 40mph on flst nice road..asphalt?? I ask for sports man 570 Thanks ;)
I pulled a 72 chevelle with a driver 5 miles down a gravel road with my 19 rubicon, the only issue i can see is the stress of the pull on the frame, and in your case belt wear,the tires will spin and the engine wont care,it has plenty of power
i just bought a 2021 850 HL and the dealer mechanic told me i should take it back sometime to check the ENGINE VALVE and make sure it was where it needed to be...is this true or they're just trying to take my money?
You did a really through analysis of this machine. I am so glad I did not buy a Polaris. I'm not knocking the machine, it's just that I have no mechanical skills. You obviously have the skills to keep yours in top shape. If you have that ability I think it's a really good machine b/c of all that you've outlined. It just needs the ongoing maintenance and not using it as a submarine.
I laughed so hard at this video and part 1. I would not buy any NEW Polaris anything, the quality has went down imo. Some of the really old ones (various models) had a lot of issues as well the first few years or so Fuji engines had some cam problems, but could be fixed easy. The newer Fuji engines were updated and solid. The around 2008 - 2013 era sportsman 500's were some of the best units with the "Polaris" name though. Those were actually solid, besides some minor things like wheel bearings and suspension bushings that all Polaris have LMAO. The funny thing is that era 2008-2013 sportsman was 90% not made by Polaris. Fuji engine, Hilliard Front diff, japan carb, japan cdi, misc components made overseas, etc. See where I am going? I said I would never buy a Polaris, but I did buy a cheap 2013 last year sportsman 500 to fix up and sell for top dollar. Solid unit besides the things mentioned above. Hilarious video though and you are being 100% honest and I appreciate that. If something has problems and sucks I will also tell you like it is if asked. I would and have told my neighbors out loud that polaris sucks (I have a 2013 sportsman but not keeping it). 75% of people around here have one where I am currently living. Guess what though, I rarely see them ride it if its a newer unit. No joke, I see my neighbors maybe ride at max 1 hour per month with the new units. I see more older polaris units driving about racking up the miles.
ngl i’m a 15 year old rider and have a 2020 polaris 570 x2 and i beat the living hell out of it and i’ve had no issues, the only issues i’ve ever had with it was i added rock lights and set them up wrong and it would always turn on randomly and completely drain that battery after just a few hours, other then that i highly recommend any of the polaris bikes EXCEPT the 850, i’ve heard nothing but bad things about them if u want a good bike get a sportsman 570 if it’s not enough power get the 1000 sportsman or scrambler. do not get the 850 just skip right over it
Good looking quad nice I've had Can also love them But I think the big part of it is maintenance you beat the daylights out of it and expect it to run and not take care of it Well you're asking for trouble Break video
it will creep if the bearing seized. i dont boat my machine, at all but mines a later model 2019 and my primary went bad and the secondary has wear but is fine. I have a mighty max battery and its doing fine. its a fine machine as you know
Very nice honest review, I wish I could see a video like this for the cfmoto cforce 600 Chinese quads with are getting very popular because of price but in reality there is no video to know if they really suck, well done for this video.
When a manufacturer requires a "special tool" to get at anything I am done with them immediately. This is a good video though I feel I learned a good bit about ATV's from this.
Buy a horse. My experience is every manufacture has a special tool for one thing or another. They want you to bring it to them so they keep making bank.
I like when people say you will have problem cause you neglect it lol. Look at the maintenance need to keep a polaris running good then look at a grizzly just change the oil
I was looking to buy a 570 , Is it going to be junk like yours here seems to be?? I think maybe a Honda might be the way to go after watching your video here... Which I liked!
If you are going to not get a big bore I would say stick with the japanese brands. The Yamaha Kodiak 700 is also a great machine. As is the Suzuki king quad 500. Also cfmotos might be something to look into. Seeing more and more of them on the trails.
@@Polarisxcr700 I have been looking at the CFMOTO's , And there really temping for the money, I have to say. Seems to be the best bang for the buck, You know. The Dealer near me has finely got some in too. I may go this week and see about the CFMOTO 500 , If They have any left! Thanks for your reply...Appreciate it..
