If never owned a Polaris because everyone I knew around me with one always has problems. Brakes,belts,bushing,bearings,fuel pumps,engine failure. Sure they are pretty and they ride nice but I will just stick to my slow Hondas and Yamahas that always been reliable to me.
I have a 2015 570 with almost 10k miles original motor and transmission when I first spotted I thought it was gonna fall apart all the noises that made still gets the job done
I have a 2017 850 sportsman that has 7500 hard miles on it! Just now I’m doing my first major maintenance on it ( other then oil changes) = bearings, breaks, bushings…… I’d say it’s held up way better than expected! I use it for everything from work to trail rides and sand dunes! The only thing I regret is not getting the 1000 = the extra power is needed in the big dunes!
@@FordManiac76 I don't know you haven't had to replace U joints because my Sportsman XP1000 and Scrambler XP1000 S had U joints failed by 750 miles. Replace them with Spicer 5-170X for inside C clip and 5-3233× for outside C clip.
I've got a 2000 Polaris Sportsman 500HO that's still running like a champ. It's simple and easy to work on and does everything I need vs getting a new one, with all the bells and whistles and more possible failure points. Really don't want to pay the cost for one of these new machines either, "paid for" makes paying for an occasional breakdown more palatable.
I love my Sportsman XP1000 and Scrambler XP1000 S. Sportsman is modified for speed 62" wheelbase Gear Reduction 113 HP RJWC exhaust Weight Reduction 750 wet. Oil Pressure Gauge Oil Temperature Gauge ARF Gauge Scrambler modified for hill climbing 81 " wheelbase 60 " wide with 32x10x14 Roxxzilla Competition on bead lock wheels Gear Reduction 3/16" steel skid plate welded to frame 600w SuperATV EPS 3 qt of oil instead of 2 to keep oil pressure in extreme angles Oil Pressure Gauge Oil Temperature Gauge
I have a 2011 Sportman 400. It has been awesome! besides regular maintenance, I needed to replace a thermostat and a clutch pack. Not bad for many years of fun!!
I had a tough relationship with Polaris. Owned a 850 sportsman and a 1000 ranger. Both machines were Awsome snd very capable. My problem was stuff constantly breaking on them after a couple thissmsd miles or so. Own a pioneer 1000 now and while I really like it and it’s been crazy reliable. It don’t ride like the ranger. These new Polaris might be much tougher machines though than the old ones!
I'm still not buying a polaris for the reasons you said you didnt like them but i can see where people do😂 I went canam ltd this year and was always a yamaha/kawi fan. I needed a 3-seater sxs and the defender was the best option for me
Got a chuckle when you started talking about what you don’t like. You stated with the headlight then went back to what you love. I just thought that was kind of funny. I’m looking at the 500 Sportsman for my daughter but she is petite. 5’0” so I’m not sure this is the best machine. The narrow seat is a plus. EPS another plus. We’ve always been Honda fans mostly because my uncle used to own a Honda dealership. I like all the Polaris and aftermarket accessories that are available for t Polaris
I would recommend the sportsman XP 550 for your daughter (2009-2014) , its on the same chassis(with the narrow seat), like the 850 and 1K 🙂 My wife is 4'11" and is more comfortable on sons 2010 550 than her 2018 Sportsman 570 SP
@@roberthathaway7958 lol! A lot faster than that. We also go to the dunes now and again so it’s nice to have the extra pony’s, and I like having the hp for when I want to romp on it.
Good luck my 2019 1000xp had worn out a arm bushings after my second oil change even after greasing constantly. Fuel pump also quit on me had to be replaced at 2500km. Also blew belts easily.
Time will tell. Sometimes you don’t have any issues on your machines and then other times it’s just one after another. Been there done that. Crossing my fingers.
Well, got my first Polaris this year also. For similar reasons. Every guys that told me not to buy one had issues for the same reasons, lack of maintenance and they just constantly beat the crap out of it and honestly, don't know out to operate a CVT transmission.
@@timh6115 so I adjusted the handle bar light with the side adjustment screw but can you adjust the 3 lights inside separately? One light shoots straight up lol.
@garretth0707 I found the kingquad and grizzly to be extremely competitive to one another. I wouldn't say the grizzly is a better all around machine so I went with value per dollar. The kingquad came out about 3500cad cheaper with 5 year warranty.