Best review Ive ever seen. Im just days of buying an ATV. Until now the Polaris 570 has been my choice. Now its not. Is Can-am an option or should I go Japan?
Can-am is a good machine, I have a 2003 400cc, and I will buy another.. but if your not concerned about power and want reliability, then Honda, suzuki or Yamaha . Each have their issues
dude every guy on here claims there polaris is nice is because they fucked up and they want you to sink with them, honda suzuki yamaha, only way to go i have all 3 no problems or family that does, ARTIC CAT POLARIS terrible, can am not as bad but bad.
@@dizzlerizzle2775 I have a honda and a polaris 1700 kms on my sportsman 1k and I am having a loose steering issue and one bushing, honda 1200kms head gasket went had had to take the top of the motor and we'll let's not compares apples to oranges. Yamaha suzuki ans honda are all under powered in the atv world. I'll take the power of the can am or polaris anyday. I could never go back to rough riding outdated underpowered brand like the 3 u named.
@@Travide yamaha has better or just as good suspension as polaris and can am and is s underpowered bike, and the kingquad is a single cylinder beast i run 30" monster mayhems and i do way better than can and polaris guys becsuse my bike stock weighs 720lbs and them polaris and can ams are too heavy and sink in slop mud, cant crawl like ne and the honda guys. u can say what u want but u aint following me old head😂😂
Is Polaris allowing customers to haul their ATVs without removing the seat yet? They had a TSB out on it back in 2015 and 2016 saying the seats were prone to flying off.
Unless they added or subtracted them from the 850 there is one on the inside of each a-arm front and rear. One on the driveshaft under the right floorboard, one on each lower control arm near the hub. And the wheel bearings should be greased regularly.
Bought a NEW 2016 570 sportsman, had 0.3 tenths of an hour on it when picked up. I've had nothing but MAJOR issues with this P.O.S. since that day. From electric, to brakes, wheel bearings, COOLING PROBLEMS & the list goes on & on. They are junk, they've always been junk ever since the ol 2 stroke units. I truly feel sorry for anyone who has 1.
Maybe use as a utility vehicle instead of beating the shit out of it like a teenager? Use my 570 to do work on my property and it is going strong with no issues what's so ever.
Same here. The Sportsman is the smoothest ,plushest ride out there. The only way I would pull the trigger is buying the extended warranty, selling it on it's last year of the 5 year warranty if I didn't like the machine or had too many problems. Now, in regards to swamping it, if the motor blows or has a knock, I'd let my insurance policy handle that one. I'd roll the quad off a cliff lol.
with any machine its a gamble I once had a rancher (got one because everyone told me they were the best) had gear issues at 1100 kilometers, really doesn't matter what brand issues happen
ABSOLUTELY TRUE!!! BOUGHT A USED 2004 700EFI- WAY TOO MANY PROBLEMS FOR THE FEW HOURS ON IT AND HOW MANY I HAVE PUT ON IT SINCE!!!!! I WAS TOLD THE ORIGINAL OWNER ONLY USED IT FOR HUNTING, BY THE POLARIS DEALER... MUST HAVE BEEN HUNTING A NEW ONE!!!!!
For the money there getting out these machines you would expect better I’ve heard the horrible story’s from Polaris owners I had a 570 no issues the gear shifter was clunky but no issues but I didn’t have it long 300 miles before I sold it I did replace the cheap plastic throttle asap after hearing guys got stranded on the trails from throttle breaking
This guy is a riot lol I love how brutally honest he is
Wow ! I wish all ATV owners would tell us the thruth about their machine, like you did !
I have a 2017 Honda rancher with 4,000 miles on it and the only thing that went out are CV boots and brakes
He doesn't miss a beat from issue to issue and the sound of frustration doesn't leave throughout vids 1&2 😂. I was thoroughly entertained while learning and he knows what he is talking about. Awesome videos.
Also, he mentioned guys treating quads like boats. I tell friends and family, it's stupid! Buy a freaking boat. I'm not destroying my machines to "look cool" in front of drunk idiots yelling " yeah, send it" who aren't going to be around when I'm paying a lot of money and spending a lot of time making repairs.
I actually like how fast you talked in this video. Keeps it exciting lol!
Should be auctioneer.
This video tho 😂so wrong.
@@bikingwithryan5968 I feel as the majority of it is true.
@@tylerwright4254 I’ve talked to my dealer that sell Polaris and can am. They mostly drive Polaris. They said the main problem they have with Polaris is the voltage regulator. Everything else is fine.
@@bikingwithryan5968 voltage regulators are definitely garbage. Bushings are trash. Wheel bearings are garbage as well. Plastics fade and scratch easy. There plenty of issues just not super major. If you have a 850 the pinion plate needs to be upgraded or it will explode. Axles are like toothpicks on 570 and up. The springs are extremely warm out very quickly. Steering is sloppy on all models. Changing gears is clunky and not smooth. Stock tires are alright but puncture easy. I ride Polaris and wouldn’t ride anything else but they all have common issues.
This was a intense ride from start to finish. 10/10 Would go see this movie again.
Love this! One of our riders in our group bought a 450 2019 I believe and last trip to H&M before the first ride his throttle broke. We found a local ATV/UTV garage and asked them about Polaris and their response "We love 'em, we make a lot of money off 'em...we hate Honda and Yamas 'cause they never break!' Also his belt would get wet in the smallest puddles and we would be waiting for him to dry it out to continue our ride - since added a snorkel kit for him. I'm showing your vids to him knowing I now have some future work because I am the mechanic in the group!
4 years of ownership and not one single problem with mine. I use mine for trail riding in the Ocala National Forest where I live, I pull fence with it, pull a utility trailer hauling firewood. I use the winch often to lift things. The wheel bearings installed at the factory are not high quality yet with 283 hrs on the machine they are still with me. Make sure you grease them regularly.I think the haters are like jeep haters. They use the vehicle in a way it was not designed to operate and then cry when it breaks. It's not a submarine and the drive train was not designed to spin huge mud tires in thick mud. Used correctly these machines provide years and years of reliable service.
I bought a 2023 Sportsman 570 and its largely a different machine. It’s almost like they watched this video and redesigned most of the problem points you’re talking about.
ive got a 2019 850, and have had no issues.. beit that i have done the cecco braces, pinion supports, 2 " lift and the sway bar clamps. i put the front and rear bumpers on which help the look tremendously. i think the foot wells could have been given more clearance in the front of the rear tires. i used mine for woods wheelin' and plowing/ work around the farm, its been great. i keep it greased and well maintained. i do have to address the sticky shifter though.. replace the steel winch cable with synthetic. I went through breaking 2 steel cables and not one synthetic yet.
There isn’t a machine out there that isn’t junk. It does not matter what make and model you buy. They make them cheap . It’s a lot like buying a truck. Made from aluminum with plastic bushing and no rime or reason for the way it’s built. It’s made cheap. Just take a real good look at your machine. Can it do all the things the dealer or manufacture says it can do. Yup. For how long. And then it’s back to the parts department.
Can am has no issues had a renegade for 4+ years only thing its needed is oil changes
I have a 2016 Polaris sportsman 570 xp with power steering and I love it. Only ever had to change the belt and it was super easy. I do grease all zerks with Silicone Grease that costs 10 bucks and a new grease gun that only costs 10 bucks, no issues. My dad has a Yamaha Grizzly 700 and it's a beast quad. Very smooth ride. He also owns a 900 Polaris Ranger XP and we love it. I still love my Polaris 570. We can all find something wrong with every vehicle or motorcycle on the planet, and make a list of it. This shouldn't phase anyone from buying a Polaris.
Start by saying I couldn't Love my Sportsman XP 1000 but you are spot on and everything you said I made my own upgrades to air filter RC2 it's reusable, Steel skid plates, sway-bar clamp, HD 1/4 steel frame bracers on everything ,BALL BEARINGS suspension no more greasing, spare one way bearing , spare thumb throttle and upgrade to the Gates C12 belt and the OEM for a spare belt . And I will add one more thing you don't know about is on the EPS models like my Sportsman XP 1000 is that the steering coupler splines get loose and must be upgraded or fixed I fixed mine by drilling it out and put in a 5/16 grade 8 bolt and tighten it up till it all most going to break and it's still tight 500 miles later.