I can't justify spending the 200% extra for a used Honda or Yamaha quad, so I'm stuck with my $600 Polaris Sportsman 700 that has every joint worn out. Same with sleds, $850 Fusion 900.
I had a 2002 700 4wd Sportsman, it couldn't beat my neighbors 04 kawi 700 prairie in a drag race, it didn't have 4 wd going down a hill and 1 hand brake for all 4 wheels ,so going down hill, the rear wheels got all the braking, making it uncontrollable, and very clunky.
I forgot to mention that on this review. The engine breaking has improved for sure. It’s not as good as the grizzly engine breaking but it is definitely improved.
Hey thanks for the insight! What would have made this video better is if every time you listed one of your likes you held up more fingers than the list item you were on. 😅
@@WhiteoutSnowy good question! You know I really haven’t paid attention but I’ve done a couple 60 mile rides and I still had like a half a tank it seemed
I buy Yamaha for reliability. A 660 Grizzly and an Apex 4 stroke snowmobile. And numerous Yamaha motorcycles.👍 Polaris and Ski Doo have not been reliable for me.
As far as they've come they're still falling their sales are down recalls are up and they cost too goddamn much money. they want $15,000 for a 570 two up. For the price of that 1,000 you could have gotten a side-by-side. And with their bad reputation and a starting price of $16,000. Ill Stick with my 2001 Yamaha Bear tracker 250.
Man, i absolutely LOVED my 2017 Scrambler 1000XP! Nothing sounds better than the 1000 with a dual RJWC! LOVED it! BUT...but...Polaris needs to do better. You can buy a Renegade XXC to get the higher gear ratio AND turn it into an XMR without issue. You simply cannot do that with a Scrambler. I hated it for that reason only. Get the EPI Trail Kit for your clutch and you're set!
They do sound awesome! My brother has a 2021 scrambler with an hmf exhaust, beast!! I have a 2023 renegade 1000xxc with tune and exhaust and it is a machine to be reckoned with!!! Awesome machines
@@anorthidahooffroadlife Yep. I had a 2021 Renegade 1000 XXC. Instant clutch response but I wasnt a fan. I liked the torque curve of the Scrammy better!
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I’m new to Polaris and have been very happy with them !! My 2017 has been awesome
If never owned a Polaris because everyone I knew around me with one always has problems. Brakes,belts,bushing,bearings,fuel pumps,engine failure. Sure they are pretty and they ride nice but I will just stick to my slow Hondas and Yamahas that always been reliable to me.
I have a 2015 570 with almost 10k miles original motor and transmission when I first spotted I thought it was gonna fall apart all the noises that made still gets the job done
Still have my 1998 400 Scrambler . 4wd light and 2 stroke. Ride it almost every day.
I have a 2017 850 sportsman that has 7500 hard miles on it! Just now I’m doing my first major maintenance on it ( other then oil changes) = bearings, breaks, bushings…… I’d say it’s held up way better than expected! I use it for everything from work to trail rides and sand dunes! The only thing I regret is not getting the 1000 = the extra power is needed in the big dunes!
@@FordManiac76 I don't know you haven't had to replace U joints because my Sportsman XP1000 and
Scrambler XP1000 S had U joints failed by 750 miles.
Replace them with Spicer 5-170X for inside C clip and
5-3233× for outside C clip.
2023 Sportsman XP1000 ride command here, super comfortable, powerful, fun. So far about 1100 miles
excellent choice. I just bought one yesterday with 900 miles from an ATV rep. This thing is a beast and fast.
Right on!
I've got a 2000 Polaris Sportsman 500HO that's still running like a champ. It's simple and easy to work on and does everything I need vs getting a new one, with all the bells and whistles and more possible failure points. Really don't want to pay the cost for one of these new machines either, "paid for" makes paying for an occasional breakdown more palatable.
I love my Sportsman XP1000 and Scrambler XP1000 S.
Sportsman is modified for speed
62" wheelbase
Gear Reduction
113 HP
RJWC exhaust
Weight Reduction 750 wet.
Oil Pressure Gauge
Oil Temperature Gauge
ARF Gauge
Scrambler modified for
hill climbing
81 " wheelbase 60 " wide with 32x10x14 Roxxzilla Competition on bead lock wheels
Gear Reduction
3/16" steel skid plate welded to frame
600w SuperATV EPS
3 qt of oil instead of 2 to keep oil pressure in extreme angles
Oil Pressure Gauge
Oil Temperature Gauge
I have a 2011 Sportman 400. It has been awesome! besides regular maintenance, I needed to replace a thermostat and a clutch pack. Not bad for many years of fun!!
I have had a grizzly for years !! But they need a big upgrade !! That was why I bought a 1000xp Polaris
I had a tough relationship with Polaris. Owned a 850 sportsman and a 1000 ranger. Both machines were Awsome snd very capable. My problem was stuff constantly breaking on them after a couple thissmsd miles or so. Own a pioneer 1000 now and while I really like it and it’s been crazy reliable. It don’t ride like the ranger. These new Polaris might be much tougher machines though than the old ones!
Polaris has come a long way. I love them now i have the 570 along with a Polaris snowmobile.
Agreed!
Now that’s funny.
I'm still not buying a polaris for the reasons you said you didnt like them but i can see where people do😂
I went canam ltd this year and was always a yamaha/kawi fan.
I needed a 3-seater sxs and the defender was the best option for me
Got the same model but in the 850 & I love it.
I bought The 5th Xp850 unit delivered to Oklahoma 2009. Still runs perfect.... Been driven like it's stolen. Mine is Sunset Red in color.
@@clarkpitts5393 that’s awesome!!!!!! Good to hear👍👍👍
@@anorthidahooffroadlife My brother has the L.E. xp850 EPS. He Bought the Orange LE in 2010. Been a great machine.
2012 polaris 500 ho .still runs like top
Got a chuckle when you started talking about what you don’t like. You stated with the headlight then went back to what you love. I just thought that was kind of funny. I’m looking at the 500 Sportsman for my daughter but she is petite. 5’0” so I’m not sure this is the best machine. The narrow seat is a plus. EPS another plus. We’ve always been Honda fans mostly because my uncle used to own a Honda dealership. I like all the Polaris and aftermarket accessories that are available for t Polaris
I would recommend the sportsman XP 550 for your daughter (2009-2014) , its on the same chassis(with the narrow seat), like the 850 and 1K 🙂 My wife is 4'11" and is more comfortable on sons 2010 550 than her 2018 Sportsman 570 SP
@@MrJeffyb69 Good to know. Thanks!
Do you drag race come on one thousand in the woods how fast do need to go ten fifteen mph
@@roberthathaway7958 lol!
A lot faster than that. We also go to the dunes now and again so it’s nice to have the extra pony’s, and I like having the hp for when I want to romp on it.
Good luck my 2019 1000xp had worn out a arm bushings after my second oil change even after greasing constantly. Fuel pump also quit on me had to be replaced at 2500km. Also blew belts easily.
Time will tell. Sometimes you don’t have any issues on your machines and then other times it’s just one after another. Been there done that. Crossing my fingers.
Well, got my first Polaris this year also. For similar reasons. Every guys that told me not to buy one had issues for the same reasons, lack of maintenance and they just constantly beat the crap out of it and honestly, don't know out to operate a CVT transmission.
Have to adjust the angle of the pod light. Yes mine was aiming in the trees. Fixed it in 2 seconds
@@timh6115 so I adjusted the handle bar light with the side adjustment screw but can you adjust the 3 lights inside separately? One light shoots straight up lol.
@@anorthidahooffroadlife oh man. Not sure about that. I guess you're the lucky one on that.
I've owned polaris SXS and snowmobiles, and I'll never own them ever again. I now have a suzuki kingquad 750 and couldn't be happier.
Why a KQ over a Grizz?
@garretth0707 I found the kingquad and grizzly to be extremely competitive to one another. I wouldn't say the grizzly is a better all around machine so I went with value per dollar. The kingquad came out about 3500cad cheaper with 5 year warranty.
I can't justify spending the 200% extra for a used Honda or Yamaha quad, so I'm stuck with my $600 Polaris Sportsman 700 that has every joint worn out. Same with sleds, $850 Fusion 900.
I have owned 3 atvs, 2 polaris and 1 honda. By far the Polaris is the best of thrm all.