That steering issue is unique to the power steering models..but the lose steering in general is not. I believe it is caused by the bushings wearing out and the way it mounts to the top of the diff.
I have had so much fun and no problems with my 2018 Can Am Max XRS that I ordered a 2022 Can Am Outlander 850 Max XT last week. My buddy just bought a new Polaris 850 and I took it for a ride a couple of weeks ago. Seems like a great machine, tons of power, and very comfortable to ride. It will be interesting to compare the 2 machines over the next few years. Thanks for the video.
How is your buddies Polaris now?
It's been a year, any update?
Update?😊
Had a 2011 Polaris sportsman XP 850 . It blew a piston rod out the side. Couldn't find a block so ended up buying a 2015 sportsman XP 1000. It blew the front differential while in 2 wheel drive. That was a problem they knew about but never fixed on warranty. Also blew the tranny. I was pushing snow into a bank then couldn't get it out of drive. No more Polaris for me.
I have 2019 850 and 2019 570. 100% agree. Great machines
These are the reasons why I went with a grizzly 700 instead of the sportsman. Yes, the sportsman has 12 more hp and cost less. I've never heard of a grizzly letting anyone down.
Most honest review I've seen on a Polaris
So every polaris have this hahah yeah right you think can am honda yamaha dont have issues hahahhahah
@@palisicky no can am just as bad
@@jasond1245 glad someone said it me i own a 1986 225 cc moto 4 that is unkillable no more bushings its a cadilac i picked up the 2018 popo sportsman 570 because it had 1500 miles on it driven by a rich old lady that only drove it in winter no mudd no nothing it’s basically mint there is no bolt tread no spot of rust i paid 6500$ cash canadian that about 5000$ usa thats cash the only issue i seen is my steering is a bit loose but its a bolt and lock tight fix i dont care to do i just ride trails or paved roads its a utility edition here its -5 celcius if i start it i need to wait a few min for it to warm up its like its on choke or
Alot What you have mentioned is true. Same can be exposed on all quads. My Polaris 570 is easy to work on and parts are excessable and affordable. Good job on staying on track! I bought a 2011 cerburated 400 for my son to hunt with me, I ride a 2018 570. Keeps us smiling!😁
Love your quotes! "Enough water to fill your camels and all their humps" and "40 inch tires so you can drive over your grandmother's house." :-)
Im one of the ones you helped . Geez this is the video I was looking for. I dont have any 4c4 quad experience and looking for my first one. I was debating between sportman,grizzly or Honda. I've rode a Honda and a sportman before. The sportman rode so much better with much more power. But I see now how cheap its built. Thanks.
I bought my sportsman brand new in 1999 , front wheel hubs oil bath , grease fittings every where , 500cc Docks , that engine always fires right up , back in 1999 it was voted four wheeler of the year , but that was a different time in 99 maybe they were a little more interested in building a machine stronger and easier to maintain , now its all about paying more for less anyway I still have her , thanks .
My 2013 Scrambler Xp is going on 2000 miles, has original battery still, driveline fluids changed twice, original front diff, basically all stock. Its been good so far, I was skeptical when I bought it. I don't do deep mud or any water past the footrests really. Gets greased once a season. Original drive belt still. It gets fairly gentle trail ridden or touring dirt roads and trails with my wife as passenger. Maintenance goes a long way, Polaris atvs can't just get used and used without maintenence like a Honda or Japanese branded one can. However, until the Japanese build one with 80hp, I will keep riding my Polaris. It takes maintenence to go fast....
Can you suggest a better ATV with Power steering ?
I bought a 2015 Polaris sportsman 570 new and never had any issues other than moving the battery location to behind the rear tire, just change the oil once a year that’s it , just love it.
Thanks for the review. Would the same apply to a 2018 570 sportsman?
Man this is really good to know…I’ve have a 2000 Yamaha Big Bear 400. She still runs great…but she’s 2 wheel drive so she’s limited. I was looking at the 700 Kodiak or whatever animal they call it. Was doing some side by side comparison with Polaris 850 for $1500 less. More power less money…sounded great, until I start digging. If my Yamaha has given me one thing…it has been a mechanically sound brute. The only things I’ve had to do in 22 years is as follows.