Love my 2020 XP1000
I had a 2002 700 4wd Sportsman, it couldn't beat my neighbors 04 kawi 700 prairie in a drag race, it didn't have 4 wd going down a hill and 1 hand brake for all 4 wheels ,so going down hill, the rear wheels got all the braking, making it uncontrollable, and very clunky.
I forgot to mention that on this review. The engine breaking has improved for sure. It’s not as good as the grizzly engine breaking but it is definitely improved.
lol kawi isv top notch even a 850 or 1k is comaprable there ligght
can am and all brands gota unilevere only jap bikes got duals brakes. i think tgb and arcic cat has sep leveres to or argo
yeah its a nice machine and be proud to ride US made✊
Sure is!
Lol…. better hope you never have to change a cvt belt on the trail.
I've always thought Polaris has had the best looking quads
@@jl6757 I really do like the look of them!
Hey thanks for the insight! What would have made this video better is if every time you listed one of your likes you held up more fingers than the list item you were on. 😅
Aaahhhhh!!!!!!!! Crap!!! I suck!
I have a 2024 sportsman 1000 Hunt edition…. Probably one of the best I’ve had so far….. can’t beat a Honda for reliability..but they suck!
They still have that goofy looking headlight on the handlebars though, looks so chinsy
Wait until everything starts falling apart and falling off. Good luck!!
I agree, piece of junk, they do not withstand the test of time
They got called back months ago polaris sportsmans ,,, can am outlanders and grizzlies are the way to go !
What are you getting for mpg ? 20 ish ?
@@WhiteoutSnowy good question! You know I really haven’t paid attention but I’ve done a couple 60 mile rides and I still had like a half a tank it seemed
I buy Yamaha for reliability. A 660 Grizzly and an Apex 4 stroke snowmobile. And numerous Yamaha motorcycles.👍 Polaris and Ski Doo have not been reliable for me.
Thanks for sharing!
As far as they've come they're still falling their sales are down recalls are up and they cost too goddamn much money. they want $15,000 for a 570 two up. For the price of that 1,000 you could have gotten a side-by-side. And with their bad reputation and a starting price of $16,000. Ill Stick with my 2001 Yamaha Bear tracker 250.
My 98 sportsman 500 has 22,838 miles and still runs like a champ 🏆
@@Mongoloidmike987 that’s incredible🤘🤘🤘
old ones were solid
Let me guess, never changed any bearing, ball joint, same brake pad and belt……
@@sylvainlaurence1554 original tires too
What's wrong with Polaris what wrong with Polaris?
polaris is best
Polaris all the way they make LED headlights
Man, i absolutely LOVED my 2017 Scrambler 1000XP! Nothing sounds better than the 1000 with a dual RJWC! LOVED it! BUT...but...Polaris needs to do better. You can buy a Renegade XXC to get the higher gear ratio AND turn it into an XMR without issue. You simply cannot do that with a Scrambler. I hated it for that reason only. Get the EPI Trail Kit for your clutch and you're set!
They do sound awesome! My brother has a 2021 scrambler with an hmf exhaust, beast!!
I have a 2023 renegade 1000xxc with tune and exhaust and it is a machine to be reckoned with!!! Awesome machines
@@anorthidahooffroadlife Yep. I had a 2021 Renegade 1000 XXC. Instant clutch response but I wasnt a fan. I liked the torque curve of the Scrammy better!
@ scrammy!!? Love it
@@anorthidahooffroadlife Ha. Youve never heard that term before??? Maybe it's a Canadian thing! 😆
@@ElementalATV-jk5lg I haven’t lol! But I’ll be using that from now on.
It's about time you buy a real machine
Buy an Arctic Cat
Lmfao…. One of the absolute worst ATV brands out there. I’d rather ride CF Moto than Arctic Cat!😂
i hear they are good at climbing trees 😂
They are still junk !
@@davidjordan6378 that’s all I buy!👍
There’s not a single Polaris xp1000 with 10,000 miles on the same motor, not one.
Juuuuuuuuuunk
@@Eddiehal.l that’s all I buy! Junk🤘🤘🤘🤘
Polaris the Atv for people that don’t know anything about atvs.
@@Eddiehal.l yeah!! Buddy!