Battery, engine oil, air filters, breaks, tires, and the big one shaft rear seal. Swear to our good God that’s it.
I like all men always want more power and more speed…but from my research I’m not willing to give up the Yamaha reliability.
Appreciate your candid brutally honest assessment of a personally owned machine.
Get a grizzly 700. Tuned sportier than the kodiak 700.
Do you remember what the price was back then?
What do you use for cleaning your quad?
Nit picking....all machines are junk
My question isn’t Polaris related think your done scared me from one completely. But those tires. I was looking into getting some Tusk Trilobites witch look just like your tires. Anything better then factory. I plan on basic trail riding maybe a little mud no higher then 3/4 the tire. Sand and river sand water conditions. Nothing much over the tires. What are your opinions about those tires you got. Few diff brands have exact same pattern but I’m curious about performance
I appreciate the truth.. I don’t know a ton about quads and am in the market for something. Helpful video.
Right to the point, love it!
What is theat model im loking to buy the 2022 570 model whats yours,or maybe buy can am 570 dont know yet
I’ve had a 2017 Polaris sportMan for 4 years and nothing bad happened to it
Depends how you ride on it
It's good to hear the truth .
Thanks for sharing 👌
Why did you buy it?
I have a 2012 850 touring model, never had one thing break on it. Mostly desert riding and now trail riding in FL. No I don't submerge mine, maybe thats why I haven't had any problems. I do occasionally pull a 5x8 trailer loaded with fire wood and always use low range. Replaced my belt about a year ago, and the old belt looked almost new which really surprised me. I've ride mine pretty hard a lot of days, but not crazy stupid as some people do, basically I don't abuse mine. I do my own maintenance, and replace all fluids, some not as often as I probably should, but never let it go too long. Another thing is make sure you keep it greased regularly, even those hard to reach fittings. Besides my 850 I have a 570, a 400, and a 50cc. They've all been pretty much trouble free. With all that said Polaris engineers do have some really stupid designs on all of them. I've always thought the engineer should have to do the routine maintenance on any they design and then they might understand what a stupid design they've done. Battery replacement on my 570 is a nightmare and the engineer that made that design should be fired. People tend to remember the bad designs more than the good designs. My next atv will be highly scrutinize for PIA routine maintenance.
For the price point of Polaris compared to most other companies (pre-pandemic), I've always said, don't blame the engineers, blame the accountants that tell the engineers it's too expensive to do it the right way.
I bought my 2016 sportsman xp 1000 winter 2017. First ride the rear plastics melted . It was mid February . Recall on it and fixed. I bought it for the comfortable ride and power. I just hit 1000km on it . Service regularly . It is used on gravel trails and winter use mostly. 4 -5 rides a year. Needs tie rod ends and steering box. I just did wheel bearings and ball joints on my 2005 honda rubicon at 16 years old. In my opinion the honda will outlast the sportsman.
My Polaris was the most fun ATV to trail ride with but the constant upkeep got annoying over time. My Honda cost of maintenance in 7 years was lower than the Polaris in one.
I hear ya on the quality. The suspension on my new , less then 200mi, sportsman 570 is clunky, steering is clunky in reverse. The oil filter is bitch to get. I read you have to take the winch off to fill the front diff. Fuel economy is great, the 4wd is great. The headlights suck at night, there is no rear storage anymore. And front storage is minimal, my 38oz yeti barely fits. The handguards are minimal size, and only attaches to one point.
Do the 570's have the same issues? I'm going to buy an ATV and have been seriously looking at a Sportsman 570. If you recommend against one, what would you recommend I look at instead?
570s are going to have the same suspension/wheel bearing issues. Not so much with the drivetrain. At the 570 power level and price I would suggest looking into a king quad 500 or Yamaha Kodiak 700. Both will perform very similar to the 570 and not have any of the reliability/dependability concerns.
You are so right, they build Polaris like the french build the Citroen. When they stand with the engine before mounting it in the vehichle, they think well the oilfilter sitts fine here,, but when it is in the ATV, they are nearly impossible to get to. In my first car, a Citroen 2 CV one had to lift the gearbox to put a new silencer in
oh yes- ingenious engineering. . The designer should be forced to work one year in a Polaris repair-shop, then they would learn to think with the brain, not the a.. :-))
Nicely done dude!
2008 sportsman 500 why does the oil have water in it always? It has no leaks from seal or gasket, no deep water playing. I've given up on what to do. Please help, thanks
I am looking to get my first ATV and I looking at the Polaris Sportsman and the Yamaha Grizzly. Any advice?
If you want to go go go, not work on it alot, get the grizzly
I had a Polaris sportsman no problems at all
Lol ! Good stuff.
I think that half the ATV owners on on TH-cam really wanted to buy a boat but for some reason picked up an ATV. I don’t understand the 4 feet of mud thing, but I definitely don’t understand the floating it as a boat with 95% of it submerged.
Thanks for all the good info
great videos thank you
That’s awfully clean ! I thought my Honda Rancher was clean, but not so! But you are exactly right, if you swamp any of these machines in deep water they will break !
Dang that's alot of problems, I would return it and show them your videos about all the problems you just said. thanks for the videos i sure won't buy one now .
1999 SPORTSMAN 500 STILL RUNNING oil change and greace only plowed 10yrs now ....
Hallo from balkan europe..Serbia..haha awesome video ☝🤠 But...I have one probably stupid question but ok I must to ask ....is it a lot of 1000kg with a trailer weighing 170kg to tow on relatively flat terrain up to 10km distance?? And..do you maybe now how mouch us the mielage (l/100km) with solo relax 2wd ride at 40mph on flst nice road..asphalt?? I ask for sports man 570 Thanks ;)
I pulled a 72 chevelle with a driver 5 miles down a gravel road with my 19 rubicon, the only issue i can see is the stress of the pull on the frame, and in your case belt wear,the tires will spin and the engine wont care,it has plenty of power
i just bought a 2021 850 HL and the dealer mechanic told me i should take it back sometime to check the ENGINE VALVE and make sure it was where it needed to be...is this true or they're just trying to take my money?
I don't really know but I would probably listen to him. He's not going to make any more money if you bring it in.
the problem i've ever had is everytime i go into water my engine shakes a little hit or it feels that way but after a minutes it's fine
You did a really through analysis of this machine. I am so glad I did not buy a Polaris. I'm not knocking the machine, it's just that I have no mechanical skills. You obviously have the skills to keep yours in top shape. If you have that ability I think it's a really good machine b/c of all that you've outlined. It just needs the ongoing maintenance and not using it as a submarine.
I’m very happy with my 2017 1000xp !! No problems !! But I just trail ride myself
I laughed so hard at this video and part 1. I would not buy any NEW Polaris anything, the quality has went down imo. Some of the really old ones (various models) had a lot of issues as well the first few years or so Fuji engines had some cam problems, but could be fixed easy. The newer Fuji engines were updated and solid. The around 2008 - 2013 era sportsman 500's were some of the best units with the "Polaris" name though. Those were actually solid, besides some minor things like wheel bearings and suspension bushings that all Polaris have LMAO. The funny thing is that era 2008-2013 sportsman was 90% not made by Polaris. Fuji engine, Hilliard Front diff, japan carb, japan cdi, misc components made overseas, etc. See where I am going? I said I would never buy a Polaris, but I did buy a cheap 2013 last year sportsman 500 to fix up and sell for top dollar. Solid unit besides the things mentioned above. Hilarious video though and you are being 100% honest and I appreciate that. If something has problems and sucks I will also tell you like it is if asked. I would and have told my neighbors out loud that polaris sucks (I have a 2013 sportsman but not keeping it). 75% of people around here have one where I am currently living. Guess what though, I rarely see them ride it if its a newer unit. No joke, I see my neighbors maybe ride at max 1 hour per month with the new units. I see more older polaris units driving about racking up the miles.
ngl i’m a 15 year old rider and have a 2020 polaris 570 x2 and i beat the living hell out of it and i’ve had no issues, the only issues i’ve ever had with it was i added rock lights and set them up wrong and it would always turn on randomly and completely drain that battery after just a few hours, other then that i highly recommend any of the polaris bikes EXCEPT the 850, i’ve heard nothing but bad things about them if u want a good bike get a sportsman 570 if it’s not enough power get the 1000 sportsman or scrambler. do not get the 850 just skip right over it
You are very sharp for 15. You express yourself better than a lot of adults do these days.
I wish I had a dollar for every guy that has told me Polaris' are junk.
What do you think? Have you owned one?
I’ve bought lots of Polaris and Yamaha atvs. Now have Canams which are the best but hard to work on
Good looking quad nice I've had Can also love them But I think the big part of it is maintenance you beat the daylights out of it and expect it to run and not take care of it Well you're asking for trouble Break video
it will creep if the bearing seized. i dont boat my machine, at all but mines a later model 2019 and my primary went bad and the secondary has wear but is fine. I have a mighty max battery and its doing fine. its a fine machine as you know
Very nice honest review, I wish I could see a video like this for the cfmoto cforce 600 Chinese quads with are getting very popular because of price but in reality there is no video to know if they really suck, well done for this video.
I will work on doing that. My buddy has a cfmoto 600
@@Polarisxcr700 please do and let me know
For working around the ranch, snow plowing and spraying, no problems!
Lol camaro man too like me!!! I just bought a 99 polaris from my future father in law... but it helps me out to what I need to maintance..
Not to mention I run Rotella with a gallon of Lucas in my Pete..
Is this a 450HO? I just bought a 2023 last week and I hope mine has storage compartment in the rear like this one.
This is an 850. No rear storage on the 450. At least not the type the 850 has.
@@Polarisxcr700 ok thanks
And just where did they hide the spark plug on the 2016 450 ho ?
I wonder how many pots of coffee he drank before making the vid. Good fun video with great info!
Very nice video 👌
My question . Why did you buy it if you hate it... I did a lot of research before I bought my 570
2022 it's been great.
Every time they get the sportsman running awesome they make a ton of changes the next year!!!
Why do people buy that junk? Get a King Quad or Rubicon
You didn't even mention the garbage front storage lid hinge!
When a manufacturer requires a "special tool" to get at anything I am done with them immediately. This is a good video though I feel I learned a good bit about ATV's from this.
Buy a horse. My experience is every manufacture has a special tool for one thing or another. They want you to bring it to them so they keep making bank.
I like when people say you will have problem cause you neglect it lol. Look at the maintenance need to keep a polaris running good then look at a grizzly just change the oil
I was looking to buy a 570 , Is it going to be junk like yours here seems to be?? I think maybe a Honda might be the way to go after watching your video here... Which I liked!
If you are going to not get a big bore I would say stick with the japanese brands. The Yamaha Kodiak 700 is also a great machine. As is the Suzuki king quad 500. Also cfmotos might be something to look into. Seeing more and more of them on the trails.
@@Polarisxcr700 I have been looking at the CFMOTO's , And there really temping for the money, I have to say. Seems to be the best bang for the buck, You know. The Dealer near me has finely got some in too. I may go this week and see about the CFMOTO 500 , If They have any left! Thanks for your reply...Appreciate it..
@@Polarisxcr700 I just bought a Hisun Tactic 750 the other day. Maiden run this Saturday!
Next TH-cam video is why RedBull sucks
When ppl have a Burt load of problems, it’s typically caused by neglect.
2 words. Can Am. I learned from other peoples mistakes. BRP !!!
I have an 06 sportsman 700 has none of these problems expected fuel pump needed to be changed a few times
Forgot about the breather valve lol or maybe thats a different year. Lol I had to do one ,all the oil was blowing back into air filter box
Best review Ive ever seen. Im just days of buying an ATV. Until now the Polaris 570 has been my choice. Now its not. Is Can-am an option or should I go Japan?
I bought a used 570 a few months ago and I ride it hard just about everyday...I love it so far
Can-am is a good machine, I have a 2003 400cc, and I will buy another.. but if your not concerned about power and want reliability, then Honda, suzuki or Yamaha . Each have their issues
dude every guy on here claims there polaris is nice is because they fucked up and they want you to sink with them, honda suzuki yamaha, only way to go i have all 3 no problems or family that does, ARTIC CAT POLARIS terrible, can am not as bad but bad.
@@dizzlerizzle2775 I have a honda and a polaris 1700 kms on my sportsman 1k and I am having a loose steering issue and one bushing, honda 1200kms head gasket went had had to take the top of the motor and we'll let's not compares apples to oranges. Yamaha suzuki ans honda are all under powered in the atv world. I'll take the power of the can am or polaris anyday. I could never go back to rough riding outdated underpowered brand like the 3 u named.
@@Travide yamaha has better or just as good suspension as polaris and can am and is s underpowered bike, and the kingquad is a single cylinder beast i run 30" monster mayhems and i do way better than can and polaris guys becsuse my bike stock weighs 720lbs and them polaris and can ams are too heavy and sink in slop mud, cant crawl like ne and the honda guys. u can say what u want but u aint following me old head😂😂
Is Polaris allowing customers to haul their ATVs without removing the seat yet? They had a TSB out on it back in 2015 and 2016 saying the seats were prone to flying off.
Just another note. I’m buying one. Why? The best valve for the buck.
My polaris has made a stunning lawn ornament for over a year. Still haven't paid off the three year loan. Over a grand to three different mechanics.
Helped me out .i won't buy one now . Still have my 2003 sportsman 600 and ranger series 11 and my 1997 sportsman 500
Spot on regarding the creep. Never had that problem, but yes. Shouldn't creep......
How many grease fitting on 2023 570 ??
Unless they added or subtracted them from the 850 there is one on the inside of each a-arm front and rear. One on the driveshaft under the right floorboard, one on each lower control arm near the hub. And the wheel bearings should be greased regularly.
2016 Polaris Sportsman 570 Xp. Only issue is heat shield on right side gets hot when riding. Worse thing I can say about it.
Bought a NEW 2016 570 sportsman, had 0.3 tenths of an hour on it when picked up. I've had nothing but MAJOR issues with this P.O.S. since that day. From electric, to brakes, wheel bearings, COOLING PROBLEMS & the list goes on & on. They are junk, they've always been junk ever since the ol 2 stroke units. I truly feel sorry for anyone who has 1.
Maybe use as a utility vehicle instead of beating the shit out of it like a teenager? Use my 570 to do work on my property and it is going strong with no issues what's so ever.
Agree
Bro made a part two 💀
If this dude had a perfectly running machine with no issues ever....he would die of boredom 😂😂😂😂😂😂
well thank you so much I was going to buy a used sportsman's 500 with 4000miles but now I think I'll be inheriting someone else problems so no thanks,
I have a newer 750 Bruteforce and had kicked around the idea of trading it on an 850. Tough call.
Love the 850, the 2021 or better because Polaris heard it's customers.
Bought a 21 Polaris 850 and a 21 Honda 250 recon. Obviously different machines, but I’m curious which will give me less trouble over time.
Same here. The Sportsman is the smoothest ,plushest ride out there. The only way I would pull the trigger is buying the extended warranty, selling it on it's last year of the 5 year warranty if I didn't like the machine or had too many problems. Now, in regards to swamping it, if the motor blows or has a knock, I'd let my insurance policy handle that one. I'd roll the quad off a cliff lol.
you'd be better off keepin your brute
with any machine its a gamble I once had a rancher (got one because everyone told me they were the best) had gear issues at 1100 kilometers, really doesn't matter what brand issues happen
ABSOLUTELY TRUE!!! BOUGHT A USED 2004 700EFI- WAY TOO MANY PROBLEMS FOR THE FEW HOURS ON IT AND HOW MANY I HAVE PUT ON IT SINCE!!!!! I WAS TOLD THE ORIGINAL OWNER ONLY USED IT FOR HUNTING, BY THE POLARIS DEALER... MUST HAVE BEEN HUNTING A NEW ONE!!!!!
Thanks 😊
2 yamaha grizzly s since 2002. good quads!
For the money there getting out these machines you would expect better I’ve heard the horrible story’s from Polaris owners I had a 570 no issues the gear shifter was clunky but no issues but I didn’t have it long 300 miles before I sold it I did replace the cheap plastic throttle asap after hearing guys got stranded on the trails from throttle breaking
If you knew it had this many issues for years then why did you buy one??
That's what I can't understand